July 31, 2016

Tuesday, August 2, 2016 UPDATE:

Greetings:

Gee, it didn’t take long to fill the vacant news director’s job at KCTV, the Meredith owned CBS station in Kansas City.

Levy

Levy

The new news director is SCOTT LEVY, who’s been the ND for WIVB-TV in Buffalo for not quite two years.

Here’s what The Buffalo News’ TV reporter had to say about his tenure and his departure.

This is Scott’s fourth ND job in less than four years. He spent a year at WETM-TV in Elmira, NY before Nexstar promoted him to WTAJ-TV in Altoona, PA. After a year there he jumped to Buffalo.

He’s also worked for News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn, and in Dallas, Memphis, Oklahoma City (two stations) and Tulsa.

Scott replaces ED KOSOWSKI who left the station last Friday after not quite two years as ND there.

I look forward to seeing some of you at the NABJ/NAHJ conference in Washington beginning tomorrow!

regards,

Rick Gevers

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Greetings:

Quite a busy week leading into the NABJ/NAHJ conference in Washington, with FOUR newly named news directors, and FOUR new ND openings.  That brings our count of open ND jobs to 26.
 
TWO of those open positions are among our FOUR Paid Help Wanted ads.
And we have a lot of information in our Names in the News section, including big changes in two medium Midwest markets and links to THREE articles from different publications that I hope you’ll find interesting.

And speaking of NABJ/NAHJ, (as I did above) I hope to see many of you there.

The rest of this week’s news is below.
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New News Director Openings:

WFXT-TV, Boston, MA…in one of several UPDATES this week we told you that  LEE ROSENTHAL would be leaving this Cox owned Fox affilaite.  Lee first joined Cox in April, 2013, as ND of KTVU-TV in Oakland/San Francisco, and made the move to Boston in October, 2014, when Cox and Fox swapped stations in several markets.  Here’s the note he sent to the staff:

Hi everyone.  In case you weren’t able to join us for the announcement in studio B, we’ve decided it’s time for a change, and I will be leaving the station. I just wanted to thank everyone, in all departments, for all of their great work and support of our incredible news department. It’s been an amazing experience to work with such a talented team, and I have no doubt the station is well positioned for great success. Please stay in touch, and I wish you nothing but the best! Lee

Lee spent four years as ND of WXIN-TV in Indianapolis, and also worked in Tampa, Columbus, OH,  Knoxville and Binghamton.

Kosowski

KCTV, Kansas City, MO…we also reported this changed in a mid-week UPDATE.  After not quite two years as ND here, ED KOSOWSKI has left this CBS affiliate owned by Meredith.  Ed told me he’d let me know when his next position can be announced. He spent the three years before Kansas City as ND for KDVR/KWGN-TV in Denver. He’s also been a news director in San Francisco and Boston, has worked in Miami and Washington, as well as for CNBC where he spent almost six years as an EP.

KAKW-TV, Austin, TX…this Univision station has a listing for news director on its website.  We told you last month that MIGUEL GAYTAN left to take an ND job at the Telemundo station in Phoenix.

WCHS/WLBZ-TV, Portland, ME/Bangor, ME…MIKE REDDING is leaving this Tegna owned operation for another.  As you’ll read below, he’s going to be the next ND for KVUE-TV in Austin, TX.  Mike was ND here for three years.

Newly Named News Directors:

Parsons

Parsons

WTAE-TV, Pittsburgh, PA…investigative reporter turned news manager JIM PARSONS has been promoted to news director at this Hearst/ABC affiliate.  Jim’s been the Assistant ND here for three years.  He first joined WTAE in 1998 as an investigative reporter and later moved into management.  The station posted this story on its website.  Jim’s also worked in Indianapolis, Buffalo, and Rochester, NY.  He replaces JUSTIN ANTONIOTTI who was promoted to GM for Hearst’s WPTZ/WNNE-TV in Plattsburgh, NY/Burlington, VT.

Redding

KVUE-TV, Austin, TX…we told you above that MIKE REDDING is headed south to this Tegna owned ABC affiliate as ND after three years for Tegna stations in Maine.  Mike actually began his career as an award winning reporter in Springfield, MO, and Charlotte.  He moved into management in Roanoke and then Greensboro before going to Maine. KVUE’s announcement is here.  Mike replaces FRANK VOLPICELLA who accepted the Tegna buyout earlier this year after 16 years as ND.  Frank’s now ND for WGCL-TV in Atlanta.

Rosen

WFFF/WVNY-TV, Burlington, VT…MARK ROSEN has been named the ND for this Nexstar operation.  He’s spent the last working in a variety of roles in Augusta, GA as explained on his Linkedin page.  Nexstar owns WFFF (FOX) and WVNY (ABC) is operated by Nexstar via a JSA with Mission Broadcasting.  Mark replaces JOLENE GREENE who left the stations in June to devote her full attention to a nutrition store she owns with her husband.

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Radske

KVRR-TV, Fargo, ND…JOE RADSKE returns to the ND chair at this Red River Broadcasting Fox affiliate.  Joe’s been working as the EP for WISC-TV in Madison, WI.  He’s a former ND in Madison, Milwaukee, and Omaha and has also worked in Minneapolis.  At KVRR, he replaces LEZLIE JOHNSON who left to take an Assignment Editor position for WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

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News Director, KRDO-TV, Colorado Springs, CO:

KRDO, NewsChannel 13, in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado, located on the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies, is looking for a News Director.

Job Description:

The News Director is responsible for the overall supervision and development of the News Department staff, providing direction in story selection, story-telling and coverage. We are looking for someone with the ability to manage, coach, critique and motivate the news team to make our news programs the best and first choice for local news, information, weather and sports in our market. Experience with brand building, news research and managing the station’s news website is a plus.

The successful candidate will lead, manage, hire, train, supervise and motivate News department personnel. They should be experienced in preparing operating budgets and be prepared to be involved in News department capital planning. Any candidate must have excellent news judgment, be thoroughly versed in digital and social media have a passion for breaking news and strong organizational and leadership skills.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have a 4 year degree in Journalism, Broadcasting or related field, previous experience as a newsroom supervisor, excellent time management skills, effective communication skills, an ability to work in a high stress, fast paced environment with multiple daily deadlines, good organizational skills, and excellent news judgment.

When applying for this position, please note your referral source and send resumes to:

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Successful candidate must pass a drug test and background check.
News Channel 13 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posting Closes: When position is filled.

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News Director, WPTA-TV, Ft. Wayne, IN:

WPTA-TV, has just opened an extraordinary opportunity for a news director in Fort Wayne, IN.  This position will oversee both ABC and NBC news products in the market.  We’re expanding staff and news offerings.  The facility is currently undergoing a major expansion.  Just for news, we’re adding over 7,500 square feet, new studios, two new sets, new graphics and new control rooms.  The technological advancements to deliver a powerful news product here is about to be astounding.

Cool tools aside, and far more importantly, we’re looking for a major player able to rapidly grow our content, execution and news products into real deal, award winning journalism.  Simply spoken, we’re seeking excellence.

A minimum of 5 years television news management experience and a college degree in broadcast journalism preferred.

If you’ve got the chops, are a hands on leader, a teacher, and are looking for an unprecedented opportunity, this one is for you.

Contact:
Merry Ewing
General Manager
WPTA TV – WISE TV
mewing@21alive.com

WPTA-TV provides a competitive compensation and benefits plan. WPTA-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WTPA is part of the QMI Broadcast Group, a family owned company with 16 stations (ABC, NBC, FOX, CW) in 8 states. Throughout QMI, positions are available for candidates with all levels of experience and the advancement you are seeking.

Visit www.CareersAtQuincy.com for links to all stations and opportunities.

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Executive Producer,NBC Boston:

NBCU is launching an NBC Owned Station in Boston, adding to NECN and Telemundo Boston to become an even stronger news organization in the Boston market! Kenny Plotnik, VP of News, is one of the most experienced news leaders in the  country. Become a part of history and join the NBC Boston Team!

The Executive Producer is responsible for overall on-air editorial content.

Job Duties:

*  The Executive Producer is responsible for overall editorial content
*  The Executive Producer will manage Show Producers and Writers creating content for all platforms.
*  The Executive Producer will assist in the recruitment and professional development of Show Producers and Writers.
*  Responsible for the creative presentation of the day’s news, and the overall look of the newscasts
*  Ability to “produce-up” big story coverage and own the day’s top story or stories
*  Collaborate with other newsroom managers, and all divisions of NBC News for special events planning as well as day-to-day coverage.
*  Will work with all facets of the organization, including production, IT and engineering and the newsroom as a whole to
ensure the most accurate, relevant and compelling local coverage.
*  Responsible for tracking coverage related costs and ensuring fiscal responsibility in the news division.

Please apply online here!

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Managing Editor NBC Boston:

NBCU is launching an NBC Owned Station in Boston, adding to NECN and Telemundo Boston to become an even stronger news organization in the Boston market!  Kenny Plotnik, VP of News, is one of the most experienced news leaders in the country. Become a part of history and join the NBC Boston Team!

The Managing Editor helps craft and execute the strategic vision for all of our news operations including the new NBC Boston and NECN. The successful candidate will oversee daily news gathering, planning, budgeting and execution, and possess a keen understanding of news cycles for broadcast and digital platforms as well as an exceptional level of news judgment. The ME leads our news teams while seeking new tactical strategies to simplify operations. They inspire and instill confidence in the staff, and foster teamwork and collaboration. The Managing Editor is responsible for keeping their hands on the pulse of the Boston and New England community.

Please apply online here!

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:
KMBC-TV, Kansas City, MO (relisted 6/5/16)
WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL (relisted 6/12/16)
WVLT-TV, Knoxville, TN (relisted 6/12/16)
WFIE-TV, Evansville, IN (listed 7/24/16)
KEZI-TV, Eugene, OR (listed 6/12/16)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:
NBC Boston (new opening this week, see ad above!)

WAGA-TV, Atlanta, GA (AM EP, listed 6/26/16)
WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL (AM EP, listed 7/4/11)

KMGH-TV, Denver, CO (listed 6/19/16)
WEWS-TV, Cleveland, OH (Dayside EP, relisted 6/19/16)
KPTV, Portland, OR (listed 7/10/16)
WRTV, Indianapolis, IN (AM EP, listed 6/19/16)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (listing modified 6/12/16)
KCTV, Kansas City, MO (PM EP, listed 7/4/11)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (AM EP, relisted 6/19/16)
KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM (PM EP, listing revised 6/12/16)
KOB-TV, Albuquerque, NM (listed 7/24/16)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (listed 6/12/16)
WVLT-TV, Knoxville, TN (relisted 6/12/16)
WOWK-TV, Charleston/Huntington, WV (relisted 7/10/16)
WAAY-TV, Huntsville, AL (PM EP, relisted 7/10/16)
WCTI-TV, New Bern, NC (relisted 7/17/16)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (AM EP, listed 6/19/16)

MANAGING EDITOR:
NBC Boston (new opening this week, see ad above!)

Obituary:

Graveside services for former University of Missouri Journalism Proessor and one time CBS News Correspondent W. DAVID DUGAN will be held August 8 at St. Bonaventure Cemetery in Allegany, NY. We told you last week that Dave collapsed and died at daughter’s Kansas City home. He was 85. More details about a remarkable life in this obituary.

A memorial service will be held in Columbia, MO, on Saturday, October 29th.

Names in the News:

Lots of big changes in two medium Midwest markets, involving affiliate changes and station control. Details about the moves in Peoria are here, while the changes in South Bend are explained in this article.

Roth

Roth

Veteran newsman GEOFF ROTH has landed as the Director of Content Development for KTSF-TV, an Asian independent TV station in San Francisco. Geoff tells me he’ll be developing new broadcast programming for the station as well as working on their digital and social media platforms. His lengthy resume is here on his Linkedin page.

Younkin

Younkin

Two time news director turned talent agent CATHY YOUNKIN has made another career turn. Her Linkedin page reflects that she’s now a funeral director and embalmer apprentice for a suburban Washington, DC, funeral home. Cathy’s a former news director in West Palm Beach, Kalamazoo/Grand Rapids, and Syracuse. She’s also worked in for two stations in Cleveland.

I found several articles this week that I thought were interesting. I hope you agree.

The Columbia Journalism Review looks at WCPO-TV in Cincinnati and what the magazine describes at its experiment with a full-fledged local digital news operation.

The Buffalo News interviews former WGRZ-TV news director JEFF WOODWARD about his surprising decision to leave his job for a PR position at his alma mater.

And The Indianapolis Business Journal reports that WTHR-TV will spend more than a million dollars to send six staffers to the Rio Olympics, and how the station believes the expenditure pays off.

Finally, veteran broadcaster MICHAEL FIORILE has been named Chairman of the Board of the Dispatch Printing Co. which owns WTHR-TV in Indianapolis and WBNS-TV in Columbus. OH. More in this article.

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, July 31, 2016:

KTTV/KCOP-TV 1999 S. Bundy Dr. Los Angeles CA 90025
KNTV 2450 N 1st St, San Jose, CA 95131
WFXT-TV 25 Fox Drive Dedham MA 02027
KRIV-TV 4261 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77027
KMOV-TV One Memorial Drive St. Louis MO 630102
KCTV 4500 Shawnee Mission Pkwy. Fairway KS 66205
WCPO-TV 1720 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
KAKW-TV 2233 W North Loop Blvd. Austin, TX 78756
WHP-TV 3300 N 6th St, Harrisburg, PA 17110
WGRZ-TV 259 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY 14202
WKEF/WRGT-TV 2245 Corporate Pl, Miamisburg, OH 45342
WSET-TV 2320 Langhorne Rd. Lynchburg VA 24501
WHEC-TV 191 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14604
WCHS/WLBZ-TV One Congress Square Portland, ME 04101
WAND-TV 904 South Side Drive Decatur, IL 62521
KRDO-TV 399 S. 8th St. Colorado Springs, CO 80905 (see ad above!)
KRNV-TV 1790 Vassar St. Reno, NV 89502
WPTA/WISE-TV 3401 Butler Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 (see ad above!)
WWTV/WWUP 22320 130th Ave, Tustin, MI 49688
KIMA/KEPR-TV 2801 Terrace Heights Dr. Yakima,WA 98901
KSNT-TV 6835 NW HWY 24. Topeka, KS 66618
KARD/KTVE-TV 200 Pavilion Road W. Monroe, LA 71292
KRCG-TV 10188 Old Highway 54 North. New Bloomfield, MO 65063
KMID/KPEJ-TV 3200 LaForce Boulevard Midland, TX 79711
KPLC-TV 320 Division St. Lake Charles LA 70601
KYOU-TV 820 W Second St. Ottumwa IA 52501

 

* Spanish language station

July 24, 2016

Thursday, July 28, 2016 UPDATE #2:

If there’s a second UPDATE in a day, that usually means a big market (or big name) is involved. And that’s true in the first of our two items this afternoon.

Rosenthal

Rosenthal

WFXT-TV (Boston) ND LEE ROSENTHAL is leaving the station today, a move he announced to the staff within the hour. He told me he’s going to be taking some time to considering his options. Lee’s been the news director for that Cox-owned FOX affiliate since October, 2014.

Lee first joined Cox in April, 2013, as ND for the company’s KTVU-TV in Oakland/San Francisco, CA. When Cox flipped that station as a part of a deal that gave them WFXT, Lee made the move.

He also spent just over four years as an ND for WXIN-TV, the FOX affiliate here in Indianapolis. He’s also worked in Columbus, OH, Tampa, Knoxville, and Binghamton, NY as you’ll see here.

Redding

Redding

And we’re a day or two late in reporting the move of MIKE REDDING from one Tegna station to another. He’s leaving WCSH-TV/WLBZ-TV in Portland and Bangor, ME, to head to KVUE-TV in Austin, TX, where he’ll replace FRANK VOLPICELLA. Here’s the news release. You’ll learn that Mike began his career as a reporter and won many awards.

A busy day, and a bit of a busy week. We’ll recap it all for you in our full report later this week.

Thursday, July 28, 2016 UPDATE:

A veteran news director is on the move.

Kosowski

Kosowski

ED KOSOWSKI, who’s been the News Director for KCTV, the Meredith owned CBS affiliate in Kansas City, told his staff this morning that tomorrow will be his last day there.

Ed’s been the ND there for almost two years. He spent three years before that as ND for KDVR/KWGN-TV in Denver. He’s He’s also been a news director in San Francisco and Boston, has worked in Miami and Washington, as well as for CNBC where he spent almost six years as an EP.

The full details are on his Linkedin page.

Ed told me he couldn’t announce his next move but will let me know when it is public.

We’ll have more on all this week’s changes in our full newsletter this weekend.

By the way, I hope to see many of you next week in Washington at the NABJ/NAHJ convention.

regards,

Rick Gevers

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regards,

Rick Gevers

Monday, July 25, 2016 UPDATE:

Another large market news director’s job has been filled from within, but this person has a slightly different background than most.

Parsons

Parsons

JIM PARSONS, who’s spent most of his career as an investigative reporter, has been promoted to news director for Hearst’s WTAE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh. He’s been the Assistant News Director there for more than three years but spent the previous 15 years as an investigative reporter at the station.

You can read the station’s online announcement of his promotion by clicking here.

Jim’s also worked as an investigative reporter in Indianapolis, and as a reporter in Buffalo and Rochester, NY.

He replaces JUSTIN ANTONIOTTI who was promoted to General Manager of sister Hearst stations WPTZ-TV/WNNE-TV in Plattsburgh, NY/Burlington, VT.

regards,

 

Rick Gevers

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Greetings:

Another relatively slow week, with just ONE new ND opening and TWO ND jobs being filled. That leaves 28 stations looking for a new news director.

Just ONE Paid Help Wanted ad this week, and that’s for a medium market EP job in a beautiful place to live.

In Names in the News, RTDNA names its Paul White Award winner, a new job for a former ND and Chicago Assistant ND, and a management move in Albuquerque.

We have an obituary for a revered former faculty member at the University of Missouri, and a new General Manager in Chicago.

All that and more below.

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New News Director Opening:

Wagmeister

Wagmeister

WPTA/WISE-TV, Ft. Wayne, IN…after just one year on the job, ALAN WAGMEISTER will leave this newly acquired by Quincy duopoly next month. Here’s the note he sent the staff:

On August 31, 2016, I will be leaving WPTA. This was not an easy decision for myself or anyone involved. I know there will be many questions, but it is better if everyone stays focused on the future of the station. Quincy is making a huge investment in the WPTA stations and the future is very bright for the WPTA news team. This is a really great team, so continue to work hard and the finish line is in sight. Quincy has done and will continue to do great things for this station.
Alan Wagmeister, News Director

He’d been the ND for KULR-TV in Billings, MT, for three years previously. Before that, he was an EP for WRNN-TV in New York and spent eight years as the Special Projects Producer for WFMY-TV in Greensboro, NC. He’s also worked for several networks as a producer.

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Newly Named News Directors:

Strickland

Strickland

KPRC-TV, Houston, TX…we told you earlier this week of DAVE STRICKLAND‘s return to a Houston news director’s job. He’s joined the NBC affiliate (owned by Graham Media) after a two year break. Dave left KTRK-TV (ABC) in Houston two years ago after 15 years as ND for that o-and-o. Here’s the memo from KPRC GM JERRY MARTIN to the staff. Dave’s also been an ND in Norfolk. At KPRC, he replaces RHONDA LAVELLLE who returned to Detroit as ND for WXYZ-TV.

Warner

Warner

KSWO/KAUZ-TV, Lawton, OK/Wichita Falls, TX…JAMES WARNER returns to the Texoma region and Raycom Media as the ND for this ABC/CBS duopoly. He’d been news director here in the 90’s and went on to be an ND in Ft. Smith, AR, and for Raycom’s WCSC-TV in Charleston, SC. Here’s the note from GM KELVIN MIZE to the staff. James most recently had been the Content Manager for KIRO-TV in Seattle.

Paid Help Wanted Ad:

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Executive Producer, WCTI-TV, New Bern, NC:

NewsChannel 12 (ABC and FOX) in beautiful eastern North Carolina is looking for an Executive Producer to help manage our dynamic newsroom. This is a great opportunity to earn your management stripes.

You will work closely with the News Director and Assistant News Director in running all aspects of the News Department. Duties include: day-to-day supervision of our news staff, training and coaching our producers and managing our newscast content. The Executive Producer will work closely with reporters in shaping well told stories. Our Executive Producer is instrumental in helping to build and execute our annual strategic plan across our broadcast, online and mobile platforms.

Our key images are “Alerting You to Severe Weather Danger” and “Getting the Facts Right.” During breaking news and severe weather, the Executive Producer takes over producing responsibilities in the control room. The winning candidate will be an energetic leader with strong motivational and editorial skills and a sense of urgency.

Preference will be given to candidates who have at least three years of producing experience.

Bonten Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Background check and driver report will be reviewed.

Send resume to:

Scott Nichols
News Director
WCTI-TV
225 Glenburnie Drive
New Bern, NC 28560

or email to: snichols@wcti12.com

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KMBC-TV, Kansas City, MO (relisted 6/5/16)
WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL (relisted 6/12/16)
WVLT-TV, Knoxville, TN (relisted 6/12/16)
WFIE-TV, Evansville, IN (new listing this week)
KEZI-TV, Eugene, OR (listed 6/12/16)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

WAGA-TV, Atlanta, GA (AM EP, listed 6/26/16)
WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL (AM EP, listed 7/4/11)
KMGH-TV, Denver, CO (listed 6/19/16)
WEWS-TV, Cleveland, OH (Dayside EP, relisted 6/19/16)
KPTV, Portland, OR (listed 7/10/16)
WRTV, Indianapolis, IN (AM EP, listed 6/19/16)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (listing modified 6/12/16)
KCTV, Kansas City, MO (PM EP, listed 7/4/11)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (AM EP, relisted 6/19/16)
KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM (PM EP, listing revised 6/12/16)
KOB-TV, Albuquerque, NM (new listing this week)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (listed 6/12/16)
WVLT-TV, Knoxville, TN (relisted 6/12/16)
WOWK-TV, Charleston/Huntington, WV (relisted 7/10/16)
WAAY-TV, Huntsville, AL (PM EP, relisted 7/10/16)
WCTI-TV, New Bern, NC (relisted 7/17/16, see ad above!)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (AM EP, listed 6/19/16)

Obituary:

DAVE DUGAN, whose career included a stint as a CBS news correspondent and serving as the first general manager of the University of Missouri’s award winning NPR station, KBIA-FM, died yesterday. I believe he was 83. Dave collapsed in his daughter’s Kansas City home and could not be revived. After a 25 year career at CBS (in which he accompanied DAN RATHER on Rather’s first assignment), Dave moved to Missouri in 1972 to launch KBIA. In that role, and as an advisor to students, he shaped the lives and careers to dozens if not hundreds of students.

Funeral arrangements are pending. I’ll update my website when that information is available.

Tuesday, 7/26/16 UPDATE:

By his own request, there will be a graveside service for DAVE DUGAN on Monday, August 8th, at 11:00 AM at the St. Bonaventure Cemetery on Route 417/E. Main Street in Allegany, NY.

There will likely be a memorial service sometime this fall in Columbia. I will let you know when those plans are finalized.

Names in the News:

CHARLIE ROSE has been named the winner of the Paul White Award by RTDNA.

JOHNNY CHANDLER has been promoted to Assistant News Director at KOB-TV in Albuquerque. He’s been the Managing Editor here. He returned to KOB in 2013 after a 10 year run as Assignment Manager at KRQE-TV in Albuquerque.

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Manuel

One time Cleveland News Director JILL MANUEL is returning to Cleveland for a new job with Futuri Media. What’s Futuri Media and what will Jill be doing there? You’ll have to click here to find out. Jill most recently was the Assistant News Director at WFLD-TV in Chicago, but previously served for almost six years as ND at WEWS-TV in Cleveland. She also ran the news department at CLTV in Chicago. She’s all worked in New York and Washington.

General Manager News:

We’re a week tardy in reporting the promotion of PAUL RENNIE to be GM for WGN-TV in Chicago. He’s been the GM for sister Tribune stations WTTV/WXIN-TV in Indianapolis for almost three years. During his tenure, with less than five months notice, he oversaw the conversion of CW affiliate WTTV into a CBS affiliate. More in this article.

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, July 24, 2016:

KTTV/KCOP-TV 1999 S. Bundy Dr. Los Angeles CA 90025
KNTV 2450 N 1st St, San Jose, CA 95131
KRIV-TV 4261 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77027
KMOV-TV One Memorial Drive St. Louis MO 630102
WTAE-TV 400 Ardmore Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15221
WCPO-TV 1720 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
KVUE-TV 3201 Steck Ave. Austin, TX 78757
WHP-TV 3300 N 6th St, Harrisburg, PA 17110
WGRZ-TV 259 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY 14202
WKEF/WRGT-TV 2245 Corporate Pl, Miamisburg, OH 45342
WSET-TV 2320 Langhorne Rd. Lynchburg VA 24501
WHEC-TV 191 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14604
WAND-TV 904 South Side Drive Decatur, IL 62521
KRDO-TV 399 S. 8th St. Colorado Springs, CO 80905
WSJV-TV 58096 Co Rd 7, Elkhart, IN 46517
WVNY/WFFF 298 Mountain View Dr. Colchester, VT 05446
KRNV-TV 1790 Vassar St. Reno, NV 89502
WPTA/WISE-TV 3401 Butler Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
KVRR-TV 4015 9th Ave S. Fargo, ND 58103
WWTV/WWUP 22320 130th Ave, Tustin, MI 49688
KIMA/KEPR-TV 2801 Terrace Heights Dr. Yakima,WA 98901
KSNT-TV 6835 NW HWY 24. Topeka, KS 66618
KARD/KTVE-TV 200 Pavilion Road W. Monroe, LA 71292
KRCG-TV 10188 Old Highway 54 North. New Bloomfield, MO 65063
KMID/KPEJ-TV 3200 LaForce Boulevard Midland, TX 79711
KPLC-TV 320 Division St. Lake Charles LA 70601
KYOU-TV 820 W Second St. Ottumwa IA 52501

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July 17, 2016

Monday, July 18, 2016 UPDATE:

Greetings:

A new news director today for Houston’s KPRC-TV, and he doesn’t have to move.

Strickland

Strickland

Congrats to DAVE STRICKLAND who will be the next news director for that Graham Media owned NBC affiliate. He spent almost 15 years as the VP/News for KTRK-TV in Houston, the ABC owned station there.

He’s also been a news director in Norfolk.

Here’s the note from General Manager JERRY MARTIN to the staff.

Dave replaces RHONDA LAVELLE who left earlier this summer to return to her native Michigan as news director for WXYZ-TV in Detroit after about two years as ND there.

More later!

regards,

 

Rick Gevers

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Greetings:

Just TWO new news directors to tell you about in this week’s newsletter, with ONE new opening.

Our count of open ND jobs stands at 30.

We have TWO Paid Help Wanted ads, both for EP jobs in widely different market sizes.

There’s an obituary for a long-ago Philadelphia News Director who’s credited with inventing Action News.

And there’s lots to tell you about in Names in the News, including new jobs and an honor for some veteran newsmen whose names you might recognize, a new baby for a Montana news managers, and a few articles you may find interesting.

Thanks, as always, for reading.

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New News Director Opening:

KPLC-TV, Lake Charles, LA…CHARLIE HALDEMAN is leaving this Raycom Media owned NBC affiliate after almost six years as ND to become ND for sister Raycom station KXXV-TV in Waco, TX. More on that below.

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Newly Named News Directors:

KXXV-TV, Waco, TX…we told you above that CHARLIE HALDEMAN would be the next ND for this Raycom Media owned ABC affiliate. Charlie’s been the ND at Raycom’s KPLC-TV in Lake Charles, LA, for almost six years, and sent this note to his staff about his departure. The move returns Charlie to Texas. Before KPLC, he was the ND for KXII-TV in Sherman and also worked as an anchor/reporter in Bryan. At KXXV, Charlie replaces DENNIS KINNEY who was ND there for 16 years. KENNY BOLES, ND of Raycom’s Tyler station, KLTV, will be the interim in Waco until Charlie arrives in a few weeks.

KQTV, St. Joseph, MO…ANDY HOUSE has been promoted to news director for this Nexstar owned ABC affiliate. He’s been the executive producer there. Andy replaces BRIDGET BLEVINS who left in April to become the Assistant ND for KSHB-TV in nearby Kansas City.
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Paid Help Wanted Ad:

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Executive Producer, WCTI-TV, New Bern, NC:

NewsChannel 12 (ABC and FOX) in beautiful eastern North Carolina is looking for an Executive Producer to help manage our dynamic newsroom. This is a great opportunity to earn your management stripes.

You will work closely with the News Director and Assistant News Director in running all aspects of the News Department. Duties include: day-to-day supervision of our news staff, training and coaching our producers and managing our newscast content. The Executive Producer will work closely with reporters in shaping well told stories. Our Executive Producer is instrumental in helping to build and execute our annual strategic plan across our broadcast, online and mobile platforms.

Our key images are “Alerting You to Severe Weather Danger” and “Getting the Facts Right.” During breaking news and severe weather, the Executive Producer takes over producing responsibilities in the control room. The winning candidate will be an energetic leader with strong motivational and editorial skills and a sense of urgency.

Preference will be given to candidates who have at least three years of producing experience.

Bonten Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Background check and driver report will be reviewed.

Send resume to:

Scott Nichols
News Director
WCTI-TV
225 Glenburnie Drive
New Bern, NC 28560

or email to: snichols@wcti12.com

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Executive Producer, KPTV, Portland, OR:

KPTV, Fox12 in Portland, OR, is currently recruiting for the position of Executive Producer. Qualified applicants may apply online via the Meredith Careers page located at: www.meredith.com

The Executive Producer will lead a team of producers to deliver promotable, compelling, and well- written newscasts as well as online content. The EP will also regularly produce a primary newscast and write topical tease copy. The EP will work closely with the News Director and Assistant ND to develop and implement strategies to improve product and raise ratings while managing resources and containing overtime.

In addition, the successful candidate will:

· Exercise strong news judgment and review newscast rundowns with an eye toward promotable content,

· Engage in creative content development following up on viewer submission of story ideas via Facebook, Twitter and other online sources, as well as official sources

· Motivate staff and encourage “buy in” for station’s news brand, news strategies and action plans,

· Work with multi-media reporters/photographers to determine direction of stories and expectations.

· Works closely with assignment desk on coverage, story selection, live coverage, assignment of reporters and crews.

· Collaborate with producers on rundowns, story selection, formats, graphic elements, content and pace and flow of newscasts.

· Supervise long term planning for sweeps and special events.

· Other duties as assigned

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KMBC-TV, Kansas City, MO (relisted 6/5/16)
WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL (relisted 6/12/16)
WVLT-TV, Knoxville, TN (relisted 6/12/16)
KOB-TV, Albuquerque, NM (relisted 5/15/16)
KEZI-TV, Eugene, OR (listed 6/12/16)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

WAGA-TV, Atlanta, GA (AM EP, listed 6/26/16)
WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL (AM EP, listed 7/4/11)
KMGH-TV, Denver, CO (listed 6/19/16)
WEWS-TV, Cleveland, OH (Dayside EP, relisted 6/19/16)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (PM EP, relisted 5/22/16)
KPTV, Portland, OR (listed 7/10/16, see ad above!)
WRTV, Indianapolis, IN (AM EP, listed 6/19/16)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (listing modified 6/12/16)
KCTV, Kansas City, MO (PM EP, listed 7/4/11)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (AM EP, relisted 6/19/16)
KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM (PM EP, listing revised 6/12/16)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (listed 6/12/16)
WVLT-TV, Knoxville, TN (relisted 6/12/16)
WOWK-TV, Charleston/Huntington, WV (relisted 7/10/16)
WAAY-TV, Huntsville, AL (PM EP, relisted 7/10/16)
WCTI-TV, New Bern, NC (relisted this week, see ad above!)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (AM EP, listed 6/19/16)
WEEK-TV, Peoria, IL (listed 5/22/16)

Obituary:

Kampmann

Kampmann

WPVI-TV in Philadelphia is reporting the death of its former news director MEL KAMPMANN. Kampmann died Tuesday at the age of 85.  This story credits Mel for inventing the name Action News in the 70’s. He also worked in Denver, Washington, and Fargo before working as a TV consultant for many years. After leaving TV, he and his wife operated a Dairy Queen on the Delaware shore for many years.

Names in the News:

Oslund

Oslund

Veteran newsman KERRY OSLUND joins Tribune Broadcasting as VP of Strategy and Business Development. He most recently worked as Senior Vice President of Publishing and Emerging Media for Schurz Communications. Kerry’s a former VP/News for Lee Broadcasting, VP of New Media for Gannett, a news director in Atlanta, Portland, OR, and Grand Rapids, MI, and also worked in Los Angeles.

LINDSAY HOUSAMAN moves east…way east…as she leaves Eureka, CA, to become the new Assistant News Director for WRIC-TV in Richmond, VA. She’s been the Assistant ND for KAEF-TV/KBVU-TV in Eureka.

Two articles you may find interesting:

Marks

Marks

Speaking of RTDNA, JEFF MARKS will receive the JOHN F. HOGAN Distinguished Service Award at that group’s annual convention in New Orleans in September. The honor recognizes an individual’s contributions to the journalism profession and freedom of the press. Jeff was the GM of WDBJ-TV in Roanoke when two newspeople were killed during a live report on the morning news last August. He’s now Director of Talent Development for Gray Television which now owns WDBJ. Jeff’s a past RTDNA chair as well.

Effron

Effron

Former news director and MSNBC executive MARK EFFRON has a new job. He’s joined the faculty at Montclair State University last week in the School of Communication and Media. Mark told me: “They are building a world class communications building and I am going to coordinate the multimedia and multi-platform newsroom as well as teaching.” His last TV news gig was as ND for WPXI-TV in New York. Old friends can congratulate him via an email to markeffron@gmail.com.

Finally, congratulations to SARAH GRAVLEE, Statewide Content Manager for KULR-TV/ABC-FOX Montana, and her family on the birth of daughter VALERIE ADELE. Valerie arrived on June 28th and joins Mom, Dad, and big brother Marshall. Sarah says all are doing well. Your kind note finds Sarah and Valerie at: sbuszmann@gmail.com

Gravlee Family

Gravlee Family

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, July 17, 2016:

KTTV/KCOP-TV 1999 S. Bundy Dr. Los Angeles CA 90025
KNTV 2450 N 1st St, San Jose, CA 95131
KPRC-TV 8181 Southwest Freeway Houston TX 77074
KRIV-TV 4261 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77027
KTAZ-TV 4625 S 33rd Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85040 **
KMOV-TV One Memorial Drive St. Louis MO 630102
WTAE-TV 400 Ardmore Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15221
WCPO-TV 1720 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
KVUE-TV 3201 Steck Ave. Austin, TX 78757
WHP-TV 3300 N 6th St, Harrisburg, PA 17110
WGRZ-TV 259 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY 14202
WKEF/WRGT-TV 2245 Corporate Pl, Miamisburg, OH 45342
WSET-TV 2320 Langhorne Rd. Lynchburg VA 24501
WNWO-TV 300 South Byrne Rd. Toledo, OH 43615
WHEC-TV 191 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14604
WAND-TV 904 South Side Drive Decatur, IL 62521
KRDO-TV 399 S. 8th St. Colorado Springs, CO 80905
WSJV-TV 58096 Co Rd 7, Elkhart, IN 46517
WVNY/WFFF 298 Mountain View Dr. Colchester, VT 05446
KRNV-TV 1790 Vassar St. Reno, NV 89502
KVRR-TV 4015 9th Ave S. Fargo, ND 58103
WWTV/WWUP 22320 130th Ave, Tustin, MI 49688
KIMA/KEPR-TV 2801 Terrace Heights Dr. Yakima,WA 98901
KSNT-TV 6835 NW HWY 24. Topeka, KS 66618
KARD/KTVE-TV 200 Pavilion Road W. Monroe, LA 71292
KRCG-TV 10188 Old Highway 54 North. New Bloomfield, MO 65063
KMID/KPEJ-TV 3200 LaForce Boulevard Midland, TX 79711
KAUZ/KSWO-TV 3601 Seymour Highway Wichita Falls, TX 76309
KPLC-TV 320 Division St. Lake Charles LA 70601
KYOU-TV 820 W Second St. Ottumwa IA 52501

* Spanish language station


July 10, 2016

Greetings:

We have lots to tell you about this week.

For instance, THREE newly named news directors. THREE new news director openings.

There are a lot of Names in the News items, ranging from items on veteran news people to items about younger broadcasters. And we’ll tell you about a former news director arrested while covering a protest in Baton Rouge.

Those ND changes bring out count of open ND jobs to 30. ONE of those open ND jobs is featured in one of our TWO Paid Help Wanted ads.

We have TWO obituaries this week, both of men who had leadership roles for either a small group or a large market powerhouse station. And as I mentioned earlier…lots of times in Names in the News…perhaps even someone you know.

So enjoy and read on!

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New News Director Openings:

Mitchell

Mitchell

KNTV, San Jose/San Francisco, CA…JONATHAN MITCHELL left this NBC owned station this week after 6 1/2 years as news director. He’s a former ND in Spokane, WA, and Toledo, and has also worked in Cincinnati and Medford, OR. We first brought this news in a mid-week UPDATE.

WSJV-TV, South Bend/Elkhart, IN…in that same UPDATE earlier this week we shared the news that PERRY BOXX is leaving this Quincy Media FOX affiliate about 2+ years to become ND for WEEK/WHOI-TV in Peoria. More on that below.

Eaves

Eaves

KARD/KTVE-TV, Monroe, LA…SHARITA ERVES has left this Nexstar duopoly (NBC/FOX) after just six months on the job. She had been working as a reporter and anchor in Milwaukee before the move to Louisiana. Sharita has also worked in Jackson, MS, and Missoula, MT.

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Newly Named News Directors:

Seay

Seay

KFVS-TV, Cape Girardeau, MO…ROGER SEAY has been promoted to news director for this Raycom Media owned CBS affiliate. He’s been the Assistant ND here for almost three years, has worked for Raycom stations in Cincinnati and Louisville, and has also worked in Portland, OR, and for another Louisville station. At KFVS, Roger replaces MARK LITTLE who was promoted to another Raycom station, WIS-TV in Columbia, SC, after 14 years as ND and 17 at the station.

Boxx

Boxx

WEEK-WHOI-TV, Peoria, IL…as noted above, veteran news director PERRY BOXX has been named ND for this duopoly. WEEK is owned by Quincy Media, for whom Perry has been working in South Bend. And Quincy operates WHOI which is owned by Sinclair. This is Perry’s 12th ND job: Columbus, GA, Madison, WI, Charleston, SC, Savannah, Oklahoma City, Kalamazoo-Grand Rapids, Birmingham, Nashville, Corpus Christi, and Las Vegas, and has also worked in Little Rock and St. Louis. He replaces GREG SCHIEFERSTEIN who we told you left last month to return to Idaho as ND for KPVI-TV in Pocatello.

Hawes

Hawes

KBOI-TV, Boise, ID…RYAN HAWES gets his first news director job at the helm of this Sinclair Broadcasting owned CBS affiliate. He’d been working at KPTV in Portland, OR (his second time there) and has worked in Nashville and for another Portland station. At KBOI, he replaces KENDRA MARTINEZ who left in April after about a year here to become news director for KSBY-TV in San Luis Obispo, CA.

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Paid Help Wanted Ad:

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Executive Producer, KPTV, Portland, OR:

KPTV, Fox12 in Portland, OR, is currently recruiting for the position of Executive Producer. Qualified applicants may apply online via the Meredith Careers page located at: www.meredith.com

The Executive Producer will lead a team of producers to deliver promotable, compelling, and well- written newscasts as well as online content. The EP will also regularly produce a primary newscast and write topical tease copy. The EP will work closely with the News Director and Assistant ND to develop and implement strategies to improve product and raise ratings while managing resources and containing overtime.

In addition, the successful candidate will:

· Exercise strong news judgment and review newscast rundowns with an eye toward promotable content,

· Engage in creative content development following up on viewer submission of story ideas via Facebook, Twitter and other online sources, as well as official sources

· Motivate staff and encourage “buy in” for station’s news brand, news strategies and action plans,

· Work with multi-media reporters/photographers to determine direction of stories and expectations.

· Works closely with assignment desk on coverage, story selection, live coverage, assignment of reporters and crews.

· Collaborate with producers on rundowns, story selection, formats, graphic elements, content and pace and flow of newscasts.

· Supervise long term planning for sweeps and special events.

· Other duties as assigned

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News Director, KRDO-TV, Colorado Springs, CO:

KRDO, NewsChannel 13, in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado, located on the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies, is looking for a News Director.

Job Description:

The News Director is responsible for the overall supervision and development of the News Department staff, providing direction in story selection, story-telling and coverage. We are looking for someone with the ability to manage, coach, critique and motivate the news team to make our news programs the best and first choice for local news, information, weather and sports in our market. Experience with brand building, news research and managing the station’s news website is a plus.

The successful candidate will lead, manage, hire, train, supervise and motivate News department personnel. They should be experienced in preparing operating budgets and be prepared to be involved in News department capital planning. Any candidate must have excellent news judgment, be thoroughly versed in digital and social media have a passion for breaking news and strong organizational and leadership skills.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have a 4 year degree in Journalism, Broadcasting or related field, previous experience as a newsroom supervisor, excellent time management skills, effective communication skills, an ability to work in a high stress, fast paced environment with multiple daily deadlines, good organizational skills, and excellent news judgment.

When applying for this position, please note your referral source and send resumes to:

News Channel 13
Attn: Human Resources
399 S. 8th Street
Colorado Springs, CO. 80905
Telephone (719) 632-1515
Fax (719) 575-6327
Email: personnel@krdo.com

Successful candidate must pass a drug test and background check.
News Channel 13 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posting Closes: When position is filled.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KMBC-TV, Kansas City, MO (relisted 6/5/16)
WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL (relisted 6/12/16)
WVLT-TV, Knoxville, TN (relisted 6/12/16)
KOB-TV, Albuquerque, NM (relisted 5/15/16)
KEZI-TV, Eugene, OR (listed 6/12/16)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

WAGA-TV, Atlanta, GA (AM EP, listed 6/26/16)
WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL (AM EP, listed 7/4/11)
KMGH-TV, Denver, CO (listed 6/19/16)
WEWS-TV, Cleveland, OH (Dayside EP, relisted 6/19/16)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (PM EP, relisted 5/22/16)
KPTV, Portland, OR (new listing this week, see ad above!)
WRTV, Indianapolis, IN (AM EP, listed 6/19/16)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (listing modified 6/12/16)
KCTV, Kansas City, MO (PM EP, listed 7/4/11)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (AM EP, relisted 6/19/16)
KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM (PM EP, listing revised 6/12/16)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (listed 6/12/16)
WVLT-TV, Knoxville, TN (relisted 6/12/16)
WOWK-TV, Charleston/Huntington, WV (relisted this week)
WAAY-TV, Huntsville, AL (PM EP, relisted this week)
WCTI-TV, New Bern, NC (relisted 5/22/16)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (AM EP, listed 6/19/16)
WEEK-TV, Peoria, IL (listed 5/22/16)

Obituaries:

Sefert

Sefert

Funeral services will be held this Tuesday for JIM SEFERT, who served as President and CEO of Cosmos Broadcasting (later Liberty Corp., eventually sold to Raycom Media).  Jim died last Thursday at the age of 86 after a short illness.  Jim was president of Cosmos when I was the ND at its Toledo station, WTOL-TV, and he was always a gentleman.  More on his life and career here.

TOM DOAR, the one time head of the company that owned WCCO-TV in Minneapolis for many years, died June 20th at the age of 95.  Here’s an interesting article from the Star-Tribune about Doar’s role in the growth of that station.

Names in the News:

Slaughter

Slaughter

CHRIS SLAUGHTER, the assistant ND of Baton Rouge’s WAFB-TV, was one of several journalists arrested Saturday night while covering a protest related to the police shooting there. He was finally released Sunday afternoon. Here’s the link to the latest story, but this will be a ever-changing situation so you might want to check the station’s website for the latest. Chris is a former ND in New Orleans.

GERARDO LOPEZ returns to Texas as the Managing Editor for KXAS-TV. He’s been the Assignment Manager at KOMO-TV in Seattle, but has worked across the state of Texas as detailed on his Linkedin page.

Congratulations to ERIN NEWNAM who’s been promoted to morning EP at Seattle’s KIRO-TV. She had been the morning producer there and has also worked in Charlotte and High Point, NC.

ADRIANA AREVALO, a former News Director for KINC-TV, the Univision station in Las Vegas, has a new job in public relations. Media Moves has more on that.

DANIEL TROTTER joins WHAS-TV in Louisville as Digital and Social Content Director. He had been the Social Media Manager at WTSP-TV in Tampa.

Second generation broadcaster ALEX VAN AMEYDE joins WJCL-TV in Savannah as an Executive Producer. He’s been producing for WPTV in West Palm Beach and earlier worked on the assignment desk and produced at WZZM-TV in Grand Rapids, MI, where his father LEE was a longtime primary anchor.

Best wishes to longtime Hearst Executive FRED YOUNG who celebrated his 75th birthday last week. Fred told me: “It’s back to the retirement work of volunteering, judging collegiate journalism awards and other industry related projects. That leaves plenty of time for the grandchildren and afternoon naps.”

Hanson

Hanson

Congratulations to old friend GARY HANSON who’s the recipient of a big honor from AEJMC (Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication). Gary, a longtime news director in Youngstown, OH, and past chair of RTNDA, has been named the winner of the Edward L. Bliss Award for Distinguished Broadcast Journalism. Gary (and his wife LuETT) both retired last month after 19 years at Kent State. He’s battling cancer but says he’s still fighting. Friends can congratulate him and wish him well via an email to: glhanson@kent.edu

And congratulations to longtime newsletter sponsor Devlin Design Group which scored its third consultive ProMax/BDA Gold Award for set design. The new set for KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh (below) was honored. Here’s the news release.

Kdka Set

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, July 10, 2016:

KTTV/KCOP-TV 1999 S. Bundy Dr. Los Angeles CA 90025
KNTV 2450 N 1st St, San Jose, CA 95131
KPRC-TV 8181 Southwest Freeway Houston TX 77074
KRIV-TV 4261 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77027
KTAZ-TV 4625 S 33rd Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85040 **
KMOV-TV One Memorial Drive St. Louis MO 630102
WTAE-TV 400 Ardmore Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15221
WCPO-TV 1720 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
KVUE-TV 3201 Steck Ave. Austin, TX 78757
WHP-TV 3300 N 6th St, Harrisburg, PA 17110
WGRZ-TV 259 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY 14202
WKEF/WRGT-TV 2245 Corporate Pl, Miamisburg, OH 45342
WSET-TV 2320 Langhorne Rd. Lynchburg VA 24501
WNWO-TV 300 South Byrne Rd. Toledo, OH 43615
WHEC-TV 191 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14604
WAND-TV 904 South Side Drive Decatur, IL 62521
KRDO-TV 399 S. 8th St. Colorado Springs, CO 80905 (see ad above!)
WSJV-TV 58096 Co Rd 7, Elkhart, IN 46517

WVNY/WFFF 298 Mountain View Dr. Colchester, VT 05446
KRNV-TV 1790 Vassar St. Reno, NV 89502
KVRR-TV 4015 9th Ave S. Fargo, ND 58103
WWTV/WWUP 22320 130th Ave, Tustin, MI 49688
KIMA/KEPR-TV 2801 Terrace Heights Dr. Yakima,WA 98901
KSNT-TV 6835 NW HWY 24. Topeka, KS 66618
KARD/KTVE-TV 200 Pavilion Road W. Monroe, LA 71292
KRCG-TV 10188 Old Highway 54 North. New Bloomfield, MO 65063
KMID/KPEJ-TV 3200 LaForce Boulevard Midland, TX 79711
KAUZ/KSWO-TV 3601 Seymour Highway Wichita Falls, TX 76309
KYOU-TV 820 W Second St. Ottumwa IA 52501
KQTV 4000 Faraon St. Joseph, MO 64506

* Spanish language station