Current Available Jobs for WFFT

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

Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (subject to any medical or religious accommodations or other applicable law).

Fox 55 in Fort Wayne is looking for a weekend meteorologist/multi-media journalist to join our growing team. We have a little bit of everything in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio when it comes to dynamic weather patterns. You will be able to grow and hone in your skills as a meteorologist. This position contains at least two days of reporting, but it will be mostly derived toward weather related content. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate weather forecasts and weather-related content across multiple platforms

• Ability to build graphics that support your presentation

• Produce a forecast that is clear and connects with viewers

• Able to handle severe or disruptive weather

• Strong storytelling abilities

• Excel in reporting live from the field, even during major weather events

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology or a related/equivalent field

• Knowledge of Weather Company/MAX equipment preferred

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work flexible hours when needed

• Experience with cameras and editing software

• Current valid driver’s license and an excellent driving history

This is a full-time job. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401K plans!

WFFT is owned by Allen Media Broadcasting. Our company expects top performance and results, but provides the support and culture to win.

Fort Wayne is the second-largest city in Indiana and the 111th largest market in the country. It's an extraordinary place to live and work, offering affordable living and an active lifestyle. The city has been honored with several awards for quality of life and is a multiple winner of the All American City Award. 

WFFT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must pass pre-employment drug screening.

WFFT-TV the FOX Affiliate in Fort Wayne, IN has an immediate opening for a strong Newscast Producer who knows how to create extraordinary newscasts. We are looking for a candidate who is competitive, exhibits a positive attitude no matter the challenge, excels in decision-making and demonstrates leadership in the newsroom.  Our candidate must be able to incorporate station research and branding consistently to deliver dynamic newscasts. 

Requirements:

• 4 year degree in Journalism, Communications or related field
• Strong Journalistic skills and understanding of the tenants of professional Journalism
• Be able to use local content and creative story-telling to create a compelling newscast
• Comfortable delivery local content to digital and social media platforms
• Knowledge of television production techniques and newsroom computer systems
• Excellent copy-editing skills as well as writing spelling and grammar
• Ability to multi-task
• Excel in a high energy team environment

WFFT-TV is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

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
• Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (subject to any medical or religious accommodations or other applicable law)

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.

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.

Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (subject to any medical or religious accommodations or other applicable law).

FOX 55 in Fort Wayne, Ind. is hiring a multi-media journalist. The ideal candidate will be comfortable and confident under pressure, someone who enjoys telling compelling stories. All with one goal in mind: Helping our team grow our TV viewers and our digital users.

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. We also care about journalist safety. MMJs reporting live out in the field in our 10 p.m. show will be paired with a photographer.

WFFT is owned by Allen Media Broadcasting. Our company expects top performance and results, but provides the support and culture to win.

WFFT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must pass pre-employment drug screening.

This is a full-time job. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401K plans!

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

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

Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (subject to any medical or religious accommodations or other applicable law).

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

WFFT-TV Fox 55 in Fort Wayne, IN is hiring an experienced anchor to be a leader in the community and a coach in the newsroom. The ideal candidate has strong storytelling skills, is willing to help lead our projects team, and can connect to our users on all screens.

Fort Wayne is the second largest city in Indiana and growing. Fort Wayne 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. 

WFFT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. WFFT is owned by Heartland Media.  Our company expects top performance and results, but provides the support and culture to win.  

Must pass pre-employment drug screening.

This is a full-time job.  Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401K plans!

Qualified applicants can email their resume and updated reel to News Director Andy Paras at aparas@wfft.com.