The posting
Are you a seasoned broadcast professional ready to step into a leadership role that keeps a station running at its best? WTMJ in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is looking for an energetic, organized, and collaborative Production Supervisor to lead our talented production team. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee the studio calendar, manage production schedules, and ensure our studio is always ready for prime time — including special events and programs. You won't just be leading from the sidelines, either; you'll roll up your sleeves and step in as an acting director, technical director, or other studio role, making you a true hands-on leader at the heart of everything we do.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Assist the director of operations with personnel decisions, including hiring, performance management, coaching, training, and development.
- Act in a studio role such as director/technical director and as back-up to such positions.
- Coordinate production personnel work schedules and studio calendar/scheduling.
- Oversee studio maintenance and changes as necessary, i.e., lighting, shot blocking, set, etc.
- Assist director of operations in coordinating special events including: meetings, planning with multiple departments, and on-location planning.
- Coordinate special event staff scheduling.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
- Generally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred
- Prior supervisory experience a plus
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Ability to work well with all levels of personnel and departments to plan and negotiate
- Strong organizational skills
- Must be detail-oriented
- Familiarity with live broadcast newsroom and production operations
- Ability to work all studio positions and at least two control room positions
- Ability to read/follow up on newscast variance reports and continuous creative improvement of all shows
- Ability to prioritize projects and tasks
- Strong leadership skills to maintain department morale and team building
- Microsoft Office experience
- Familiarity with work scheduling for a multi-shift department
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Keen sense for anticipating issues and resolving them before they occur
- "On-call" person for assigned shift to fill in for various positions: director, control room, studio, SAT center
- Requires squatting, lifting, and climbing
- Able to climb ladders and other equipment
- Possible non-traditional shift, 2:15 pm-10:45 pm, may include weekends, holidays, and special events
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY:
Milwaukee is a city with genuine character — a place where big-city energy meets Midwestern warmth. Situated along the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee's waterfront is a stunning backdrop for everyday life, offering miles of trails, beaches, and festivals. The city is internationally famous for Summerfest, the world's largest music festival, which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each summer. Year-round, the Third Ward arts district, vibrant Brady Street corridor, and the celebrated Bay View neighborhood give residents a rich mix of galleries, independent restaurants, coffee shops, and live music venues to explore.
Sports fans will feel right at home cheering on the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field or watching the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Milwaukee's deep brewing heritage — home to legendary names like Miller and Pabst — lives on through a thriving craft beer scene, and the iconic Harley-Davidson Museum is a must-visit landmark. World-class culture rounds things out, highlighted by the Milwaukee Art Museum, whose breathtaking Santiago Calatrava-designed Quadracci Pavilion is one of the most photographed buildings in the Midwest.
Best of all, Milwaukee offers an outstanding quality of life at a cost well below many major metros. With affordable housing, friendly neighborhoods, and easy access to both Chicago (90 minutes south) and the natural beauty of Wisconsin's lakes and forests, Milwaukee is a city that is easy to call home and hard to leave.
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