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Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 508560
Division/Organization: Wisconsin Public Media
Department: PBS Wisconsin
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: VILAS COMMUNICATION HALL
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts

Department Overview:

 PBS Wisconsin's News Team seeks a student journalist who will contribute content to the award-winning political news program "Here & Now" and associated online presence. The position will provide the successful candidate the opportunity to hone writing skills and have their work reviewed by seasoned journalists.

The ideal candidate seeks a career in broadcasting or journalism and possesses good writing ability and strong interpersonal skills. PBS Wisconsin News focuses on state government, policy, politics and issue-based reporting.

With demonstration of initiative, candidate will have the opportunity to produce a story of their own with the mentorship of news staff and production skills of PBS Wisconsin videographers and editors.

The position works collaboratively with "Here & Now" and news staff, interacts with PBS Wisconsin production staff and reports to "Here & Now" Series Producer and Senior Digital Editor.

Some of the duties of the student journalist can be done remotely.

Anticipated Start Date:

 4/01/2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 3/31/2026

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 12

Schedule:

 - Thursdays = 3:30 - 4:00pm (virtual script meeting)
- Fridays = 10:00am – 4:00pm (in-person in Vilas Hall; greeting guests; some flexibility during this time)
- Fridays = 5:30 -7:30pm* posting to website (virtual)
*these hours can vary; depends on when assets needing posting are available; posting is expected to be done on Friday evenings

- Option to attend morning news meetings via videoconference/phone on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays (Mon: 9-10am; Tue & Wed: 9-9:30am)(these meetings are good learning opportunities)

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.00 Maximum: $15.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Working toward broadcast or journalism degree with interest in state and federal government and policy.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of WordPress useful
Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop useful

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Duties will include but not be restricted to:
- writing and posting content to the "Here & Now" online presence
- researching/backgrounding news stories
- attending Thursday late afternoon "Here & Now" script meetings
- attending Mon/Tue/Wed morning news meetings, if desired
- greeting/escorting guests arriving at Vilas for on-set interviewees on Fridays
- field reporting, if interested
- other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

Not applicable

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/
 
 

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