Multimedia Producer for Wisconsin Public Radio's Midday Show

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Wisconsin Public Radio’s midday talk show team is searching for a compassionate, engaged and organized producer to bring a fresh perspective to the program. Day-to-day, the producer will generate and pitch show topics, coordinate with prospective and upcoming guests and write clear, inventive scripts. They will also repackage interview content into online articles and social media posts. The producer will report to the midday show’s executive producer and work closely with the show’s host. This position is Ongoing/Renewable. This is a full-time, 40-hour-a-week position. Hours are generally between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday–Friday. This position works at Vilas Communication Hall on the UW-Madison campus with the option of working partially remote. The final schedule can be discussed in the offer stage, but fully remote candidates will not be accepted. Remote work requires an approved flexible work arrangement (FWA). A FWA requires successful candidates to possess their own high-speed internet and phone to perform the work on a university provided computer. Per University policy, transportation between home and assigned work location is not payable/reimbursable and will be at the expense of the employee.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills, ability to work within tight deadlines and manage competing responsibilities.
• Proven ability to work in both independent and collaborative settings.
• Knowledge of journalism ethics and newsgathering techniques.
• Excellent writing skills for broadcast and/or web.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and understanding of Wisconsin news, culture, issues and personalities.
• Experience in reporting or producing across any of the following platforms: print or digital media, audio/podcasting, television and/or live, call-in talk programming.
• Experience hosting or interviewing guests for broadcast programs, including podcasts.
• Experience using online platforms or digital strategies to grow an audience.
• Ability to operate digital production software, control boards or audio recorders.
• Familiarity with document sharing and virtual meeting software including Google Docs, Slack, Zoom, Outlook, etc.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily operational activities for live and pre-recorded content, and may direct the editorial and creative process of production activities
• May schedule and direct operational activities for content production, including live/recorded studio or field productions
• Collaborates with other content creators in pre- to post-production processes, prepares materials, and handles logistics for broadcast and/or digital publications
• Produces, develops, and edits content that may include identifying topics, themes, guests, conducting pre-interviews and/or interviews, writing, and/or integrating content for multimedia platforms
• Researches and develops production strategy for one or more programs across broadcast and digital platforms
• Maintains familiarity with studio equipment and/or applicable technology for production

Benefits

• generous paid time off
• competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
• tax-advantaged savings accounts
• participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree