About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WSAW:

WSAW/WZAW are the CBS and FOX affiliates in north central Wisconsin. WSAW is Wausau's first TV station, debuting in 1954. Together we produce more than 30 hours of news, weather and sports each week for our newscasts. North central Wisconsin is known as the "Crossroads of Commerce. Wausau is centrally located within 3 hours or less to Minneapolis, Green Bay, Milwaukee, and Madison. You can live and work where thousands of people come to vacation each year. Whether you're skiing down the slopes of Granite Peak, boating on Lake Du Bay or enjoying Concerts on the Square in downtown Wausau, there's something for everyone year-round. Come find out what makes Wausau and north central Wisconsin so special.

Job Summary/Description:

WSAW-TV, the CBS Affiliate in Wausau, WI is searching for a content-driven newscast producer to join our award winning news team. The candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day production of two of our evening newscasts.

The ideal candidate will determine the content and flow of newscasts This person will also work with management and on-air staff to generate and write stories, and develop content for our website. The ideal candidate will be a newsroom leader with excellent news judgment. We are looking for someone who embraces new technology and has the ability to work in a multi-platform environment, including social media and wsaw.com.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Produce a creative and informative newscast with emphasis on the viewers' interests
• Coordinate the writing and editing of scripts that incorporate video, natural sound and graphics to enhance storytelling
• Coordinate and plan live shots
• Time the newscast in the control room
• Adapt to breaking news and developing stories
• Communicate with anchors, field crews and control room staff

Qualifications/Requirements:

The ideal candidate would possess the following skills -

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related field is desired
• Strong writing skills, using correct grammar
• Must be able to work well under deadline pressure
• Must be professional and courteous with the public, answer phones and greeting guests who are booked to appear on air
• Must work individually as well as part of a team
• Must have a strong understanding of journalistic ethics
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Must be extremely flexible to work different shifts throughout the year
• Familiarity with ENPS, Grass Valley Edius, Photoshop and Arc Publishing preferred

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 that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

WSAW-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.

Education

• Bachelors or better in Journalism or related field