WSAW-TV, the CBS/FOX/CW affiliate in Wausau, WI, is looking for a full-time multimedia journalist who is ready to join our award-winning news operation. Duties include setting up stories, shooting, and gathering information in the field as part of a team and independently. This person will be responsible for shooting video for our on-air and digital platforms, including wsaw.com and social media. We're looking for someone with a creative eye, who connects well with people, and wants to tell great stories.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Work with a sense of immediacy independently and as a team. It is our culture.
* Develop sources within the community to gain unique, “Only On” insight and reports on timely, important, and impactful issues. If you wait for the news to come to you, this is not the job for you. You are expected to find the impactful stories behind press releases and confirm news tips as they come into the newsroom.
* Write and post copy daily on all digital platforms as new information is learned and throughout your assigned shift. This includes copy for wsaw.com, social media, our news app, our digital desk, and within our television newscasts.
* Execute a daily digital plan tailored to your daily assignments and long-term projects. This includes identifying opportunities for live streaming
* Produce engaging and error-free work.
* Understand our DMA, key target audiences, and where they live.
* The person we hire will be an innovator. You are willing to evolve and try new things. The way we've always done things no longer cuts it.
* Have the desire to win and the ability to reflect on your work and apply feedback.
* There is an opportunity for the right candidate to grow into anchoring and to back up our veteran team when they are on vacation.

Qualifications/Requirements:

* We prefer a college degree in journalism or a related field
* Must have a desire to win, a positive attitude, and the ability to reflect on your work and apply feedback.
* Strong research skills, ability to employ critical thinking skills to dig and go “beyond the press release” and/or confirm incoming news tips via email or social media.
* Must be able to work quickly and multitask under deadline pressure and breaking news.
* Ability to work long hours, weekends, and overnights for breaking news and specialized coverage.
* A strong candidate will have an established and responsible presence on digital platforms, including the station website, social media, and streaming.
* Understanding of and adherence to AP Style.
* Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
* Familiarity with ENPS, Grass Valley Edius, Sony XDCAM cameras, Arc Publishing, and Social News Desk preferred.
*Must have a good driving record, be able to carry 35+ pounds of gear, and be experienced in shooting and editing unique content.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WSAW-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

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