Careers at WOAY

Current Job Openings:

Morning Meteorologist:

WOAY-TV is looking for a motivated team player to join us as a weekday Morning/Noon Meteorologist.

Duties include forecasting, creating graphics and maps, presenting clear and concise weather forecasts, producing web content, updating social media platforms, weekly Facebook Lives, and occasional live shots. You will work with our chief meteorologist to keep forecasts consistent and work with producers to determine relevant weather-related content for shows.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in meteorology or other related field. Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial. You must be able to prioritize, work well independently, have strong organizational skills, handle time constraints, and meet deadlines. WSI Max experience is a plus.

Qualified applicants should apply by sending resume, cover letter, and web link to your recent work to careers@woay.com.

WOAY-TV PO Box 3001 Oak Hill, WV 25901

Thomas Broadcasting is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Weekend Technical Director:

WOAY-TV has an immediate opportunity for a Weekend Technical Operator.

Primary duties include directing weekend newscasts, working closely with news team to ensure videos, graphics, and news elements are properly loaded, running and logging commercial breaks, preparing new programs for air, monitoring programs and commercial breaks, and making log adjustments as needed.

Ideal candidate must be able to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment, have excellent communication skills, be deadline oriented, have basic computer knowledge and reliable transportation. This position requires Saturday and Sunday shifts. No broadcast experience required. Part-time and full-time options available.

Please send your resume to careers@woay.com.

WOAY-TV
PO Box 3001
Oak Hill, WV 25901

Thomas Broadcasting Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MMJ / Reporter:

WOAY-TV is looking for a motivated team player to join us as a multimedia journalist/reporter.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in journalism or other related field. Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial. You must be able to prioritize, work well independently, have strong organizational skills, handle time constraints, and meet deadlines. Candidates must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfy a pre-employment DMV check.

This position requires you to report, shoot, write, and edit stories. You will be expected to produce content for a variety of platforms including our website, social media, and mobile app, in addition to television. Factual research, source development, and finding leads is crucial, in addition to being flexible to work assigned shifts.

Qualified applicants should apply by sending resume, cover letter, and web link to your recent work to careers@woay.com.

WOAY-TV
PO Box 3001
Oak Hill, WV 25901

Thomas Broadcasting is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Weekend Meteorologist / MMJ:

WOAY-TV is looking for a motivated team player to join us as a Weekend Meteorologist and weekday MMJ.

Weekend Meteorology duties include forecasting, creating graphics and maps, presenting clear and concise weather forecasts, and writing weather stories. You will work with producers to determine relevant weather-related content for shows. You will also issue warnings and alerts as received from the National Weather Service and utilize social media during severe weather. WSI Max experience is a plus.

Multimedia Journalist duties require you to report, shoot, write, and edit stories. You will be expected to produce content for a variety of platforms including our website, social media, and mobile app, in addition to television. Factual research, source development, and finding leads is crucial, in addition to being flexible to work assigned shifts.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in meteorology or other related field. Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial. You must be able to prioritize, work well independently, have strong organizational skills, handle time constraints, and meet deadlines.

Qualified applicants should apply by sending resume, cover letter, and web link to your recent work to careers@woay.com.

WOAY-TV
PO Box 3001
Oak Hill, WV 25901

Thomas Broadcasting is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Weekend Sports Anchor / MMJ:

WOAY-TV has an immediate opening for a Weekend Sports Anchor / MMJ to anchor weekends and report three days a week.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in journalism or other related field. Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial. You must be able to prioritize, work well independently, have strong organizational skills, handle time constraints, and meet deadlines. Candidates must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfy a pre-employment DMV check. Previous on-air experience anchoring and reporting is required.

As an anchor, you will be responsible for producing and anchoring sports segments in the weekend newscasts as well as posting content to social media and WOAY.com. You will also fill-in anchor as needed.

As a reporter, your responsibilities will include pitching story ideas, developing contacts and shooting, writing and editing stories. We`re looking for someone with solid news judgment, strong writing skills and the ability to work well with others. You’ll post stories on our internet site as well as our social networking sites.

Qualified applicants should apply by sending resume, cover letter, and web link to your recent work to careers@woay.com.

WOAY-TV
PO Box 3001
Oak Hill, WV 25901

Thomas Broadcasting is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.