Job Description:

• 1) Plans and directs activities to secure and maintain underwriting of public television or radio programming: Reviews reports, periodicals, and other materials to identify prospective funding sources for proposed broadcast programs.

• 2) Directs and counsels subordinates in developing strategies to secure program funding and negotiates final agreements with funding establishment representatives.

• 3) Serves as liaison between station's legal, programming, public information, and other departmental staff and funding establishment personnel to provide information on status of projects and to resolve problems.

• 4) May specialize in solicitation of funding from government, foundation, or corporation sources.