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 fresh perspective to the program. The producer will generate and pitch show topics, coordinate with prospective and upcoming guests, write clear inventive scripts, and repurpose interview content into online articles and social media posts. The producer reports to the midday show’s executive producer and works closely with the host. This is a full‑time, 40‑hour weekly position located at Vilas Communication Hall on the UW‑Madison campus with the option of partial remote work (fully remote not accepted). The position is ongoing/renewable and hours are generally between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday‑Friday.

Key Responsibilities

Perform daily operational activities for live and pre‑recorded content and may direct the editorial and creative process of production activities.

Schedule and direct operational activities for content production, including live/recorded studio or field productions.

Collaborate with other content creators in pre‑to‑post‑production processes, prepare materials, and handle logistics for broadcast and/or digital publications.

Produce, develop, and edit content that may include identifying topics, themes, guests, conducting pre‑interviews and/or interviews, writing, and integrating content for multimedia platforms.

Research and develop production strategy for one or more programs across broadcast and digital platforms.

Maintain familiarity with studio equipment and/or applicable technology for production.

Required Qualifications

Strong organizational skills, ability to work within tight deadlines and manage competing responsibilities.

Proven ability to work in both independent and collaborative settings.

Knowledge of journalism ethics and newsgathering techniques.

Excellent writing skills for broadcast and/or web.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge and understanding of Wisconsin news, culture, issues and personalities.

Experience reporting or producing across print or digital media, audio/podcasting, television, and/or live, call‑in talk programming.

Experience hosting or interviewing guests for broadcast programs, including podcasts.

Experience using online platforms or digital strategies to grow an audience.

Ability to operate digital production software, control boards or audio recorders.

Familiarity with document sharing and virtual meeting software including Google Docs, Slack, Zoom, Outlook, etc.

Education
A Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, communications, or related field is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits
Expected salary range is in the upper $50,000s to mid‑$60,000s. Benefits include generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax‑advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

Equal Opportunity Employment
The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, 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 by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

Diversity Statement
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.

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