Managing Producer

Job Summary

Wisconsin Public Media seeks a Managing Producer to lead audio production for Wisconsin Life, a multiplatform collaboration of Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin. The role will produce short‑form audio feature stories while overseeing a pipeline of work from other producers and project contributors to ensure new content every week for Wisconsin Public Radio. Strong writing, creative audio production skills, superb editorial judgment, and the ability to manage multiple tasks on deadline are required.

Some on‑air hosting may also be required.

• Maintain familiarity with studio equipment and/or applicable technology for production.
• Direct, research, and develop production strategy and creative and editorial processes for one or more programs across broadcast and digital platforms.
• Serve as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other content creators in pre‑to‑post production processes.
• Develop and maintain reports of content evaluation and metrics for stakeholders.
• Oversee and/or perform daily operational activities for live and pre‑produced content.
• Serve as backup host or fill‑in for producers when necessary.
• Direct and schedule the work of staff for production, development, and editing of content, including identifying topics, themes, and/or guests, conducting pre‑interviews or interviews, writing, and/or integrating content for multimedia platforms.

• Three or more years of audio storytelling experience, including researching and producing original audio stories from start to finish.
• Demonstrated experience using strong editorial judgment to create engaging content.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when creating and reviewing content.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including experience in collaborative settings.
• Valid Driver’s License that meets UW Risk Management Standards.
• Travel required; ability to travel with occasional overnights.

• Experience with audio production tools, including Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, etc.
• Experience giving constructive editorial and technical feedback to other producers and content creators.
• Experience coaching and mentoring audio production and voiceover work.
• Experience as an on‑air host.
• Experience with social media and web distribution.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Media Production, Communications, Journalism, or related fields preferred.

Expected salary range: $70,000 – $80,000 (actual pay dependent on experience and qualifications). Wisconsin Public Media offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous vacation and sick leave, competitive health, dental, vision, and life insurance, tax‑advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

• Submit a cover letter, resume, and a PDF or Word document that includes three separate links to audio stories that include narrative scripted content and sound. For each example, include a brief explanation of your role(s) (e.g., producer, writer, editor).
• All documents should be uploaded to the attachment field as one combined document or separate documents.
• Successful applicants must provide at least three professional references with titles, emails, and phone numbers.
• Applicants must confirm eligibility to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment.

Alondra Vazquez
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The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited 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.