Description

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WSAW:

WSAW is Wausau's first TV station, debuting 71 years ago in 1954. Together, WSAW/WZAW produce more than 30 hours of news each week. We work hard and celebrate our wins. In 2025, the news team was recognized as the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association "News Operation of the Year" and also small market "Station of the Year" (for coverage airing in 2024). Also in 2025, WSAW's podcast- Forgotten: Wisconsin Cold Cases-was honored with a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for the second-straight year.

North central Wisconsin is known as the "Crossroads of Commerce." Wausau is centrally located within 3 hours or less of Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Green Bay, and is just a two-hour drive from Madison, the state's capital city. In Wausau, you will 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 or a show at the Grand Theater in downtown Wausau, there's something for everyone, and you will enjoy the community we serve.

Job Summary/Description:

WSAW in Wausau, Wisconsin, is in search of a photojournalist and editor who excels at identifying, gathering, and editing powerful images and compelling sound. The top candidate has a proven track record of producing content that is "on point" creatively, technically, and in a brand-focused way for TV and our digital platforms.

WSAW photojournalists produce content for all of our platforms: for broadcast on WSAW newscasts and for publication across the station's CTV/streaming, social media, and other digital platforms, including wsaw.com.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• The position includes solo work, as well as working with reporters and anchors on live shots, investigative/promotable content, and special projects, including live, remote broadcasts.
• You will shoot and edit video for daily news broadcasts and all of the station's digital platforms.
• You will embrace working with our awesome digital producers. This includes sharing updates, videos, and still images from the field as new information is learned. This content will be shared by the digital team on WSAW's social platforms.
• You will also work together with the digital team to get content (raw video, photos, live feed) online before newscast content airs.
• May assist with live feed/talkbacks with streaming desk anchors/digital producers.
• You must have solid news judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to problem solve. Writing skills are a plus. Our photographers don't just "gather and hand off" their work. When working solo, you are expected to conduct and log your interviews, provide shot sheets, and write copy. When working as a team, collaboration is automatic.
• You will contribute to the entire editorial process. Having journalistic ethics, solid editorial judgement, and creativity is a must.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• At least 3 years working in a television or digital newsroom, or other relevant experience. Previous management experience is a plus
• Able to handle multiple projects, quick deadlines, day-turns, and long-term projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of ENPS, ARC, Edius, Bitcentral, photojournalism, editing, and content management systems used in our newsroom
• Must be knowledgeable and embrace other mobile news gathering, including the use of GoPros, TVU Anywhere App, editing, and sending back video/packages from the field
• Willing to become Drone certified and comply with company and FAA protocols
• Ability to represent the station professionally/responsibly in the community and newsroom, and on social media
• Understanding of and adherence to AP Style (for digital platforms) and broadcast writing (for television)
• Responsible for maintaining assigned gear and driving a company vehicle, and overseeing the management of both for the news department and station
• Ability to lift/carry equipment ranging from 35-50 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Must have a desire to win, the ability to reflect on your work, and apply feedback.

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.