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

Master Control Operator

Employment Opportunity


Master Control Operator
WFTX
Cape Coral/Ft. Myers, FL


Scheduled Days & Hours:
Full Time; Non-exempt; Various shifts

Education:
High school diploma required; college degree in related field preferred; FCC General Class license or SBE certification preferred.

Skills:
Candidate must have technical knowledge of television master control system operation; understand and maintain correct video and audio levels; must be detail oriented and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills essential; working knowledge of computers required.

Experience:
Previous television master control operation experience preferred.

Duties:
Operate master control automation and switcher; process satellite and news microwave feeds; record syndicated programming and commercials into file server system; monitor system audio and video levels and transmitter readings; maintain station log and other duties assigned by manager.


Send resume and cover letter to:
Doug Stauch
WFTX-TV
621 SW Pine Island Road
Cape Coral, FL 33991
dstauch@journalbroadcastgroup.com



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

Production Specialist WFTX-TV Cape Coral/Ft. Myers

Production Specialist
WFTX-TV
Cape Coral/Ft. Myers


Shift:
Part-time; non-exempt

Education:
College degree preferred.

Skills:
Candidate must have full working knowledge of basic electronic field production operations; excellent written and verbal communication skills; computer proficiency.

Experience:
Minimum one year live broadcast experience with a television news operation preferred.

Duties:
Support in execution of newscast; floor directing; prompter operations and lighting; other duties as assigned by manager.



Send resume and cover letter to:
Brent Struense, Marketing Director
Journal Broadcast Group
WFTX-TV
621 S.W. Pine Island Rd.
Cape Coral, FL 33991
jobline@fox4now.com



Journal Broadcast Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted 8/17/2009

Sales Account Executive WFTX

Sales Account Executive
WFTX
Cape Coral/Ft. Myers, FL


Shift:
Full-time, Exempt

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred.

Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required; strong problem solving and persuasive abilities; high work ethics and standards; ability to meet deadlines and detail orientation; must be motivated to build customer loyalty; computer proficiency.

Experience:
Prior sales and marketing experience required. Broadcast media preferred but not necessary.

Duties:
Prospect, develop and maintain station accounts; pursue and develop new business; service accounts with avails, presentations, promotions, and research; conceptualize and communicate creative ideas; follow through on production for new business clients; establish and maintain customer relationships.



Send resume and cover letter to:
Dana George
General Sales Manager
621 S.W. Pine Island Rd.
Cape Coral, FL 33991
dgeorge@fox4now.com


Journal Broadcast Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted 7/23/2009