Rick Gevers & Associates

October 30, 2022

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 UPDATE:

Greetings:

Two announcements from Gray Television and the death of a Houston news director in today’s UPDATE.

Archer

Gray has created its own in-house consulting division and hired two industry veterans to manage it. The company hired CHRIS ARCHER as VP Research & Consulting: he’s held a similar job at SmithGeiger for the last 12 years, and had earlier been a news director in Honolulu and worked for KRON-TV in San Francisco in a variety of roles.

Calfo

And Gray hired a former SmithGeiger consultant, TONY CALFO, as its director of research. Tony has been at Screen Engine/ASI and Simple Opinions since leaving SmithGeiger in 2017. Both Chris and Tony will start their new jobs on January 1, as you will learn in this company news release.

But wait, there’s more! (A RON POPEIL tribute!)

Finch

Gray also promoted JAMES FINCH to Vice President of News Services. He’s been the company’s director of news services, managing vendor partnerships and content/resource sharing. He’ll add oversight of Gray’s in-house training program, He joined Gray when it bought Raycom: he had been ND for Raycom’s WBRC-TV (FOX) in Birmingham. More on James’ promotion in this news release.

Vazquez

Finally we close with the passing of longtime Texas newsman JERRY VAZQUEZ who lost his battle with cancer over the weekend. He was 54 and had been the ND for KTMD-TV (Telemumdo) in Houston since 2014. He earlier worked at KTRK-TV (ABC owned) in Houston. This obituary has complete details about Jerry’s work history and more.

I did not know him. After reading the obituary, I wish I had.

We’ll see you Sunday with our full report.

regards,

Rick Gevers

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Greetings:

Another slow week, with just ONE new news director opening, and, again, NO new hires, leaving our list of open jobs at 21.

TWO of those 21 open jobs are featured in paid help wanted ads.

For the second consecutive week:

• No obituaries to share.
• ONE GM hire.

There’s one new Assistant ND and a correction for a mistake we (okay, I) made last week.

Read on to learn more.

Newly Named News Directors:

For the second consecutive week, I’m not aware of any new hires. Please let me know if I’ve missed something.

New News Director Opening:

 Bliven

KTIV-TV, Sioux City, IA…congratulations to KEITH BLIVEN who was been promoted to director of operations for this Gray TV owned NBC affiliate. Keith has been the news director here since 2016, coming from WDSU-TV (NBC) New Orleans (where he has worked twice). He’s also worked in Jackson, MS (twice), as well as in Mobile and Tupelo, MS.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

News Director, KTXL-TV, Sacramento, CA:

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Fox 40 produces the most local news in the market plus executes on multiple special projects and a statewide weekly political show. You will lead and supervise all aspects of news, weather, sports and digital content and be a key part of the leadership team in this competitive Top 20 market.

Sacramento has it all when it comes to a top quality of life in Northern California.

We are looking for someone who has passion for the industry, is a proven leader, can lead a growing television station and has the desire to win the right way. You must also have a strong sense of collaboration.

To learn more and apply, just click here!

News Director, KPRC-TV, Houston, TX:

KPRC-TV, the Graham Media Group owned – NBC station in Houston, Texas seeks a strong, dedicated, innovative, multi-platform content focused newsroom leader that grows both people and product. A successful candidate will have a proven track record of empowering people to successfully convert audience focused research into actionable strategic goals and is relentless and consistent in delivering results.

The News Director will oversee the entire operation of the News Department on all platforms (broadcast, digital, social, etc.), create and implement strategic plans for audience growth and newsroom operations, and build and maintain key relationships to foster a positive news image within the community.

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of five years news managerial related experience in television news, be an effective leader with the ability to address conflict quickly and directly and be organized and creative with the ability to motivate the news operation in a competitive market.
A degree in Communication/journalism is preferred.

At KPRC, our employees are our most important resource. We encourage entrepreneurship and initiative and recognize and reward achievement. Graham Media offers a generous benefits package that includes 401K and healthcare on day one!

To apply please submit cover letter, resume and references to VP & General Manager, Phil Lane at: jobs@KPRC.com

Visit Click2houston.com to view learn more.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC (relisted 10/23/22)
KSDK-TV, St. Louis, MO (listed 10/30/22)
WGRZ-TV, Buffalo, NY (relisted 9/25/22)
WGBA-TV, Green Bay, WI (relisted 10/30/22)
KOLR-TV, Springfield, MO (relisted 10/23/22)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 9/11/22)
KAGS-TV, Bryan, TX (listed 9/11/22)
KRGV-TV, Weslaco, TX (AM EP, relisted 9/5/22)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (listed 10/23/22)
WKBT-TV, La Crosse, WI (relisted 10/30/22)
KTVQ-TV, Billings, MT (relisted 10/30/22)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

KTLA-TV, Los Angeles, CA (Digital EP, relisted 10/23/22)
WFAA-TV, Dallas, TX (EP Investigations, listed 10/9/22)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (AM EP, relisted 10/9/22)
KPHO/KTVK-TV, Phoenix, AZ (relisted 10/30/22)
WTSP-TV, Tampa, FL (2 openings, PM EP & MSJ EP, revised 10/30/22)
WXYZ-TV, Detroit, MI (relisted 10/30/22)
KUSA-TV, Denver, CO (Digital EP, listed 10/16/22)
WOIO/WUAB-TV, Cleveland, OH (AM EP, listed 10/9/22)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (AM EP, relisted 9/18/22)
WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC (AM EP, relisted 9/11/22)
WNCN-TV, Raleigh, NC (listed corrected 9/25/22)
WTVF-TV, Nashville, TN (relisted 9/18/22)
KGTV, San Diego, CA (listed 9/5/22)
KSWB-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 10/30/22)
KSTU-TV, Salt Lake City (relisted 10/30/22)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (2 jobs, Spec. Proj. & EP, modified 10/9/22)
WCMH-TV, Columbus, OH (listed 9/25/22)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 10/30/22)
KTNV, Las Vegas, NV (relised 10/30/22)
KXAN-TV, Austin, TX (AM EP, relisted 10/30/22)
WAVY/WVBT-TV, Norfolk, VA (relisted 9/11/22)
WFMY-TV, Greensboro, NC (AM EP, relisted 10/30/22)
KGUN-TV, Tucson, AZ (relisted 10/30/22)
WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN (listed 9/25/22)
WHO-TV, Des Moines, IA (AM EP, relisted 9/25/22)
KREM-TV, Spokane WA (listed 10/9/22)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (relisted 9/18/22)
WLTX-TV, Columbia, SC (PM EP, listing revised 9/18/22)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (relisted 10/2/22)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (listing revised 9/18/22)
KRGV-TV, Weslaco, TX (AM EP, relisted 9/5/22)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (relisted 9/18/22)
WMBD-TV, Peoria, IL (listed 9/18/22)
WTVO/WQRF-TV, Rockford, IL (relisted 10/30/22)
KFDX-TV, Wichita Falls, TX (listed 10/23/22)

MANAGING EDITOR:

WXIA-TV, Atlanta, GA (relisted 10/30/22)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (relisted 10/30/22)
News Center Maine, Portland/Bangor (relisted 10/30/22)

More News Management Openings:

Relisted 10/2/22:

Spectrum News NY1 (Senior Producer & Senior Producer-Politics)

Listed 9/18/22:

WPTV, West Palm, Beach, FL (Senior Manager of Investigative Content)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (Assignment Desk Manager)

Listed 9/12/22:

WFXR-TV, Roanoke, VA (Digital Content Manager)

Listed 9/5/22:

AccuWeather, State College, PA (Sr. Producer, Live Broadcast)
WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN (Director of Digital Content)
WVLA/WGMB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA (Digital Content Manager)

Relisted 9/5/22:

WNCN-TV, Raleigh, NC (Digital Content Manager)

Names in the News:

Blllau

JUSTIN BILLAU, a 21 year veteran of Gray’s WTVG-TV (ABC) in Toledo, gets another promotion, this time to Assistant News Director. He began at the station as a photographer, advanced to chief photographer, and then moved to news operations manager. ND MICHAEL BALDWIN posted this note on Linkedin which explains some of the reasons for his frequent promotions.

Apologies to MICHAEL O’NEIL. We told you last week that he was moving from Tulsa to Baltimore as an EP for WMAR-TV (ABC). That was right, but we (and when I say ‘we’ I really mean ‘I’) misidentified his former station in Tulsa. He was at KTUL-TV (Sinclair/ABC) there, not KJRH-TV (Scripps/NBC) as we reported.

General Manager News and Notes:

Fogarty

The only General Manager change comes from Savannah, GA, where general sales manager MARSHA FOGARTY has been upped to GM at Gray’s WTOC-TV (CBS). She’s been at the station since 1998, first as an account executive before being promoted to local sales manager. Marsha’s been the GSM since 2014 and replaces LARRY SILBERMANN a one-time ND and former Raycom Regional ND who’d been the GM for almost seven years.

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, October 30, 2022:

It’s unofficial, there may be others that are open, and some of these may have been filled. If you know of any in either category, please let me know: rick@rickgevers.com

KTTV 1999 S. Bundy Dr. Los Angeles CA 90025
KPRC-TV 8181 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074 (see ad above!)
KPNX-TV 200 East Van Buren Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
KTXL-TV, 4655 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820 (see ad above!)
WYMT-TV 199 Black Gold Blvd. Hazard, KY 41701
KWCH-TV 2815 E. 37th Street North Wichita, KS 67219
WEHT/WTVW-TV, 800 Marywood Dr., Henderson, KY 42420
WKBT-TV 141 South 6th Street La Crosse, WI 54601
KQDS-TV 2001 London Road Duluth, MN 55812
WJET-TV 8455 Peach Street Erie, PA 16509
KALB-TV 605 Washington Street; Alexandria, LA 71301
WBUP/WKBP-TV 1705 Ash Street Suite 5 Ishpeming, MI 49849
KTIV-TV 2929 Signal Hill Drive. Sioux City, IA 51108
WWNY-TV 120 Arcade St. Watertown, NY 13601
KTVZ-TV 62990 O.B. Riley Rd. Bend OR 97703
KMVT-TV 1100 Blue Lakes Blvd North, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Delta News 837 Washington Ave Greenville, MS 38701
KAEF-TV 540 E Street Eureka, CA 95501
KIEM/KVIQ-TV 5650 South Broadway, Eureka, CA 95501
KYOU-TV 820 West 2nd Street; Ottumwa, IA 52501
KNOP-TV 402. S. Dewey. North Platte NE 69101

**: Spanish language station

October 23, 2022

Greetings:

A very slow week, with just ONE new news director opening, NO new hires, and a resulting move to 20 openings on our admittedly unofficial list of open ND jobs. The full list is, as always, at the bottom of the newsletter.

FOUR of those 20 open jobs jobs among our FIVE paid help wanted ads. The fifth: an ad for Hearst which is seeking to fill an open news management recruiter position.

Election day draws near, and SciLine is back with an opportunity to interview an expert on political ads.

Always happy when there are no obituaries to share.

Just ONE GM hire to report this week.

We have several news management moves to share, all many involving people moving within their current companies. There’s details on the retirement of a long time Seattle newsman. And we’ll have a link to a story whose author suggests a 10 BILLION dollar program to support local news.

All that and more below!

Newly Named News Directors:

I’m not aware of any new hires this week. Please let me know if I’ve missed something.

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New News Director Opening:

Kosowski

KTXL-TV, Sacramento, CA…there’s a new opening at this Nexstar owned FOX affiliate. Veteran ND ED KOSOWSKI is moving on after about a year and a half here…and six years working for the company. He started with Nexstar at KETK-TV in Tyler, TX. Ed’s also been an ND in San Francisco, Boston, Denver, and Kansas City, has worked at CNBC and other markets. You can learn more about this opportunity in the Paid Help Wanted Ad below.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

News Director, KTXL-TV, Sacramento, CA:

Nexstar Inc. seeks an experienced & driven broadcast professional to serve as News Director for KTXL-TV/FOX40 in California’s capital city of Sacramento.

Fox 40 produces the most local news in the market plus executes on multiple special projects and a statewide weekly political show. You will lead and supervise all aspects of news, weather, sports and digital content and be a key part of the leadership team in this competitive Top 20 market.

Sacramento has it all when it comes to a top quality of life in Northern California.

We are looking for someone who has passion for the industry, is a proven leader, can lead a growing television station and has the desire to win the right way. You must also have a strong sense of collaboration.

To learn more and apply, just click here!

News Director, KPRC-TV, Houston, TX:

KPRC-TV, the Graham Media Group owned – NBC station in Houston, Texas seeks a strong, dedicated, innovative, multi-platform content focused newsroom leader that grows both people and product. A successful candidate will have a proven track record of empowering people to successfully convert audience focused research into actionable strategic goals and is relentless and consistent in delivering results.

The News Director will oversee the entire operation of the News Department on all platforms (broadcast, digital, social, etc.), create and implement strategic plans for audience growth and newsroom operations, and build and maintain key relationships to foster a positive news image within the community.

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of five years news managerial related experience in television news, be an effective leader with the ability to address conflict quickly and directly and be organized and creative with the ability to motivate the news operation in a competitive market.
A degree in Communication/journalism is preferred.

At KPRC, our employees are our most important resource. We encourage entrepreneurship and initiative and recognize and reward achievement. Graham Media offers a generous benefits package that includes 401K and healthcare on day one!

To apply please submit cover letter, resume and references to VP & General Manager, Phil Lane at: jobs@KPRC.com

Visit Click2houston.com to view learn more.

Director, News Management Recruitment, Hearst Televsion:

Hearst Television places a premium on leadership and is now creating a dedicated corporate position for someone with an eye for recruiting strong news managers for our local, multiplatform news operations.

If you know what makes a great newsroom leader and have a record of hiring successful managers and producers, think about pursuing this unique position as our Director, News Management Recruitment.

The ideal candidate will know how to identify managers who are collaborative leaders with a passion for serving local communities with fair, factual, impactful news.

Our Director, News Management Recruitment will have a deep understanding of the full scope of positions comprised in today’s local newsroom and a proven track record of thoroughly vetting candidates. This person will fill the key positions of News Director, Assistant News Director, Managing Editor, Executive Producers, Digital Media Manager, Producer, among other off-air leadership jobs.

We seek an experienced recruiter with a strong foundation in the creation and implementation of strategies to source and recruit from diverse communities.

Click here to apply.

News Director, KTVZ-TV, Bend, OR:

• Live in a city consistently ranked one of the best places to live in America
• Lead a team of journalists in the market’s #1 multi-platform newsroom
• Work for a family-owned company with terrific employee-focused benefits
• Explore the high desert of Central Oregon

NewsChannel 21, the legacy station in Bend, Oregon and the dominant news leader in Central Oregon has an exciting opportunity for someone to lead our news team as News Director. Consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America, Bend is a year-round tourist destination with plenty of recreational activities, nearby ski resort, numerous golf courses and world-famous breweries. We are family owned by News Press & Gazette, a diversified company committed to its people and properties.

The News Director will oversee and provide strategic direction to the station’s news operation consisting of broadcast and digital platforms. We are looking for a strong newsroom leader who considers coaching a priority. The ability to maximize resources, develop/manage departmental budget and make contributions on a larger scale as a member of the management team are some of the keys to success.

The ideal candidate will be a visionary coach, and an effective communicator with a passion for the news business. We are bold and creative yet remain steadfast in our commitment to maintaining the principles that have earned our community’s trust.
A degree in Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications, or related field is preferred. In addition, a minimum of four years of newsroom or related managerial experience is a must.

Please apply online at KTVZ.com.

News Director, KIEM-TV, Eureka, CA:

Redwood News in beautiful Eureka, California is seeking a News Director.

California has a moderate climate, immense redwoods, the pacific ocean and everything outdoors. It’s a great place to start a news director position or wind down your career.

News Director experience preferred however experienced executive producers or assistant news directors looking to move into the News Director role are also welcomed to apply.

It’s also a great place for someone who wants to restart their career. This is a hands on situation and not for someone who wants to sit in the office behind a desk.

We are looking for someone who:

Can oversee the daily operations of the television newsroom.
Is tech savvy with attention to website content and social media.
Hire, train, and coach news staff
Review stories to make sure they are fair and accurate before they go on the air.
Ensuring adherence to journalistic and legal standards
Mentor and guide the team

Send resume to General Manager JENNY OLSZEWSKI at:

jennyo@redwoodnews.tv

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WTSP-TV, Tampa/St. Petersburg (relisted 10/2/22)
KMGH-TV, Denver, CO (listed 8/28/22)
WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC (relisted 8/14/22)
WGRZ-TV, Buffalo, NY (relisted 9/25/22)
KJRH-TV, Tulsa, OK (listed 10/16/22)
WGBA-TV, Green Bay, WI (listed 8/28/22)
KOLR-TV, Springfield, MO (listed 8/14/22)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 9/11/22)
KAGS-TV, Bryan, TX (listed 9/11/22)
KRGV-TV, Weslaco, TX (AM EP, relisted 9/5/22)
WKBT-TV, La Crosse, WI (relisted 8/28/22)
KTVQ-TV, Billings, MT (listed 8/28/22)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

KTLA-TV, Los Angeles, CA (Digital EP, relisted 10/23/22)
WFAA-TV, Dallas, TX (EP Investigations, listed 10/9/22)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (AM EP, relisted 10/9/22)
KPHO/KTVK-TV, Phoenix, AZ (relisted 8/28/22)
WTSP-TV, Tampa, FL (MSJ EP, relisted 9/11/22)
WXYZ-TV, Detroit, MI (listed 8/28/22)
KUSA-TV, Denver, CO (Digital EP, listed 10/16/22)
WOIO/WUAB-TV, Cleveland, OH (AM EP, listed 10/9/22)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (AM EP, relisted 9/18/22)
WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC (AM EP, relisted 9/11/22)
WNCN-TV, Raleigh, NC (listed corrected 9/25/22)
WTVF-TV, Nashville, TN (relisted 9/18/22)
KGTV, San Diego, CA (listed 9/5/22)
KSWB-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 8/28/22)
KSTU-TV, Salt Lake City (listed 8/28/22)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (2 jobs, Spec. Proj. & EP, modified 10/9/22)
WCMH-TV, Columbus, OH (listed 9/25/22)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 8/28/22)
KTNV, Las Vegas, NV (listed 8/28/22)
KXAN-TV, Austin, TX (AM EP, listed 8/28/22)
WAVY/WVBT-TV, Norfolk, VA (relisted 9/11/22)
WFMY-TV, Greensboro, NC (AM EP, relisted 8/28/22)
WGHP-TV, Greensboro/High Point NC (relisted 8/28/22)
KGUN-TV, Tucson, AZ (listed 8/28/22)
WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN (listed 9/25/22)
WHO-TV, Des Moines, IA (AM EP, relisted 9/25/22)
KREM-TV, Spokane WA (listed 10/9/22)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (relisted 9/18/22)
WLTX-TV, Columbia, SC (PM EP, listing revised 9/18/22)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (relisted 10/2/22)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (listing revised 9/18/22)
KRGV-TV, Weslaco, TX (AM EP, relisted 9/5/22)
WGMB/WVLA-TV, Baton Rouge, LA (relisted 10/23/22)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (relisted 9/18/22)
WMBD-TV, Peoria, IL (listed 9/18/22)
WTVO/WQRF-TV, Rockford, IL (relisted 8/28/22)
KFDX-TV, Wichita Falls, TX (listed 10/23/22)

MANAGING EDITOR:

WXIA-TV, Atlanta, GA(listed 8/28/22)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (listed 8/28/22)
News Center Maine, Portland/Bangor (listed 8/28/22)

More News Management Openings:

Relisted 10/2/22:

Spectrum News NY1 (Senior Producer & Senior Producer-Politics)

Listed 9/18/22:

WPTV, West Palm, Beach, FL (Senior Manager of Investigative Content)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (Assignment Desk Manager)

Listed 9/12/22:

WFXR-TV, Roanoke, VA (Digital Content Manager)

Listed 9/5/22:

AccuWeather, State College, PA (Sr. Producer, Live Broadcast)
WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN (Director of Digital Content)
WVLA/WGMB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA (Digital Content Manager)

Relisted 9/5/22:

WNCN-TV, Raleigh, NC (Digital Content Manager)

Listed 8/28/22:

KTNV, Las Vegas, NV (Digital Director)
KNWA-TV, Fayetteville, AR (Digital Content Manager)

Names in the News:

Food for thought: This column from The Washington Post in which author PERRY BACON, Jr., advocates that America spent ten BILLION dollars to revive local news.

Konen

Longtime Seattle newsman STEVE KONEN is retiring after a 35 year career, the last 28 of which he spent as assignment manager at Cox’s KIRO-TV (CBS). He earlier had worked for KOMO-TV (ABC) in Seattle. His current ND, TARA FINESTONE, sent me this email which includes the note she sent to her staff. Best wishes to Steve for a long and happy retirement.

Dickinson

OLIVIA DICKINSON moves within Scripps and up I-25 as she becomes the next Assistant ND for KMGH-TV (ABC) in Denver. ND HOLLY GAUNTT announced the hire in this note to the staff. Olivia is currently the Assistant ND for Scripps’ KOAA-TV in Colorado Springs. She’s worked in markets coast to coast, as you will learn in her KOAA station bio.

O’Neil

Another Scripps station fills a management opening from within the company. MICHAEL O’NEIL joins WMAR-TV (ABC) in Baltimore as EP. He’s been the morning EP for the last six years at KTUL-TV (Sinclair/ABC) in Tulsa. Michael’s a former news director in Bangor, ME, and has worked in a number of markets, including Grand Rapids, MI, where he worked for me at WOOD-TV.

Tegna’s WTSP-TV (CBS) in Tampa-St. Petersburg reports two internal promotions. ERICA GUEVARA moves to Assistant News Director and ANDREW KRIETZ was promoted to Director of Digital Content.

General Manager News and Notes:

Koonce

Sinclair has named VALERIE KOONCE as its next GM for KBOI/KYUU-TV (CBS/CW) in Boise, ID. It’s a return to Boise for Valerie, who was the General Sales Manager for the duopoly from 2014-2018. In between, she’s been the Marketing Sales Manager for KUTV, Sinclair’s CBS affiliate in Salt Lake City. She’s also worked for two other Salt Lake City stations, as you’ll learn in this news release.

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, October 23, 2022:

It’s unofficial, there may be others that are open, and some of these may have been filled. If you know of any in either category, please let me know: rick@rickgevers.com

KTTV 1999 S. Bundy Dr. Los Angeles CA 90025
KPRC-TV 8181 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074 (see ad above!)
KPNX-TV 200 East Van Buren Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
KTXL-TV, 4655 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820 (see ad above!)
WYMT-TV 199 Black Gold Blvd. Hazard, KY 41701
KWCH-TV 2815 E. 37th Street North Wichita, KS 67219
WEHT/WTVW-TV, 800 Marywood Dr., Henderson, KY 42420
WKBT-TV 141 South 6th Street La Crosse, WI 54601
KQDS-TV 2001 London Road Duluth, MN 55812
WJET-TV 8455 Peach Street Erie, PA 16509
KALB-TV 605 Washington Street; Alexandria, LA 71301
WBUP/WKBP-TV 1705 Ash Street Suite 5 Ishpeming, MI 49849
WWNY-TV 120 Arcade St. Watertown, NY 13601
KTVZ-TV 62990 O.B. Riley Rd. Bend OR 97703 (see ad above!)
KMVT-TV 1100 Blue Lakes Blvd North, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Delta News 837 Washington Ave Greenville, MS 38701
KAEF-TV 540 E Street Eureka, CA 95501
KIEM/KVIQ-TV 5650 South Broadway, Eureka, CA 95501 (see ad above!)
KYOU-TV 820 West 2nd Street; Ottumwa, IA 52501
KNOP-TV 402. S. Dewey. North Platte NE 69101

**: Spanish language station

October 16, 2022

Monday, October 17, 2022 UPDATE:

Greetings:

A veteran news director makes a change.

Kosowski

ED KOSOWSKI, who’s been the news director at KTXL-TV (FOX) in Sacramento since May 2021, tells me he’s decided it was time for something new…and he’ll be leaving this Nexstar owned operation. Ed told me the timing seemed right. He’s been with Nexstar for six years, having started as ND at  KETK-TV (NBC) in Tyler, TX before moving to Sacramento.

Ed’s been an ND in San Francisco, Boston, Denver and Kansas City, was an EP at CNBC, and has worked in other markets, too. We’ll keep you posted on his next move when we can!

We’ll see you Sunday with our full report.

regards,

Rick Gevers

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Greetings:

There are TWO new news directors in this week’s report, including ONE in the number ONE market. And…to the best of my knowledge…NO new openings.

Those moves change our list of open ND jobs to 19, with THREE of those jobs among our FIVE paid help wanted ads. We have an ad for a news management recruiting job at a large broadcaster and an ad for THREE faculty positions at the University of Kentucky.

Plus, SciLine is back with an updated list of opportunities for you to set up interviews with experts on different topics.

There’s an obituary for a well-regarded two-time medium market news director who died at 56.

TWO items about GMs…ONE coming in market TWO and ONE leaving a station where GM and ND changes are, sadly, way too common.

And…if you missed them..links to TWO important stories. One is last week’s Last Week with John Oliver’s HBO program with a critical look at how local news media covers crime. And the other is a CBS Mornings story on how reporters at a Las Vegas newspaper covered the murder of one of their colleagues. A Las Vegas elected official is charged with the murder.

All that and more below!

Newly Named News Directors:

Matthews

WABC-TV, New York, NY…SCOTT MATTHEWS returns to local news as ND for this ABC o-and-o. Details from the station’s website. He’s held a variety of network and other jobs since an almost nine year run as ND of Fox owned stations in New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. More from his Linkedin page. Scott replaces REHAN ASLAM who passed away from a brain tumor in July at the age of 47.

Williams

KTVE/KARD-TV, Monroe, LA…CHELSEA MONAE WILLIAMS has been promoted to news director for this Nexstar CBS/NBC operation. The station posted this story to its website. Chelsea was the Assistant ND and had been serving as interim news director since RICK BOONE was promoted to ND for WHNT-TV in Huntsville, AL, in June. Nexstar owns KARD and operates KTVE for Mission Broadcasting.

New News Director Openings:

I am not aware of any new news director opeings this week. Please let me know if you know of something I’ve missed.

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News Director, KPRC-TV, Houston, TX:

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A degree in Communication/journalism is preferred.

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News Director, KTVZ-TV, Bend, OR:

• Live in a city consistently ranked one of the best places to live in America
• Lead a team of journalists in the market’s #1 multi-platform newsroom
• Work for a family-owned company with terrific employee-focused benefits
• Explore the high desert of Central Oregon

NewsChannel 21, the legacy station in Bend, Oregon and the dominant news leader in Central Oregon has an exciting opportunity for someone to lead our news team as News Director. Consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America, Bend is a year-round tourist destination with plenty of recreational activities, nearby ski resort, numerous golf courses and world-famous breweries. We are family owned by News Press & Gazette, a diversified company committed to its people and properties.

The News Director will oversee and provide strategic direction to the station’s news operation consisting of broadcast and digital platforms. We are looking for a strong newsroom leader who considers coaching a priority. The ability to maximize resources, develop/manage departmental budget and make contributions on a larger scale as a member of the management team are some of the keys to success.

The ideal candidate will be a visionary coach, and an effective communicator with a passion for the news business. We are bold and creative yet remain steadfast in our commitment to maintaining the principles that have earned our community’s trust.
A degree in Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications, or related field is preferred. In addition, a minimum of four years of newsroom or related managerial experience is a must.

Please apply online at KTVZ.com.

News Director, KIEM-TV, Eureka, CA:

Redwood News in beautiful Eureka, California is seeking a News Director.

California has a moderate climate, immense redwoods, the pacific ocean and everything outdoors. It’s a great place to start a news director position or wind down your career.

News Director experience preferred however experienced executive producers or assistant news directors looking to move into the News Director role are also welcomed to apply.

It’s also a great place for someone who wants to restart their career. This is a hands on situation and not for someone who wants to sit in the office behind a desk.

We are looking for someone who:

Can oversee the daily operations of the television newsroom.
Is tech savvy with attention to website content and social media.
Hire, train, and coach news staff
Review stories to make sure they are fair and accurate before they go on the air.
Ensuring adherence to journalistic and legal standards
Mentor and guide the team

Send resume to General Manager JENNY OLSZEWSKI at:

jennyo@redwoodnews.tv

Join one of the top-ten student journalism programs in the nation and teach the next generation of media professionals at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, located in the highly desirable Bluegrass region.

The UK School of Journalism and Media is conducting a cluster hire consisting of three tenure-track faculty openings:

Assistant Professor in Broadcast News and Sports,

Assistant Professor in Video Field Production and Media Studies, and

Open Rank Professor in Media Law and Ethics.

All-new, state-of-the-art studio facilities are being developed at the world-famous Rupp Arena.

To apply, click on the links above.

For more information about the UK School of Journalism and Media, click here.

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Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WTSP-TV, Tampa/St. Petersburg (relisted 10/2/22)
KMGH-TV, Denver, CO (listed 8/28/22)
WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC (relisted 8/14/22)
WGRZ-TV, Buffalo, NY (relisted 9/25/22)
KJRH-TV, Tulsa, OK (listed 10/16/22)
WGBA-TV, Green Bay, WI (listed 8/28/22)
KOLR-TV, Springfield, MO (listed 8/14/22)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 9/11/22)
KAGS-TV, Bryan, TX (listed 9/11/22)
KRGV-TV, Weslaco, TX (AM EP, relisted 9/5/22)
WKBT-TV, La Crosse, WI (relisted 8/28/22)
KTVQ-TV, Billings, MT (listed 8/28/22)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

KTLA-TV, Los Angeles, CA (Digital EP, listed 8/14/22)
WFAA-TV, Dallas, TX (EP Investigations, listed 10/9/22)
WDCW-TV, Washington, DC (listed 10/9/22)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (AM EP, relisted 10/9/22)
KPHO/KTVK-TV, Phoenix, AZ (relisted 8/28/22)
WTSP-TV, Tampa, FL (MSJ EP, relisted 9/11/22)
WXYZ-TV, Detroit, MI (listed 8/28/22)
KUSA-TV, Denver, CO (Digital EP, listed 10/16/22)
WOIO/WUAB-TV, Cleveland, OH (AM EP, listed 10/9/22)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (AM EP, relisted 9/18/22)
WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC (AM EP, relisted 9/11/22)
WRTV, Indianapolis, IN (listed 9/5/22)
WMAR-TV, Baltimore, MD (relisted 8/28/22)
WNCN-TV, Raleigh, NC (listed corrected 9/25/22)
WTVF-TV, Nashville, TN (relisted 9/18/22)
KGTV, San Diego, CA (listed 9/5/22)
KSWB-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 8/28/22)
KSTU-TV, Salt Lake City (listed 8/28/22)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (2 jobs, Spec. Proj. & EP, modified 10/9/22)
WCMH-TV, Columbus, OH (listed 9/25/22)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 8/28/22)
KTNV, Las Vegas, NV (listed 8/28/22)
KXAN-TV, Austin, TX (AM EP, listed 8/28/22)
WAVY/WVBT-TV, Norfolk, VA (relisted 9/11/22)
WIAT-TV, Birmingham AL (relisted 8/28/22)
WFMY-TV, Greensboro, NC (AM EP, relisted 8/28/22)
WGHP-TV, Greensboro/High Point NC (relisted 8/28/22)
KGUN-TV, Tucson, AZ (listed 8/28/22)
WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN (listed 9/25/22)
WHO-TV, Des Moines, IA (AM EP, relisted 9/25/22)
KREM-TV, Spokane WA (listed 10/9/22)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (relisted 9/18/22)
WLTX-TV, Columbia, SC (PM EP, listing revised 9/18/22)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (relisted 10/2/22)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (listing revised 9/18/22)
KRGV-TV, Weslaco, TX (AM EP, relisted 9/5/22)
WGMB/WVLA-TV, Baton Rouge, LA (listed 8/14/22)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (relisted 9/18/22)
WMBD-TV, Peoria, IL (listed 9/18/22)
WTVO/WQRF-TV, Rockford, IL (relisted 8/28/22)

MANAGING EDITOR:

WXIA-TV, Atlanta, GA(listed 8/28/22)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (listed 8/28/22)
News Center Maine, Portland/Bangor (listed 8/28/22)

More News Management Openings:

Relisted 10/2/22:

Spectrum News NY1 (Senior Producer & Senior Producer-Politics)
WTSP-TV, Tampa/St. Petersburg (Director of Digital Content)

Listed 9/18/22:

WPTV, West Palm, Beach, FL (Senior Manager of Investigative Content)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (Assignment Desk Manager)

Listed 9/12/22:

WFXR-TV, Roanoke, VA (Digital Content Manager)

Listed 9/5/22:

AccuWeather, State College, PA (Sr. Producer, Live Broadcast)
WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN (Director of Digital Content)
WVLA/WGMB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA (Digital Content Manager)

Relisted 9/5/22:

WNCN-TV, Raleigh, NC (Digital Content Manager)

Listed 8/28/22:

KTNV, Las Vegas, NV (Digital Director)
KNWA-TV, Fayetteville, AR (Digital Content Manager)

Obituaries:

Galloway

Two time news director and longtime newsman SCOTT GALLOWAY died this week. He was 56. Scott was diagnosed with Parkinson’s last June. A Kentucky native, he worked his way through the ranks to become ND at WFIE-TV in Evansville, and later became ND at then sister-Raycom station WTOC-TV in Savannah, GA. WFIE remembered him here. Click here for his obituary and here for memorial service details.

Collins

Friends of the late Missouri Journalism Professor KENT COLLINS will be pleased to know contributions to his memorial fund have edged over the goal. But you can still help. Click here to give to the Kent Collins Student Enhancement Fund. Kent died in July after a short battle with cancer.

While on campus this week, I visited a memorial bench donated by his family with an appropriate inscription.

Names in the News:

HBO’s Last Week Tonight with JOHN OLIVER spent much of last week’s program on local media coverage of crime.

It was, by and large, not complimentary. Judge for yourself by watching the segment.

But on the bright side of the journalism ledger, check out this CBS Mornings story on how reporters at The Las Vegas Review-Journal covered the murder of the paper’s investigative reporter, JEFF GERMAN. An elected public official, ROBERT TELLES, who had been the target of German’s reporting, has been arrested in connection with the murder.

Details about news managers on the move:

Scripps’ FL24 news network has promoted SARAH GROSSBARTH to Managing Editor. She has been an EP there.

And Scripps KIVI-TV in Boise has filled its vacant Assistant ND job by hiring JEREMY DOWNING. Jeremy was an EP at WTOL-TV (CBS) in Toledo.

General Manager News and Notes:

Carlston

Veteran broadcaster STEVE CARLSTON returns to a Los Angeles General Manager’s office as he takes over at Fox’s KTTV/KCOP-TV. Steve spent eleven years as GM for KNBC-TV in Los Angeles before leaving in April. Steve earlier was the GM for two stations in Salt Lake City. He replaces BILL LAMB who left the station earlier this month after five years. More details in this story.

Stewart

And the changes continue at KCTV (Gray/CBS) in Kansas City where General Manager ANDREW STEWART is out after less than a year. He joined the station in late 2021 when Gray purchased the Meredith stations. Andrew had spent 3+ years as GM for Gray’s Omaha station, WOWT-TV. Under Meredith, KCTV had a seemingly non-stop merry-go-round of GM and ND changes.

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, October 17, 2022:

It’s unofficial, there may be others that are open, and some of these may have been filled. If you know of any in either category, please let me know: rick@rickgevers.com

KTTV 1999 S. Bundy Dr. Los Angeles CA 90025
KPRC-TV 8181 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074 (see ad above!)
KPNX-TV 200 East Van Buren Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
WYMT-TV 199 Black Gold Blvd. Hazard, KY 41701
KWCH-TV 2815 E. 37th Street North Wichita, KS 67219
WEHT/WTVW-TV, 800 Marywood Dr., Henderson, KY 42420
WKBT-TV 141 South 6th Street La Crosse, WI 54601
KQDS-TV 2001 London Road Duluth, MN 55812
WJET-TV 8455 Peach Street Erie, PA 16509
KALB-TV 605 Washington Street; Alexandria, LA 71301
WBUP/WKBP-TV 1705 Ash Street Suite 5 Ishpeming, MI 49849
WWNY-TV 120 Arcade St. Watertown, NY 13601
KTVZ-TV 62990 O.B. Riley Rd. Bend OR 97703 (see ad above!)
KMVT-TV 1100 Blue Lakes Blvd North, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Delta News 837 Washington Ave Greenville, MS 38701
KAEF-TV 540 E Street Eureka, CA 95501
KIEM/KVIQ-TV 5650 South Broadway, Eureka, CA 95501 (see ad above!)
KYOU-TV 820 West 2nd Street; Ottumwa, IA 52501
KNOP-TV 402. S. Dewey. North Platte NE 69101

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October 9, 2022

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 UPDATE:

Greetings:

Two large market items of note in this UPDATE.

Matthews

We’ll start in New York, where veteran newsman SCOTT MATTHEWS has been named VP and News Director for WABC-TV, the network’s owned station there. It’s a return to a local newsroom for Scott, who previously held ND jobs in New York (WNYW/WWOR-TV), Philadelphia (WTXF-TV) and Boston (WFXT-TV). (Bonus points to you if you knew that all were Fox o-and-o’s)

He left local news for jobs at CNN, CNBC, among others. Scott’s Linkedin page has the full story.

At WABC, he replaces REHAN ASLAM who died in July after a battle with brain cancer.

Carlston

Our other item crosses the country to Los Angeles, where longtime LA GM STEVE CARLSTON has been named GM for Fox’s KTTV/KCOP-TV. Steve spent eleven years as GM for KNBC-TV in Los Angeles before being shown the door last April. He’s also a former GM in Salt Lake City and was an executive with the UPN Network. More details in this story from TV NewsCheck. Steve replaces BILL LAMB who retired earlier this month after five years in the job.

We’ll see you Sunday with our full report.

regards,

Rick Gevers

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Greetings:

It’s been a few weeks since we’ve had some ND openings, and this week we have FOUR with NO newly hired news directors.

That bumps our list of open ND jobs to 20, with ONE paid ND ad highlighting an opening at a legacy station in the Pacific Northwest.

There’s also a new ad for THREE faculty positions at the University of Kentucky.

Our friends at SciLine are back with an updated list of opportunities for you to set up interviews with experts on a variety of topics.

We have a link to the funeral for AL PRIMO, and an obituary for a three time ND who held big jobs at CBS and NPR.

And HANK PRICE is back with a column advising stations to start getting ready for an hour long prime time newscast which could radically change the local TV business.

All that and more below!

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Oct. 19: Deer hunting in the U.S. on the decline (Dr. Lincoln Larson, North Carolina State University)
Oct. 26: Unpacking political advertisements (Dr. Danilo Yanich, University of Delaware)

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Newly Named News Director:

I am not aware of any new NDs this week, but I believe we’ll have at least one next week.

New News Director Openings:

After little movement, there are FOUR openings this week.

Strickland

KPRC-TV, Houston, TX…the biggest market move came at this Graham Media owned NBC affiliate. We told you in a Friday UPDATE that DAVE STRICKLAND was out, as explained in this short note from newly arrived GM PHIL LANE. New this edition: Local media observer MIKE McGUFF has more. Dave was here six years and earlier was an ND for 15 years at KTRK-TV in Houston and five years at WAVY-TV in Norfolk.

Wilhelm

KWCH-TV, Wichita, KS…KIM WILHELM is moving up within Gray Television as she’s been named Senior Executive News Trainer for the company. This email from JAMES FINCH, Director of News Services for Gray, explains her new role. Kim’s been ND at this CBS affiliate since 2017, She started there as a reporter, then became managing editor and investigative reporter, and was the assistant ND before moving up to ND.

WBUP/WBKP-TV, Marquette, MI…this ABC/CW affiliate is advertising for a new news director on its website. That same site lists LISA BOWERS as news director. I’ve emailed her, with no response as of this writing. If you’ve like me, you may not know much about the duopoly but the ‘about us’ page of that website will fill you in.

Standiford

KNOP-TV, North Platte, NE…another Gray station has an opening for a much different reason. This NBC affiliate parted ways with MELANIE STANDIFORD for collecting signatures on a petition to declare Curtis, NE, a ‘sanctuary city’ for the unborn, thus banning abortions there. The local newspaper has much more on the story. Melanie’s Linkedin page says she’s been ND there for 2 1/2 years and has worked there for five.

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News Director, KTVZ-TV, Bend, OR:

• Live in a city consistently ranked one of the best places to live in America
• Lead a team of journalists in the market’s #1 multi-platform newsroom
• Work for a family-owned company with terrific employee-focused benefits
• Explore the high desert of Central Oregon

NewsChannel 21, the legacy station in Bend, Oregon and the dominant news leader in Central Oregon has an exciting opportunity for someone to lead our news team as News Director. Consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America, Bend is a year-round tourist destination with plenty of recreational activities, nearby ski resort, numerous golf courses and world-famous breweries. We are family owned by News Press & Gazette, a diversified company committed to its people and properties.

The News Director will oversee and provide strategic direction to the station’s news operation consisting of broadcast and digital platforms. We are looking for a strong newsroom leader who considers coaching a priority. The ability to maximize resources, develop/manage departmental budget and make contributions on a larger scale as a member of the management team are some of the keys to success.

The ideal candidate will be a visionary coach, and an effective communicator with a passion for the news business. We are bold and creative yet remain steadfast in our commitment to maintaining the principles that have earned our community’s trust.
A degree in Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications, or related field is preferred. In addition, a minimum of four years of newsroom or related managerial experience is a must.

Please apply online at KTVZ.com.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WTSP-TV, Tampa/St. Petersburg (relisted 10/2/22)
KMGH-TV, Denver, CO (listed 8/28/22)
WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC (relisted 8/14/22)
WGRZ-TV, Buffalo NY (relisted 9/25/22)
WGBA-TV, Green Bay, WI (listed 8/28/22)
KOLR-TV, Springfield, MO (listed 8/14/22)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 9/11/22)
KAGS-TV, Bryan, TX (listed 9/11/22)
KRGV-TV, Weslaco, TX (AM EP, relisted 9/5/22)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (listed 9/18/22)
WKBT-TV, La Crosse, WI (relisted 8/28/22)
KTVQ-TV, Billings, MT (listed 8/28/22)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

KTLA-TV, Los Angeles, CA (Digital EP, listed 8/14/22)
WFAA-TV, Dallas, TX (EP Investigations, listed 10/9/22)
WDCW-TV, Washington, DC (listed 10/9/22)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (AM EP, relisted 10/9/22)
KPHO/KTVK-TV, Phoenix, AZ (relisted 8/28/22)
WTSP-TV, Tampa, FL (MSJ EP, relisted 9/11/22)
WXYZ-TV, Detroit, MI (listed 8/28/22)
WOIO/WUAB-TV, Cleveland, OH (AM EP, listed 10/9/22)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (AM EP, relisted 9/18/22)
WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC (AM EP, relisted 9/11/22)
KGW-TV, Portland, OR (AM EP, listed 9/11/22)
WRTV, Indianapolis, IN (listed 9/5/22)
WMAR-TV, Baltimore, MD (relisted 8/28/22)
WNCN-TV, Raleigh, NC (listed corrected 9/25/22)
WTVF-TV, Nashville, TN (relisted 9/18/22)
KGTV, San Diego, CA (listed 9/5/22)
KSWB-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 8/28/22)
KSTU-TV, Salt Lake City (listed 8/28/22)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (2 jobs, Spec. Proj. & EP, modified 10/9/22)
WCMH-TV, Columbus, OH (listed 9/25/22)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 8/28/22)
KTNV, Las Vegas, NV (listed 8/28/22)
KXAN-TV, Austin, TX (AM EP, listed 8/28/22)
WAVY/WVBT-TV, Norfolk, VA (relisted 9/11/22)
WIAT-TV, Birmingham AL (relisted 8/28/22)
WFMY-TV, Greensboro, NC (AM EP, relisted 8/28/22)
WGHP-TV, Greensboro/High Point NC (relisted 8/28/22)
KGUN-TV, Tucson, AZ (listed 8/28/22)
WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN (listed 9/25/22)
WHO-TV, Des Moines, IA (AM EP, relisted 9/25/22)
KREM-TV, Spokane WA (listed 10/9/22)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (relisted 9/18/22)
WLTX-TV, Columbia, SC (PM EP, listing revised 9/18/22)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (relisted 10/2/22)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (listing revised 9/18/22)
KRGV-TV, Weslaco, TX (AM EP, relisted 9/5/22)
WGMB/WVLA-TV, Baton Rouge, LA (listed 8/14/22)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (relisted 9/18/22)
WMBD-TV, Peoria, IL (listed 9/18/22)
WTVO/WQRF-TV, Rockford, IL (relisted 8/28/22)

MANAGING EDITOR:

WXIA-TV, Atlanta, GA(listed 8/28/22)
Florida 24 Network (based at WFTS-TV in Tampa. listed 9/5/22)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (listed 8/28/22)
News Center Maine, Portland/Bangor (listed 8/28/22)

More News Management Openings:

Relisted 10/2/22:

Spectrum News NY1 (Senior Producer & Senior Producer-Politics)
WTSP-TV, Tampa/St. Petersburg (Director of Digital Content)

Listed 9/18/22:

WPTV, West Palm, Beach, FL (Senior Manager of Investigative Content)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (Assignment Desk Manager)

Listed 9/12/22:

WFXR-TV, Roanoke, VA (Digital Content Manager)

Listed 9/5/22:

AccuWeather, State College, PA (Sr. Producer, Live Broadcast)
WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN (Director of Digital Content)
WVLA/WGMB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA (Digital Content Manager)

Relisted 9/5/22:

WNCN-TV, Raleigh, NC (Digital Content Manager)

Listed 8/28/22:

KTNV, Las Vegas, NV (Digital Director)
KNWA-TV, Fayetteville, AR (Digital Content Manager)

Listed 7/31/22:

Obituaries:

Primo

Funeral services were held yesterday in Connecticut for a giant of our industry, AL PRIMO. We told you last week that Al had died of lung cancer at 87. You can watch the service here (you’ll need a password, which is: Primo100822 And we have the link to the New York Times obituary. Al, as you know, is widely credited with reforming television newscasts.

Ferrante

ROBERT FERRANTE, a veteran newsman who held news director jobs in Boston, Chicago, and Pittsburgh, as well as leadership positions at NPR and CBS News, died September 15th. He was 87 and died of complications of a stroke, according to his daughter. This New York Times obituary credits him with retooling NPR’s Morning Edition and creating CBS’s Nightwatch, its overnight news program.

Names in the News:

I strongly recommend you spend a few moments reading this TV NewsCheck column from former GM and consultant HANK PRICE. There are important details here that could radically change the local TV business.

Scheld

TIM SCHELD, recently elected chair of RTDNA, will leave his job as News Director and Brand Manager for New York’s WCBS-AM news radio at the end of the year. Details about his decision are here. He will likely be able to complete his one year term as RTDNA chair. A requirement for the job is to be an active member, but anyone who was chair or treasurer is considered an active member for life. Tim’s the first chair from radio since 2019.

There are a number of news managers on the move.

KUSA-TV, Tegna’s NBC affiliate in Denver, has promoted chief reporter NELSON GARCIA, to Assistant News Director. He’s worked there since 2006, and previously worked in Minneapolis and TWO Columbias, South Carolina and Missouri, as well as Terre Haute, IN.

Long ago Chattanooga news director BILL DOBILAS returns to a local newsroom as joins Tegna’s WXIA-TV (NBC) in Atlanta as Managing Editor. He most recently has been working for CNN, Bill’s complete work history is here on his Linkedin page.

Digital Producer AVERY WILLIAMS has been promoted to Digital Content Manager for Gray’s WOIO/WUAB-TV in Cleveland. She’s been an assignmen editor and digital producer for this CBS/CW duopoly.

Congratulations to SCOTT NAGEL, who’s been promoted to weekend EP for Capitol’s WRAL-TV (NBC) in Raleigh, NC. He’s been a producer there, as you’ll learn in the staff memo from Assistant ND ASYU BASARAN.

The Murray Center for Documentary Journalism at the University of Missouri has a new supervising producer. Click here to learn more about SEBASTIÁN MARTÍNEZ VALDIVIA.

General Manager News and Notes:

I am not aware of any GM changes this week. If you are, please let me know what I missed!

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, October 9, 2022:

It’s unofficial, there may be others that are open, and some of these may have been filled. If you know of any in either category, please let me know: rick@rickgevers.com

KTTV 1999 S. Bundy Dr. Los Angeles CA 90025
KPRC-TV 8181 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074
KPNX-TV 200 East Van Buren Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
WYMT-TV 199 Black Gold Blvd. Hazard, KY 41701
KWCH-TV 2815 E. 37th Street North Wichita, KS 67219
WEHT/WTVW-TV, 800 Marywood Dr., Henderson, KY 42420
WKBT-TV 141 South 6th Street La Crosse, WI 54601
KTVE/KARD-TV 200 Pavilion Rd. West Monroe, LA 71292
KQDS-TV 2001 London Road Duluth, MN 55812
WJET-TV 8455 Peach Street Erie, PA 16509
KALB-TV 605 Washington Street; Alexandria, LA 71301
WBUP/WKBP-TV 1705 Ash Street Suite 5 Ishpeming, MI 49849
WWNY-TV 120 Arcade St. Watertown, NY 13601
KTVZ-TV 62990 O.B. Riley Rd. Bend OR 97703 (see ad above!)
KMVT-TV 1100 Blue Lakes Blvd North, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Delta News 837 Washington Ave Greenville, MS 38701
KAEF-TV 540 E Street Eureka, CA 95501
KIEM/KVIQ-TV 5650 South Broadway, Eureka, CA 95501
KYOU-TV 820 West 2nd Street; Ottumwa, IA 52501
KNOP-TV 402. S. Dewey. North Platte NE 69101

**: Spanish language station