ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS
- Produce and host local segments and newscasts for Wisconsin Public Radio’s All Things Considered and Marketplace.
- Voice quality/sound and pronunciation at or above the state-wide network minimum
- Prepare source material for newscasts, using WPR reporter pieces, wire service reports, rewritten as needed.
- Speak, read copy and write in on-air conversational broadcast style
- Gather and prepare other program elements such as program promos and upcoming segment sound bites
- May occasionally work in the evenings for broadcast specials (WPR or network-produced)
QUALIFICATIONS -
Bachelor’s degree and professional experience as a reporter or news program producer.
- At least two years experience as a radio newsmagazine newscaster or host.
- Strong skills in quickly writing or rewriting news copy, and sound editing.
- Demonstrated ability to produce in-depth radio news features.
- Must have proven organizational, research and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to produce consistent quality work under rigorous deadline pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to operate radio production equipment including control board, ISDN telephone system, and Audio Vault (or similar) production system.
- Experience
and ability to work with diverse, multicultural people and groups.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of journalistic ethics
- Familiarity with public radio news shows and Wisconsin is a plus.
- Experience as an on-air public radio fundraiser.
SALARY:
The range for this position is $36,000 – 60,000. Actual pay will be dependent upon qualifications and experience; WPR expects to hire within the middle of the range. UW-Extension offers a comprehensive benefits package.
HOW
TO APPLY: This position is open until filled, however
for best consideration please apply by 09/25/08. A complete submission will
include the following information:
-
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.)
- A detailed resume.
- A persuasive narrative (1-2 pages) detailing HOW your experience relates to
this position. Please carefully detail your experience as it relates to the job duties and qualifications
for this position.
- A CD with samples of your work that include two (2) program breaks and one (1) newscast and at least one (1) feature-length story (hard news or soft) that you have edited and produced and one (1) interview conducted for air (either live or pre-recorded).
- Contact information including e-mail address for five references whom we may contact.
- 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
Broadcasting & Media Innovations
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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