Midday Program Host

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Job Category: Academic Staff
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Program Host
Department: Wisconsin Public Media, Wisconsin Public Radio, Midday Talk

Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) seeks a seasoned, collaborative and curious live radio talent to host our popular midday and Garden Talk broadcasts. This host will be responsible for interviewing guests and moderating live callers for engaging segments on a broad range of discussion topics such as health, home improvement, technology, the environment and gardening. The host must also conduct author, creator and newsmaker interviews on subjects ranging from humor to history.

The host will work with a collaborative team of producers, prepare background research, suggest segment ideas, write and review scripts for a daily two‑hour live radio show, and produce subsequent promo recordings. The host will represent the show and WPR at occasional live remote broadcasts and audience events. This position reports to the executive producer of the midday production unit.

This full‑time, onsite, in‑studio position is based in Madison, WI, at Vilas Communication Hall with occasional travel for remote broadcasts. The position is ongoing/renewable. Employees must arrange their own transportation. UW‑Madison Driver Authorization information is available at .

Applicants must comply with the Wisconsin Public Media Code of Ethics () and the UW‑Madison code of ethics.

• Deliver on‑air content for various platforms, including facilitating on‑air conversations and providing informational content for audiences.
• Represent the unit at public events, participating in promotional, community, and fundraising events as necessary.
• Serve as a resource for questions and projects.
• Develop and contribute content that includes interviewing sources, programming music, writing stories, and completing other necessary production tasks to create content.
• Maintain familiarity with studio equipment and applicable technology for production and broadcasting.
• Test and operate studio broadcasting technology and equipment.

• Minimum of five years of live radio hosting experience.
• Experience working with a team of creative production staff.
• Superior communication skills, including excellent writing skills for broadcast and web.

• Familiarity with studios, equipment, and engineering systems.
• Experience with live call‑in format.
• Experience in Public Media.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work within tight deadlines, and manage competing responsibilities.

Bachelor's degree OR at least five years of professional, full‑time experience in media production or a related field is preferred.

Expected salary range: $80,000 up to $87,000. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax‑advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, see http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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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. Your cover letter and/or resume should address your experience and how it relates to the position…