Current Available Jobs for WAOW

Looking for a career in broadcast television? Do you have a technical aptitude and want to grow with a company that continues to invest in the industry? WAOW is seeking applicants for a Newscast Director position. The successful candidate must be detail oriented, have multi-tasking abilities, and excellent organizational skills. Additionally, the candidate must be eager to learn and be self-motivated. 

Responsibilities include Technical Directing newscasts and assisting in Master Control, as well as operating character generators, audio boards, and robotic cameras. Basic understanding of Newsroom Control systems is a plus, but not required. The successful candidate will possess the necessary technical skills to interface with computer software, running on a variety of operating systems, as well as embrace new technology.

The successful candidate will have excellent computer skills and people skills. Previous experience in Television production is desired. Variable hours and days should be expected including mornings, nights, weekends, and holiday shifts. Training is provided and likely necessary for an applicant with the right aptitude and technical skills.

Applicants must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and a clean driving record. If you think you are qualified and want to work with a great group of people, please send your cover letter, resume, and references to:

Justin Betti

jbetti@waow.com

1908 Grand Avenue Wausau, WI 54403

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

WAOW is an EOE-M/F/D/V employer.

In addition, any offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background screening.

Allen Media Broadcasting has an immediate opening for a Regional Digital Sales Manager for its Wisconsin division properties (Eau Claire, La Crosse, Wausau, and Madison). 

The successful candidate will be an innovative leader who embraces multi-platform sales opportunities with web, mobile, digital, and other opportunities to new and existing clients of Allen Media Broadcasting.  We’re after the strategic, creative advertising mind that’s the driving force behind the sales.

As Digital Sales Manager, you will work in tandem with station and regional sales management and with the station sales staff in developing and executing multi-platform campaigns, facilitating growth and revenue for new media.  This includes developing proposals, developing salesperson training, pricing, and packaging for our staff as well as managing digital inventory and maintaining reports.  You must have excellent communication and organizational skills and look forward to thriving in a fast-paced, exciting digital and video environment.

Experience in convergence and/or internet sales, strong computer skills, and working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint is preferred. Applicants must have strong oral and writing presentation skills and a college degree in marketing, liberal arts or equivalent experience in media sales or marketing preferred (i.e., TV, Radio, Newspaper or Digital). 

Disclaimer: Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background screening along with a valid driver’s license.

Allen Media Broadcasting is an EOE-M/F/D/V employer.