Executive or Managing Producer

Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) is hiring a leader for its weekday, statewide talk show team. The successful candidate will be hired as an Executive or Managing Producer depending on their qualifications and previous experience.

The Wisconsin Today Executive Producer is a senior leader in the WPR News Department and is responsible for delivering a timely, relevant, Wisconsin‑focused show of the highest quality. The show helps audiences develop a deeper understanding of the events, issues and ideas shaping our world and reflects and highlights communities across the state. The Executive Producer establishes and executes on a vision and strategy for the show, and sets expectations for team members.

They are the primary representative of the team within the organization and the primary point of contact for internal collaborators. This role reports to the Executive Editor and supervises several direct reports.

A candidate hired at the Managing Producer level would direct the work of team members, make daily decisions, supervise several direct reports, and report to the Executive Producer. The Managing Producer makes decisions about and directs the day‑to‑day work of the show team in alignment with the vision, direction and strategy established by the Executive Producer.

This position is Ongoing/Renewable and is a full‑time, 40‑hour‑a‑week hybrid position based in Madison, WI. The typical workday is 8:00 AM‑5:00 PM CST, Monday‑Friday, with evenings and weekend work as needed. The position takes place at Vilas Communication Hall on the UW‑Madison campus at least two days per week, with a partial remote option. Fully remote candidates will not be accepted. Remote work requires an approved Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) and must have employee‑owned high‑speed internet, phone, and a university‑provided computer.

The role occasionally requires travel to off‑site locations.