Multimedia Producer for Wisconsin Public Radio's Midday Show

Job Summary

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.

Key Job 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