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 WEAU:

WEAU 13 News broadcasts to 26 counties in western Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota. We're an hour's drive away from the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area is a growing community with great schools and health care.

Job Summary/Description:

WEAU 13 News, the dominant station in Eau Claire, WI, is searching for a multimedia journalist. Our multimedia journalists are enterprising, self-starters. They come to the table with original, LEAD story ideas, and dig for "the get" relentlessly. They are storytellers who incorporate "real people" in their work.

This position involves shooting, writing, and editing television news packages, as well as producing value-added content for WEAU.com. Our on-air journalists are also expected to maintain social media pages and be involved in the community.

Please note - the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Experience with breaking news and working on deadlines in a fast-paced environment is preferred, but outstanding recent college graduates will be considered.
- Candidates must have a working knowledge of all social media platforms, competency in web image editing, excellent on-air and web writing skills, and proficiency in AP style.
- If your news judgment is sound, you pay close attention to detail, and you can excel in stressful situations, we want to hear from you.

Specific Skills: Sound news judgment; attention to detail; initiative; drive in a deadline-driven environment; energy and follow-up; innovation; collaboration with teammates; tolerance for stress; and excellent communication skills.

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)

WEAU-TV/Gray Media, Inc. 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.

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