Corporate Engagement Coordinator

About the Opportunity

The Corporate Engagement team at PBS North Carolina's Development Division focuses on generating revenue through diverse corporate partnership opportunities, including sponsorships across broadcast, digital platforms, production, and events. Operating with an emphasis on growth, this team seeks to enhance sustainable financial contributions to support PBS NC's mission.

The Corporate Engagement Coordinator plays a vital role supporting Directors in Corporate Engagement and Underwriting by managing project execution and facilitating comprehensive communication efforts that contribute to meeting and surpassing fundraising objectives. Collaboration with internal teams such as marketing, creative services, and programming, alongside external corporate partners, is essential in this role.

This position utilizes various data and technology systems, including Hubspot, LinkedIn, Nielsen's Scarborough, Protrack, and Trac Media tools, to analyze data and identify opportunities that fuel revenue growth with corporate partners.

Key Responsibilities

Duties involve prospect and account research, crafting proposals, qualitative and quantitative data analysis from public television sources and social media, coordinating corporate engagement calls, delivering ratings data, preparing tailored presentations, soliciting in-kind goods and services, managing projects and reports, and ensuring high-quality customer service for all stakeholders. The role requires some travel within North Carolina.

Work Arrangement

This hybrid role requires onsite presence at the PBS North Carolina Bryan Center in Research Triangle Park at least three days per week. Employees are expected to reside within a two-hour commute of the office.

About PBS North Carolina

PBS North Carolina serves over 13.6 million households across four channels, offering free content that educates, informs, entertains, and inspires. Besides broadcasting, it conducts educational services, training for teachers, and community engagement statewide.

Team and Division Mission

The Development Division's goal is to broaden and diversify revenue streams, promoting sustainable organizational growth by crafting innovative solicitations and campaigns rooted in both data and emotional engagement.

Requirements and Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Candidates must possess strong skills and knowledge of development and corporate engagement fields, remain updated on industry trends, and have a thorough understanding of PBS policies and best practices.

Effective oral and written communication skills are critical, including the ability to convey messages clearly, build relationships, and negotiate beneficial partnerships. Project management acumen is necessary to oversee specialized corporate engagement initiatives, including working with CRM systems, marketing collateral, data reports, and ensuring compliance with PBS standards.

Applicants should demonstrate organizational awareness of PBS NC's mission and objectives and exhibit professionalism in all dealings.

Additional Information

• Position Classification: Public Communications Specialist
• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time, EHRA Exempt Professional Staff
• Job Location: Research Triangle Park, NC
• Position Number: 20039029
• The application remains open until filled; priority will be given to applications received by July 28, 2026.
• PBS NC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusion regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, veteran status, or other protected categories.
• The employer participates in E-Verify and requires employment eligibility verification as per federal law.

Contact

For application assistance, reach out via recruiter@northcarolina.edu.