Assistant Online News Producer:  UW-Extension
Employer: UW-Extension
Pay: $13.00 /hr
Category: Communications Deadline: 10/5/2012
Phone: 262-5221
Website: http://www.wpr.org/about Description:
M-F, Afternoons; Play a major role in coordinating content for WPRNews.org.  This position reports to the News Director. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 1. Edit WPR news materials for publishing to the website. Integrate extra audio, images, text,  links to other resources, and other content as directed. 2. Post content to WPRNews.org, including WPR news stories, segments or comments from  Ideas Network programs, and short blog posts as needed. 3. Create special project or series pages as directed. 4. Interact with the public through social media. 5. Stay current on best practices in online journalism and recommend ways to enhance  WPR’s offerings. 6. Maintain extensive knowledge of issues, events and newsmakers across the listening area. 7. Maintain the standards of journalistic ethics and excellence described in WPR’s Statement  of Ethics: http://wpr.org/news/ethics.cfm 8. Demonstrate respect for others in all workplace relationships and interactions. 9. Effectively engage diverse perspectives and experiences in work product and in organizational  interactions, including communication and decision-making. 10. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Must be available to work weekday afternoons. 2. Demonstrated excellence in writing and reporting for the web. 3. Strong editorial and ethical judgment. 4. Ability to work with a team, including team members in remote locations. 5. Able to successfully manage several projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines. 6. Excellent communication and organizational skills. 7. Demonstrated ability to effectively engage diverse perspectives and experiences in work  product and in organizational interactions. DESIRABLE, BUT NOT REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Two years experience in public radio news. 2. Strong knowledge of Wisconsin current events and issues. HOW TO APPLY: Please respond immediately. Screening begins 10/5/12. A complete application  will include: 1) A detailed resume; 2) Cover letter that details your suitability for this job; 3) Sample(s) of your  work - submit screen shots or links to your best work, showing your ability to write well for the web,  make use of images, slideshows, and other “extras” to tell a story, and, if available, links to a special  project or series page you have created and 4) Names and contact information including e-mail  address for five references who can attest to your professional capabilities; at least one reference must  be a supervisory reference. Betsy Nelson Wisconsin Public Radio 821 University Avenue Madison, Wisconsin 53706 Or call 608-262-5221; e-mail betsy.nelson@wpr.org