Current Available Jobs for WAOW

This is your chance to cover sports like the big guys. With historic Lambeau Field just 90 minutes away, we treat the Packers as our hometown team, because they are HUGE in the state of Wisconsin. Not only will you have the chance to cover NFL, but occasionally cover the Bucks and Badgers as well. But this job is so much more than our outstanding and thorough Packers coverage. We have a large, and passionate prep sports scene in Central Wisconsin, one that people in our viewing areas love to see covered on our air waves.

We’re looking for someone who can find stories that will resonate with our viewers, that will stick in our memories, and that will make our communities proud to support their teams. You won’t be just shooting highlights night after night. You’ll be challenged to find these unique stories that have helped us become the number one station in the market. If you’re passionate about sports and storytelling, this job is for you.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Shoot and edit sports content for broadcast
• Write content for website
• Ability to set up and execute live shots
• Find and pitch interesting and captivating stories to our local market
• Keep extensive knowledge of local sport teams, including high school, college and pro sports
• Must be willing to drive longer distances (some of our area schools are 1 hour or more away from the station)
• College degree in journalism or related field is required

If you think you are qualified, want to work with a great group of people and live in one of America’s best cities, send you link, cover letter, resume and references to:

Brad Hanson
News Director
bhanson@waow.com
1908 Grand Ave
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.

If you’re ready, this is your chance to be a prime-time anchor at a dominant station. You would co-anchor our 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. news. Plus, you get to work for a company who loves broadcasting and cares deeply about the product and their people. You also get to live in a gorgeous part of the country 10 minutes away from lakes, rivers, walking trails, golf, a ski resort and more You can can also enjoy all of that while working in a talented newsroom built with exceptional people who will help you succeed.

WAOW-TV in Wausau, Wisconsin is looking for Monday through Friday evening anchor to join our team. We need a great storyteller, and incredible writer and someone who loves to make the team around them even stronger. You must love news and be driven to make a difference in our community.  Two years previous experience as an anchor preferred.

If this sounds like you, you should apply for one of the best jobs you will ever have. To be considered, please send your link, cover letter, resume and references to: Brad Hanson at bhanson@waow.com

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

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

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:

Charles Bartlett
Production Manager
cbartlett@waow.com
1908 Grand Avenue
Wausau, WI 54403

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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