Director – Newscast/Production

Director – Newscast/Production
WFTX-News
Cape Coral, FL (Fort Myers media market)


Scheduled Days & Hours:
Full-time; non-exempt.

Education:
College degree preferred; Broadcast Journalism or Communication emphasis preferred.

Skills:
Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication; ability to direct fast paced newscast; thorough knowledge of broadcast newsroom operations essential; ability to make decisions and work closely with others under pressure; excellent organizational skills; strong knowledge of journalistic standards; computer proficiency.

Experience:
Minimum two years newscast directing experience.

Duties:
Direct assigned live newscasts; work with commercial production creating one of a kind programs; direct live to tape programs; fill in direct as needed; direct staff as needed; other duties as assigned by manager.

Station Notes:
WFTX-TV is an aggressive Fox affiliate in the nation’s 66th largest media market. The station is located in Cape Coral, about 30 minutes from some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Come enjoy the Florida lifestyle while also honing your skills and learning how to compete hard in television news and make a difference for viewers and the community.


Send resume, cover letter and an air-check of last newscast to:
Brent Struense, Marketing Director
Journal Broadcast Group
WFTX-TV
621 S.W. Pine Island Rd.
Cape Coral, FL 33991
bstruense@journalbroadcastgroup.com


Journal Broadcast Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted 10/05/2009