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WFFT in Fort Wayne, Ind. is hiring a Sports Director.This is a rare and coveted opportunity for an experienced, sports-minded journalist to lead our two-person sports team.

We're looking for someone with a track record of telling compelling stories who understands local sports coverage goes beyond highlights, catchphrases, and Xs and Os.

The chosen candidate will be responsible for planning coverage, shooting games and events, and anchoring our 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts. You will also co-anchor our half-hour sports show The Locker Room on Friday nights.

Fort Wayne is passionate about its minor league, college, and high school sports teams. It's the second largest city in Indiana, and the 76^th largest city in the country. The Fort Wayne market is an extraordinary place to live and work, offering affordable living and an active lifestyle. Fort Wayne has been honored with several awards for quality of life and is a multiple winner of the All American City Award.

Requirements:

- At least two years of professional journalism experience shooting and editing your own video.

- Experience and knowledge covering sports.

- A reel with examples of your standups and packages demonstrating your storytelling ability. Applications without reels will not be considered.

- A link to web stories you've written.

- An understanding of social media and digital journalism.

WFFT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls accepted. WFFT is owned by Allen Media Broadcasting. Our company expects top performance and results, but provides the support and culture to win. Must pass a background check.

This is a full-time job. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision.

Applications without resume reels will not be considered.

Inquiries can be sent to News Director Andy Paras at aparas@wfft.com. No phone calls, please.

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WFFT in Fort Wayne, Ind. is hiring a multi-media journalist.

The ideal candidate is comfortable on-air, confident under deadline, and enjoys telling compelling stories that make a difference.

You must have at least collegiate experience shooting, editing, and writing your own stories. A reel of your stories and standups is required.

Why FOX 55? We offer ongoing training after you're hired and we make team culture and reporter safety a priority.

WFFT is owned by Allen Media Broadcasting. This is a full-time job with two weeks of vacation and 10 paid holidays.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision.

WFFT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Inquiries can be sent to News Director Andy Paras at aparas@wfft.com. No phone calls, please.

You can apply directly here: https://allenmediabroadcasting.com/careers/wfft.html

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WFFT in Fort Wayne, Ind. is looking for a talented and experienced reporter to join our team as an anchor/multi-media journalist.

This person will report in the afternoon and then co-anchor our most-watched show in the evening, FOX 55 News First at 10.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable and confident under pressure, and enjoy telling compelling stories.

Requirements:

- You must have at least two years experience reporting, writing, shooting, and editing your own stories as an MMJ.

- A reel of your standups and packages.

- Link to web stories you've written.

- A valid driver's license.

- Pass a background check.

Preferences:

- Previous anchoring experience preferred.

- Producing experience, or a willingness to learn, to help on an occasional fill-in basis.

Why FOX 55? We offer ongoing training after you're hired and we make team culture and reporter safety a priority.

WFFT is owned by Allen Media Broadcasting. This is a full-time job with two weeks of vacation and 10 paid holidays. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision.

WFFT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Inquiries can be sent to News Director Andy Paras at aparas@wfft.com. No phone calls, please.

You can apply directly here: https://allenmediabroadcasting.com/careers/wfft.html

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WFFT is seeking a Broadcast IT Engineer. The ideal candidate will have experience managing Windows Server and Office 365 environments, including help desk support. Additionally, experience with Juniper, Cisco, Ubiquiti switches and firewalls, Linux OS, and video over IP systems is desired. The right person will be able to balance the interaction between traditional broadcast equipment and COTS IT hardware and software. TV engineering experience is a plus, but not required, we will train the right candidate!

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma

Qualifications and Skills

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS NECESSARY: Windows Server 2012 w/Active Directory Office 365

Management of switches and firewalls

OTHER DESIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

VOIP phone systems

Video encoding and decoding

Linux server and desktop

Embedded devices

RF network bridges

Job Type: Full-time

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FOX 55 is looking for high energy individuals that enjoy meeting and working with new people to join our growing and collaborative team environment. Base plus commission, realistic $50-$60K first year potential.

Position Summary:

The Media Account Executive works to increase sales volume with assigned accounts and aggressively seeks new customers for both TV and Digital business.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Business to business sales
• Achieve assigned revenue goals for TV and digital sales
• Build and maintain quality relationships with accounts
• Research, prepare and deliver sales presentations with marketing solutions
• Participation in periodic product launch/sales training

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Advertising or Sales related field preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Entrepreneurial with a goal achievement orientation
• Multi-tasker with ability to adapt to fast-paced environment
• Strong computer and e-skills
• Valid driver’s license

Benefits:

• Base salary + uncapped commissions and incentives
• Expense account
• Full benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Opportunity for advancement

FOX 55 is an equal opportunity employer.

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AUDIO/GRAPHICS OPERATOR

Job Description

WFFT-TV has an opening for an Audio/Graphics Operator. The Audio/Graphics Operator is responsible for preparation of graphic elements for the show as well as the proper operation of broadcast audio console and Ross Xpression CG during the show.

Job Responsibilities
Operate broadcast audio console.
Operate Ross Xpression.
Use Adobe Photoshop to create/reformat elements for use in the show.
Must be able to take commands from director and respond quickly to changes.

Required Skills
MOS and basic computer network understanding.
Understanding of newsroom systems iNews/ENPS and video playback systems.

Experience with Adobe Photoshop.

Experience running sound in a live or recording environment.

Candidate should be a problem solver and quick thinker, using technical know-how to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news.
The position requires shift flexibility. Shift may include weekend duties.

Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field preferred or equivalent work experience

Required Experience
Must also have experience with audio and studio equipment.

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JOB DESCRIPTION: Switch station breaks and programs for both digital channels Record satellite program feeds Check quality of program feeds prior to air-time Operate Nexio and Sapphire tapeless airplay system; tape machines

Manage Playlist Dub commercials, promos and PSA’s for air Check next day’s logs for missing material Keep accurate transmitter and program logs

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS NECESSARY: Good mathematical skills Computer & internet skills are necessary

Previous Master Control experience preferred, but will train the right candidate.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS: Please re-apply to this posting if you still wish to be considered.