Under the direction of the Chief Content Officer, the Senior Multimedia Producer/Director, creates content focused on the people, places, and culture important to Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin. Responsible for producing and directing high-quality multimedia content across various platforms. Upholds the highest journalistic editorial standards as outlined by PBS. Adept at producing content for a variety of platforms including television, social media and web. Possess Strong writing, original storytelling, and effective communication skills that are vital to the position. Creates, produces and directs local, regional, and national television and digital content in subject areas which may include history, climate, science, arts, business, food and culture.

Works closely with the Chief Content Officer to craft content ideas, scripts, budgets, contracts, rights, scopes of work for studio, EFP, and remote productions. Assists in directing multi-camera studio or remote productions.

• Content Research and Creation: Provides creative direction and vision for multimedia projects, ensuring they align with the station's objectives and standards of quality and excellence. Creates, produces and directs local, regional, and national television and digital content in subject areas which may include history, climate, science, arts, business, food and culture. Pitches story ideas, pre-interviews potential guests and researches topics and story ideas to produce short and long form content.
• Production Management and Administration: Works closely with production teams to conceive, schedule and produce content for use as segments local programs, short digital pieces or long form documentaries. Oversees and directs multi-camera studio or remote productions as well as post-production including editing, graphics, etc.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with internal teams, including producers, writers, editors, and graphic designers, to develop compelling content that resonates with audiences and meets strategic goals.
• Ethics and Confidentiality: Practices honesty by demonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles, values, truthfulness and accuracy in all actions. Demonstrates high journalist integrity, strives for balance of both sides of an issue.
• Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in industry trends and technological advancements of multimedia production, including camera equipment, editing software, and streaming platforms, and implement best practices to enhance production quality and efficiency. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.
• Other duties: Perform other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support station objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirement, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

Required Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in production or related field; and five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience.

Preferred Education & Experience: Master's degree in production or related field; and three Eight (8) of progressively responsible work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of effective digital storytelling and shooting techniques for a variety of platforms.
• Knowledge of how to use cameras, mics, and lighting techniques.
• Knowledge of project management.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to apply basic bookkeeping skills and math calculations.
• Proficient with Google Suite including Excel, Word and Outlook and other reporting software.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects, meet all deadlines, and coordinate activities to achieve specific communication, marketing and institutional goals and objectives.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Consistently provide a high level of service to students, staff, and members of the community.
• Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate communications.
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and a variety of demands.
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment.

Physical Demands

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals who perform this role must adhere to these physical job demands with or without an accommodation:

• Ability to lift up to 15lbs, carry, and push up to 20lbs and ability to pull up to 20lbs

• Sitting/Standing/Walking: 80% of time spent sitting, 15% of time spent standing, 5% of time walking

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, hear and speak

Supplemental Information

Hours
This is a full time position supporting Milwaukee Public Broadcasting Station. This position works business hours, 40 hours per week. Please

Salary

Salary is listed to the midpoint of the salary range and is based on the 2023/2024 rates and are determined by years of experience credit and internal salary equity.

Application Materials

Complete Application. A complete application entails providing thorough details, including personal information, educational background, and comprehensive work experience. This should include specific job positions held, duties performed, dates of employment, and any relevant licenses or certifications. Additionally, candidates may be required to attach copies of licenses or certifications as requested by the employer. It's crucial to ensure all aspects of the application are thoroughly addressed and documented.

EEO/AA

Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.

Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer operating under an Affirmative Action Plan. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email jobs@matc.edu. Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.