ESPN Milwaukee Producer

WTMJ; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

WTMJ in Milwaukee is seeking a Producer to create and execute compelling sports content across audio, video, podcast, and digital platforms. The role supports ESPN Milwaukee programming, collaborating with hosts and production teams to deliver engaging content for fans.

The Producer will handle daily show planning, research, live broadcast execution, and production of podcasts and video segments, while ensuring sponsor integrations and brand consistency across channels.

Qualifications

• Experience in radio, podcast, digital media, video, or sports content production.
• Strong knowledge of sports and creating engaging content for fans.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce daily ESPN Milwaukee talk programming, including show planning, segment development, research, and live broadcast execution.
• Collaborate with hosts and Content leadership to create engaging, timely content.
• Operate the radio board for live, syndicated, and locally produced programming, maintaining audio levels and transitions.
• Create, edit, and publish podcasts and on-demand audio content.
• Develop production elements including bumpers, liners, audio drops, sound effects, and branded assets.

Skills

Radio production

Podcasting

Video production

Live broadcasting

Audio editing

Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Audition

Photoshop

Job description

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Good Karma Brands and ESPN Milwaukee are looking for a Producer to create and execute compelling sports content across audio, video, podcast, and digital platforms. This role is ideal for a highly organized, creative teammate who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys collaborating with talent, and is passionate about delivering engaging content to fans.

The Producer plays a key role in the daily execution of ESPN Milwaukee programming, supporting live broadcasts, podcast production, video streaming, and digital content initiatives. This teammate will work closely with hosts, content leadership, and production teammates to develop content that informs, entertains, and engages sports fans across multiple platforms.

Career responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare and produce daily ESPN Milwaukee talk programming, including show planning, segment development, research, and live broadcast execution.
• Collaborate with hosts and Content leadership to create engaging, timely, and relevant sports content.
• Manage the flow of live broadcasts, support on-air talent, and ensure smooth execution of all show elements.
• Research topics, gather audio and music elements, screen calls, and support daily content preparation.
• Operate the radio board for live, syndicated, and locally produced programming, maintaining appropriate audio levels and smoothly transitioning between sources.
• Create, edit, and publish podcasts and on-demand audio content.
• Develop production elements including bumpers, liners, audio drops, sound effects, station imaging, and other audio assets.
• Ensure sponsored content and partner integrations are executed accurately and effectively.
• Record, direct, and edit commercials, branded content, and other audio production projects.
• Provide production support and guidance to on-air talent to enhance content quality and production execution.
• Support the development and execution of ESPN Milwaukee's video stream presentation and visual elements across platforms.
• Create and manage on-air visual elements including opens, closes, transitions, lower thirds, sponsor integrations, bugs, motion graphics, and other branded assets.
• Collaborate with Content leadership on visual concepts, imaging, promotional content, and production elements that strengthen the ESPN Milwaukee brand and audience experience.
• Maintain graphic templates, production assets, and workflows that support efficient and consistent content creation.
• Edit, publish, and optimize video content from live shows and original productions for YouTube, social media, and other digital platforms.
• Support efforts to expand audience reach through video content, emerging media platforms, and evolving content consumption trends.
• Follow and contribute to production standards, best practices, and workflows that improve content creation across audio, video, and digital channels.
• Utilize emerging technologies, including AI-powered tools, to enhance content research, production workflows, audience engagement, and operational efficiency while maintaining high standards for quality, accuracy, and brand integrity.
• Stay current on industry trends, production technologies, and audience behaviors to support evolving content and production needs.
• Be a Good Karma Brands ambassador by adhering to the GKB core values: Listen, Be Honest, Follow Through, Work Hard, Teamwork and Over Deliver

Preferred knowledge,skillsand qualifications:

• Experience in radio, podcast, digital media, video, or sports content production.
• Strong knowledge of sports and a passion for creating compelling content for fans.
• Experience producing live content in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong audio production, editing, and podcasting skills.
• Experience creating and editing digital video content for multiple platforms.
• Experience creating graphics, motion design, and branded visual assets for digital or broadcast content.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition, or similar production tools.
• Understanding of live video production, streaming workflows, and digital content distribution.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Hours/Salary/Benefits

This is a non-exempt role with a competitive base salary and is eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable federal and state law. This role is eligible for full benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, dependent care benefits, paid parental leave, and more, with opportunities for compensation growth based on increased skills, responsibilities, and achievement of targeted goals.

This position requires flexibility in scheduling, including evenings and weekends based on programming, events, and business needs.

Teammateshave the opportunity tocontinuously learn and grow within Good Karma Brands and are responsible for representing GKB, our story, and our core values inside and outside the workplace. Teammates are encouraged to take a proactive role in building relationships and seeking opportunities throughout the company.

As a proud partner of ESPN, GKB represents the ESPN Radio Network and Podcasts, the full portfolio of ESPN Digital Products, ESPN Events, and local ESPN affiliated radio stations in eight markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. GKB’s other audio assets include Newsradio 620 WTMJ and 95.3 WBEV in Beaver Dam, WI.

With offices throughout the country and our home office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, GKB’s team includes over 500 teammates and was recognized as a "Best Place to Work" by multiple organizations, including Front Office Sports.

Good Karma Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consistently renew our commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace for all. We foster integrity, respect within the workplace, and believe that the foundation of our success is our collective differences and diversity of thought. We welcome all to help us continue to build a community that embodies and promotes diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all.

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ESPN Milwaukee Producer - August 2026 (2).pdf