Local Sales Manager – 105.7 WROR

Job Description

Greater Media’s WROR-FM is looking for a highly motivated and successful Local Sales Manager.

Greater Media is a privately owned company with five successful stations broadcasting in the Greater Boston area. WROR is a Classic Hits station playing “Boston’s Greatest Hits!” with Loren and Wally in morning drive (a legendary local duo now in their 30^th year.)

Qualifications for this position include the following:

• Sales experience in commercial radio required (3-5 years) – management experience a plus;

• Competitive personality willing to go above and beyond to exceed budgets!

• A desire to win and provide the best customer service to our clients;

• The creativity and imagination to construct winning sales programs that get real results;

• The ability to identify, recruit, train and keep new sales talent;

• Leader in developing new business;

• Conduct weekly training sessions, incorporating new training methods as needed;

• Effective verbal and written skills as it pertains to staff and client communication;

• Experience with agency and transactional selling;

• A proven track record developing plans to hit budgets monthly, quarterly and yearly!

• Powerful presentation skills which will help close business with individual account executives;

• A manager who operates from a foundation of integrity while putting the clients’ needs first;

• Desire to get the job done while keeping the sales staff motivated!

Greater Media offers comprehensive employee benefit plans, as well as a matching 401k program.

Qualified candidates, please send a cover letter and resume to: mdiroberto@wror.com .

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WROR-FM

Attn: General Sales Manager

55 Morrissey Boulevard

Boston, MA 02125

Fax: 617-822-6271

~ No Phone Calls Please~

Greater Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer

GENERAL SALES MANAGER

WKLB-FM – Boston

WKLB-FM, Boston’s Country 102.5, is Looking for a General Sales Manager

Country 102.5 is the hottest radio station in Boston and the fastest growing format in the country.

WKLB has gained massive appeal in the Boston market through sold out concerts and loyal fans of country music. WKLB is a top five radio station with Adults 25-54 and Women. Greater Media, Inc. is a privately owned media company with four other FM radio stations in Boston (WMJX, WTKK, WBOS, and WROR). The General Sales Manager’s primary focus is to maximize revenue through sales of all existing resources and develop, recruit and lead a highly skilled sales team.

Responsibilities:

• Achieve (and exceed) station budgets and forecasts

• Effectively manage the station sales department - including inventory management, pricing and negotiations

• Hire, train, and retain the best available talent

• Develop non-traditional revenue opportunities through creative customer focused advertising programs

• Be an active advocate for the station on sales calls and with major agencies

• Motivate sales staff through weekly training and active involvement on sales calls

• Report revenue forecast and station progress to the Director of Sales on a weekly basis

• Collaborate with programming and promotions departments, as well as other sales managers

Qualifications:

Sales management experience in commercial radio (3-5 years preferred.) Possess impeccable leadership skills, an effective communicator and contagious enthusiasm for both the product and selling ideas which will work for our clients. Digital sales experience, a plus. Integrity, creativity, and aggressive problem solving are important traits. Four year degree preferred.

Skill requirements:

• Facility with account and inventory management software

• Strong written and verbal skills

• Effective time management and organizational skills

• Must be able to work effectively in pressure filled sales environment

• Must be a strong, self- motivated individual with a passion for winning

For consideration, send cover letter and resume to:

hr@greatermediaboston.com

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Greater Media Boston (Attn: HR)

55 Morrissey Blvd.

Boston, MA 02125

(no phone calls please)

Greater Media is an equal opportunity employer.

Account Executive — 102.5 WKLB

Country 102.5, WKLB-FM in Boston is looking for a passionate sales performer!

You’re assertive, creative, competitive and not afraid of hard work. You set and meet goals, have strong communication skills and play to win. We provide an outstanding work environment where you’re given the resources and support to excel financially. Ideally, you’re a college graduate and have 1+ years of sales experience.

If this is you, email a cover letter and resume to:

Email: hr@greatermediaboston.com

HR Manager
Greater Media Boston
55 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125
Fax: 617-822-6271
3/11/10

Greater Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer
No phone calls please

Street Team (PT)- WBOS-WKLB-WMJX-WROR-WTKK

Greater Media Boston stations, WBOS 92.9, WKLB 102.5, WMJX 106.7, WROR 105.7 and WTKK Talk 96.9 are seeking part time Street Team Members who are interested in learning more about event marketing and the fascinating world of Radio Broadcasting and Promotions. As part of the Street Team, you will work to gain exposure for the radio stations at station-produced and/or sponsored events, area concerts, sporting and cultural events and other on-site opportunities relevant to the station’s marketing and sales effort.Candidates must be detail oriented, creative and outgoing. They must have strong communications and organizational skills and must be able to represent the station(s) in a positive manner at events. Candidates should have strong people skills, web/internet knowledge, and must be able to multi-task and meet deadlines. All candidates should possess a desire to learn more about promotional/marketing strategies for radio. In order to be considered for the position, candidates must have a valid driver’s license and must be capable of loading the station vehicle in preparation for events. This position is limited to a 12 month employment period.
*Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

¦Set up, execution, and breakdown of station appearances,
¦Representation of the station in a positive manner,
¦Maintenance of station vehicle and prize inventory,
¦Interaction with clients at sales appearances,
¦Upholding appropriate station image at all events,
¦Communication with Promotion Coordinator before and after events,
¦Assistance in recruiting and training interns.
If you think you have the talent and qualifications to be a (part time) Street Team Member, with a Greater Media Boston radio station, please send your resume and information to:

Greater Media Boston
Attn: HR/Street Team
55 Morrissey Blvd
Boston, Ma. 02125
Or by email to: hr@greatermediaboston.com

No phone calls please

Greater Media is an Equal Opportunity Employe

IT Support Engineer

(Full-time)

Greater Media Boston is looking for a motivated IT Support Engineer to work in dynamic media company.

Key Responsibilities

• Desktop Support Services (Windows XP/WIN 7, Mac OS X a plus);

• Setup and troubleshoot hardware (laptops and desktops);

• Application support (Vertical specific apps (will train) MS Office, etc.);

• Installing and configuring software;

• Writing user friendly documentation;

• Networking Basics (switch and router experience a plus);

• Administer licensing, including maintaining users, roles, and access rights;

• Build and test tools to improve the operationally efficiency of the infrastructure;

• Printer support;

• Resolve login problems/password resets;

• Build and test tools to improve the operationally efficiency of the company.

Desired Qualifications/Skills/Education:

• BS in Information Technology or related field a must;

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Must utilize these skills to communicate effectively across all groups in the organization;

• Experience with business applications (Microsoft Office and CRM, ERP, or other server based applications);

• Ability to work with business users and systems personnel in a team environment;

• Self-motivation with the ability to work in a fast paced, forward moving environment;

• Willingness and desire to learn new technologies.

Greater Media Boston is a privately owned company, offering an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary for the right individual. If you are energetic, have a passion for excellence and innovation, and are ready for a new challenge, we want to talk to you.

Please send a resume to: pmarchand@greatermediaboston.com

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Paul Marchand (Director of Information Technology)

Greater Media Boston

55 Morrissey Boulevard

Boston, MA 02125

~No phone calls, please~

Greater Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Local Sales Manager-- WMJX Magic 106.7

Magic 106.7, a Greater Media Boston station, is looking fora  Local Sales Manager. Are you ready for the challenge?
 
In this position, you will:

    Work one-on-one with salespeople; reinforce the sales process; assist them to utilize all tools and resources available;
    Conduct specific and regular training in the areas of negotiation, packaging and pricing, as well as station/market position;
    Lead sales meetings and conduct one-on-one meetings;
    Have the ability to recruit and keep talented sales people;
    Train and develop rookies as well as senior staff;
    Help salespeople generate ideas, strategies and partnerships;
    Have exceptional knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data;
    Motivate, lead and support staff.

You must have a knowledge of the Boston Market, including relationships with key players/

A well-rounded background in all aspects of radio sales is key, including new business development, direct/retail revenue, NTR, agency sales and event sales. Developmental and new direct business is the primary focus of this position. We are looking for an individual who has a proven track record of developing new and incremental (non availed) business.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5+ year's radio sales experience.

Jackie Landry
General Sales Manager

Magic 106.7 – WMJX-FM
55 Morrissey Blvd.

Boston, MA  02125

Or by email to:  jlandry@greaterbostonradio.com

(no phone calls please)

Greater Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer

96.9 FM- WTKK Boston Seeks Talk Personalities for a Prime Position.

Experienced, professional, and passionate PPM performers both on-air and online should apply. Are you a leader with a 'winning' track record in a talk or music format who is ready to be live, local and love Boston?

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years experience as a successful host with ratings to back it up. Social media experience is a must.

Send a creative presentation to Grace Blazer: resumes@wtkk.com. Inquiries are confidential.

*No phone calls*

Internship Program – WBOS-WKLB-WMJX-WROR-WTKK

The Internship Program for Greater Media Boston radio stations, WBOS 92.9, WKLB 99.5, WMJX 106.7, WROR 105.7 and WTKK Talk 96.9 is a non-salaried position which is designed to give students hands-on experience with the various aspects of major market radio stations. The program is available to college students, working for class credit, who are able to work 10-15 hours per week for twelve weeks. Interns are trained and supervised by the department manager for the particular station(s) you are assigned (i.e. Sales, Promotions/Programming, Business Administration Engineering).Interns must be resourceful and willing to initiate projects. Good communications skills and attention to details and attention are important.

Are you looking to get into radio broadcasting/marketing experience as part of your college course program?

Please send a cover letter and resume to:

Greater Media Boston
Attn: HR/Internship
55 Morrissey Blvd
Boston, Ma.
Or by email to: hr@greatermediaboston.com

Greater Media is accessible by MBTA (Red Line – JFK)
No phone calls please
Greater Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer