Gray Television is hiring: MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WSAW in Wausau

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WSAW:

WSAW/WZAW are the CBS and FOX affiliates in north central Wisconsin. WSAW is Wausau's first TV station, debuting in 1954. Together we produce more than 30 hours of news, weather, and sports each week for our newscasts. Northcentral Wisconsin is known as the 'Crossroads of Commerce.' Wausau is centrally located within 3 hours or less of Minneapolis, Green Bay, Milwaukee, and Madison. You can live and work where thousands of people come to vacation each year.

Job Summary/Description:

The CBS/FOX/CW affiliate in Wausau, WI is looking for a full-time multimedia journalist who is ready to join our award-winning news operation.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

1. Editing video on a non-linear platform
2. Enterprising timely, impactful local stories
3. Shooting and gathering information in the field
4. Operating TVU Live gear and Laptop editors, as well as live technology
5. Collaborating with anchors, producers, and the assignment desk manager about stories
6. Posting content and videos to our digital platforms

Qualifications/Requirements:

1. Be available to work all shifts
2. Have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
3. Be capable of working under pressure and meeting daily deadlines in a high-energy environment
4. Have good communication skills
5. Have solid news judgment
6. Have the ability to multi-task efficiently
7. Be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
8. Familiarity with ENPS, Grass Valley Edius, Sony XDCAM cameras, Arc Publishing and Social News Desk preferred.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type in the job title, station call letters, or click on 'apply now', upload your resume, cover letter, and references.

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WSAW-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus before the first workday.

Qualifications Education:

Required: High School

Licenses & Certifications:

Required: Drivers License

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