Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

Multimedia Journalist - WSAW

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MORNING ) - WSAW

About Gray Media:

Gray Media 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. Northcentral Wisconsin is known as the ''Crossroads of Commerce. Wausau is centrally located within 3 hours or less of 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.

Job Summary/Description:

The CBS/FOX/CW affiliate in Wausau, WI is looking for a full-time multimedia journalist who will join our award-winning morning team to report for Sunrise 7.

Duties include setting up stories, shooting, and gathering information in the field as part of a team, and independently. This MMJ will work on their own and with a photographer to report live in our morning newscast. This person will also be responsible for editing videos 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. Depending on the candidate's experience, fill-in anchoring opportunities could be an option for qualified people.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Editing video on a non-linear platform
- Enterprising timely, impactful local stories
- Shooting and gathering information in the field
- Operating TVU Live gear and Laptop editors, as well as live technology
- Collaborating with anchors, producers, and the assignment desk manager about stories
- Posting content and videos to our digital platforms

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Be available to work from 3:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
- Be capable of working under pressure and meeting daily deadlines in a high-energy environment
- Have good communication skills
- Have solid news judgment
- Have the ability to multi-task efficiently
- Be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Familiarity with ENPS, Grass Valley Edius, Sony XDCAM cameras, Arc Publishing and Social News Desk 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 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

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxpnzj-18-117-77-51-42 in your application.