KAKE, the ABC affiliate serving Wichita and the majority of Kansas, seeks an energetic, detail-oriented individual to lead our community outreach and event sponsorship efforts.  Participation in community events is a priority for the station, as they provide our talent the ability to interact with fans and viewers on a personal level in support of the communities we serve.  

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of Sponsorship and Event Revenue generation, execution, proof of performance and revenue tracking
• Generate revenue through individual sponsorship and event participation sales to local Kansas businesses within our viewing area
• Accurately report monthly sales on books and projected pending amounts each week to GSM
• Provide a recap of all sponsorships and events to sponsors and management
• Create PowerPoint presentations for each sponsorship opportunity
• Keep an annual calendar of events that KAKE is involved in
• Work with News and Promotion departments to ensure successful execution of all station promotions
• Develop official contest rules and communicate relevant details with News staff for contests and giveaways promoted inside newscasts
• Schedule and execute e-mail blasts, Facebook and other social media posts related to community events and sponsorships
• Maintain the special sales sections/pages of KAKE.com ensuring they are current and continuously updated with the latest on-air segments etc.
• Will help cover the front desk for breaks.
• Will provide back-up to Traffic and other Sales support staff when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in sponsorship sales or fundraising
• Prior experience creating, planning, and executing community events and fundraisers
• Expert-level proficiency with PowerPoint
• Self-directing, self-motivating, with the ability to strategically plan
• Enjoy working in a fast paced, results-driven environment
• Optimistic, competitive spirit and desire to give back to the community
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds
• Must have good driving record and reliable transportation as this position requires occasional travel
• College degree preferred

Interested candidates can apply to:

Lori Johnson, Business/HR Manager

KAKE

1500 N. West Street

Wichita, KS 67203

[email protected]

No phone calls please

Lockwood Broadcast Group and KAKE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.  Pre-employment drug test is required as well as a background screen as allowed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations.