Current Available Jobs for WAOW

This is it.  Your chance to join an incredible group of people who will help you become more successful than ever.  You will absolutely love coming to work because of the friends you will make and the money you will generate as you sell solution-based advertising options to local businesses in North Central Wisconsin. With both traditional broadcast TV opportunities and a deep bench of proven, successful digital options for our advertising partners, WAOW provides the Tradigital (Traditional and Digital) approach to successful marketing campaigns that you will help develop and implement!

The position is called “Multimedia Marketing Executive”—but we prefer to call it “You, Inc.” because it’s your chance to be your own boss with our help. 

We have an exceptional onboarding program and ongoing training that combines science with art that is both fun and proven to help you succeed.  Plus, you get to work for a local TV station who takes great pride in what we do, coworkers we call friends and a strong belief in a work-life balance. 

You must be a self-starter with tons of energy, excellent communication skills and a winning attitude. Previous media sales experience will help but you will succeed with us even if you don’t have a ton of experience. This is an entry-level sales position.  Responsibilities include growing a base of existing accounts while developing new advertisers from the local business community. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Docs is required. 

Applicants must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and a clean driving record. This position requires flexible scheduling, as well.

WAOW is part of Allen Media Broadcasting.  Positions are available for candidates with all levels of experience and the advancement throughout the company.

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!

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 Television, Inc. is currently seeking a self-motivated individual for a full-time opening on our Engineering Team.

The successful candidate will be able to combine a people-oriented customer service type approach to maintaining technical and user-oriented equipment within the broadcast facility. The candidate will be able to respond to duties and tasks in support of the entire Television Station including News, Programming, Sales, and others as required. Familiarity with RF technologies, basic wiring techniques and basic building maintenance practices is a plus.

Qualifications include: broadcast equipment maintenance and repair experience (cameras, audio, graphics and digital video systems), strong IT/computer skills, ability to troubleshoot and problem solve, and strong verbal and written communication skills.  Possess physical ability to lift more than 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in cramped quarters.  Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.  Applicant should be able to work independently and may be asked to work weekdays, nights, weekends and some holidays. 

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.