The Advertising Accounts Manager will be responsible for soliciting, selling, scheduling, and producing advertisements for local Fraser Valley, Provincial, and National service organizations and businesses in order to help CIVL raise it's income to invest back into station operations and provide added support to community organizations that we work with, as well as raising the public profile of said advertising clients.
The successful applicant will work in conjunction with CIVL's Station Manager, fundraising drive coordinator, promotions committee, and board of directors in order to effectively plan, pitch, and provide for high quality advertising opportunities to CIVL business clients and sponsors in advance of, during, and after CIVL's first annual fundraising drive.
The candidate will be responsible for assessing the value, developing a plan, and soliciting interest in and of CIVL's advertising time, as well as setting internal financial goals to achieve.
The Accounts Manager will direct volunteers regarding the scheduling and production of all live on air advertisements and sponsorship mentions, and develop a long term plan for sustained advertising development at CIVL through market research and client surveys.
This is a Canada Summer Job, and as such the applicant must:
Be between the ages of 15 and 30 at the start of the employment
Have been a full-time student during the previous academic year, and intends to return to school full-time for the next academic year.
Have a background in business, marketing, sales, and/or advertising/promotions
Be capable of self-directed work
Be outgoing and communicative
Possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Be comfortable working with volunteers of various skill levels
Experience in radio or community organizations is a benefit
10.25/hr + Commission