Overview

As our Leasing Specialist (Tower Operations), you will play a crucial role in our mission to reach more people for Christ! Your meticulous attention to detail and seamless coordination with Legal, Finance, and Site Development teams will ensure the accurate management of crucial data. By assisting in EMF's acquisitions and dispositions, you'll contribute directly to spreading the message of Christ to a rapidly growing listener base!

Here's some experience we are seeking... 

• 5 years’ experience in lease administration, law, or similar/relevant field.
• Experience reviewing agreements/contracts.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of FCC Broadcast rules and regulations, a plus.
• Familiarity with legal and contractual terminology; knowledge of engineering terminology, a plus.
• Project management experience with the ability to independently plan, organize and administrate work and projects.
• Proven ability to deal with multiple, simultaneous problems in a systematic, logical manner.
• Strong ability to reconcile accounts and invoices, a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/ministry relationships in person, by phone and through written and email correspondence.
• Computer skills; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook), internet and research skills, and knowledge of SharePoint and Lucernex a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently; establishing and meeting performance/ministry goals.

What A Typical Day Might Look Like...

• Responsibilities include, but not limited to summarization and abstraction of leases, updating, and improving the database with all lease abstracts; renewing/obtaining extensions; negotiation of renewals; communication with landlords; research lease issues and accounting discrepancies; and evaluation and analysis of lease documentation.
• Coordinate assigned lease processes from lease execution to rent commencement, with minimal supervision.
• Work directly with Landlords to procure new leases, renewals and/or renegotiate existing leases with the direction of the VP of Signal Development and support from Leasing Supervisor.
• Responsible for communication to landlords, tenants and vendors for various tasks including negotiating lease terms, securing amendments, notice of renewals/terminations, letters of intent, acquisitions, and dispositions. Assist in proofing legal documents.
• Assist Leasing Supervisor in the creation and implementation of systems and documentation to increase efficiency of department, including spreadsheets, forms, and checklists as necessary.
• Under guidance of Leasing Supervisor, partner with Legal Team to assist in the process of EMF Acquisitions and Dispositions; this includes gathering documents and accounting set up/terminations (lease, utilities, etc.) as necessary.
• Ensure quality control; verify and substantiate data accuracy, e.g., tower site coordinates, landlord contact information, lease term information, and rent payment schedules.
• Partner with Site Development, Legal, Finance, Tax, and other Departments to effectively manage data residing in various databases; assist other departments with contract/leasing questions; research discrepancies and verify validity of documentation in Contracts & Leasing resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What can we offer you...

• Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Robust 401K with company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform

Why work for Educational Media Foundation, K-LOVE/Air1?Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a singular radio station, EMF today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events. EMF employs nearly 500 team members between its offices in Nashville, TN, Rocklin, CA, and field locations around the country. View our mission, beliefs, and values.

“As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMF makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status. However, EMF is also a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Company’s mission of encouraging our audiences “to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.” Therefore, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), EMF has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company’s Statement of Faith. Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.”