Full Time Job
News Anchor / Reporter
Gray Television
- Paid
- Full Time
- Entry (0-2 years) Experience
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:
We are seeking an experienced anchor/reporter to join our award-winning news team at WSAW/WZAW-TV, the CBS/FOX/CW-affiliate in Wausau, Wisconsin. You will anchor and produce our 4 p.m. newscast Monday through Friday.
The ideal candidate will have a strong on-air delivery, and also embrace our digital content. We expect them to have a strong presence on social media and our digital platforms, including writing for our website, wsaw.com.
Our anchors are involved in the community and involved in the newsroom. The person we hire must have a positive attitude and be an ambassador for the station by making personal appearances at community events. The ideal candidate will also be a coach to our younger reporters and producers. You will be expected to turn some day of coverage, special reports, as well as live report & field anchor during breaking news and community events. Bottom line: we're looking for a leader-someone who doesn't hesitate to make decisions and get the job done and someone who can work closely with the rest of the team to create engaging newscasts.
*** Please note, the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above ***
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Excellent writing skills, news judgment and ethics
- Degree in Journalism or Communications
- At least one year of anchoring experience preferred
- Driven to enterprise organic news content
- Understands digital/new media platforms and strategy
- Smooth and effective delivery of content for live broadcast
- Strong work ethic, organizational and leadership skills, and the ability to make deadline
- Develop and maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments
- Participate in story selection process through meetings, and contribute story ideas daily
- Present TV stories in alternative and creative ways that emphasize storytelling techniques
- Must be able to carry 35 pounds of gear
- Must hold a valid driver's license and a good driving record
- Familiarity with ENPS, Grass Valley Edius, Sony XDCAM cameras and Arc Publishing preferred
- Ability to travel for assignments, as needed
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-rn3zy5-44-201-199-251-42 in your application.
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Gray Television
Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.