Current Available Jobs for WKOW

WKOW 27 News in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin is hiring a Digital Content Producer.

Digital Content Producers in our newsroom create and edit content on multiple platforms, including our website, social media pages and news app. They work closely with the Digital Content Manager and News Director to ensure we are breaking news on our digital platforms and leading the way with the most accurate and compelling coverage.

Responsibilities Include:

-Write, edit and publish breaking news, daily news and sports stories for the station's website, mobile app and social media pages

-Curate the station's homepage with the latest news stories

-Manage livestreams on the station's website

-Produce digital-only content for our website and social media pages, especially YouTube

-Clip relevant video from broadcasts and attach to news articles and social media pages

- Repurpose broadcast content to create engaging digital assets, with focus on vertical video formats like YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels

- Collaborate with reporters to develop additional digital content that complements on-air stories, including web extras

-Send push alerts for important news, weather and sports articles

-Basic news gathering skills, including making calls on breaking news

-Use digital platforms to reinforce brand and drive viewers to television

-Contribute ideas to help grow the station's digital platforms

Requirements:

A college degree in Journalism, Mass Communication or related field is preferred. This job requires excellent writing skills, including knowledge of AP-style writing for digital news sites or newspapers and experience with social media best practices. Experience in video editing and creating content for social media is required. 

If you are qualified and want to live and work in a city consistently ranked one of the best places to live in America, send your portfolio  and resume to:

Dani Maxwell

News Director

dmaxwell@wkow.com

Or apply at https://allenmediabroadcasting.com/careers/wkow.html

WKOW-TV has an opening for a hardworking, creative team player to join our photojournalism staff. We’re looking for a news journalist who loves telling stories with memorable characters, impactful video and strong natural sound. You'll work with an award-winning staff of reporters and photographers on daily news events and in-depth reports.

Our photojournalists are responsible for live shots, gathering video and conducting interviews. They work both alongside reporters and solo depending on the story and situation. You’ll have the opportunity to become a drone operator at this station!

A minimum of one year experience in a newsroom is preferred. The position requires the ability to carry up to 50 pounds, a valid driver's license and a good driving record.

If you qualify and want to work with a great group of people in one of America’s best cities, send your reel, cover letter and resume to:

Dani Maxwell, News Director

WKOW-TV

5727 Tokay Blvd.

Madison, WI, 53719 

dmaxwell@wkow.com

WKOW Television, Inc. 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