Technical Director
Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) is looking for an experienced and talented Technical Director. You will put your excellent audio production and communication skills to good use for a variety of WPR projects, including our flagship daily talk programs. From live radio to post-production and from studio sessions to public events, you will be a valuable part of an organization devoted to great audio, innovative storytelling, and public service.
As Technical Director, you’ll be part of a team of audio professionals tasked with audio direction for live & recorded broadcasts in studio and remote settings. You’ll operate a variety of audio broadcast consoles, radio automation software, and audio production software including ProTools and Adobe Audition.
You will work collaboratively with a variety of award-winning journalists, producers, hosts and engineers across our statewide WPR News and Music networks, covering issues of politics, culture, history, music & entertainment. You will report to WPR’s Supervising Technical Director.
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills are crucial in our fast paced, creative, audience-focused production environment. Deadlines are tight and standards are high. Your experience in areas including audio recording, editing & mixing, radio broadcasting, podcasting, and live event production will be crucial in your role as Technical Director.
This is a full-time, ongoing, renewable position that works core business hours, Monday – Friday, between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM and may include some nights and weekends.
This position will primarily be on site and headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin at the University of Wisconsin Madison campus. Some work may be performed remotely for the purposes of editing or other assigned work, at an offsite non-campus work location. The final schedule can be discussed in the offer stage, but fully remote candidates will not be accepted.
Remote work requires an approved flexible work arrangement (FWA). A FWA requires successful candidates to possess their own high-speed internet and phone to perform the work on a university provided computer. Per University policy, transportation between home and assigned work location is not payable/reimbursable and will be at the expense of the employee. Parking at work location is also not payable/reimbursable.
Occasional travel may be required to record or broadcast a community event or performance.
It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Information about UW-Madison Driver Authorization can be found at https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/.
This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds with some assistance occasionally needed.
For application instructions, please apply directly to this link: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/technical-director-madison-wisconsin-united-states
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Station/Company Name : Wisconsin Public Media
Contact Name : Katherine Liu
Contact Email : knliu@wisc.edu
Location : Madison
Application Information : Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field, either as one combined document, or separate documents.
The following must be received for your application to be complete. Failure to submit the required documents will result in no longer being considered for the position:
1) A cover letter referring to your related work experience.
2) A resume detailing your educational and professional background.
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.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
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.
Expiration Date : 6/1/2026
