"Midday Program Host"

Job Details

Salary:
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Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Program Host

Job Summary:

Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) seeks a seasoned, collaborative and curious live radio talent to host our popular midday and Garden Talk broadcasts. This host will be responsible for interviewing guests and moderating live callers for engaging segments on a broad range of discussion topics like health, home improvement, technology, the environment and gardening. This host must also be able to perform author, creator and newsmaker interviews on subjects from humor to history. Additionally, this host must be able to work with a collaborative team of producers and assist in preparing background research for topics, suggesting segment ideas, writing and reviewing scripts for a daily 2-hour live radio show and subsequent promo recordings. And the host will represent the show and WPR at occasional live remote broadcasts and audience events. This position will report to the executive producer of the midday production unit.

This is a full-time, onsite and in-studio position based in Madison, WI, at Vilas Communication Hall with occasional travel for remote broadcasts.

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.

This position is ongoing/renewable.

It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Information about UW-Madison Driver Authorization can be found at http://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Delivers on-air content for various platforms that may include facilitating on-air conversations and/or providing informational content for audiences
• May represent the unit at public events, participating in promotional, community, and fundraising events as necessary
• Serves as a resource for questions and projects
• Develops and contributes content that may include interviewing sources, programming music, writing stories and completing other necessary production tasks as assigned to create content
• Maintains familiarity with studio equipment and applicable technology for production and/or broadcast
• Tests and operates studio broadcasting technology and equipment

Department:

Wisconsin Public Media, Wisconsin Public Radio, Midday Talk

The Midday talk programming unit puts the spirit of the Wisconsin Idea - that education should influence people's lives beyond the boundaries of the classroom - into action with conversations that engage audiences on a variety of topics that inspire lifelong learning.

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 range for this position is $80,000 up to $87,000. 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: http://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of live radio hosting experience.
• Experience working with a team of creative production staff.
• Superior communication skills, including excellent writing skills for broadcast and web.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with studios, equipment and engineering systems.
• Experience with live call-in format.
• Experience in Public Media.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work within tight deadlines and manage competing responsibilities.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree OR at least five years of professional, full-time experience in media production or a related field is 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.

The following must be received for your application to be complete:
1) Resume
2) A cover letter describing how your experience relates to the listed required and preferred job qualifications.

We are eager to learn more about how your experience may align with this position. Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background. Please keep in mind your cover letter and/or resume should address your experience and how it relates to the position qualifications. The application reviews will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to the first round interviews.

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.

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.

Contact Information:

Mariah Stuckey, mariah.stuckey@wisc.edu, (608) 890-2272