Videographer/Editor
PBS Wisconsin News is looking for an experienced and talented news videographer/editor. You will travel the state with experienced reporters capturing people and places on camera. You will use your editing skills to build longer form (5-8 minutes) stories with an eye for the perfect cut and an ear for natural sound and audio transitions.
Fifty percent of your time will be working with a dedicated News Reporter to cover rural issues across Wisconsin. The other fifty percent of your time you will work on general assignment stories and editing of field packages and social media content. These stories will populate the statewide news program “Here & Now” on PBS Wisconsin, its online news site, and social media channels.
You will work collaboratively with a small group of award-winning journalists who report on politics and priority issues. We are dedicated to accuracy and fairness while producing enterprise reports from across the state. We foster a culture where people are welcomed, valued, and heard.
You will also occasionally be assigned to work independently as a videographer.
You will work at a station with state-of-the-art technology and production support. This position is based at Vilas Communication Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
Your immediate supervisor will be the Assistant News Director and Series Producer of “Here & Now.”
This is a full-time, 40-hour-a-week position.
Terminal, 24 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.
The anticipated starting date is to be determined.
This is a full-time position that works core business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and will include some nights and weekends. This position may require responsiveness and the ability to address urgent or breaking news needs that arise outside of standard business hours.
This position will primarily be on site and headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin at the University of Wisconsin Madison campus. During the initial onboarding period, on-site work is required. 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.
This position occasionally requires the ability to lift 30 pounds to shoulder height; Ability to work outside in inclement weather as needed.
Travel is required. Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check. Visit Driver Authorization (click on “Become an authorized driver;” then click on “Required criteria”).
For application instructions, please apply directly to this link: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/videographer-editor-madison-wisconsin-united-states
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Station/Company Name : UW Madison
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:
1) A cover letter referring to your related work experience,
2) A resume detailing your educational and professional background,
3) A PDF or Word document that includes three separate links to stories you have worked on. For each example, include a brief explanation of your role(s) (e.g. videographer, lighting, editor, etc.) Applicants must clearly identify their contributions for all three examples to move forward in the application process.
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.
The application reviews will be relying on written application materials and video submissions to determine who may advance to the first-round interviews. Failure to submit the required documents will result in no longer being considered for the position.
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.
Expiration Date : 5/2/2026
