Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

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. North central Wisconsin is known as the ''Crossroads of Commerce. Wausau is centrally located within 3 hours or less to Minneapolis, Green Bay, Milwaukee, and Madison. You can live and work where thousands of people come to vacation each year. Whether you're skiing down the slopes of Granite Peak, boating on Lake Du Bay or enjoying Concerts on the Square in downtown Wausau, there's something for everyone year-round. Come find out what makes Wausau and north central Wisconsin so special.

Job Summary/Description:

WSAW-TV, 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.

You will set up stories, shoot and gather information in the field as part of a team, and independently. This person will also be responsible for editing video for our on-air and digital platforms, including wsaw.com and social media. We're looking for someone with a creative eye, who connects well with people, and wants to tell great stories.

Duties/Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Editing video on a non-linear platform
- Enterprising timely, impactful local stories
- Shooting and gathering information in the field
- Operating TVU Live gear and Laptop editors, as well as live technology
- Collaborating with anchors, producers and the assignment desk manager about stories
- Posting content and video to our digital platforms

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Be available to work all shifts
- Have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Be capable of working under pressure and meeting daily deadlines in a high energy environment
- Have good communication skills
- Have solid news judgement
- Have the ability to multi-task efficiently
- Be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- 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, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

WSAW-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2p072-3-15-27-232-42 in your application.