Part-Time Producer - ESPN Milwaukee & WTMJ
Career responsibilities
- Operate the radio board for live, syndicated, and locally produced programming, maintaining appropriate audio levels and smoothly transitioning between sources.
- Provide production support for ESPN Milwaukee and WTMJ programming as assigned.
- Support live play-by-play broadcasts and special programming, including coordinating with hosts, broadcasters, producers, and technical teammates.
- Work with hosts and broadcasters on show preparation, content planning, production elements, and live show execution.
- Create and implement production elements, including bumps, liners, promos, audio drops and other audio content.
- Edit and publish show podcasts, show audio, interviews, and other content for station and digital platforms.
- Aid in audio, video, and other production needs supporting programming, broadcasts, station initiatives, and events as needed.
- Set up and operate cameras and other production equipment for live broadcasts, events, and special programming as needed.
- Collaborate with producers, marketing teammates, engineering teammates, and others to support programming and station needs across ESPN Milwaukee and WTMJ.
- Help identify and communicate technical issues and support the accurate execution of programming in accordance with applicable FCC requirements.
- Stay informed about Wisconsin sports, local news, and other topics relevant to ESPN Milwaukee and WTMJ programming.
- Use approved AI tools to support research, content development, audio and video production, editing, and production efficiency while reviewing all AI-assisted work for accuracy, quality, and alignment with brand standards.
- Complete other assigned tasks as needed.
Preferred knowledge, skills and qualifications
- Interest in sports, news/talk, radio, podcasting, or live content production.
- Previous radio board operation, broadcast production, or live sports production experience preferred.
- Experience with Adobe Audition or similar audio-editing software preferred.
- Basic experience setting up or operating cameras and video production equipment for live events preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to remain organized during live, deadline-driven broadcasts.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with hosts, broadcasters, producers, engineers, and other teammates.
- Willingness to learn new broadcast systems, production tools, and processes.
- Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends, based on programming and coverage needs.
About Good Karma Sports
Good Karma Sports is a sports media and marketing company that helps brands build meaningful connections with fans in and around the game. Combining national reach, regional expertise and deep local relationships, the company develops and executes multi-platform strategies across audio, podcasts, video, digital, social, talent, live experiences and premium sports partnerships. For nearly 30 years, Good Karma has paired sports-first expertise and trusted relationships with best-in-class execution to deliver results for brands, publishers, leagues, teams, communities and fans. Today, Good Karma Sports has more than 500 teammates across 12 offices nationwide and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Front Office Sports, Sports Business Journal and USA TODAY.
About the role
This teammate will provide production support across both brands based on programming and coverage needs, including live and recorded shows, play-by-play broadcasts, and other audio and content production. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a live broadcast environment, can think on their feet, and is interested in building experience across sports, news/talk, audio, and broadcast production.