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.
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
