Current Available Jobs for WKOW

Allen Media Broadcasting is looking for a talented and experienced Regional Chief Engineer to lead engineering operations at WKOW, WAOW, WQOW and WXOW Television. This qualified candidate will ensure that all projects are executed with the highest degree of technical excellence and efficiency.

As the Regional Chief Engineer, you will oversee the engineering functions for multiple locations and be based out of the WKOW building in Madison, Wisconsin.  You will manage engineering teams, provide technical leadership, and ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations and company objectives. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and problem solver with strong technical expertise and excellent leadership skills.

This position also requires knowledge and experience with IT and RF technologies and equipment. Cellular ENG, remote equipment and production experience is preferred. Upon application, please highlight any experience with regional engineering and leadership.

Accountabilities:

• Supervise day-to-day operation of all master control operators and maintenance engineers at all three stations.
• Coordinate and staff all technical aspects of remote broadcasts and productions.
• Oversee all maintenance and repairs on all technical, broadcast, and computer gear.
• Develop recommendations and proposals for the implementation of new equipment and/or changes in procedure or applications of existing equipment.
• Purchase all technical equipment and parts.
• Oversee maintenance and operations of the physical plant including, but not limited to, heating, air conditioning, water, sewer, grounds, parking, roofing, and janitorial.
• Ensure broadcast operations meet all FCC/FAA requirements.
• Maintain logs; keep up-to-date maintenance records, reports, observations, and inspections.
• Maintain and create documentation for station equipment and infrastructure.
• Ensure the station and grounds are maintained, modified, and used in accordance with local fire, building, OSHA, City of Madison, State of Wisconsin, and federal regulations.
• Schedule shifts for all technical maintenance, IT, and building/grounds maintenance personnel.
• Act as consultant to the General Manager on technical budget and monitor expenses accordingly.
• Represent the station at seminars and other events involving broadcast engineering, television, or other forms of data/information technology.

Qualifications:

• Electrical engineering degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum three years relevant experience in a broadcast facility.
• Management training or experience is desirable.
• Must possess physical ability to lift more than 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in cramped quarters.   
• Must be capable of traversing rugged terrain at dish site and transmitter site for required maintenance work.
• Physical ability to personally inspect tower sites from the ground.
• General Class FCC license, SBE, CET, and other broadcast/facility maintenance certifications are desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of a typical broadcast television signal path, from studio cameras to transmission antenna.
• Capable of analyzing and correcting technical problems.
• Ability to communicate with department heads while supervising technical problems.
• Speech and hearing abilities that allow for clear communication with department heads and technical personnel (verbally and in writing).
• Must be able to read/respond to written safety messages, warning signs, and instructional manuals and ability to distinguish/maintain color constancy.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with vendors and manufacturers and service provider’s technical support.
• Must be able to operate essential office equipment, including copiers/scanners, personal communications devices, image display devices, etc.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Must maintain a cellular phone to be used for business communications.

WKOW-TV in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin, has an immediate opening for a morning co-anchor for our Monday - Friday newscast, Wake Up Wisconsin. This anchor would also produce and anchor our midday newscast at 11 a.m., which airs in Madison, LaCrosse, Eau Claire and Wausau, Wisconsin.

We are looking for an energetic journalist who greets each day with a smile, determination to win and a team attitude. Our anchors are newsroom leaders who help mentor and grow producers and reporters. 

Our anchors excel at covering breaking news and use social media to engage with and respond to the community. They are active anchors who write and edit scripts with conversational communication in mind, post stories to our website and social media platforms and make calls on breaking news. 

In addition to anchoring, we’re looking for a journalist who knows how to produce a newscast and who isn’t afraid to head out into the field and break big stories when needed.

Leading candidates will have a degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or a related field and at least 2 years of broadcast experience. If you think you’re qualified and want to live and work in one of America’s greatest cities, please send us your resume and demo reel.

Dani Maxwell

News Director

WKOW-TV

dmaxwell@wkow.com

Madison TV, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

WKOW – TV in Madison, Wisconsin is looking for an ambitious, talented and hard-working multimedia journalist for our award-winning news department.

This position requires on-air reporting, photojournalism and editing skills. The right candidate will excel at writing and visual storytelling for multiple platforms, including television, digital and social media. Active live reporting in the field and studio is a must.

Our MMJs enterprise compelling, lead-worthy stories every day and are expected to shoot, write and edit their own stories.

Applicants should have a degree in journalism or a related multimedia field and prior on-camera professional experience.

Applicants must successfully pass a background screening.

WKOW is in beautiful Madison WI, consistently ranked one of the best cities to live in the U.S.

If you qualify, please send your resume and demo reel to:

Dani Maxwell

News Director

WKOW-TV

5727 Tokay Blvd.

Madison, WI 53719

dmaxwell@wkow.com

Madison TV, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you’ve ever wanted to work in one of America’s best places to live, here is your opportunity!  WKOW, the ABC affiliate in Madison, WI has an immediate opening for an experienced account executive.  A positive and motivated salesperson committed to winning will love working for Allen Media Broadcasting, a growing Black Owned media company.  Our successful candidate will grow and develop an account list while helping local clients grow their bottom line.  At WKOW, our candidate will have fun selling the Green Bay Packers, NBA Basketball, NHL Hockey, local sports and news in the fastest growing market in Wisconsin.  This is your chance to live and work in the home of the Wisconsin Badgers!

Please submit your resume and references to:

WKOW
Dan Howles 
5727 Tokay Blvd
Madison, WI  53719
dhowles@wkow.com 

Applicants must successfully pass a background screening.

WKOW is part of Allen Media Broadcasting. Throughout AMB, positions are available for candidates with all levels of experience and the advancement you are seeking. Visit https://allenmediabroadcasting.com/careers for links to all stations and opportunities.

Madison TV, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer