Associate Producer

WSAW NewsChannel 7 in Wausau, Wisconsin, has an immediate opening for a part-time associate producer. This is an entry-level position and an opportunity to get your foot in the door while learning from the best journalists in the market.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

* Duties include assisting our newscast and digital content producers in planning daily news coverage.
* Editing video for newscasts and writing for our TV newscasts and digital platforms, including wsaw.com and our social media platforms.
* You may also be tapped to research story ideas for special projects, research, and file open records requests for investigative reports.
* Successful APs have also learned how to produce newscasts and report as an MMJ.

Qualifications/Requirements:

* This is a part-time position capped at 28 hours a week.
* Must be available to work 3-4 shifts per week, including evenings and weekends.
* The ideal candidate will have completed or be working towards a degree in Journalism, Communications, or another related field.
* A previous internship or related experience in journalism is a plus.
* Must have a responsible social media presence.
* Must have a desire to win, the ability to reflect on your work, and apply feedback.
* Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. of gear.
* Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Motor Vehicle Records check required.

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:

Gray Media 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 Media 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 Media 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.