Executive Editor Job at Wisconsin Broadcasters Association in Madison

The Executive Editor is the most senior journalism leader at Wisconsin Public Radio. They are responsible for ensuring WPR's Wisconsin journalism is relevant, timely, and factual. This position oversees the daily news magazine show and a team of reporters and editors located in bureaus across the state. The role will require frequent collaboration across multiple departments including programming, marketing, and development. The Executive Editor also manages relationships with external partners. This position reports to the Chief Content Officer.

WPR is a premier source of news in Wisconsin with an audience of nearly a million across radio and digital platforms. Our newsroom is digitally savvy and deeply committed to telling stories about Wisconsin and its residents that provide a deeper understanding of the events, issues, and ideas shaping our world.

Station/Company Name: Wisconsin Public Radio

Contact Email: mariah.stuckey@wisc.edu

Location: Madison, WI

Application Information: Apply directly at the link above to be considered.

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

We are eager to learn more about how your experience may align with this position. Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background. Please keep in mind your cover letter and/or resume should address your experience and how it relates to the position qualifications. The application reviews will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to the first round interviews.

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