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Producer/ On-Air Contributor

Wisconsin Public Radio

JOB SUMMARY

Assist in producing and editing broadcast interviews and new media content for To the Best of Our Knowledge, a Peabody Award-winning “public radio magazine of ideas” with a national audience of more than 400,000 listeners via 160+ stations.  This is not a hosting position but will include on-air duties.

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Produce thought-provoking interviews and programs.

• Collaborate on production of weekly programs.
• Research and develop in-depth show themes.
• Pre-interview, select and book guests from around the globe.
• Provide interviewers with background material and focused questions.

• Edit audio, making content decisions about what to include in interviews.
• Generate sound-rich production segments.
• Write program scripts and continuity copy for program host.
• Contribute occasional feature stories, interviews, essays or other on-air content.

 Create innovative new media content.

• Engage the show’s social media audience.
• Expand the show’s new media presence through ttbook.org and other platforms.
• Develop innovative new media projects.

 Contribute to the professional culture of TTBOOK and WPR

• Comply with Ethics guidelines established by WPR: http://www.uwex.edu/bami/ethics.cfm.
• Effectively engage diverse perspectives and experiences in work product and organization interactions, including communication and decision-making. 

• Demonstrate respect for others in all workplace relationships and interactions

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Consistently generate creative, original ideas for program content
• Sustained sedentary periods at audio editing work station
• Aural acuity to discern and correct for barely perceptible variations in recorded sound quality
• Dexterity to use varied electronic and computer equipment and software for recording and editing audio
• Comfort learning and using varied software for Web content production

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum two years in radio production or related media producing content for intermediate level, 3-5 years for senior level.
• Demonstrated excellence editing and producing on digital audio workstations
• Strong oral communication skills
• Proficiency in writing web and radio copy
• Experience managing new media content, including social media campaigns
• Demonstrated ability to generate original ideas suitable for a national public radio marketplace
• Wide-ranging curiosity about and familiarity with global trends in culture, politics, science, and the arts.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively to complete assignments under deadline pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage diverse perspectives in content.

DESIRABLE BUT NOT REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in public radio.

Experience with ProTools audio software.

Experience with Web publications and/or creating multimedia content.

 SALARY:   The minimum for this position is $38,000 with actual pay dependent upon qualifications, experience and official title.  UW-Extension offers a comprehensive fringe benefits package, including health insurance, sick leave and vacation. Details can be found here: http://www.uwsa.edu/hr/benefits/uben.pdf   

 HOW TO APPLY:   This position is open until filled however please apply online through our applicant portal (www.careers.wisconsin.edu) by 10/10/13.  Applications must contain ALL of the following items. 

1. A detailed resume
2. A narrative (2 page max) detailing HOW your experience relates to this position.  Please be certain to address each major job duty.
3. 20 to 30 minute sample of your work – provide digital file or a link.   Please indicate your role(s) in the production.
4. List of three professional references, including email contact information (in reference section).
5. Salary history.

 - Before you get started with the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked questions (FAQs).  Paste the following URL into your browser. External applicants can also view the FAQs after accessing the online system by clicking on the "Help" link in the upper right corner.  https://helpdesk.wisc.edu/images/group61/21900/TAMFAQ_CandidateGateway.pdf

- If you are applying as someone who is NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System, please copy and paste the following URL into your browser: https://www.careers.wisconsin.edu/psc/careers/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?SiteId=31   Click on Advanced search link.  Enter Job opening ID:  9249

- If you are applying as a current employee of the University of Wisconsin System, please copy and paste the following URL into your browser:

https://www.hrs.wisconsin.edu/psc/hrs-fd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_EMP.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_HM_POST&Action=U&HRS_PERSON_ID=100374    Click on Advanced search link.  Enter Job opening ID:  9249

 The successful applicant will be required to provide documentation of credentials. Prior to appointment to this position, a criminal records review will be conducted.  UWEX complies with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act with regard to nondiscrimination on the basis of arrest and/or conviction record.

 Direct Questions and inquiries to:

 Betsy Nelson, 608-262-5221;  betsy.nelson@wpr.org 

 

This document can be made available in alternative formats by calling the person listed above.

Under Wisconsin Statutes, if asked, UW-Extension is required to provide a list of all nominees and applicants who have not requested, in writing, that their identities remain confidential.  The identities of all finalists must be released upon request.

 

An offer of employment is contingent upon establishment of identity and verification of employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

 

An EEO/Affirmative Action employer, the University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements.  Persons of color, women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Send application materials to:

Phone
608-262-5221