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COMPLETE POSITION DESCRIPTION EC 10003

Working Title: New Media Content Director
Official Title: Administrative Program Manager III
Unit: Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR),
University of Wisconsin-Extension
Appointment: Academic Staff 100% fixed term
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Availability: Immediate/ Open until filled.

POSITION SUMMARY
The New Media Content Director manages the content of Wisconsin Public Radio’s Internet/New Media projects and programs. This position plans, creates, coordinates, gathers, organizes, and publishes content for all WPR internet efforts. Working in partnership with the Director of Technology and New Media, the Content Director implements management directives on-line using all forms of internet technology: web, email, database, and social media tools like Public Action, Facebook, and Twitter. The Content Director serves as the primary champion for internet work, acting as an important liaison with other departments to support and enhance their web presence. The position requires substantial skill at cooperation and coordination with those working on the technical and other aspects of WPR’s Internet and other new media efforts. The new media content director reports to the Chief Operating Officer/Program Director.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Manages and/or facilitates management of the content of Internet/New Media projects and programs, including planning, organizing, copy, layout, design and publishing.
  2. Works with the Director of Technology and New Media to implement management directives online, using web, e-mail, database and social media tools.
  3. Cross-trains with the Director of Technology and New Media in order to supplement their work and to provide vacation/illness backup.
  4. Acts as champion/liaison to other departments to support and enhance web and new media efforts.
  5. Chairs or co-chairs the Integrated Media Team (a cross-functional group of professionals from WPR, WPT, ECB, Extension, etc.)
  6. Serves on WPR Program Planning Team.
  7. Work as directed with web leaders at Wisconsin Public Television and the ECB to implement common content platforms and shared content which advance the service goals of the partner organizations.
  8. Participates in on-air fund raising and other special promotional events as assigned.
  9. Responds to listener/user queries and comments related to new media content.
  10. Recognizes multiculturalism and diversity as organizational assets.
  11. Respect for others in all workplace relationships and interactions.
  12. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Aesthetic sensibility that leads to attractive, easy-to-use Web sites and related features.
  • Ability to effectively use and/or direct the use of a variety of Web and other software, including Content Management Systems, programs such as Dreamweaver, Graphic, Audio and Video editing software, languages such as HTML and more.
  • Skill, comfort and demeanor to effectively and productively lead diverse staff across departmental lines
  • Ability to work non-standard hours during events, pledge drives and so forth
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Bachelor's degree required.
  2. Demonstrated experience in web initiatives and new media efforts.
  3. Superior oral and written communication skills
  4. Ability to work productively and successfully with diverse, multicultural people and groups.
  5. Experience with HTML and Web Content Management Systems.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience leading content personnel in developing Web and/or new media efforts.
  • Three to five years content management experience
  • A strategic, broad-based and imaginative approach to integrating Internet and new media efforts into a broader enterprise.
  • Experience with Search Engine Optimization practices.
SALARY: The range for this position is mid-$50K to upper-$60K with actual pay dependent upon skills and experience. UW-Extension offers a comprehensive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY: This position is open until filled. A complete submission will include the following information:

  1. A completed UW-Extension application form, applicant survey and confidentiality form. (You may request a MS Word formatted copy to be sent via e-mail.
  2. A detailed resume.
  3. A narrative detailing HOW your experience relates to this position. (Note: This is a very important component of your application package. Please carefully detail your experience as it compares to the job duties and qualifications for this position.)
  4. Work samples (can be URLs to your work) with description of your contribution to that work.
  5. Recruitment source where you learned about this position.
  6. Names and contact information, including email addresses, for three work references, including at least one supervisory reference, who can attest to your professional capabilities.
  7. Salary history.

The successful candidate will be required to provide documentation of credentials. Prior to appointment to this position, a criminal records review will be conducted. UWEX complies with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act with regard to nondiscrimination on the basis of arrest and/or conviction record.

DIRECT INQUIRIES AND APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:

Betsy Nelson
Wisconsin Public Radio
821 University Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin 53706
Or call 608-262-5221; e-mail betsy.nelson@wpr.org

This document can be made available in alternative formats by calling the person listed above.

Under Wisconsin Statutes, if asked, UW-Extension is required to provide a list of all nominees and applicants who have not requested, in writing, that their identities remain confidential. The identities of all finalists must be released upon request.

An offer of employment is contingent upon establishment of identity and verification of employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

An EEO/Affirmative Action employer, the University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. Persons of color, women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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