Transcriptional activator that binds to DNA sequences containing the consensus pentanucleotide 5'-CGGA[AT]-3' (By similarity). Required for olfactory dopaminergic neuron differentiation; may directly activate expression of tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) (By similarity). Sumoylated. Phosphorylated at Ser-191 and Ser-216 by RPS6KA1 and RPS6KA5; phosphorylation activates transcriptional activity. Belongs to the ETS family.