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Employment at WCMU

Working at WCMU means being part of a small, mission-driven team where your contributions are visible.

WCMU Public Media is the PBS and NPR member station for central and northern Michigan, serving 48 counties from our home on the campus of Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant. We produce and broadcast television and radio programming that connects communities across a wide stretch of the state — and the people who do that work matter.

Working at WCMU means being part of a small, mission-driven team where your contributions are visible. Whether you're telling stories from across our state, building sponsorship relationships with local businesses, keeping our broadcast infrastructure running, or welcoming visitors at the front desk, you're supporting public media that people in this region rely on. Many of our staff have long careers here. Many of our student employees go on to careers in broadcasting, communications, and media production.

WCMU is a CMU department, so staff positions come with the benefits of university employment. Student positions offer hands-on experience in a working broadcast environment — something a classroom alone can't replicate.

Current Full-Time Openings

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP & MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE

Position Summary
The Corporate Sponsorship and Marketing Representative develops partnerships to secure new and maintain existing corporate sponsorship agreements on behalf of WCMU Public Media. This includes obtaining underwriting, sponsorship, and other revenue from businesses and organizations in support of WCMU Public Media. This position contributes to the success of the Development Team providing vital revenue to support WCMU Public Media programs and outreach efforts within the context and culture of philanthropy.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or a combination of education & experience that equates to four years in sponsorship, underwriting, or sales.
  • Experience with philanthropy, sponsorship, or media sales.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license with access to a vehicle.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to form positive relationships with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter with a committed work ethic and the ability to project a positive image.
  • Ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • One year of experience with philanthropy, sponsorship, or media sales.
  • Prior experience in public media.
  • Appreciation for and understanding of public media, especially WCMU programming and its mission.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develops relationships with community leaders, businesses, and organizations to enhance WCMU's reputation and recognition as a valuable institution.
  • Secures underwriting, sponsorship, trade and other revenue from businesses and organizations in support of WCMU Public Media.
  • Secures funding for special events, programming, local content, and fundraisers, as required.
  • Assists with special events and other development efforts, including on-air pledge drives.
  • Analyzes and interprets audience and market research, utilizing knowledge and metrics to generate and cultivate new and prospective clients.
  • Achieves goals for underwriting, sponsorship, and other revenue generating initiatives as agreed upon with the Director of Development for WCMU Public Media.
  • Participates in professional development opportunities as budget and time permits.

Apply for Corporate Sponsorship and Marketing Representative

Current Student Openings

FRONT DESK RECEPTION

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Answer phones
  • Greet and assist WCMU Public Media and Welcome Center guests
  • Distribute mail
  • Run errands
  • Assist with bulk mailings
  • Create and maintain Excel spreadsheets and Word documents
  • Other duties as needed.

Skills Desired

  • Previous office experience is preferred.
  • Familiarity with multi-line phone, copier, printer and fax machine
  • Demonstrated organizational skills with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision
  • Proficient in Word and Excel.
  • Must present a professional image.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Schedule

  • 10-20 hrs/wk during office hours, Mon-Fri, 7:45a - 5:15p
  • Schedule to be determined based on student availability and office need.
  • Schedule may change each semester.
  • Must be available during Winter Break, Spring Break and Summer.
  • SUMMER: 20-40 hrs/wk.

To Apply Email cover letter, resume and class schedule to Peggy Funnell, funne1pl@cmich.edu