JOB DESCRIPTION

Director of Sponsorships, National Newspaper Awards
Contract, remote position
Compensation is 100% commission based, uncapped

ABOUT US:

The National Newspaper Awards were established by the Toronto Press Club in 1949 to encourage excellence and reward achievement in daily newspaper work in Canada. The competition is now open to newspapers, news agencies and online news sites approved for entry by the NNA Board of Governors. The annual awards gala rotates between Toronto and another Canadian city. The next gala will be held on April 25, 2025. 

To learn more about us please visit:  https://nna-ccj.ca/

THE ROLE:

The National Newspaper Awards is seeking an energetic, experienced media sales executive to join our team as a part-time Director of Sponsorships to secure sponsors through proactive outreach to members, industry suppliers and relevant companies who are interested in our audience and mission. This role is perfect for someone looking for part-time or fractional work who wants to maintain connections to the industry and earn some additional income. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Sourcing, outreach and pitching NNA sponsorship opportunities to potential clients
  • Securing multiple sponsors for the NNA program and event(s)
  • Collaborating with the NNA Board and administration on existing and new sponsorship packages
  • Managing deadlines and asset delivery for sold sponsorships
  • Maintaining sponsor and prospect lists
  • Attending annual awards gala

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

  • An experienced media sales account executive looking to contribute to the NNA on a part-time basis, with flexible working hours.
  • A passion for newspapers, media or journalism
  • A motivated, collaborative self-starter who can hit the ground running
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and time-management skills
  • Industry contacts and an ability to uncover and source new leads
  • French language is an asset

The National Newspaper Awards is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial or municipal law.

Please submit your interest with a resume and cover letter by August 30, 2024. 

TO APPLY & FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Andria Samis, Program Director
National Newspaper Awards
info@nna-ccj.ca