TV Director/Producer - Milwaukee PBS

Milwaukee Area Technical College; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee PBS is seeking a Director/Producer to create and oversee content focused on southeastern Wisconsin. You’ll produce and direct for broadcast and digital platforms, guiding crews and ensuring journalistic integrity while embracing new technologies.

The role emphasizes storytelling that resonates with Milwaukee’s communities and supports public media goals. Responsibilities include end-to-end production, budgeting, and collaboration with Marketing to promote station content.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with media industry experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree with additional years in media is preferred.
• Strong storytelling and journalistic standards for public media.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end video shoots, including location scouting and scheduling.
• Pitch ideas, research topics, and package segments for multiple platforms.
• Direct crews and supervise on-set staff to meet creative goals.
• Manage budgets and draft proposals for funding opportunities.
• Support marketing with promotional materials and station content.

Skills

Content ideation

Storytelling

Broadcast & digital production

Communication

Team collaboration

Digital storytelling tools

Google Workspace

Public media best practices

Social media engagement

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Avid

Cameras

Editing software

Job description

Milwaukee PBS is southeastern Wisconsin's leading non-commercial media organization, dedicated to enriching the community through quality programming. Our network includes two high-definition television stations, WMVS and WMVT, along with four additional digital services. WMVS and WMVT are licensed to the Milwaukee Area Technical College District Board, and the stations' studios and offices are located on MATC's downtown campus. As the region's exclusive over-the-air provider of PBS and other national public television content, Milwaukee PBS also showcases a vibrant array of locally-produced series and specials that celebrate our community and its stories. Join us for educational, inspiring, and entertaining programming that brings people together.

Under the direction of the Chief Content Officer, the Director/Producer creates content and programming focusing on the people, places, and issues important to southeastern Wisconsin and upholds the highest journalistic standards, communicates well with others, and can be flexible with new technologies and ideas. Produces and directs content for multiple platforms, including broadcast and digital distribution. Adept with new digital technology and possesses a strong commitment to journalism and public media. Ability to acknowledge and produce strong stories that attract viewers and readers while inspiring them to explore the issues that focus on residents of southeastern Wisconsin. Ability to tell stories that not only touch the heart and soul of our viewers but better their lives too.

• Production & Field Logistics Coordination: Lead end-to-end video shoot operations for Milwaukee PBS, managing location scouting, scheduling, asset permissions, release forms, and behind-the-scenes social media promotion.
• Content Ideation & Segment Development: Pitch story ideas, conduct topic research, pre-interview guests, and collaborate closely with production teams to conceive, book, and package segments for broadcast and digital platforms. Contributes to a number of local programs and productions, with the main focus on Milwaukee PBS’ Black Nouveau, a program highlighting the history, culture, achievements and issues important to Milwaukee’s Black community
• Directorial & Creative Oversight: Direct technical and production crews during location and edit sessions, functional supervision of on-set staff and directors, and set visual standards for graphics, sets, and overall program assembly. Directs studio, field and other productions as assigned, working collaboratively with production staff and talent to execute the creative and editorial vision of the program.
• Budgeting, Funding & Administrative Management: Determine financial needs, construct production budgets for approval, and draft data-driven documentation for funding proposals and prospective donor meetings.
• Community Engagement & Marketing Support: Partner with the Marketing department to provide promotional materials, update station website content, engage with local stakeholders, and actively uphold institutional ethics and values.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with staff, faculty, and administrators.
• Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in higher education with an emphasis on community colleges. 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 institutional objectives.

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

Required Education & Experience:

Associate’s degree with three (3) years of experience working in the media industry or related careers.

Preferred Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree with five (5) years of experience working in the media industry or related careers.

• Ability to share work examples for review online (URL or website links).
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of use of web and social media platforms to tell stories and find them.
• Knowledge and ability to use digital storytelling tools (i.e. cameras, editing, software).
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in researching and writing scripts for television.
• Knowledge and skilled in Google Workspace.
• Skilled with social media including (but not limited to) Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
• Skilled in using audio recording equipment and digital cameras and editing software, Avid preferred.
• Ability to connect local, regional and national current events and issues in ways that are relevant to the audience.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain effective work relationships with peers, students, teachers, staff, representatives of outside agencies, educational institutions, and the general public.
• Ability to convey an image of professionalism and dedication in work related activities.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employee populations.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and software specific to position, including spreadsheets and the Internet.
• Ability to work successfully with minimal supervision and serve as a leadership role to others.
• Ability to establish workflows, manage multiple projects, and meet necessary deadlines.

Start Date:

This position supports Milwaukee PBS and is available to start immediately.

Hours:

This position is a full-time position and works 40 hours per week, 8:30am -5:00pm, Monday - Friday. This is an in-person role working from the PBS station in Downtown Milwaukee. All work must be performed in the state of Wisconsin.

Compensation:

Annual salary is listed up to the midpoint of the range and placement is determined based on years of experience, internal equity, and a review of the applicant's employment and educational background as listed on the job application.

Interviews:

First Round virtual interviews for those who met the minimum qualifications will be scheduled within two weeks of the posting closing date. Selected individuals will be notified via email. Second Round interviews will be conducted in person in Milwaukee, WI.

EEO:

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.

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 [e-mail].