Corporate Account Executive (Contract)

This (contract) position is responsible for securing funding and sponsorships from corporations and businesses. Responsibilities include identifying prospective sponsors, building long-term relationships, developing custom sponsorship proposals (underwriting), and managing existing client accounts to meet revenue targets. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to connect Nashville’s business and philanthropic communities to public media that serves the middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky viewing area. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator, outgoing, detail-oriented, and excellent at follow-through.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Corporate Underwriting, Prospecting & Development: Identify, cultivate, and close new corporate underwriting agreements for Nashville PBS programming. 

• Build and maintain an active pipeline of prospects from initial contact through signed contracts and renewals.
• Partnership Package Development: Design comprehensive corporate partnership opportunities beyond traditional underwriting, including event sponsorships, digital marketing integrations, and community engagement packages.
• Once contracts are secured, work closely with production and traffic to ensure that all deliverables are completed.
• Underwriter Stewardship: Maintain active relationships with current underwriters through regular contact, fulfillment reporting, and renewal cultivation to maximize retention and revenue growth.
• Business Community Engagement: Attend chamber events, business networking functions, and industry meetings to build and expand corporate relationships throughout middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky viewing areas.
• Operate within the framework established by Nashville PBS Foundation’s policies, procedures, and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills & Abilities: 

The Corporate Account Executive (Contract) at Nashville PBS (WNPT) is a high-impact, revenue-focused professional responsible for securing corporate sponsorships and underwriting support. This role combines a deep knowledge of the Nashville media market and FCC non-commercial regulations with a consultative approach to business development.Beyond traditional broadcast sales, they possess a deep fluency in multi-platform digital solutions and a refined ability to communicate with C-suite executives and local business leaders. Success in this role requires a blend of exceptional interpersonal skills, disciplined CRM management, and a commitment to maintaining the high standards of the PBS brand while consistently meeting or exceeding revenue targets in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience: 

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Mass Communications, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and significant, relevant work experience preferred. Minimum of 1–3 years of B2B sales experience, with a strong preference for media sales, advertising, or corporate underwriting. Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets and cold-calling prospects to build a new book of business. Experience in the media market is highly desirable.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working to include but not limited to typing on a computer. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required (up to 25 lbs.), filing documents or storing materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required. For the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting, and traditional equipment as found in a typical office environment.

To Apply:
Please submit your resume to mblair@wnpt.org.

Nashville PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 Videographer/Editor

This position is responsible for field video and audio acquisition using electronic field production equipment as well as video and audio editing.  Works independently and collaboratively to provide Nashville PBS with creative, efficient, high-quality videography and editing. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Provides videography services for Nashville PBS productions by operating electronic field production equipment, including cameras, field lighting, microphones and monitoring equipment.
• Executes field production projects in a creative and effective manner by selecting, framing, and lighting visual elements to tell compelling stories for television and digital formats.  Works both independently and as part of a team, depending on project; works under the direction of a producer and/or makes creative decisions collaboratively or independently as required.
• Provides editing services for Nashville PBS by operating non-linear edit systems to creatively assemble video/audio elements into completed segments and/or programs.
• Acts as producer on occasional short-form programs.
• Willing to work on studio crew with training in graphics, audio, or directing.
• Participates in construction and erection of sets, staging, and lighting for field, studio, and remote productions as directed.
• Ensures that all production activities are performed according to safety requirements.
• Provides primary level maintenance, adjustment, and repair of authorized production related equipment.  Refers electronic and other equipment to engineering maintenance personnel or production team lead as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills & Abilities: 

Thorough understanding of field production equipment and techniques, including ENG cameras and DSLRs.  Ability to transport and utilize equipment weighing up to 50 pounds for extended periods of time.  Demonstrated skills in non-linear editing.  Adobe Premiere experience a plus. Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. 

Education and Experience: 

Bachelor’s degree preferred.  Minimum three years’ experience in videography and editing preferred. 

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Individuals may need to sit or stand for extended periods as needed.  May require walking on uneven surfaces for periods throughout the day.  Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist, or lifting as required, up to 50 pounds. Proper lifting techniques required. Occasional travel is necessary. Work space varies from inside, to working outside for extended periods during the day.

To Apply:
Please submit your resume and links to your current demo reel or portfolio showcasing your best shooting and editing work to mblair@wnpt.org.
Please also include a brief description of your role in each project presented.

Nashville PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer