Underwriting Sales Associate

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University of Kentucky is hiring an Underwriting Sales Associate. The role involves achieving sales goals through direct sales efforts and implementing sales systems using a consultative approach to sell sponsorships for broadcast messages, digital ads, events, and podcasts. The associate will build relationships with local businesses to grow the station's audience and market presence.

Highlights

Drive sales by selling sponsorships for broadcast, digital ads, events, and podcasts.
Implement sales systems and support market strategies.
Build partnerships with local businesses aligned with the station's mission.
Salary range: $32,926 to $52,624 per year plus performance-based commission potential.
Performance-based commissions example: $25,500 in FY25, $34,000 in FY26 based on sales targets.
Requires a bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience; 4+ years of media sales preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is necessary.
Full-time staff position with Monday through Friday schedule, 40 hours per week.
Part of University of Kentucky's WUKY public radio station and community.
No supervisory responsibilities; position involves outside sales efforts.

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Job Title	Underwriting Sales Associate
Requisition Number	RE52206
Working Title	Sponsorship Sales Associate
Department Name	18460:WUKY
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	41
Salary Range	$32,926-52,624/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Sitting for long periods of time.
Shift	Monday – Friday 40 hours per week.
Job Summary	Are you interested in sales and its ability to connect and uplift communities? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your efforts directly contribute to a mission-driven organization? Our public radio station, 91.3 WUKY, a part of the University of Kentucky and central Kentucky community, is seeking a Sponsorship Sales Associate to join our team. As a Sponsorship Sales Associate, you will be responsible for achieving WUKY’s sales goals through your own direct sales efforts and by participating in the implementation of sales systems and overall market strategy. This is an outside sales role that focuses on executing a consultative sales approach, selling sponsorships for broadcast messages, digital ads, events, and podcasts. Your ability to build relationships with local businesses and organizations that align with our mission will be crucial in driving our station’s growth. We are committed to creating a stronger and more engaged audience through news, music, and stories that reflect the interests of our community. This position offers a competitive salary range of $42,786/year to $52,624/year, with the potential for additional earnings through a performance-based sales commission. Here is an example of what the performance-based sales commission would potentially look like: FY25 – $300,000 in Underwriting/Sales (50% at 7% – 50% at 10%) 7 % existing sales commission – $10,500 10% new sales commission – $15,000 Total commission- $25,500 FY26 – $400,000 in Underwriting/Sales (50% at 7% – 50% at 10%) 7% existing sales commission – $14,000 10% new sales commission – $20,000 Total commission – $34,000 As a part of the University of Kentucky, we offer a generous benefits package to our employees. You can learn more about it through this link: https://hr.uky.edu/sites/default/files/forms/716_exceptional_benefits_for_staff2.pdf You can explore more about our mission, station, and community through this link:https://www.wuky.org/history-mission If you’re looking to grow your career in sales while contributing to a public service and one of the nation’s leading universities, this is the opportunity for you!
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	MS Office.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Bachelor’s Degree plus four or more years of media sales experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply	12/05/2025
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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* How many years of experience do you have in media or outside sales?
- None
- More than 0, through 3 years.
- More than 3 years, through 5 years.
- Yes, 5 or more years.
* Do you have experience with public media sales?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have experience with selling event sponsorships?
- Yes
- No
* What, in your mind, is the most significant difference between commercial and non-commercial media?
(Open Ended Question)

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Job Title	Underwriting Sales Associate
Requisition Number	RE52206
Working Title	Sponsorship Sales Associate
Department Name	18460:WUKY
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	41
Salary Range	$32,926-52,624/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Sitting for long periods of time.
Shift	Monday – Friday 40 hours per week.
Job Summary	Are you interested in sales and its ability to connect and uplift communities? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your efforts directly contribute to a mission-driven organization? Our public radio station, 91.3 WUKY, a part of the University of Kentucky and central Kentucky community, is seeking a Sponsorship Sales Associate to join our team. As a Sponsorship Sales Associate, you will be responsible for achieving WUKY’s sales goals through your own direct sales efforts and by participating in the implementation of sales systems and overall market strategy. This is an outside sales role that focuses on executing a consultative sales approach, selling sponsorships for broadcast messages, digital ads, events, and podcasts. Your ability to build relationships with local businesses and organizations that align with our mission will be crucial in driving our station’s growth. We are committed to creating a stronger and more engaged audience through news, music, and stories that reflect the interests of our community. This position offers a competitive salary range of $42,786/year to $52,624/year, with the potential for additional earnings through a performance-based sales commission. Here is an example of what the performance-based sales commission would potentially look like: FY25 – $300,000 in Underwriting/Sales (50% at 7% – 50% at 10%) 7 % existing sales commission – $10,500 10% new sales commission – $15,000 Total commission- $25,500 FY26 – $400,000 in Underwriting/Sales (50% at 7% – 50% at 10%) 7% existing sales commission – $14,000 10% new sales commission – $20,000 Total commission – $34,000 As a part of the University of Kentucky, we offer a generous benefits package to our employees. You can learn more about it through this link: https://hr.uky.edu/sites/default/files/forms/716_exceptional_benefits_for_staff2.pdf You can explore more about our mission, station, and community through this link:https://www.wuky.org/history-mission If you’re looking to grow your career in sales while contributing to a public service and one of the nation’s leading universities, this is the opportunity for you!
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	MS Office.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Bachelor’s Degree plus four or more years of media sales experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply	12/05/2025
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How many years of experience do you have in media or outside sales?
- None
- More than 0, through 3 years.
- More than 3 years, through 5 years.
- Yes, 5 or more years.
* Do you have experience with public media sales?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have experience with selling event sponsorships?
- Yes
- No
* What, in your mind, is the most significant difference between commercial and non-commercial media?
(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

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Resume
Cover Letter

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