Wisconsin Public Radio’s (WPR) Afternoon Digital News Editor will join a team of skilled journalists in bringing WPR’s content across the finish line to millions of users on web and social media platforms, in Wisconsin and beyond. The Afternoon Digital News Editor will shepherd daily web content through final stages of editing, publishing and digital distribution, providing thorough copy editing, attention to AP style and a working knowledge of SEO best practices, all while upholding the highest journalistic ethical standards. 

Reporting to the Senior Digital Editor and working collaboratively with peers on the digital team, the Afternoon Digital Editor will ensure final quality control on various digital products including web copy, social media videos and carousels, headlines, photo cutlines and WPR’s daily newsletter. A successful candidate is well-versed in daily news production, particularly for online audiences, and is familiar with WPR’s key content areas, including state politics, environmental and technology issues, and how Wisconsin fits into national news narratives. 

This position is Ongoing/Renewable.

The full-time, hybrid position will be headquartered in Milwaukee, WI and work a 40-hour-a-week schedule covering weekday afternoons and early evenings, approximately 11 a.m.-7 p.m., a mission-critical publishing window for WPR’s news and talk teams. The position requires in-person work at the Milwaukee bureau 2-3 days a week with occasional travel to Madison for team and all-staff meetings, and occasional on-call weekend availability.

For the full position description and application instructions, please visit: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/afternoon-digital-news-editor-milwaukee-wisconsin-united-states