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WFFT-TV FOX 55 – Fort Wayne, Indiana
Position: Technical Director  (Entry-Level)
Department: News (Production)
Employment Type: Full-Time

WFFT-TV FOX 55 is seeking a technically savvy, creative Technical Director for daily newscasts with a passion for high-impact visual journalism. This is an entry-level role—we will train a qualified candidate. The individual hired will learn all aspects of television newscast production (control room operations, switching, audio, graphics, studio) as well as professional news video shooting and editing for broadcast and digital. This is a behind-the-scenes role and is not intended as an on-air position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Direct/technical direct locally produced weekend news programs.

• Collaborate with reporters, producers, and content producers to plan shoots, conceptualize stories, and execute creative vision using both video and natural sound.

• Oversee the video library; assist with digitization and archiving to ensure accessibility and compliance with station standards.

• Safely operate production and field equipment and follow established control-room workflows.

• Other job-related duties as required.
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Entry-level; we will train a qualified candidate.

• Must know the basics of how to edit video (non-linear editing); foundational skills acceptable with willingness to learn.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under strict deadlines; remain calm under pressure.

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; ability to operate news vehicles/units. Background check required.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds of equipment when necessary.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); strong organization and attention to detail.

• Background and/or interest in core broadcasting workflows (control room, field production/ENG, master control) with the ability to operate or learn to operate essential production equipment and learn new systems quickly.

• Must be willing to reside in the Fort Wayne DMA.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, broadcasting, communications, production or related field preferred, not required.
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with non-linear editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Edius).

• Familiarity with operating digital video camera equipment.

• Electronic field production (EFP) capability and strong creative visuals in live and recorded environments.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer / Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled
Pre-employment and random drug testing may be required.

Apply online at:
https://allenmediabroadcasting.com/careers/wfft.html

About Allen Media Broadcasting:

Allen Media Broadcasting offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time employees, as well as a 401(k) plan.

About Fort Wayne:

Fort Wayne is one of the Great Lakes region’s fastest-growing big cities, with a thriving downtown built around its three rivers and a steady stream of new energy and investment. Outside your front door, the Rivergreenway and broader county trail network make it easy to bike, run, and wander through parks and along the St. Marys, St. Joseph, and Maumee. When you want lights and noise, the live entertainment scene stays busy—from major events at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum to touring shows and performances at the Embassy Theatre. It’s also a practical Midwest launchpad, with typical drive times of about 2:58 to Chicago, 2:44 to Detroit, 3:14 to Cleveland, 2:44 to Columbus, 2:00 to Indianapolis, and 2:31 to Grand Rapids

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

·        Provides engineering assistance with studio equipment support, transmitter maintenance, editing systems, field production and transmission of live/recorded events and programs

·        Documents technical problems and reports them to management

·        Performs regular maintenance tasks including repairs, equipment replacement, supplies, etc.

·        Maintains building needs and station vehicles

·        Oversees management of master control operators including recruitment

·        Active Directory management

·        Desktop support for local and remote users

·        Design, implement and maintain computer/network security policies

·        Work with corporate engineering and 3^rd party vendors to configure, install and maintain switches, routers, servers, NAS and other hardware and software

·        Provide capital budgetary support and advice for selection and replacement of equipment

·        Must be available to work during breaking news situations, severe weather, new system integrations and updates

Qualifications & Requirements:

·        2-3 years of professional or broadcast experience

·        A bachelor’s degree in engineering, IT or related is preferred

·        Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA and other industry certifications are a plus

·        Strong leadership skills and ability to operate in high pressure situations

·        Commanding knowledge of broadcast video equipment and techniques

·        Ability to learn and adapt quickly to all work situations

·        Professional, communicative, highly self-motivated, and detail oriented

·        Physical ability to lift more than 50lbs., climb ladders and work in cramped quarters

·        Possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record

Benefits:

·        Salary

·        Full benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage

·        401(K)

·        Paid vacation and holidays

Apply online at wfft.com

FOX 55 is an equal opportunity employer.

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.