Current Available Jobs for WAOW
Multimedia Journalist
WAOW-TV in Wausau, Wisconsin has an immediate opening for a passionate Multimedia Journalist to join its award-winning team.
View Job DetailsWAOW-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
News Director
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.
Technical Media Producer
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?
View Job DetailsLooking 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:
Brad Hanson
bhanson@waow.com
1908 Grand Avenue 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.
Multimedia Marketing Executive
This is it. Your chance to join an incredible group of people who will help you become more successful than ever.
View Job DetailsThis 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.
If you think you’re qualified, want to work with a great group of people, please send your cover letter, resume and references to:
Tara Schessler
General Sales Manager
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.