The Educational Communications Board (ECB) offers a professional yet relaxed environment, extensive training, great colleagues, and some really cool technology! ECB is a state agency that delivers educational, noncommercial, and public safety media via Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin.

As an employee of the state of Wisconsin, you'll have access to an amazing benefits package, including paid time off, low-cost insurance options, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, which is considered among the best in the country! The state of Wisconsin is also a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. We are seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  

ECB is seeking a staff member for our Operations Center. For more information about ECB, visit our website. 

This position is charged with acquisition, preparation, playout and monitoring of public television content that enriches and entertains viewers across Wisconsin. Based at ECB’s headquarters in Madison and operating under limited supervision of the Operations Center Manager, this position will progress from basic to complex skill proficiency in all three functional areas of operations tasks: Master Control, Media Prep and Transmission Control. The incumbent will participate in training, process development, and refinement exercises as required. The incumbent will serve as a consultant to internal and cross-departmental clients.

For more information, please view the complete position description.

This classification is assigned to pay schedule/range 06-14. The pay rate for this position will be $25.22 per hour, plus excellent benefits. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan at the time of hire. A 12-month probation period may be required. 

Due to the nature of the position, ECB will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. ECB does not sponsor work visas. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form.

The work schedule for this position is four 10-hour days. The likely schedule will be three weekdays from 1:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. and one weekend day from 12:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. The final schedule will be discussed upon job offer. 

Qualified applicants will have each of the following:

• Experience tightly adhering to a schedule and/or extreme attention to detail.
• Experience working with interactive software operations.
• Education or experience operating electronic systems and media (e.g., video production, TV or radio broadcasting, scoreboard operations, theatre or club A/V)
• Experience clearly and professionally communicating and resolving issues with personnel across various departments and job functions.

• To apply, click “Apply for Job.” 
• You will then access your existing account or create a new account if you don’t yet have one. 
• Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” 
• Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit application. 
  • Your response to four questions will be evaluated in lieu of submitting a cover letter. 
  • The four questions ask about your education and/or experience as it relates to each of the minimum qualifications of this position listed above. 
• When you have completed the application process, including the four questions and submission of your resume, you may submit your application. 

Your resume and explanation of how you meet the minimum qualifications are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions for developing your resume.

Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process.  

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Questions can be directed to Paula Langbecker at PaulaG.Langbecker@wisconsin.gov.   

Applicant materials are due by 11:59pm on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.