Intro to Position

National Public Media (NPM) is the sponsorship subsidiary of NPR, working with brands, agencies, producers and broadcasters to develop campaigns that deliver on sponsor objectives while fueling the mission of public media. It serves as the exclusive sponsorship representative for the NPR network, which reaches 46 million people weekly across platforms, and designs multi-market campaigns with public media stations around the country. National Public Media is committed to excellence in audience research, measurement tools, product design and creative consultation and production for each of its brand and station partners.

National Public Media is seeking two experienced sales coordinators to join our NPR sales offices in the Midwest, specifically in Chicago, and on the East Coast, in New York. The sales team represents NPR’s radio, podcast, digital and events platforms. The ideal candidate has experience working in a fast-paced media sales or advertising agency environment, is curious about the media industry, detail-oriented, able to multitask and has a proven ability to thrive under pressure. 

Responsibilities

• Supports the sales team in pre- and post-sale activities by building proposals that utilize the full scope of NPM sponsorship products and platforms 
• Work alongside Account Executives to strategically address sponsor needs and campaign objectives 
• Creates pitch decks and supporting materials for proposals and meeting prep 
• Assists sales team with pre-sale client prospecting and research
• Acts as primary point of contact for sponsor copy, including copywriting, obtaining client approvals, and routing internally for production 
• Assists sales team with database management, e.g., SalesForce and Trello 
• Track campaign performance and deliver post-campaign materials to clients including wrap reports, post logs, and performance studies 
• Liaise with internal teams (marketing, traffic, digital operations, finance) to ensure campaigns run smoothly and meet client expectations 
• Provides administrative support including coordinating conference calls, events, and meetings 
• Provides coverage for Account Executives by taking over assigned tasks, outstanding proposal requests, email response, etc. 
• Provide excellent client service by responding promptly to requests and resolving issues efficiently 
• Other special projects as assigned 

The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two to three years’ experience in a fast-paced media team or in an advertising agency media department
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and thrive under pressure
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills; must be able to act as primary support person on all orders for a high-performing multi-member sales team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong research, presentation and proofreading skills
• Ability to collaborate with various departments across the company, including Digital Ad Operations, Marketing, Traffic, Finance, etc.
• Ability to learn new research database interfaces, CRM tools, etc. 

Education Requirements

•  Bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experience 

Work Location & Requirements

• NPM Hybrid Permitted: This position is hybrid-permitted. Candidates in either Chicago or New York City will be considered for this position. 

Job Type

• This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: The U.S. based anticipated hourly rate for this opportunity is $28.56 - $34.90 per hour. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum hourly rate NPM expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.

NPM Benefits: NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for NPM employees and dependents. Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPM’s benefits options. Benefits include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being. Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPM employees.

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