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 is Wausau’s first TV station, debuting in 1954. It is a CBS-affiliated station that serves northcentral Wisconsin.
It is owned by Gray Television. Northcentral Wisconsin is known for its agriculture, manufacturing, and healthcare and the area is a tourism destination.
WZAW is Wausau’s FOX affiliate and home of “Packer Football” airing more Packer regular season games than all other stations combined.
WZAW produces local newscasts M-F 4:00pm and 9:00pm.Job Summary/Description:WSAW-TV, the CBS Affiliate in Wausau, WI is searching for a content-driven producer to join our award-winning morning news team. The candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day production of our two-and-a-half-hour morning show, Sunrise 7.The candidate will be responsible for co-producing the day-to-day production of morning newscast. That includes determining the content and flow of half-hour segments, working with management and on-air staff to generate and write stories, and developing 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 can 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 staffQualifications/Requirements:- 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 greet 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 longer hours throughout the year- Familiarity with ENPS, Grass Valley Edius, Photoshop and Arc Publishing preferredInterested applicants can go to
https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings
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“apply now” , and upload your cover letter, resume, and references.(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the
Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)WSAW-TV/Gray Television, 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 where 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 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.Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to the first workday.