Job Summary:

The Promotions Production Engineer works with WPR's engineering team to produce audio promotional materials for statewide and regional content, as well as events and Member Drives. Also works with radio automation to make sure all products are loaded correctly. The position reports to the Radio Operations Manager.

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.

• 5% Researches and develops production strategy for one or more programs across broadcast and digital platforms
• 50% 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
• 10% 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.

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Education:

Preferred
H.S. Diploma
No degree is required for this position. Any degree in audio engineering or a related field is preferred.

Qualifications:

Required:
Advanced knowledge of multitrack audio editing in Digital Audio Workstation of choice; Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Audition, Digital Performer, or similar
Experience completing Self-directed audio projects by a deadline
Proficiency of professional written and oral communication

Preferred:
Knowledge of audio industry loudness standards (lufs)
Familiar with sound and style of public broadcasting, podcasts, or media
Knowledge of broadcast radio automation: Wide Orbit, Zetta, or similar

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 60% - 100%

This position is expected to be predominately remote. Travel to a Madison, Wisconsin office on the UW - Madison Campus may be required for occasional in-person meetings. If the selected candidate would prefer to work predominantly in-person, office space may be available.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 12 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.

Salary:

Minimum $50,500 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The expected salary range is $50,500 to $58,000. The actual salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

Schedule and FTE will be determined at time of hire based on employee availability and employer need.

The person in this position will be required to comply with the Ethical Guidelines for All Staff of Wisconsin Public Radio and Television located here: https://www.wpr.org/wpr-ethical-guidelines, in addition to the UW-Madison code of ethics.

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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.

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. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with titles, emails, and phone numbers (include at least one supervisory reference). Note that references will not be contacted without your prior knowledge.

Questions? Contact Fred Schulze, 821 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53706; (608) 262-4722; hr@wpm.wisc.edu.

Contact:

Fred Schulze
fred.schulze@wisc.edu
608-262-4722
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-Terminal

Job Number:

277049-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.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will 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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