Job Description:

Would you like to shape the direction of PBS Wisconsin’s performing arts programming? Join us to lead the team that creates these Wisconsin-based arts programs! 

PBS Wisconsin seeks an experienced and creative Executive Producer to lead our team of award-winning producer-directors to produce long-form broadcast programs focused on our state’s diverse arts culture. The ideal candidate possesses an understanding of engaging an audience through the craft of live and post-produced multi-camera production. The candidate will have the experience and skill to coach the team’s directing and producing work, extensive music rights acquisition experience, a passion for crafting a story through the performing arts and the ability to build and manage projects with multiple community stakeholders and deadlines. This is your opportunity to lead a talented production team and bring this critical part of PBS Wisconsin’s local content portfolio to life.

As part of UW-Madison, we offer a good salary, excellent benefits and are mindful of a balance between work and life. PBS Wisconsin is committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages, and we especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.

For the full position description and application instructions please visit: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/cultural-affairs-executive-producer-madison-wisconsin-united-states

Job Location: 
Madison, WI
United States
Job Category: 
Production/Programming
Deadline: 
Friday, November 15, 2024
Job Type: 
Full time
Hours Per Week: 
40.00
Send Application Materials To: 

Please apply directly at this website: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/cultural-affairs-executive-producer-madison-wisconsin-united-states

Please submit the following materials:
1) A resume;
2) A cover letter detailing how your experience and skills relate to the listed required and preferred job qualifications;
3) A single document containing links to 3 examples of your multi-camera production project work, preferably of performing arts programs for which you've had a leadership/producer/director role.
- Please include the specific role you had for each video example.
- Describe what you think is successful about the work for each video example.
- Explain how you effectively and creatively used voice-over, soundbites, video, music, sound design and/or graphic elements to create an engaging long-form video project for each video example;
4) A single document with 2 writing samples. Video production scripts and/or non-fiction narration preferred.

Since this position reviews content for broadcast, close attention to detail is required. All submitted material will be assessed for spelling and grammar.

Failure to follow these application instructions will result in applications receiving less competitive consideration.

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.

Minimum Salary: 
$80,000.00
Phone: 
(608) 890-4326
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