Radio isn’t just a job, but a career. Several on staff have been in broadcasting…or even been at Radio Kansas…for decades. We’re famous for finding talented people and putting those talents to use.
We currently have one part-time and one full time position available. See below for full-time Account Manager job description.
Part-Time Announcer, Radio Kansas (STF2155)
Radio Kansas · Hutchinson, Kansas
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Functions –
- Host presentation of local and syndicated programming.
- Operate station equipment in accordance with FCC and Radio Kansas regulations.
- Maintain logs required in daily operation.
- Monitor transmission equipment and report problems to chief engineer.
- Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures and practices.
- Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, including assigned departmental meetings, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.
Secondary –
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the General Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Pleasant speaking voice.
- Commitment to the hours offered in a fixed schedule, and availability for additional hours as needed.
- Broadcasting experience preferred, but not required.
- Windows PC experience preferred.
- Familiarity with classical music preferred.
- Ability to carry out instructions precisely.
- Willingness to learn station and equipment operations.
- Ability to react quickly to new situations.
- Physical requirements include the ability to perform hand motions for keyboarding, operating copy machine, answering telephone, etc.; excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills are essential; the ability to understand words and respond effectively and appropriately; visual acuity to view a computer terminal; use appropriate judgment and apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; Sedentary/Indoor work environment
- Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
- Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.
HOURLY WAGE and STATUS:
- The hourly rate of pay is $14.00
- Hours: Evening and weekend hours in a fixed schedule, weekly daytime departmental meeting in person or via Zoom.
- This part time staff position is nonexempt and is KPERS eligible (Depending on actual number of hours worked), but is not eligible for additional benefits due to the part-time status; Non-exempt; At-will.
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Account Manager, Radio Kansas (ADM2501)
Radio Kansas · Hutchinson-Wichita
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Functions –
- Secure new radio program sponsors or underwriters from across the Radio Kansas service area.
- Work with existing underwriters on a continuing basis.
- Assist in other fundraising activities including on-air fund-raisers.
- Work with the Director of Development in other development and promotion areas as needed.
- Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.
- Outside sales, in the field 12-16 hours per week.
- Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.
- Serve actively on campus committees.
Secondary –
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Development or by the General Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in sales, preferably in advertising or intangibles.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Radio Kansas and / or public broadcasting required.
- Computer literacy required. Experience with Microsoft Office, including Access and Word, preferred.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel regularly is required. (Station vehicle available most of the time, HutchCC motor pool access and then mileage will be paid for use of own transportation)
- The ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with many people.
- Physical requirements: Excellent verbal, written and listening skills; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer, and to operate additional office equipment; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; use appropriate judgment and to apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; ability to understand words and respond effectively and appropriately; attentive to detail, accurately follow written and verbal instructions, work independently; sedentary/Indoor work environment
- Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
- Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.
SALARY and STATUS:
Meeting minimal contract targets will result in total pay plus benefits approximately $60,000 to $65,000 per year. Base first year of $33,000, plus benefits package of approx. $8000 plus bonus – 20% on new contracts, 10% on renewing contracts. Second year and thereafter 20% bonus on all contracts with related base adjustment. This full-time administrative staff position is 12-months annual, HutchCC fringe benefit package eligible and exempt.
APPLICATION:
For information call Director of Development Russell Wedel or General Manager Ken Baker at 1-800-723-4657.
If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
GOALS AND BONUS SCHEDULE
GOALS: Approximately $100,000 in renewing contracts given to incoming Account Manager.
Maintaining quarterly goals is a condition of employment.
1st quarter – $20,000 in new and renewed contracts
2nd quarter – $25,000
3rd quarter – $30,000
4th quarter – $36,000
Each quarter thereafter $36,000, adjusted by inflation.
BONUS: 20% on new underwriting contracts and renewals in second year
10% for renewing prior Account Managers’ contracts in first year, 20% thereafter