The Executive Producer is responsible for overseeing and administering Wisconsin Public Television's (WPT's) projects for News and Public Affairs. This covers a broad range of activities including production for broadcast, web and related media; civic journalism; production management; and leading a team of experienced, award-winning journalists. Projects are both internally and externally funded. NPA is defined broadly and includes programs such as news magazines, political talk, debates, issue and event coverage, cultural (ie: music, gardening) and documentaries. The common threads are editorial responsibility and integrity as well as determining and creating/maintaining the best possible NPA service for the people of Wisconsin. The primary emphasis is on local/statewide projects, but also includes some national activities. The position reports to the Director of Production.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Journalistic and creative supervision of NPA department.

1. Function as project director or executive producer on all NPA projects.

2. Directly supervise producers; overseeing and participating in the creative and journalistic supervision of their staff.

3. Set and maintain journalistic and creative standards for NPA productions and projects.

4. Generate ideas for segments, shows and new media projects; expand on ideas with multi-platform approaches to reach broadest possible audience; initiate and implement program and project ideas.

5. Look broadly at NPA projects and mission, seeking new applications, activities and partnerships which extend and enhance broadcast; be aware of changing technology and media consumption trends of core and other audiences; propose projects that reflect media landscape.

6. Work in partnership with Wisconsin Public Radio, other public broadcasting entities and other organizations with complimentary missions on projects that further the reach and mission of NPA.

7. Write funding proposals when necessary and participate in other funding activities as required.

8. Evaluate and critique shows and proposals and make recommendations to Dir. of Production.

9. Maintain the highest level of journalism standards and ideals for all projects.

B. Administrative supervision of the NPA department

1. Supervise and evaluate NPA personnel and make recommendations about staffing levels, hiring and termination of staff. Responsible and accountable for affirmative action efforts including employment, promotion and training.

2. Oversee development and management of NPA budget and individual production budgets. Responsible for working within budgets.

3. Oversee scheduling and project assignment of all department members.

4. Responsible for NPA compliance with policies, legal requirements, mandated record keeping, etc.

5. Maintain close working relationships with other station departments to ensure positive working relationships and open communication.

C. Planning

1. Work with NPA staff to develop short and long range plans and goals for news and public affairs projects.

2. Work with Senior Management to ensure that program goals for NPA productions conform with objectives/needs of station.

3. Participate in WPT management planning activities for NPA and WPT as a whole.

4. Maintain contact with statewide community through attendance at community events, meetings with community people and leaders, and research related to the needs of the statewide community.

5. Maintain in-depth awareness/knowledge of public policy issues of the state.

D. Journalistic supervision of Outreach Department broadcast productions

1. Working in partnership with Director of Community Outreach, function as Executive Producer overseeing

content in Outreach broadcast productions.

E. Other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Flexibility, resiliency and ability to change focus depending on breaking news, resources available and/or other factors

Organizational ability to provide oversight of multiple on-going projects simultaneously while scrupulously meeting deadlines, budget constraints and editorial and ethical journalism standards

Creative, journalistic and administrative supervision of NPA staff

Clear, articulate and persuasive communication to team members, station personnel and outside contacts

Ability and comfort making editorial recommendations and decisions

Occasional work on nights/weekends; understanding that television production is not an 8-5 M-F profession

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Minimum 5 years experience reporting or producing live and recorded news or public affairs programs or reports for television, including at least 3 years in news management or comparable leadership position

Demonstrated leadership skills to lead an experienced team of creative, award-winning journalists

Teaching and mentoring skills to nurture documentarians, producers and storytellers, including expanding their skills in new media

Evidence of creative, journalistically solid approaches to a variety of types of program production

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multi-cultural audiences and individuals

Superior communication skills both oral and written; experience critiquing and providing constructive feedback on ideas, scripts, rough cuts and programs.

Experience and success in developing and maintaining departmental budgets/individual production budgets.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Familiarity with political, public policy, economic, cultural and other issues in Wisconsin

Experience working with new media including delivery via web and various PDA platforms

Experience/success working with media partnerships

Experience working on-camera hosting, anchoring or reporting

SALARY: Salary for this position is $47,381 to $71,072. Actual pay will be dependent upon qualifications and

experience. UW-Extension offers a comprehensive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications will be reviewed beginning on 7/31/08. Please include:

1. A completed UW-Extension application form, survey and confidentiality notice

2. A detailed resume

3. A narrative detailing HOW your experience relates to the duties and qualifications of this position

4. Broadcast samples (on DVD) of your work including reports and/or at least one sample of a documentary, news or public affairs program including a brief written description of your specific role in the broadcast project(s). ALSO send an original broadcast script writing sample.

5. Contact information, including email address, for five professional references whom we may contact, including at least one supervisory reference

6. Recruitment source where you learned about this position

Successful candidate will be required to provide documentation of credentials. Prior to appointment to this position, a criminal records review will be conducted. UWEX complies with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act with regard to nondiscrimination on the basis of arrest and/or conviction record.

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