Technical Director

Overview

Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) is looking for an experienced and talented Technical Director. You will put your excellent audio production and communication skills to good use for a variety of WPR projects, including our flagship daily talk programs. From live radio to post‑production and from studio sessions to public events, you will be a valuable part of an organization devoted to great audio, innovative storytelling, and public service.

As Technical Director, you’ll be part of a team of audio professionals tasked with audio direction for live & recorded broadcasts in studio and remote settings. You’ll operate a variety of audio broadcast consoles, radio automation software, and audio production software including Pro Tools and Adobe Audition.

You will work collaboratively with a variety of award‑winning journalists, producers, hosts and engineers across our statewide WPR News and Music networks, covering issues of politics, culture, history, music & entertainment. You will report to WPR’s Supervising Technical Director.

Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills are crucial in our fast‑paced, creative, audience‑focused production environment. Deadlines are tight and standards are high. Your experience in areas including audio recording, editing & mixing, radio broadcasting, podcasting, and live event production will be crucial in your role as Technical Director.

Your experience in areas including audio recording, editing & mixing, radio broadcasting, podcasting, and live event production is essential for this role.

This is a full‑time, ongoing, renewable position that works core business hours, Monday – Friday, between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM and may include some nights and weekends. The position will primarily be on site and headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin at the University of Wisconsin Madison campus. Some work may be performed remotely for the purposes of editing or other assigned work, at an off‑site non‑campus work location.

The final schedule can be discussed in the offer stage, but fully remote candidates will not be accepted.

Remote work requires an approved flexible work arrangement (FWA). A FWA requires successful candidates to possess their own high‑speed internet and phone to perform the work on a university‑provided computer. Per University policy, transportation between home and assigned work location is not payable/reimbursable and will be at the expense of the employee. Parking at work location is also not payable/reimbursable.

Occasional travel may be required to record or broadcast a community event or performance.

This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds with some assistance occasionally needed.

Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States.