University of Wisconsin
WPR News Program Director
University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774
Job Summary:
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.The WPR News Program Director is chiefly responsible for the audience experience on WPR News, a network with nearly 150,000 weekly listeners. They will manage teams, coordinate special coverage, and implement our promo strategy and partner with the Chief Content Officer to set the broadcast schedule. The WPR News Program Director must keep their feet in both traditional radio and the digital space where an increasing percentage of our audience experiences content. They will also take a lead role in developing new programming. This role will require daily collaboration across multiple departments including news, marketing, and development.
Responsibilities:
Develops, implements, and evaluates programming strategy in support of unit strategic priorities.
Directs and coordinates activities of broadcast programming personnel.
Evaluates, acquires, and schedules programs, coordinates with other departments, and supervises staff.
20% Implements strategic planning initiatives and establishes objectives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources in alignment with the strategic plan. Advises and assists with developing the overall strategic and operational direction of service.
10% Evaluates, determines, and acquires content for a variety of media platforms. Maximizes impact by collaborating cross-departmentally among staff.
5% Develops and administers the annual programming budget including approval and tracking of expenditures.
10% Determines and maintains appropriate quality and editorial standards for broadcast content including adherence to all Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations and broadcast standards.
15% Creates, stewards, and maintains cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, public agencies, and national industry organizations.
20% Maintains policies and practices to protect the credibility of the unit and the editorial integrity of broadcast talent and reporters.
20% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
Education:Preferred: Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in Journalism, Communications, or related fields.
Qualifications:REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Full-time experience in broadcast media.- Experience managing a team, supporting team members with varying levels of experience.- Experience with online platforms or digital strategies to grow an audience.- Proven ability to work in both independent and collaborative settings.- Strong organizational skills, ability to work within tight deadlines and experience managing competing responsibilities.- Demonstrated knowledge of journalism ethics.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience reporting or hosting in a live broadcast environment.- Experience scheduling staff and managing employee performance.- Knowledge and understanding of Wisconsin news, culture, issues, and personalities.- Experience with document sharing and virtual meeting software (e.g., Microsoft, Slack, Google, etc.).- Familiarity with common audience metrics.- Experience with broadcast regulations, including FCC requirements.- Knowledge and understanding of marketing and promotions strategies.- Experience with budgeting and finance reporting.
Work Type:Full Time: 100%This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:Minimum
$91,000 ANNUAL (12 months)Depending on Qualifications$91,000 - $96,000 annually. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications.
How to Apply:The following must be received for your application to be complete:1) Resume2) A cover letter describing how your experience relates to the listed required and preferred job qualifications;3) 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: Mariah Stuckey, 821 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53706; 608-890-2272; hr@wpm.wisc.edu.
Contact:Mariah Stuckeymariah.stuckey@wisc.edu608-890-2272Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:Director of Programming (PB009)
Department(s):A46-PUBLIC MEDIA/WPR
Employment Class:Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:305051-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.
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The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.The WPR News Program Director is chiefly responsible for the audience experience on WPR News, a network with nearly 150,000 weekly listeners. They will manage teams, coordinate special coverage, and implement our promo strategy and partner with the Chief Content Officer to set the broadcast schedule. The WPR News Program Director must keep their feet in both traditional radio and the digital space where an increasing percentage of our audience experiences content. They will also take a lead role in developing new programming. This role will require daily collaboration across multiple departments including news, marketing, and development.
Responsibilities:
Develops, implements, and evaluates programming strategy in support of unit strategic priorities.
Directs and coordinates activities of broadcast programming personnel.
Evaluates, acquires, and schedules programs, coordinates with other departments, and supervises staff.
20% Implements strategic planning initiatives and establishes objectives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources in alignment with the strategic plan. Advises and assists with developing the overall strategic and operational direction of service.
10% Evaluates, determines, and acquires content for a variety of media platforms. Maximizes impact by collaborating cross-departmentally among staff.
5% Develops and administers the annual programming budget including approval and tracking of expenditures.
10% Determines and maintains appropriate quality and editorial standards for broadcast content including adherence to all Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations and broadcast standards.
15% Creates, stewards, and maintains cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, public agencies, and national industry organizations.
20% Maintains policies and practices to protect the credibility of the unit and the editorial integrity of broadcast talent and reporters.
20% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
Education:Preferred: Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in Journalism, Communications, or related fields.
Qualifications:REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Full-time experience in broadcast media.- Experience managing a team, supporting team members with varying levels of experience.- Experience with online platforms or digital strategies to grow an audience.- Proven ability to work in both independent and collaborative settings.- Strong organizational skills, ability to work within tight deadlines and experience managing competing responsibilities.- Demonstrated knowledge of journalism ethics.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience reporting or hosting in a live broadcast environment.- Experience scheduling staff and managing employee performance.- Knowledge and understanding of Wisconsin news, culture, issues, and personalities.- Experience with document sharing and virtual meeting software (e.g., Microsoft, Slack, Google, etc.).- Familiarity with common audience metrics.- Experience with broadcast regulations, including FCC requirements.- Knowledge and understanding of marketing and promotions strategies.- Experience with budgeting and finance reporting.
Work Type:Full Time: 100%This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:Minimum
$91,000 ANNUAL (12 months)Depending on Qualifications$91,000 - $96,000 annually. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications.
How to Apply:The following must be received for your application to be complete:1) Resume2) A cover letter describing how your experience relates to the listed required and preferred job qualifications;3) 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: Mariah Stuckey, 821 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53706; 608-890-2272; hr@wpm.wisc.edu.
Contact:Mariah Stuckeymariah.stuckey@wisc.edu608-890-2272Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:Director of Programming (PB009)
Department(s):A46-PUBLIC MEDIA/WPR
Employment Class:Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:305051-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.
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