Jobs at Reach Media updated [
Friday, February 3, 2012
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Position Available: Manager, Affiliate Relations
Overview:
To provide affiliate sales & support for Syndication One’s urban radio shows syndicated nationally. The Manager, Affiliate Relations will be responsible for affiliations in medium and small markets for nationally syndicated programming. Candidate must be highly motivated, organized and have exceptional interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with affiliates. Background and experience in radio affiliate relations is highly preferred.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the affiliation process for various nationally syndicated programming focusing on small and medium markets.
- Expand existing affiliate lineup and negotiate affiliate agreements in small and medium markets across all product lines.
- Develop and maintain ongoing prospects across all products.
- Negotiate deal points for affiliate agreements including inventory, term, clearance window, fees, performance bonus, etc.
- Establish and maintain a working relationship with clients, industry owners and leaders.
- Function as a liaison between Syndication One; the affiliate stations; and ad sales, marketing and programming departments.
- Maintain strong interdepartmental relationships and communications.
- Responsible for affiliate operations including:
- Initiating contracts, advisories, paperwork.
- Ongoing monitoring of affiliate compliance to insure all contractual obligations are fulfilled.
- Insure affidavits and proof of performance are completed and returned in a timely manner. Call affiliates as needed.
- Monitor ratings performance.
- Insure affiliate fees are paid in a timely manner; call affiliates and assist with collecting any outstanding fees and payments.
- Maintain strong interdepartmental relationships and communications.
- Responsible for maintaining and renewing existing affiliates in assigned markets.
- Create and maintain an affiliate database.
- Assist with company or affiliate-hosted events.
Requirements:
- Thorough knowledge of DMA/Metro markets including stations, owners, formats, AQH trends, etc.
- Knowledge of Arbitron/ACT I ratings software and system.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized, able to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact proactively with staff, managers and affiliate personnel.
- Familiarity with Syndication One programming.
- Flexibility to travel as necessary.
Experience/Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or other related field preferred.
- Background in media affiliate relations preferred.
Compensation: Competitive salary + benefits package
Reports To: Vice President, Affiliate Relations
Position Availability: As soon as possible
Candidates possessing the required professional experience, who display high energy and want to work in a dynamic and vibrant work environment should submit their resume along with salary history and references via email or fax to:
Human Resources
jobs@reachmediainc.com
Reach Media, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
NO CALLS – NO AGENCIES
Note: Due to anticipated number of responses expected, only those candidates who meet our criteria will be contacted. Thank you.
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Position Available: Project Manager, Advertising Sales
Location: Dallas, TX
Overview:
Dallas based Broadcasting and Internet Company targeting the African-American community is seeking a Project Manager in our Advertising Sales Department to execute customized advertiser and consumer campaigns, events and promotions for Reach Media, Inc and their advertisers, agencies and sponsors.
Candidate must be creative, have strong communication & organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a high intensity atmosphere. The Project Manager will work with Advertising Sales and other Departments to create & implement cross platform campaigns to include on-air, on-line, events & promotions.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work with Ad Sales Account Managers and Management to understand client goals and initiatives and assist in creating effective ideas to accomplish those goals.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and assist with creating customized and professional business proposals.
- Manage overall project schedule for each initiative including internal and external timelines.
- Strategize and solve any issues that arise during concept execution.
- Work closely with creative and execution teams for other items needed for successful project implementation.
- Oversee program recap process for campaigns and initiatives.
- Create Action Plan documents and provide status reports as assigned.
- Perform necessary clerical and administrative duties as assigned.
- Provide assistance on other projects as directed by Management.
- Establish and maintain solid relationships with Management, co-workers, affiliate station and client/advertiser contacts.
Requirements:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Creative and out of the box thinker.
- Strong problem solving & organizational skills to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Maintain knowledge of product opportunities and general knowledge of media, advertising, marketing and technology trends.
- Must be able to effectively prioritize tasks and pay attention to details.
- Proven ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact proactively with staff and managers at all levels.
- Must be able to manage multi-tiered budget.
Experience/Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or other related field required.
- Minimum 2 years experience in media, consumer events or promotions required.
Compensation:
Competitive salary plus benefits.
Reports To: Executive Vice President, Ad Sales
Position Availability: As soon as possible
Location: Dallas TX
Relocation: None
Candidates should submit their resume along with salary requirements and a minimum of three recent references via email to:
jobs@reachmediainc.com
NO CALLS – NO AGENCIES
Reach Media, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Available: Programming Research Analyst
Overview:
Dallas based Radio Network targeting the African-American community is seeking a Programming Research Assistant to create, analyze and generate ratings and research reports for the Department and Management.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide Senior Management with ratings and research reports as requested.
- Coordinate research and ratings materials and distribute to appropriate staff.
- Develop tracking and reporting system for affiliate based music surveys.
- Attend Arbitron PPM briefings via phone conferences and webinars.
- Maintain ratings and research files.
- Perform downloads and upgrades from various research software vendors.
- Other project-related tasks as assigned by Senior Management.
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of recent qualitative research experience at a radio or television network, syndicator or top market station.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Working knowledge of Arbitron software including PPM Analysis Tool, Tapweb, PPM Weeklies, Arbitrends, etc.
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat.
- Basic knowledge of radio programming from network, syndicated and local perspective.
Education:
- BA in related field (radio/TV, media or communications)
- 5 years plus in radio programming research in lieu of education requirement.
Compensation: Competitive salary plus benefits.
Reports To: Vice President Programming
Candidates possessing the required professional experience should submit their resume along with salary requirements and references via email: jobs@reachmediainc.com
NO CALLS – NO AGENCIES
Reach Media, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
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Position Available: Advertising Operations Coordinator
Overview:
Dallas based Broadcasting and Internet Company targeting the African-American community is seeking an Advertising Operations Coordinator to facilitate the scheduling and delivery of online advertising campaigns.
Candidate must be creative, have strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a high intensity atmosphere. The Advertising Operations Coordinator will work with Sales, outside vendors, advertisers and the internal interactive team to analyze inventory, acquire proposal approval, schedule campaigns, ensure delivery and produce reports.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work directly with Sales, outside vendors and agencies to develop, and modify if necessary, media plans and schedule campaigns.
- Fulfill query request placed by sales and propose alternatives.
- Manage site inventory to ensure maximum revenue return.
- Resolve campaign issues.
- Facilitate campaign optimization.
- Schedule Interactive Campaigns.
- Provide sales and management with regular inventory and campaign reports.
Requirements:
- Proven ability to interact productively and positively with fellow employees and external clients.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines and produce highly accurate work.
- Must be able work proactively with minimal supervision.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Solid familiarity with HTML and/or HTML editing software.
- Experience and skilled in Microsoft software applications.
Experience/Education:
- B.A./B.S. or quantifiable job experience.
- Experience working in the Interactive Media field required.
- Experience with online ad serving platforms and technology is a plus.
Compensation:
Competitive salary plus benefits.
Reports To: Executive Director, Black America Web
Position Availability: As soon as possible
Candidates possessing the required professional experience, who display high energy and want to work in a dynamic and vibrant work environment should submit their resume along with salary requirements and references via email:
jobs@reachmediainc.com
NO CALLS – NO AGENCIES
Reach Media, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
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