Current Available Jobs for WXOW

WQOW-TV, Eau Claire’s ABC affiliate, is looking for a highly motivated Multimedia
Journalist to join our experienced team.
We are looking for someone who will dig for stories, cultivate contacts, and engross
themselves in our community. This position is great for someone who has a team
attitude and can provide a confident, trustworthy, and fair presence both on-air and in
the field. A successful candidate will work efficiently under pressure and within
deadlines.
Requirements of this position include developing story ideas, writing, shooting, editing,
and presenting stories online and on-air. This position requires on-camera reporting,
photojournalism, and non-linear editing.  Storytelling is valued.
Fill-in anchoring opportunities are available.
Applicants must have a degree in journalism or a related multimedia field. Knowledge of
digital best practices, and videography and editing preferred but not required.
Disclaimer: any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a
background screening and driving record with a valid driver’s license.
WXOW is an EOE-M/F/D/V employer.
To apply, send resume and reel to Kristen Shill at kshill@wqow.com

WQOW, an ABC affiliate in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is looking for a bright, energetic, and
articulate anchor for our 2-hour morning show, “Daybreak”.
This is not an entry-level job. We are looking for someone with at least one year of
experience anchoring, reporting, and/or producing a local television newscast.
The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
You will be able to maintain a professional appearance under all conditions, including
breaking news and under deadlines. You will also have a passion for local news and a
positive attitude.
In addition to anchoring, our Daybreak Anchors produce the show. There are also
opportunities to pursue long-form reporting pieces under our “Digging Deeper” brand.
WQOW is active in the community and our staff represents the station at several
community events throughout the year.
Disclaimer: any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a
background screening and driving record with a valid driver’s license.
WXOW is an EOE-M/F/D/V employer.
To apply, send resume and reel to Kristen Shill at kshill@wqow.com

WQOW-TV 18 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is looking for a Digital Content Manager. This position is
your opportunity to deliver compelling content in a competitive market on multiple platforms.
WQOW is committed to strong journalism. We are looking for someone who can deliver original
content to our website and social media channels daily. A strong editorial eye is a must; this
person will be trusted to ensure our website is free of spelling and grammar errors.
A successful candidate will embrace this leadership role and communicate with staff daily on
digital best practices. We are looking for someone to push everyone on the team to bring their
best content to our digital platforms.
The right person for this job will be a strong writer who values accuracy and speed. Excellent
news judgement is a must. This position is at the forefront of breaking news and is trusted to
bring our audience accurate, up-to-the-minute information when appropriate.
Knowledge of AP writing style and social media best practices preferred but not required.
This position also requires analyzing our digital content to identify what we are doing well and
where we can improve. Communicating that information with the team is key. Newsroom
experience preferred.
Disclaimer: Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background
screening.
WXOW/WQOW is an EOE-M/F/D/V employer.
Please send your resume, cover letter, and any writing samples to Kristen Shill, News Director,
at: kshill@wqow.com

WXOW, the ABC affiliate in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is looking for a bright, energetic anchor for our two-hour morning show, “Daybreak”. You’ll be paired with established co-anchors and meteorologists to provide our viewers with overnight breaking news, weather and interviews. This is not an entry-level position and need at least one year of on-air experience. Familiarity with Wisconsin politics and issues is a plus, as is experience with ENPS and Edius. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of anchoring, reporting and producing newscasts. This position is great for someone who has a team attitude and can provide a confident, trustworthy and fair presence both on-air and in the field. A successful candidate will work efficiently under pressure and be able to cover breaking news.  Applicants must have a degree in journalism or a related multimedia field.

Disclaimer: any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background screening and driving record with a valid driver’s license.

WXOW is an EOE-M/F/D/V employer.

If you meet these qualifications, please send resume and video link to Sean Dwyer, News Director, WXOW at: sdwyer@wxow.com.

WXOW News 19 is looking for a full-time meteorologist to anchor our weather newscast. Successful candidate loves weather and can deliver an understandable accurate forecast. Position includes weekend fill-in, live breaking weather coverage, some reporting and organizing community weather promotional events.

We are looking for a person who embraces the challenge of forecasting four seasons, takes a leadership role in forecasting (especially during severe weather) and is committed to working as part of a team.

WXOW News 19 is committed to competing on all platforms: broadcast, web and social media. You need excellent communication skills. You’d work with state-of-the-art weather technology including The Weather Company’s MAX, MAX Storm, and MAX Engage. You’ll also produce live and recorded weather updates for our radio partners. Commercial television experience and solid computer skills are required.  

Disclaimer: any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background screening along with a valid driver’s license.

WXOW/WQOW is an EOE-M/F/D/V employer.

If you’re qualified send resume to Sean Dwyer, News Director at WXOW at sdwyer@wxow.com.

Are you a college student interested in a career in broadcasting? If so, then please consider applying for a paid internship at WXOW. 

We offer internships in all aspects of station operation including news, engineering, digital, production, and sales. 

Click here to learn more and to download an internship application.