Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter and resume are required for consideration. Your cover letter should indicate why you are interested in the position and your relevant qualifications.  

Job Summary

Michigan Public is a statewide public media organization committed to engaging and connecting Michigan's communities through informative and inspiring content. With more than 500,000 monthly listeners, Michigan Public is the largest non-profit news radio station in the state and is among the top ten of all ratio stations in Michigan.  We are looking for an experienced, strategic, and mission-driven Account Executive (AE) to join our Corporate Sponsorship team. Reporting to the Director of Development, you will develop and manage relationships with businesses and organizations interested in reaching Michigan Public's diverse and influential audience through sponsorship of our radio, digital, podcast, and event platforms.

The ideal candidate brings proven success in media or sponsorship sales, excels at identifying new business opportunities, and has a strong understanding of public media's unique value proposition.  By your third month, you'll be leading sponsor calls, actively stewarding existing accounts, building your client base through active cultivation, and demonstrating fluency in our client landscape and internal workflows. Michigan Public is a statewide network based in Ann Arbor, with bureaus in the Detroit metro, Flint, and Grand Rapids area. This position is primarily an onsite role through the training period, with flexibility for hybrid potential at the discretion of the unit.  Work location will be determined by proximity to a Michigan Public office.  

We offer a guaranteed base salary of $57,500 plus commission plan with uncapped income potential, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities*

Sales & Business Development

Account Management & Stewardship

Strategic Leadership & Team Collaboration

Required Qualifications*

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Benefits

Michigan Public is a service of the University of Michigan. In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and any eligible family members and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Michigan Public EEO Statement

Michigan Radio is committed to attracting and retaining a creative workforce filled with varied perspectives and experiences to enhance and continue our mission of producing trusted content to grow a diverse community of listeners. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for people from all backgrounds, identities and ages.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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