Current Available Jobs for WAOW

WAOW-TV in Wausau, Wisconsin has an immediate opening for a passionate Multimedia Journalist to join its award-winning team.

We want a creative storyteller who will fight for the lead story and showcase his or her work on multiple platforms every day, including television, web, mobile and social media. The ideal candidate must have a strong desire for news, with the ability to handle breaking news and live shots with confidence and ease.

This is the perfect job for an ambitious, aggressive, curious and motivated journalist. You will get to learn the ropes at a dominant station filled with kind teammates ready to help you achieve your broadcasting goals. You will learn to report, produce and anchor. The successful candidate needs to be a strong writer and devoted teammate—and we can help you learn the rest!

Plus, you get to live in a beautiful part of the world 15 minutes from a ski resort, hiking trails and so much more!

Send your resume and reel to Brad Hanson bhanson@waow.com

No phone calls please! 

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

WAOW, the ABC affiliate in Wausau, WI, is looking for a meteorologist who loves storytelling!

We are looking for a meteorologist who likes to talk about weather, be in weather, chase weather, and report about weather. We’re looking for a scientist who can create memorable television and produce content for on-air, online and social media platforms.

This is a full-time, flexible position that primarily handles the early evening newscast Monday through Friday, but frequently fills-in on other newscasts, reports on active weather from the field, and creates other weather-related stories or content.

Like severe weather? We’ve got it. Like snowstorms? We’ve got those too. You’ll be working with the WSI MAX system!

A college degree in meteorology or its equivalent is preferred, NWA and AMS certifications are a plus.

If you think you’re qualified, want to work with a great group of people and live in a beautiful part of the country with year-round outdoor recreation, send a cover letter, resume, reel and references to: Brad Hanson at bhanson@waow.com

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

WAOW-TV9 is an EOE-M/F/D/V employer.

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

Here is a special opportunity to start your career as a news producer while getting to work with the best team in town in a state-of-the-art facility. 
 
You have to be passionate about producing, thrive on breaking news and always, always willing to push the envelope.  If this sounds like you, then WAOW-TV in Wausau, Wisconsin wants to hear from you.  We are searching for a News Producer to join our Wake-Up Wisconsin team.  Our award-winning two-and-a-half-hour program features fresh overnight news, weather, local updates and prepares viewers for the day ahead.
 
And your career can take off quickly with us.  We are a company who loves to develop talent and promote from within and that means you could be next. You also get to work with some of the nicest people in the business and live in a gorgeous part of the country 10 minutes away from lakes, rivers, golf, a ski resort and more.
 
A college degree and at least one year of experience are preferred.   This is a Monday- Friday overnight position.
 
If you think you qualify and want to join our multimedia news team, send your link, cover letter and resume to:
 
Brad Hanson
News Director
bhanson@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.

WAOW-TV, the ABC affiliate, in Wausau, Wisconsin, is seeking a take charge leader to help guide us to a future that goes well beyond traditional broadcast news.
 
This position functions as the hub of our news organization and will serve as an editorial decision-maker for our TV, web, mobile and social networking platforms. 
 
WAOW-TV is a continuous local news source with an ever-immediate deadline mentality. The Content Manager will oversee our daily news operation, assigning and tracking news stories
throughout the day, and working with multi-media journalists on those stories. This leader will work very closely with the News Director and Executive Producer as well as the Internet Director to ensure market-leading content is being delivered on all platforms.

Because WAOW is a continuous local news source with an ever immediate deadline mentality, the Content Manager will directly oversee and be in nearly constant contact with all involved in our news gathering and delivery processes.

Applicants must have 3 to 5 years’ experience in television news, along with the desire to further their career in a management position. Strong leadership qualities are a must! You must be able to lead, motivate and guide our MJ’s and Content Producers as they shape our newscasts and
other multi-media platforms. A strong journalism background and the ability to make timely, accurate decisions are a must.
  
If you think you’re qualified, want to work with a great group of people and live in one of America’s best cities, send your link, cover letter, resume and references to:
                
Brad Hanson
News Director
bhanson@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.