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Join the Gator Nation as a Corporate Marketing Representative
University of Florida - Division of Multimedia Properties
Are you ready to unleash your passion for media and marketing in a dynamic and innovative environment? We're seeking a driven and results-oriented Corporate Marketing Representative to join our team at the University of Florida's Division of Multimedia Properties. As a key member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of public media while growing your career in a vibrant and intellectually rich environment.
About Us:
The University of Florida is a top five public university, home to some of the area's most established media brands, including WUFT-FM, WUFT Classic, GHQ, WUFT-TV, WRUF-TV, and a growing suite of digital platforms. Our Division of Multimedia Properties is dedicated to delivering exceptional content and services to our audience, and we're looking for talented professionals like you to help us achieve our goals.
Your Role:
As a Corporate Marketing Representative, you'll be responsible for generating revenue by developing new business and growing existing accounts across television, radio, digital, and mobile platforms. You'll achieve budget goals through strategic planning, relationship-building, and outstanding customer service. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Developing multi-platform marketing options for clients, including digital, radio, television, and the WUFT mobile app
- Writing proposals integrating research of client's products and services to develop a marketing strategy
- Serving as a key partner to clients, fostering long-term success and retention
- Achieving budget goals through strategic planning, relationship-building, and outstanding customer service
What We're Looking For:
- A strong understanding of media sales or marketing, as well as the changing media landscape and how digital integration can benefit clients and consumers
- A client-first mentality with proven relationship-building skills that you use with daily outreach
- Self-motivation, creativity, and a results-driven mindset
- Superior organizational and planning skills
Why Join the Gator Nation?
UF is a top ranked University: The University of Florida is ranked #6 among public universities by U.S. News and World Report. UF has a student body of over 55,000 who come from all 50 states in the United States and more than 100 countries.
Gainesville is an ideal location: Gainesville is in a central location to both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, providing easy access within a day’s drive to beaches, nature preserves, theme parks, and water-based activities. Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds.
Our benefits are incredible: We offer top-of-the-line health insurance, a huge selection of supplemental plans, state retirement programs and more. Explore the comprehensive suite of options: https://hr.ufl.edu/benefits
We promote work-life balance: You will earn over a month of leave time every year plus 2 weeks of holidays and 8 weeks of paid family medical leave for life events. Accrual starts day 1 of employment! Check out all leave programs: https://hr.ufl.edu/leave
Advance your education: The University of Florida cares about developing its team members, and that includes reduced tuition toward higher education. We would support work toward earning a master’s or doctorate. See: https://hr.ufl.edu/professional-development/eep
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- Proven track record or outside sales success particularly with digital platforms
- 4-year degree in related field such as advertising, public relations, journalism, or business
- Ability to use Microsoft suite of software and to learn proprietary software
- Solid analytical, writing and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of north central Florida, especially Gainesville, Ocala, and surrounding communities — including their politics, history, and culture
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How to Apply:
If you're a dynamic and driven professional with a passion for media and marketing, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your applications online via Careers at UF.
Applications must include cover letter, resume, and three references for consideration.
Note: The search panel may request additional materials at a later time.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-4621 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).
For additional questions or more information, please contact search panel chair Sandy Wagner at slwagner@ufl.edu
Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http//www.naces.org/. The application packet will be submitted as one PDF file through the UF Jobs website at https://jobs.ufl.edu/. All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening, which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.
University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.
Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Laws require that all documents relating to the search process, including letters of application, nomination and reference, be available for public inspection.
This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. If you are claiming Veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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