Managing Producer

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Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Multimedia Producer III

Job Summary:

Wisconsin Public Media seeks a Managing Producer to lead audio production for Wisconsin Life, a multiplatform collaboration of Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin. Wisconsin Life celebrates what makes Wisconsin unique through the diverse stories of its people, places, history and culture. This position will produce short-form audio feature stories while overseeing a pipeline of work from other producers and project contributors to ensure new content weekly for Wisconsin Public Radio. Strong writing and creative audio production skills, superb editorial judgment and the ability to manage multiple tasks on deadline is required. Some on-air hosting may also be required. This position will be based in Madison, WI and reports to the Executive Producer of Local Series at PBS Wisconsin.


This is a full time, 40-hour-a-week position. This position is ongoing and renewable.

This position works core business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Must be available to work some evenings and weekends as needed, with ability to travel - with occasional overnights - for work.


This is a hybrid position with a minimum of one day per week in person on the University of Wisconsin Madison campus in Madison, WI and will require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. During the initial training period, on-site work is required. The final schedule can be discussed at 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.

Travel is required. Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check. Visit Driver Authorization (click on "Become an authorized driver;" then click on "Required criteria")."


Key Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains familiarity with studio equipment and/or applicable technology for production

• Directs, researches, and develops production strategy and/or creative and editorial processes and content for one or more programs across broadcast and digital platforms

• May serve as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders. Collaborates with other content creators in pre- to post-production processes

• Develops and maintains reports of content evaluation and metrics for stakeholders

• Oversees and/or performs daily operational activities for live and pre-produced content

• May serve as back-up host or fill-in for producers when necessary

• Directs and schedules the work of staff for production, development, and editing of content which may include identifying topics, themes, and/or guests, conducting pre-interviews or interviews, writing, and/or integrating content for multimedia platforms

Department:

Wisconsin Public Media, PBS WI Local Series

PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio are part of Wisconsin Public Media. The person in this position will be required to comply with the Wisconsin Public Media Code of Ethics: in addition to the UW-Madison code of ethics.

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Compensation:

Expected salary for this position ranges from $70,000 - $80,000 with actual pay dependent on experience and qualifications. Wisconsin Public Media offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous vacation, sick leave, healthcare and pension.

Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see

Required Qualifications:

• Three or more years of audio storytelling experience. This includes the ability to engage in research and production on original audio stories from start-to-finish.
• Demonstrated experience using strong editorial judgment to create content.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when creating and reviewing content.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including experience in collaborative settings.
• Valid Driver's License that meets UW Risk Management Standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with audio production tools, including Adobe Audition, ProTools, etc.
• Experience giving constructive editorial and technical feedback to other producers and content creators.
• Experience coaching and mentoring audio production and voiceover work across a wide range of skill levels.
• Experience as an on-air host.
• Experience with social media and web distribution.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Media Production, Communications, Journalism or related fields preferred.

How to Apply:

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field, either as one combined document, or separate documents.

The following must be received for your application to be complete:

1) A cover letter referring to your related work experience,

2) A resume detailing your educational and professional background,
3) A PDF or Word document that includes three separate links to audio stories that include narrative scripted content and sound. For each example, include a brief explanation of your role(s) (e.g. producer, writer, editor etc.) Applicants must clearly identify their contributions for all three examples to move forward in the application process.


Since this position is responsible for on-air and social media assets, close attention to detail is required. All submitted application materials will be assessed for spelling and grammar.

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with titles, emails, and phone numbers (including at least one supervisory reference). Note that references will not be contacted without your prior knowledge.

The application reviews will be relying on written application materials and links to audio stories to determine who may advance to the first-round interviews. Failure to submit the required documents will result in no longer being considered for the position.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.


Contact Information:

Alondra Vazquez, View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io

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Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

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