Job Description

Job Summary:

Wisconsin Public Radio's (WPR) Music Producer will work in close collaboration with WPR's music staff and staff from other content departments. They will help plan, organize and produce broadcast and digital content for the statewide WPR Music network, including interviews, on-air promotions, and digital articles. The Music Producer will also serve as the primary music content liaison with WPR's regional bureaus and statewide music and arts performance groups. This position may occasionally serve as a fill-in classical music host.

WPR's music network launched in May of 2024, and brings locally-hosted classical, folk and world music to listeners across Wisconsin. It forms an important part of WPR's service which also includes the WPR News network and the new WPR website.

This position is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, and reports to the WPR Music Program Director.

Responsibilities:

Develops and produces content and production materials in one or more areas for programming. Assists in developing, coordinating, and directing the production strategy and process.

• 30% Researches and develops production strategy for one or more programs across broadcast and digital platforms
• 30% 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
• 20% Performs daily operational activities for live and pre-recorded content, and may direct the editorial and creative process of production activities
• 10% Collaborates with other content creators in pre- to post-production processes, prepares materials, and handles logistics for broadcast and/or digital publications
• 5% Maintains familiarity with studio equipment and/or applicable technology for production
• 5% May schedule and direct operational activities for content production, including live/recorded studio or field productions

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

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.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Exceptional organizational skills, ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple communication streams.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting and with input from multiple stakeholders.
- Experience consistently meeting deadlines for projects and/or tasks with tight timelines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in a collaborative broadcast and/or digital production environment.
- Broad interest in music and performers.
- Experience with audio production and hosting.
- Eager to learn and develop and is capable of taking a proactive and creative approach to projects.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This is a hybrid position that is headquartered in Madison, WI. Some work will be required to be performed in-person, onsite, at the designated headquartered campus work location. Some duties, like attending special events, will be performed both on-site in the headquartered campus work office, and occasionally in the other regional office locations. Final schedule can be discussed in the offer stage, but fully remote candidates will not be accepted.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Expected salary for this position is $60,000. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

This position will occasionally require travel to other regional office locations in Wisconsin for occasional work assignments. The person in this role must have the ability to independently travel to all required locations at agreed upon times. Travel expenses will be reimbursed as appropriate within UW policies. Please note, any driver must be able to be approved as a UW Authorized Driver to receive mileage reimbursement.

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.

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.

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How to Apply:

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.
3) 2 examples of written digital content, online link or submitted document

Since this position produces broadcast and digital content, close attention to detail is required. All submitted material 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.

Contact:

Mariah Stuckey
mariah.stuckey@wisc.edu
608-890-2272
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Multimedia Producer II(PB007)

Department(s):

A46-PUBLIC MEDIA/WPR

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

307875-AS

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

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here

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Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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About University of Wisconsin–Madison

Work with purpose, make an impact, and grow your career. The University of Wisconsin–Madison is committed to equity, inclusion and employee well-being as we proudly work to improve the lives of people in Wisconsin and beyond. Join a world-class educational and research institution, located in one of America's best places to live and work. The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been a catalyst for the extraordinary since its founding in 1848. As a public land-grant university and prolific research institution, our guiding principle is the Wisconsin Idea, a long-standing commitment to conducting outreach that contributes to a better future for our state, our nation, and the world. In a survey of working Americans conducted by Forbes, UW?Madison ranked among the top 100 America’s Best Large Employers in 2022. Our location in Madison, Wisconsin, is consistently rated one of the best places to live in the United States. A variety of independent rankings place Madison among the best U.S. cities for livability, work-life balance, fitness, opportunities for women, best places to raise children, and other measures. We were also named one of the Best Universities for Commuters in 2021 ... . More than 24,000 faculty and staff work at our schools, colleges, and administrative units. Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation at UW–Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinions enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

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