Wisconsin Life Production Assistant

Department Overview:

PBS Wisconsin seeks a student who will assist in the production of television and digital content for Wisconsin Life, a multi-platform project of PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio. The project celebrates what makes Wisconsin unique through the stories of its people. Training will be provided.

The ideal candidate seeks a career in broadcasting, journalism, marketing or communications and possesses good writing ability and strong interpersonal skills. The position works collaboratively with PBS Wisconsin production staff and reports to the Wisconsin Life Series Producer and Local Series Unit Executive Producer.

Anticipated Start Date:

5/1/2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 10 Maximum: 15

Schedule:

10-15 hours per week. Flexible based on class schedule.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

$15.00 

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

Broadcast Journalism, Marketing or Communications majors preferred but not mandatory.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Demonstrated writing skills, familiarity with A.P. style
- Knowledge of WordPress
- Knowledge of MailChimp or similar newsletter software
- Knowledge of Adobe software, including Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Duties will include but not be restricted to:
1. Contribute content to project’s social media sites by posting daily content and working to develop audience engagement.
2. Write, proof, and post digital text, upload videos and other content to project and station websites.
3. Write and maintain the Wisconsin Life bi-weekly newsletter.
4. Serve as a liaison between the production team and viewers. Call people featured in stories to verify information and inform them of scheduled airdates.
5. Maintain and update project’s content database and electronic archives of story information.
6. Research and pitch story ideas, field produce video segments throughout the state for the Wisconsin Life project.
7. Assist producers with research, transcribe interviews and provide production support to project team during on-location video shoots, as availability allows, throughout Wisconsin.
8. Assist in various post-production tasks.
9. Other related responsibilities, as assigned by Executive Producer of Local Series Unit and the Series Producer of Wisconsin Life.

Physical Demands:

N/A

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/