Senior Videographer Wsaw

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 nations 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. Grays 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 Wausaus 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 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 WSAWs podcast Forgotten: Wisconsin Cold Caseswas 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 states capital Wausau you will live and work where thousands of people come to vacation each year. Whether youre 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 theres 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 stations CTV/streaming social media and other digital platforms including .

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 stations 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 WSAWs 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 dont 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 drivers 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 youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to 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 theGray-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 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 Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Required Experience:

Senior IC