Current Available Jobs for WQOW

WXOW TV-19 is accepting applications for a full-time Traffic-Promotions Assistant.

This team member will work closely with multiple departments at the station. You must be detail oriented, multitask, and possess excellent organizational skills. A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, and the ability to learn new computer programs is a must.

We are looking for someone with strong office and interpersonal skills and who can thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. Knowledge of broadcast advertising not required, but a plus. If you enjoy working with dedicated and ambitious professionals, send your resume and cover letter to Joannie Gady at jgady@wxow.com.

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

WXOW News 19, ABC’s La Crosse affiliate, is looking for a creative, organized, and energetic person to join our team as a Technical Media Producer. This is a part time position.

If you are quick to learn new tasks, enjoy learning about new technology, and have an interest in learning about the news and television industry, this job is for you!

A technical media producer works behind the scenes of our newscasts and behind the scenes of our on-air programming. Responsibilities include graphic design, video editing, live newscast directing, live newscast audio board operating, master control monitoring, entering video into our system, quality control, clear communication, as well as other tasks as needed. On-the-job training will be provided. Experience is preferred but not required.

Disclaimer: Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background screening.

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

To apply, please email your resume to Nick Bjerke, Creative Services Manager, at nbjerke@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 will work with a professional forecast team using the latest version of The Weather Compan's MAX. We are equipped with MAX Studio, Storm, and Connect. 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.

WXOW, ABC affiliate in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is looking for a talented videographer who loves shooting and editing local news and sports. This is a full-time position.

You’ll work with a talented team of reporters and anchors who are passionate about producing high-quality television and web content.

Candidates will shoot and edit local high school and college sports for our newscasts, as well as contribute to our news coverage. Must be flexible with scheduling to accommodate breaking news and weekend sporting events. Experience with shooting and editing digital video to a professional standard is preferred.

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.

To apply email resume and a link to your reel to Sean Dwyer at sdwyer@wxow.com

WXOW, ABC affiliate in La Crosse, WI, has an immediate opening for an Assignment Editor.  We are looking for a responsible, self-motivated and organized person to help lead the newsroom.

This is a leadership position. This person will work closely with the News Director to shape our news coverage every day.  Some of the responsibilities will include daily editorial meetings, produce and manage daily story ideas, track upcoming events for potential stories, coordinate breaking news coverage, assign stories to staff, and work with reporters daily to cultivate the best story possible.  The ideal candidate will embrace social media as our staff produces content for on-air, online and mobile platforms.

To be considered, the candidate will need to be deeply invested in local, state and national news, including but not limited to politics, business, and agriculture. A successful candidate will not only be able to work efficiently under pressure but be able to lead during it.  Knowledge of Blox CMS, iNews and Avid is a plus. Applicants should have a degree in journalism or a related multimedia field.

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.

To apply, send your resume, cover letter and a link to a recent reporting reel to Sean Dwyer at sdwyer@wxow.com.

WXOW, ABC affiliate in La Crosse, WI has an immediate opening for a passionate Multimedia Journalist to join its award-winning team. This is a full-time position.

We are looking for someone who will dig for stories, cultivate contacts, and engross themselves in our community. This position requires on-camera reporting, photojournalism, and non linear editing. Fill-in anchoring opportunities are available.

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 and will receive personal feedback on a regular basis.

Applicants must have a degree in journalism or a related multimedia field. Knowledge of Blox CMS, iNews and Avid is a plus. The ideal candidate will embrace social media by producing content for on-air, online, and mobile platforms.

A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record 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.

To apply, email resume and a link to your reel to Sean Dwyer, News Director at: sdwyer@wxow.com

WXOW, ABC affiliate in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is looking for a talented videographer who loves shooting and editing local news and sports.

Candidates will shoot and edit local high school and college sports for our four daily newscasts as well as our website and social media platforms. Must be available to shoot breaking news and set up live shots. Experience with shooting and editing digital video to a professional standard and a basic knowledge of journalism.

Approximately 20 hours per week, including nights and weekends.

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.

To apply email resume and a link to your reel to Sean Dwyer at sdwyer@wxow.com .

WXOW/WQOW, the ABC affiliate in La Crosse/Eau Claire, WI has an immediate opening for a Digital Sales Manager.

The successful candidate will be an innovative leader who embraces multi-platform sales opportunities with web, mobile, digital, and other opportunities to new and existing clients of WXOW/WQOW.  We’re after the strategic, creative advertising mind that’s the driving force behind the sales.

As Digital Sales Manager, you will work in tandem with station sales management and with the WXOW/WQOW sales staff in developing and executing multi-platform campaigns, facilitating growth and revenue for new media.  This includes developing proposals, pricing, and packaging for our staff as well as managing digital inventory and maintaining reports.

You must have excellent communication and organizational skills and look forward to thriving in a fast-paced, exciting television and on-line environment. Experience in convergence and/or internet sales, strong computer skills, and working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint is preferred. Applicants must have strong oral and writing presentation skills and a college degree in marketing, liberal arts or equivalent experience in media sales or marketing preferred (i.e., TV, Radio, Newspaper or Digital).

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. To apply, email resume to Renee Zeller, General Sales Manager at: rzeller@wxow.com.

WXOW TV19, La Crosse, Wisconsin is looking for an energetic individual who wants to work in the exciting world of media sales.

As an account executive, you’ll be responsible for helping local companies grow their business with success TV and digital advertising plans. WXOW TV19 is looking for candidates who are competitive in nature, who can understand a problem, and then develop creative ideas and solutions for our clients.

If you have experience selling jewelry, clothing, autos, insurance or anything directly to decision makers then come see how to make a lot more money with less hours! No nights, no weekends, no holidays! Previous media sales experience is a plus.

You must have great communication skills, enjoy working in a team environment, are reliable, enjoy meeting all kinds of fun people, and are able to develop new business in addition to growing a solid book of existing business. We provide all the training and support to put you on the fast track to career growth. Sound interesting? We want to talk to YOU!

If you are interested in helping grow local business with your creative advertising plans, email resume to: David Wittman at dwittman@wxow.com.

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.

WXOW, ABC affiliate in La Crosse, WI is looking for a full-time meteorologist to anchor weekend weather, fill-in weekdays and report during the week.

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.

You will work with a professional forecast team using the latest version of The Weather Compan's MAX. We are equipped with MAX Studio, Storm, and Connect. You’ll also produce live and recorded weather updates for our radio partners. Commercial television experience and solid computer skills are required.

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

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.