Rick Gevers & Associates

September 20, 2015

Monday, September 21, 2015 UPDATE:

A veteran news director returns to Florida in today’s UPDATE.

Bob C.

BOB CLINKINGBEARD has been named news director for Tegna’s WTSP-TV in Tampa/St. Petersburg. It’s a move within the company for Bob, who’s been the ND for WFMY-TV in Greensboro for the past five years.

Here’s the memo from GM ELLIOTT WISER to the staff.

I mentioned a return to Florida: Bob spent 3+ years as news director for WOFL-TV in Orlando, the FOX o-and-o there, and another seven years as ND for (then) FOX’s WITI-TV in Milwaukee. He’s also worked in Detroit (for two different stations), Philadelphia, Baltimore, Birmingham, Alexandria, LA, and Columbia, MO.

Bob’s an avid Harley rider, a big Packers’ fan, and he and his wife PAM have worked with therapy dogs, visiting schools and hospitals to visit students and patients.

At WTSP, he replaces PETER ROGHAAR who’s been the ND here for almost six years. Peter’s making an unusual turn and moving to the sales department for this CBS affiliate.

Have a great week!

regards,

Rick Gevers

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Greetings:

This week’s EIJ conference in Orlando saw 1,500 attendees and a sold out exhibit floor, in combination with SPJ and NAHJ. Next year’s gathering will be in New Orleans from September 18-20. New officers were elected and you can read about that in our Names in the News section.

I enjoyed meeting some of you for the first time and seeing others again.

This week’s newsletter brings news of just ONE new ND opening, and ONE newly filled job. That leaves our count of open positions at 27.

One of those open jobs is among our FIVE paid help wanted ads, which this week includes a sales position at the Associated Press.

We have FOUR new news management appointments in Names in the News. Interestingly, all are promotions within stations or groups. And there’s just ONE GM change, this one involving a former ND turned GM.

And there’s an obituary for the mother of a group news executive.

All that…and more…as you read on.

New News Director Opening:

Houston

KFOR-TV, Oklahoma City, OK…CARLTON HOUSTON leaves Oklahoma for the bright lights of Washington, DC, where he’ll be the Assistant News Director for WUSA-TV, the Tegna owned CBS affiliate. Carlton and WUSA ND BILL LORD know each other from the days when they were both news directors in the Allbritton chain. Carlton’s been ND for this Tribune owned station for 2+ years, spent six years as an ND in Tulsa, held management jobs in a number of other cities, and began his career on-air.

Newly Named News Director:

Crews

WDHN-TV, Dothan, AL…we’re a little late in reporting STEPHEN CREWS‘ ascension to news director for this Nexstar owned ABC affiliate. He was promoted last May, following the departure of KEN CURTIS who spent 26 years in the ND chair and is now Senior Reporter for WTVY-TV in Dothan. Stephen has worked at WDHN for almost five years, and spent many years before that working for some weekly newspapers in the region.

Because we strive for accuracy in this space, I will tell you that we erred last week in our report on CHRIS HUSTON‘s move to KMVT-TV in North Twin Falls, ID. We told you that station was owned by Neuhoff Communications. Neuhoff was sold to Gray Television this summer.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

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Supervising Producer, XETV, San Diego, CA:

San Diego 6 is seeking a solid and experienced producer to manage our morning newscasts and multi-platform news product.

Supervising Producer (SP) will produce, supervise, and directly manage our morning newscasts and maintain oversight over our newscasts in other dayparts and weekends. Strong leadership and team-building skills are a must. Applicant must be a strong writer, have solid news judgment, produce compelling newscasts, adjust quickly and efficiently to breaking news situations, and use graphics effectively.

The Supervising Producer must be proficient in supervising and motivating a team and capable of effectively communicating with upper management and department heads. SP should have working knowledge of modern newscast production techniques and styles.

Interested? Click here for the complete job posting and details on how to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer – No phone calls please – Background and Drug testing required

Assignment Desk Manager, KVVU-TV, Las Vegas, NV::

A rare, professional/management opportunity has opened on the News desk of Southern Nevada’s “Local. Las Vegas.” News Team…KVVU/FOX5 LAS VEGAS!

Position Summary: Manage daily editorial flow. Assign anchors, reporters & photojournalists to cover daily news stories and events. Research stories for future newscasts, responsible for knowing what newsworthy events are available for coverage, and developing relationships with professional contacts for reaction to stories. Monitoring emergency services radio transmissions. Position supervises and guides the development of a staff of Assignment Editors.

Education: College graduate, in journalism, communication or related field.

Experience: Two (2) years as an Assignment Editor or Assignment Manager at a commercial television or radio station.

To apply online for this exciting opportunity in the “Entertainment Capital of the World,” go to: Meredith.com, click “Careers” Tab, enter “Nevada” in the search box and then select the job from the list… and apply.

Meredith/KVVU Broadcasting provides equal employment opportunity to all people.

News Director, KING-TV, Seattle, WA:

Are you equal parts confidence and humility, inspiration and analysis, bold and empowering, journalist and businessperson, smart and – well – smart, then this job should interest you.

KING 5 is one of the most watched, followed and awarded news operations in America, including the 2015 National Murrow Award for overall excellence and the 2015 NAB Service to America award. In addition to producing 17 hours of news across KING, KONG, and regional cable news network NWCN each day, KING has a robust digital operation and social push that requires a leader with passion and vision for emerging media. KING has its eye on the future and is developing new ways to engage, educate and entertain our audiences.

Successful candidate must be an innovative strategic thinker; community-minded; strong communicator, collaborator, and leader; and have an understanding of winning in the digital world. Must possess solid journalist judgment and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair, and unique local content along with community engagement.

If you are not afraid to think boldly and take a great organization to even greater heights in a “digital first” era, then we want to talk to you!  To be considered for this position, apply online by clicking here.

KING TV is a subsidiary of TEGNA Inc. and a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.

Executive Producer, WTVM-TV, Columbus, GA:

WTVM News Leader 9, Raycom’s legacy station in Columbus, Georgia is seeking a full-time Executive News Producer with exceptional showcasing skills. The successful candidate will lead producers in developing compelling content for newscasts, web and mobile that delivers on our promise of Coverage You Can Count On.

Raycom gives us all the latest news gathering tools: multiple live trucks, a satellite truck, LiveU backpacks, the leading news and weather apps and a well-staffed newsroom with a “digital first” urgency.

The successful candidate will possess superior writing and organizational skills and have a passion for news.

Columbus, Georgia offers great outdoor activities, like our world class white water rafting course on the Chattahoochee River; zip lines, a 25 mile Riverwalk from Columbus to Fort Benning and a friendly southern lifestyle. We’re located just an hour and a half southwest of Atlanta and just a three hour drive from Florida beaches.

To be considered for this outstanding career opportunity, please apply on line at www.raycommedia.com/careers with links to your work.

No phone calls please. EOE/M/F/D/V.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

KPIX-TV, San Francisco, CA (listed 8/14/15)
New England Cable News, Boston, MA (Dayside EP, new listing this week)
WEWS-TV, Cleveland, OH (Nightside EP, new listing this week)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (listed 8/14/15)
KOIN-TV, Portland, OR (Morning EP, listed 8/22/15)
XETV, San Diego, CA (Supervising Producer Mornings, new listing, see ad above!)
KSTU-TV, Salt Lake City, UT (Dayside EP, relisted 8/14/15)
KWCH-TV, Wichita, KS (listed 8/8/15)
WTVG-TV, Toledo, OH (listed 8/18/15)
WMTW-TV, Portland, ME (AM EP, relisted 8/2/15)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (AM EP, relisted 8/22/15)
KKTV, Colorado Springs, CO (listed 8/22/15)
WJCL-TV, Savannah, GA (relisted 8/28/15)
WTVM-TV, Columbus, GA (relisted 9/13/15, see ad above!)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KPIX-TV, San Francisco, CA (listed 8/14/15)

ASSIGNMENT MANAGER:

WGCL-TV, Atlanta, GA (relisted 8/22/15)
KVVU-TV, Las Vegas, NV (new listing this week, see ad above!)

NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER:

KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (relisted 8/14/15)

Obituary:

The mother of Raycom’s LARRY SILBERMANN died last week at the age of 80. MARGERY KLAIN devoted her life’s work to the fine arts. More details in this obituary.

It’s been a rough month for Larry. We told you just last month that he had suffered a heart attack but he’s already back on the job as one of Raycom Media’s Regional News Directors. I’m sure he’d welcome your kind note: lsilbermann@raycommedia.com

Situations Wanted:

We offer a free situations wanted ad to news managers who are looking for a new opportunity. If you’d like to state your case to a well targeted audience, email me an item (max. 150 words). You may include a link to a website, an email address, and a photo. You must include your name. I’ll run it for one week. I don’t represent or endorse those listed, but merely trying to help.

Names in the News…and other things:

Congratulation to VINCE DUFFY who was chosen as Chair-Elect of RTDNA at this week’s convention. It’s his second time in that role. Eight other journalists were either elected or re-elected to roles on the board. Five of them are TV news directors, as you can read here.

DEB GAITA stays within the Cox Media Group as she returns to Boston and WFXT-TV as that Fox station’s EP of Special Projects. That’s the job she’s been doing at sister-Cox station WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh. Before her move there, she worked at another Boston station and in Greensboro and Macon, GA.

WAVY-TV in Norfolk has promoted two employees. 20 year station vet TYPHANNY WIGGINS has been named Assistant ND. She has been the Assignments Manager for this NBC affiliate, where she started as an intern. And CLAIRE BLAKEMORE is the new Evening EP for WAVY. She most recently has been the investigative producer here, earlier served as the morning producer, and has also worked in Midland-Odessa.

At WPBF-TV in West Palm Beach, FL, MIKE SOKOL has been promoted to Assignment Manager. He’s a longtime employee of this Hearst station and most recently has been working as an assignment editor.

General Manager News:

Congratulations to long-ago ND and current GM NICK SIMONETTE for WBTV in Charlotte. He’s been promoted to a Group VP for Raycom Media.

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, September 20, 2015.

If you know of any additions/deletions/updates, please email me at: rick@rickgevers.com

WSB-TV 1601 W. Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
WTSP-TV 11450 Gandy Boulevard St. Petersburg FL 33702
KING-TV 333 Dexter Avenue N. Seattle WA 98109 (see ad above!)
Northwest Cable News, 333 Dexter Avenue N. Seattle, WA 98109
KCEC-TV 777 Grant St. #110 Denver CO 80203 *
KFOR-TV 444 E. Britton Road Oklahoma City OK 73114
WPMT-TV 2005 South Queen Street York PA 17403
KOAT-TV 3801 Carlisle Boulevard NE Albuquerque NM 87107
WKBW-TV 7 Broadcast Plaza Buffalo NY 14202
WBRE/WYOU-TV 62 S. Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre PA 16701
WCHS-TV 1301 Piedmont Rd. Charleston, WV 25301
KOLD-TV 7831 N Business Park Dr. Tucson AZ 85743
KTAL/KMSS-TV 3150 N. Market Shreveport LA 71107
KVEO-TV 394 North Expressway Brownsville TX 78521
WBRZ-TV 1650 Highland Rd. Baton Rouge LA 70802
WCYB-TV 101 Lee St. Bristol VA 24201
WHBF-TV 231 18th St. Rock Island IL 61201
WCTV 1801 Halstead Blvd. Tallahassee FL 32309
WFFT-TV 3707 Hillegas Rd. Ft. Wayne IN 46807
WGXA-TV 599 Martin Luther King Blvd. Macon GA 31201
KIMA/KEPR-TV 2801 Terrace Heights Dr. Yakima,WA 98901
WVNS-TV 141 Old Cline Road Ghent WV 25843
KTMF/KWYB-TV 2200 Stephens Ave. Missoula, MT 59801
KULR-TV 2045 Overland Ave. Billings, MT 59108
WBBJ-TV 346 Muse Street, Jackson, TN 38301
KGNS-TV 120 W. Delmar Blvd. Laredo TX 78045
KTVH-TV 100 W. Lyndale Ave. Suite A Helena MT 59601

* Spanish language station

September 13, 2015

Greetings:

Down, down, down.

I refer to the list of open ND jobs, which falls to 27 after FIVE openings were filled this week, with another THREE jobs opening up. (Just a few weeks ago, that list of openings was over 40!)

THREE of those open ND jobs among the FIVE paid help wanted ads in this week’s edition, including an ad for the most recent National Edward R. Murrow award winner for overall excellence.

We have updated information about memorial plans for the late JIM SANDERS who died this week, along with some tributes to him.

Lots of items in Names in the News, and three GM changes to share with you.

By the way, I hope to see many of you at this week’s EIJ conference in Orlando, which I still call (force of habit) the RTDNA convention! Some of our advertisers will be there, too, and I hope you’ll stop by and check out their services.

New News Director Openings:

Dreaden

WSB-TV, Atlanta, GA…MIKE DREADEN has been promoted to VP News & Marketing for Television for parent Cox Media Group. Mike’s been the ND for this Cox/ABC affiliate since January, 2012, when he was promoted from Assistant ND. Mike’s been at WSB since 1999 when he moved across town from ND for WGCL-TV. He’s also worked in New York, Boston, Miami, Indianapolis, New Orleans, Albany, NY, and Ft. Myers. The news release on his promotion is here.

DePury

WBRE/WYOU-TV, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA…longtime news director JIM DePURY has announced his retirement in the next few months. Here’s the note his GM sent to the station. Jim’s been the ND here for 4 1/2 years, had earlier been the ND for WYOU before they combined, and has been an ND in Harrisburg, Jacksonville, FL, and Charleston, SC. He’s also worked in Tampa, Miami, St. Louis, and Lancaster. WBRE is owned by Nexstar and provides services to WYOU.

KTAL/KMSS-TV, Shreveport, LA…after 4 1/2 years as ND for this Nexstar owned NBC/FOX duopoly, CHRIS HUSTON is making a family move to take an ND job in Idaho. More on that below.

Newly Named News Directors:

Cronan

KYW-TV, Philadelphia, PA…we told you earlier this week that MARGARET CRONAN returns to this CBS o-and-o as its next ND. Margaret worked as an EP here in the 90’s before going on to ND jobs in West Palm Beach and Baltimore. She left TV in 2003 for a series of jobs in Philadelphia outside of the business, as outlined here. Margaret replaces SUSAN SCHILLER who left in May after 14 years as ND at KYW, and almost 40 years working for CBS.

Hyvonen

WXIX-TV, Cincinnati, OH…in another move we reported earlier this week, STEVE HYVONEN returns to Ohio and a newsroom as ND for this Raycom Media owned FOX affiliate. Here’s the memo to the staff. Steve most recently spent seven years as ND for WKMG-TV in Orlando, but before that ran the newsroom at WEWS-TV in Cleveland. He’s also been a news director in Birmingham, and has worked in Miami, Hartford, and Ft. Myers, and for MSNBC. Steve replaces KEVIN ROACH who left last month after 2+ years as ND.

Norred

WRBL-TV, Columbus, GA…KAY NORRED is the new news director for this Media General owned CBS affiliate. She most recently spent 7+ years as the ND for WHSV-TV in Harrisonburg, VA. Kay has also worked in Tampa, Sarasota, Tallahassee, and Pensacola, FL. At WRBL, Kay replaces SAM EATON who resigned in May after just over a years as ND here. He is now an Executive Producer for KSHB-TV in Kansas City.

Huston

KMVT-TV/KSVT-TV, North Twin Falls, ID…CHRIS HUSTON is returning to Idaho as ND for this CBS/FOX duopoly owned by Neuhoff Communications Gray Television, which purchased the station this summer (corrected 9-14-15).  We noted above his departure from KTAL-TV in Shreveport. It’s a family move. Chris tells me six of his eleven children live in Southern Idaho or Northern Utah, along with several grandkids. Chris spent almost two years as an ND in Idaho Falls before moving to Shreveport. He’s also been an ND in Wichita Falls, Erie (two stations), and Altoona/Johnstown, PA. He replaces MICHELLE BARTLOME who took a PR job at a local hospital.

WUPB/WBKP-TV, Ishpeming, MI…JERRY TAYLOR was promoted to news director for this duopoly back in March.  He had been the sports director. He replaces GREG PETERSON who left the station in January.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

News Director, KING-TV, Seattle, WA:

Are you equal parts confidence and humility, inspiration and analysis, bold and empowering, journalist and businessperson, smart and – well – smart, then this job should interest you.

KING 5 is one of the most watched, followed and awarded news operations in America, including the 2015 National Murrow Award for overall excellence and the 2015 NAB Service to America award. In addition to producing 17 hours of news across KING, KONG, and regional cable news network NWCN each day, KING has a robust digital operation and social push that requires a leader with passion and vision for emerging media. KING has its eye on the future and is developing new ways to engage, educate and entertain our audiences.

Successful candidate must be an innovative strategic thinker; community-minded; strong communicator, collaborator, and leader; and have an understanding of winning in the digital world. Must possess solid journalist judgment and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair, and unique local content along with community engagement.

If you are not afraid to think boldly and take a great organization to even greater heights in a “digital first” era, then we want to talk to you!  To be considered for this position, apply online by clicking here.

KING TV is a subsidiary of TEGNA Inc. and a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.

Executive Producer, WTVM-TV, Columbus, GA:

WTVM News Leader 9, Raycom’s legacy station in Columbus, Georgia is seeking a full-time Executive News Producer with exceptional showcasing skills. The successful candidate will lead producers in developing compelling content for newscasts, web and mobile that delivers on our promise of Coverage You Can Count On.

Raycom gives us all the latest news gathering tools: multiple live trucks, a satellite truck, LiveU backpacks, the leading news and weather apps and a well-staffed newsroom with a “digital first” urgency.

The successful candidate will possess superior writing and organizational skills and have a passion for news.

Columbus, Georgia offers great outdoor activities, like our world class white water rafting course on the Chattahoochee River; zip lines, a 25 mile Riverwalk from Columbus to Fort Benning and a friendly southern lifestyle. We’re located just an hour and a half southwest of Atlanta and just a three hour drive from Florida beaches.

To be considered for this outstanding career opportunity, please apply on line at www.raycommedia.com/careers with links to your work.

No phone calls please. EOE/M/F/D/V.

News Director,WVNS-TV, Beckley, WV:

WVNS-TV/CBS and FOX, a West Virginia Media station in Beckley, WV is searching for a hands-on News Director. You will oversee day-to-day management of news content and quality.

Us – Our numbers are growing, our product not small market, our staff a mixture of experience and potential. We compete to win and in the process learn, grow and have fun together as a team.

You – Need to be an aggressive, dynamic and a highly competitive news manager. You need significant knowledge of television journalism, web usage, marketing, ethics and law. You need to be detail oriented, be able to follow through and communicate very effectively.

What you know, you’ll teach. What you need to learn we’ll teach you.

If you know it all…yea, that’s not going to work out.

The News Director is responsible for maintaining a budget and handling personnel issues. Candidates must show knowledge of current news events and have an understanding of local news delivery on multiple platforms. The position requires strong talent recruiting and development skills. The News Director at WVNS works with the station’s General Manager to establish and build upon a news philosophy that keeps the television news operation competitive and growing.

Phone calls accepted after resume is received.

Email resume to: ASandubrae@WVNSTV.com
Al Sandubrae
General Manager
WVNS-TV
304-929-6424

Cross Content Platform Manager, WFAA-TV, Dallas, TX:

This manager will lead the newsroom in coordination of news content on all platforms. Responsibilities include strategic assignment managing, and innovative content development. Primary focus will be to ensure a reduction in duplication on broadcast and on all digital platforms. Success will involve working with our newspaper partners and other local sources to find unique stories to differentiate ourselves from the competition. This position will also be responsible for managing workflow for special event news coverage as it pertains to both on air and digital. Content manager will also take a lead role in planning distinctive Texas wide coverage with other Texas TEGNA stations.

TEGNA, Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information

To apply, click here:

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

KPIX-TV, San Francisco, CA (listed 8/14/15)
WFXT-TV, Boston, MA (Special Projects EP, listing revised 8/28/15)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (listed 8/14/15)
KOIN-TV, Portland, OR (Morning EP, listed 8/22/15)
KSTU-TV, Salt Lake City, UT (Dayside EP, relisted 8/14/15)
KWCH-TV, Wichita, KS (listed 8/8/15)
WTVG-TV, Toledo, OH (listed 8/18/15)
WMTW-TV, Portland, ME (AM EP, relisted 8/2/15)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (AM EP, relisted 8/22/15)
KKTV, Colorado Springs, CO (listed 8/22/15)
WJCL-TV, Savannah, GA (relisted 8/28/15)
WTVM-TV, Columbus, GA (relisted this week)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KPIX-TV, San Francisco, CA (listed 8/14/15)

ASSIGNMENT MANAGER:

WGCL-TV, Atlanta, GA (relisted 8/22/15)

NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER:

KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (relisted 8/14/15)

Obituaries:

Sanders

The family of the late JIM SANDERS is planning a private memorial service for the well respected former ND. Jim died earlier this week at the age of 68 from complications from COPD. During his career, he was an ND in San Jose/San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, Indianapolis, Columbus, OH, and Portland, ME. He also worked as a reporter in Orlando and other markets.

It’s often a cliche, but Jim was much loved by those who knew him and worked with him.

There was this on-air tribute by the sports director of Jim’s former station in San Diego, KNSD-TV.

SUZANNE RICO, who worked for Jim in both Sacramento and San Diego, called Jim ‘her greatest boss ever’ in this post on her website.

Longtime news director and general manager BILL BAUMAN competed with Jim for stories when both were reporters at the same Orlando station. He sent me two anecdotes, one from the newsroom, and one from Jim’s service in Vietnam.

Finally, this post from Facebook from Jim’s son, COLLIN SANDERS.

Situations Wanted:

We offer a free situations wanted ad to news managers who are looking for a new opportunity. If you’d like to state your case to a well targeted audience, email me an item (max. 150 words). You may include a link to a website, an email address, and a photo. You must include your name. I’ll run it for one week. I don’t represent or endorse those listed, but merely trying to help.

Names in the News…and other things:

Case

Legendary Mississippi newsman BERT CASE is making a very slow recovery in a Jackson hospital. He’s been battling sepsis. It was just a month ago that we told you about Bert’s 50th anniversary covering news in Mississippi. He’s been an ND for three different Jackson stations. He’s currently reporting for WAPT-TV, which offers this report on his current medical battles.

Poynter’s AL TOMPKINS moderated a discussion with the GM, ND, and an anchor from WDBJ-TV in Roanoke over the recent tragedy there.  It was a Poynter News University and you can learn more about it here.

Mussoni

Old friend JOHN MUSSONI is now the interim VP/News for WHYY-TV, the PBS station in Philadelphia. He’s filling in following the departure of CHRIS SATULLO. John’s the Managing Editor for WHYY and the EP of the station’s magazine show, FIRST. He spent more than 11 years at WTXF-TV, the FOX station in Philadelphia, 5 1/2 as ND. John was also ND for Comcast’s CN8. He’s also worked for WCAU-TV in Philly, and in Boston, Hartford, and Columbia, MO, where we worked together at the campus radio station.

BILL PERRY has been upped to VP/Content Production for OETA, the statewide Oklahoma Public Television Network. He’ll oversee OETA production, news, documentaries and public affairs programs. He’s a former news director in Knoxville and Ft. Myers, FL.

WIAT-TV in Birmingham has a new morning EP: BRITTANY RAINES joins this Media General CBS affiliate from competitor WBRC-TV in Birmingham.

GRANT CRUISE started this week as the Morning EP for WCMH-TV in Columbus, OH. He had been the Assistant ND for KRNV-TV in Reno.

Grant’s old job in Reno has been filled by DAVID SANDLER. He’d been the Senior Producer at KRNV.

MARISSA SCHWARTZ has been promoted to Assistant ND for News Press & Gazettte’s KION-TV in Monterey/Salinas. She had been a reporter and digital content director.

General Manager News:

KENS-TV in San Antonio is getting a new GM. It’s TOM CURY, the sales manager for sister Tegna station WFAA-TV in Dallas. He replaces the retiring BOB McGANN, who’s been GM for this CBS affiliate for 18 years.

ALAN RIEBE, longtime GM of WANE-TV in Ft. Wayne, has announced his plans to retire by the end of the year. He’s been the GM for this CBS affiliate for more than 12 years, and has worked there for 23.

RAFAEL ARCHILLA has been named GM of Nexstar’s ABC Affiliate in Billings, MT, KVSI-TV. He’ll also oversee KHMT-TV (Fox) which Nexstar manages via a joint operating agreement with Mission Broadcasting.

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, September 13, 2015.

If you know of any additions/deletions/updates, please email me at: rick@rickgevers.com

WSB-TV 1601 W. Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
WTSP-TV 11450 Gandy Boulevard St. Petersburg FL 33702
KING-TV 333 Dexter Avenue N. Seattle WA 98109 (see ad above!)
Northwest Cable News, 333 Dexter Avenue N. Seattle, WA 98109
KCEC-TV 777 Grant St. #110 Denver CO 80203 *
WPMT-TV 2005 South Queen Street York PA 17403
KOAT-TV 3801 Carlisle Boulevard NE Albuquerque NM 87107 (see ad above!)
WKBW-TV 7 Broadcast Plaza Buffalo NY 14202
WBRE/WYOU-TV 62 S. Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre PA 16701
WCHS-TV 1301 Piedmont Rd. Charleston, WV 25301
KOLD-TV 7831 N Business Park Dr. Tucson AZ 85743
KTAL/KMSS-TV 3150 N. Market Shreveport LA 71107
KVEO-TV 394 North Expressway Brownsville TX 78521
WBRZ-TV 1650 Highland Rd. Baton Rouge LA 70802
WCYB-TV 101 Lee St. Bristol VA 24201
WHBF-TV 231 18th St. Rock Island IL 61201
WCTV 1801 Halstead Blvd. Tallahassee FL 32309
WFFT-TV 3707 Hillegas Rd. Ft. Wayne IN 46807
WGXA-TV 599 Martin Luther King Blvd. Macon GA 31201
KIMA/KEPR-TV 2801 Terrace Heights Dr. Yakima,WA 98901
WVNS-TV 141 Old Cline Road Ghent WV 25843 (see ad above!)
KTMF/KWYB-TV 2200 Stephens Ave. Missoula, MT 59801
KULR-TV 2045 Overland Ave. Billings, MT 59108
WDHN-TV 5274 E. State Highway 52 East Dothan AL 36376
WBBJ-TV 346 Muse Street, Jackson, TN 38301
KGNS-TV 120 W. Delmar Blvd. Laredo TX 78045
KTVH-TV 100 W. Lyndale Ave. Suite A Helena MT 59601

* Spanish language station

September 6, 2015

Wednesday, September 9, 2015 UPDATE:

A new ND in the #4 market, and some new information on the passing of longtime news director JIM SANDERS.

Cronan

MARGARET CRONAN has been named VP and News Director for KYW-TV, the CBS o-and-o in Philadelphia. It’s a return to KYW for Margaret, who was an EP there in the mid-90’s.

Margaret’s a former ND for WBAL-TV in Baltimore and WPBF-TV in West Palm Beach (both Hearst stations). She left Baltimore in 2003 for a variety of jobs outside of a TV newsroom. Those are outlined in her Linkedin bio, which is here. She is currently the Chief Business Development and Marketing Officer for a Philadelphia law firm.

The Philadelphia Business Journal has more.

At KYW, she replaces SUSAN SCHILLER who left in May after 14 years as ND at KYW, and almost 40 years working for CBS.

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Sanders

I’m told by someone close to the family of the late JIM SANDERS that it might be a few weeks before a memorial service is scheduled. We told you yesterday that Jim had died over the weekend in San Diego. He retired in 2007 for health reasons after serving as an ND in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, Indianapolis, and Columbus, OH.

One of those stations…KSND-TV in San Diego…paid tribute to him on air as you can see by clicking here.

It’s a busy week already. We’ll have a full newsletter later this week!

regards,

Rick Gevers

Wednesday, September 9, 2015 UPDATE:

KNSD-TV in San Diego aired this tribute to its former News Director, JIM SANDERS.

We told you below that Jim died over the weekend after a long illness.

I’ll post more information here when it becomes available.

regards,

Rick Gevers

Tuesday, September 8, 2015 UPDATE:

Several items of note in this UPDATE.

Sanders

Sadly, we begin with the death of longtime News Director JIM SANDERS.

Jim died over the weekend in San Diego, but I have few other details. He was ND at KNTV in San Jose/San Francisco when he collapsed in the newsroom in 2007, and retired shortly there after. During his career, he was an ND in San Diego, Sacramento, Indianapolis, and Columbus, OH.

When I get additional details, I’ll update this website.

By now, most of you likely already know about the latest station group deal which saw Media General acquire Meredith. The new company (Meredith Media General) will have to dispose of stations in six markets where there are overlaps: Portland, OR, Hartford, Nashville, Greenville/Ashville/Spartanburg, Mobile/Pensacola, and Springfield, MA. More from The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg, which has a nice map of the markets in which the combined company will own stations.

Hyvonen

There’s a new ND in Cincinnati. STEVE HYVONEN returns to Ohio as the next ND for Raycom Media’s WXIX-TV, the FOX affiliate there. He most recently spent seven years as ND for Graham Media’s WKMG-TV in Orlando, and has been an ND in Cleveland and Birmingham. More in this memo to the staff from GM DEBBIE BUSH.

Finally, a clarification from Sunday’s newsletter for those of you interested in the WVNS-TV news director opening. There was a typo in the email address to which you should apply. The correct address for GM AL SANDUBRAE is asandubrae@wvnstv.com

More later!

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Greetings:

I hope you’re enjoying a great holiday weekend.

THREE newly named news directors are probably off today, the perk of being the boss! And to my knowledge, there are NO new openings. Those changes, along with the closing of a news department which was on our list of open ND jobs, drops out count of open jobs to 30.

TWO of those open jobs are featured among the FOUR Paid Help Wanted Ads this week.

(And be sure to check out the eye-catching ad for the ND job at a New Mexico powerhouse.)

We also welcome back ACCUWEATHER as an advertiser. Check out their ad below, and visit them at the EIJ conference later this month in Orlando.

We have an obituary for a longtime Los Angeles news executive who spent three years as an ND there.

And we have some interesting items in Names in the News, including new jobs for two former NDs.

Take a break from your Labor Day celebration and read on!

New News Director Openings:

I’m not aware of any.  If you are, email me:  rick@rickgevers.com

Newly Named News Directors:

McGinley

WKMG-TV, Orlando, FL…congratulations to station veteran ALLISON McGINLEY who’s been promoted to news director for this Graham Media station, replacing STEVE HYVONEN who left the station in July after 7+ years as ND. Allison has worked here for 22 years, starting as a producer and rising to EP of Special Projects. She’s also been the interim ND. The local newspaper has more. WKMG is a CBS affiliate.

Foley

KLAS-TV, Las Vegas, NV…and congratulations to ANOTHER station longtime who’s been moved up. TERRI FOLEY will be the next ND for this newly acquired by Nexstar CBS affiliate. She’s a 29 year veteran of the station, starting as the newsroom coordinator, and rising through the ranks to Managing Editor/Assistant ND for the last eight years. Here’s how GM LISA HOWFIELD told the staff. Terri replaces RON COMINGS who left the station in May.

Webb

WHSV-TV, Harrisonburg, VA…JAY WEBB, who’s been the morning and noon meteorologist here, is now the ND. He replaces KAY NORRED who left the station in March after seven years as ND. Jay’s in his second stint at WHSV. He left in 2006 for a weather job in Roanoke, and returned to this Gray Television owned ABC affiliate in 2013.

And last week, in telling you about KIRK VARNER‘s appointment at WSPA-TV in Spartanburg, we did not properly report his title, which is VP/News. The complete news release is here.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

News Director,WVNS-TV, Beckley, WV:

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Email resume to: ASandubrae@WVNSTV.com
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Cross Content Platform Manager, WFAA-TV, Dallas, TX:

This manager will lead the newsroom in coordination of news content on all platforms. Responsibilities include strategic assignment managing, and innovative content development. Primary focus will be to ensure a reduction in duplication on broadcast and on all digital platforms. Success will involve working with our newspaper partners and other local sources to find unique stories to differentiate ourselves from the competition. This position will also be responsible for managing workflow for special event news coverage as it pertains to both on air and digital. Content manager will also take a lead role in planning distinctive Texas wide coverage with other Texas TEGNA stations.

TEGNA, Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information

To apply, click here:

Executive Producer, WJCL-TV, Savannah, GA:

WJCL-TV, Hearst Television’s ABC affiliate in Savannah, GA/Hilton Head, SC is looking for an Executive Producer who can oversee fast-paced newscasts and bring a vision for success in winning weather, breaking news and the big story every day. The ideal candidate can handle Breaking News when it comes and – when it doesn’t = can still oversee a compelling product that delivers interesting and relevant content to our viewers. Overseeing the product is only one facet of the job. You must also be a coach and a leader with the communications skills to make those you supervise better.

Job Responsibilities:

Oversee Newscasts
Working with and guiding Producers in story production
Communicating, coordinating and executing creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff
Will produce and publish content to our online platforms

Required Experience:

4-5 years producing experience
Strong news judgment, ethics and knowledge of legal standards are a must. The ideal candidate is an aggressive strategic thinker who leads by example
Web publishing experience required

Qualifications Requirements:

4-5 years producing experience
Excellent writing, spelling, grammar and copy-editing skills
Ability to multi-task and coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
Produce and publish content to digital platforms
Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements
Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Education:

College degree in broadcast journalism, broadcast news or related field

To Apply:

Qualified applicants must apply online with resume http://careers.hearsttelevision.com

No phone calls please.

EOE M/F/D/V

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WGCL-TV, Atlanta, GA (relisted 8/14/15)
KSTU-TV, Salt Lake City, UT (relisted 8/14/15)
WLBT-TV, Jackson, MS (listed 8/8/15)
WCYB-TV, Tri-Cities, TN (relisted 8/8/15)
WKBN-TV, Youngstown, OH (listed 7/19/15)
KION-TV, Salinas/Monterey, CA (listed 8/2/15)
KRCR-TV, Redding, CA (relisted 8/8/15)
KTIV-TV, Sioux City, IA (listed 8/22/15)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

KPIX-TV, San Francisco, CA (listed 8/14/15)
WFXT-TV, Boston, MA (Special Projects EP, listing revised 8/28/15)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (listed 8/14/15)
KOIN-TV, Portland, OR (Morning EP, listed 8/22/15)
KSTU-TV, Salt Lake City, UT (Dayside EP, relisted 8/14/15)
WDJT-TV, Milwaukee, WI (listed 7/11/15)
WIAT-TV, Birmingham, AL (relisted 6/28/15)
WJAR-TV, Providence, RI (relisted 7/11/15)
KWCH-TV, Wichita, KS (listed 8/8/15)
WTVG-TV, Toledo, OH (listed 8/18/15)
WMTW-TV, Portland, ME (AM EP, relisted 8/2/15)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (AM EP, relisted 8/22/15)
KKTV, Colorado Springs, CO (listed 8/22/15)
WJCL-TV, Savannah, GA (relisted 8/28/15 see ad above!)
WTVM-TV, Columbus, GA (relisted this week)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KPIX-TV, San Francisco, CA (listed 8/14/15)

ASSIGNMENT MANAGER:

WGCL-TV, Atlanta, GA (relisted 8/22/15)
WPBF-TV, W. Palm Beach, FL (relisted 7/11/15)

NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER:

KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (relisted 8/14/15)

Obituaries:

A one time Los Angeles News Director…and longtime LA newsman…died this week at the age of 80. GERRY RUBEN spent 33 years at this Tribune owned station, much of that time as the EP of the KTLA-TV News at Ten. He was also the news director there from 1978-1981, and previously worked at KCBS-TV and KTTV. Gerry also worked in Chicago. The station remembers him here:

Situations Wanted:

We offer a free situations wanted ad to news managers who are looking for a new opportunity. If you’d like to state your case to a well targeted audience, email me an item (max. 150 words). You may include a link to a website, an email address, and a photo. You must include your name. I’ll run it for one week. I don’t represent or endorse those listed, but merely trying to help.

Names in the News…and other things:

KWHY-TV in Los Angeles has eliminated its nightly newscasts and released almost the entire news department. More in this story from Media Moves.

Veteran KOVR-TV newswoman LISA CARR has been upped to Nightside EP for this CBS o-and-o. She’s been the morning EP there and has worked at the station for 13 years.

Two former news directors have new jobs outside of a newsroom:

Bray

STEVE BRAY, who spent 2 1/2 years as ND and Chief Meteorologist for WISH-TV in Indianapolis, has joined Baron as Director of Broadcast Meteorology. Steve spent 20 years at WISH, most of them in on-air weather roles, before moving into management. He also forecast for stations in Mobile, Decatur, and Lake Charles, LA. The news release announcing his appointment is here.

Sadiwskyj

And one-time Orlando, Tucson, Shreveport, and Knoxville ND LENA SADIWSKYJ has been named Corporate Director of Marketing and Media for a chain of auto dealerships in Knoxville. Lena’s also worked in Dallas, Phoenix, Birmingham, and in Toronto and Halifax in her native Canada. She spent four years on the faculty at the University of Missouri School of Journalism. More on her new gig here.

A one-time TV News Director who is now on the job as Dean of the Missouri School of Journalism is asking for faculty and staff input on the school’s new direction. DAVID KURPIUS spent a year as an ND in Macon, GA, before moving into academia.

General Manager News:

No moves this week, to the best of my knowledge.

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, September 6, 2015.

If you know of any additions/deletions/updates, please email me at: rick@rickgevers.com

KYW-TV 1555 Hamilton St. Philadelphia PA 19130
WTSP-TV 11450 Gandy Boulevard St. Petersburg FL 33702
KING-TV, 333 Dexter Avenue N. Seattle WA 98109
Northwest Cable News, 333 Dexter Avenue N. Seattle, WA 98109
KCEC-TV 777 Grant St. #110 Denver CO 80203 *
WXIX-TV 635 W. Seventh St. Cincinnati OH 45203
WPMT-TV 2005 South Queen Street York PA 17403
KOAT-TV 3801 Carlisle Boulevard NE Albuquerque NM 87107 (see ad above!)
WKBW-TV 7 Broadcast Plaza Buffalo NY 14202
WCHS-TV 1301 Piedmont Rd. Charleston, WV 25301
KOLD-TV 7831 N Business Park Dr. Tucson AZ 85743
KVEO-TV 394 North Expressway Brownsville TX 78521
WBRZ-TV 1650 Highland Rd. Baton Rouge LA 70802
WCYB-TV 101 Lee St. Bristol VA 24201
WHBF-TV 231 18th St. Rock Island IL 61201
WCTV 1801 Halstead Blvd. Tallahassee FL 32309
WFFT-TV 3707 Hillegas Rd. Ft. Wayne IN 46807
WGXA-TV 599 Martin Luther King Blvd. Macon GA 31201
KIMA/KEPR-TV 2801 Terrace Heights Dr. Yakima,WA 98901
WRBL-TV 1350 13th Ave. Columbus GA 31901
WVNS-TV 141 Old Cline Road Ghent WV 25843 (see ad above!)
KTMF/KWYB-TV 2200 Stephens Ave. Missoula, MT 59801
KULR-TV 2045 Overland Ave. Billings, MT 59108
WDHN-TV 5274 E. State Highway 52 East Dothan AL 36376
WBBJ-TV 346 Muse Street, Jackson, TN 38301
KGNS-TV 120 W. Delmar Blvd. Laredo TX 78045
KMVT/KSVT-TV 1100 Blue Lakes Blvd. North Twin Falls, ID 83301
KTVH-TV 100 W. Lyndale Ave. Suite A Helena MT 59601
WBUP/WBKP-TV 1705 Ash Street Ishpeming MI 49849

* Spanish language station

August 28, 2015

Monday, August 31, 2015 UPDATE:

Two open news directors in top 40 (okay, top 41) markets have been filled, both by the promotion of longtime employees to the top job.

McGinley

In Orlando, ALLISON McGINLEY has been named ND for WKMG-TV, the  Graham Media owned CBS affiliate. She’s been the interim ND since STEVE HYVONEN departed in July after seven years as ND, shortly after the arrival of new GM JEFF HOFFMAN.

Allison has worked at the station for 22 years, beginning as a producer and working her way up to EP of Special Projects. Her Linkedin page details that career path, and TV columnist HAL BOEDEKER of the Orlando Sentinel has more on her promotion.

And at KLAS-TV in Las Vegas, another longtime station employee moves up, as TERRI FOLEY has been promoted to news director for this newly-acquired by Nexstar CBS affiliate. She replaces RON COMINGS who left the station in June after nine years as ND. Terri first joined the station in 1986 as a newsroom coordinator, has held a variety of jobs, and has been the Managing Editor/Assistant ND for the last eight years.

More in this memo sent to the staff by newly installed General Manager LISA HOWFIELD.

Have a great week, and we’ll see you later with our full report.

regards,

Rick Gevers

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Greetings:

There is so little I can add to the volumes of coverage of this week’s tragedy involving two journalists from WDBJ-TV in Roanoke, but we do have something you won’t see anywhere else.

Before we get to that, I will repeat what I’ve heard from many of you, and that’s the admiration and respect everyone has expressed for the performance of General Manager JEFFREY MARKS and his entire staff under the most difficult circumstances.

Full disclosure: Jeff and I have been friends for more than 25 years. I was an at large member of the RTNDA Board of Directors during Jeff’s term as President.

Jeff wrote a remembrance late this afternoon, specifically for you, his fellow broadcasters who read this newsletter.

You can read it here.

Take a moment to check out the WDJB coverage on it’s website: http://www.wdbj7.com.

The Roanoke Times also has extensive coverage at http://www.roanoke.com

Finally, a fund has been set up for the families of ADAM WARD and ALISON PARKER. You can learn more about it and contribute here.

On, now, to our normal business.

The news director hiring binge continues. For the second consecutive week, there were FOUR open positions filled (one in a top five market), with just ONE new opening. Those changes leave our always unofficial count of open jobs to 33.

There are lots of items in Names in the News, including a promotion for the daughter of a legendary news executive. And speaking of legendary, there are two obituaries for people who many would call legendary, as well.

FIVE help wanted ads are in this week’s edition, if you’re on the hunt for a new job.

And we welcome back advertiser Weather Metrics, whose ad is below. The company will be exhibiting at the EIJ/RTDNA/SPJ/NAHJ conference in Orlando next month. Please stop by and thank them for their support.

New News Director Openings:

KING-TV, Seattle, WA…we first told you on Monday that MARK GINTHER was leaving this Tegna owned NBC Affiliate to become ND for KXAS-TV in Dallas/Ft. Worth. Much more on that below.

Newly Named News Directors:

Ginther

KXAS-TV, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX…as noted above, MARK GINTHER returns to Texas to become VP/News for this NBC o-and-o. Here’s the note sent to the staff. Mark’s been the Executive News Director for Tegna’s (formerly Gannett’s, formerly Belo’s) KING-TV in Seattle for almost eight years. He spent the previous two years in Dallas, as the Assistant ND for WFAA-TV. He’s a former ND in Des Moines, assistant ND in Minneapolis, and spent several years early in his career working in radio in Minneapolis. He replaces SUSAN TULLY who was promoted to GM for another NBC o-and-o, WVIT-TV, in Hartford, after 14 years as ND here.

Varner

WSPA-TV, Spartanburg-Greenville-Ashville…we also told you on Monday that KIRK VARNER would be the next Vice President of News for this Media General owned CBS affiliate.  Here’s the news release.  Kirk most recently was the ND for WKRC-TV in Cincinnati, leaving that Sinclair owned station in July after 4+ years. Kirk’s worked as an ND in New Haven and Buffalo, in newsrooms in New York and Boston, ran newsrooms for ESPN and SportsChannel America, and was an executive for the Time Warner Cable news channels. He replaces KAREN KELLY who left the station in June after three years as ND and 17 years at the station.

Schlaerth

WFIE-TV, Evansville, IN…JOE SCHLAERTH returns to a newsroom as he’ll begin next month as the next ND for this Raycom Media owned NBC affiliate. GM JAY HIETT delivered the news to the troops in this memo. Joe spent the last 30 years in a variety of jobs at WIVB-TV in Buffalo, the last ten as news director, before leaving the then-owned-by-LIN Media-station last year. He’ll replace SCOTT GALLOWAY who was promoted to Raycom’s WTOC-TV in Savannah after four years as ND and 27 at the station.

Hypes

KTVL-TV, Medford, OR…CHAD HYPES is the new news director here. He had been the Assistant ND for WOWK-TV in Charleston/Huntington, WV. Chad had previously worked as a photojournalist for another Charleston station, and earlier worked as a newscast director for a station in Oak Hill, WV. Chad replaces RICK HOWARD who retired in April after four years as ND for this Sinclair owned CBS affiliate.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

Executive Producer, WJCL-TV, Savannah, GA:

WJCL-TV, Hearst Television’s ABC affiliate in Savannah, GA/Hilton Head, SC is looking for an Executive Producer who can oversee fast-paced newscasts and bring a vision for success in winning weather, breaking news and the big story every day. The ideal candidate can handle Breaking News when it comes and – when it doesn’t = can still oversee a compelling product that delivers interesting and relevant content to our viewers. Overseeing the product is only one facet of the job. You must also be a coach and a leader with the communications skills to make those you supervise better.

Job Responsibilities:

Oversee Newscasts
Working with and guiding Producers in story production
Communicating, coordinating and executing creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff
Will produce and publish content to our online platforms

Required Experience:

4-5 years producing experience
Strong news judgment, ethics and knowledge of legal standards are a must. The ideal candidate is an aggressive strategic thinker who leads by example
Web publishing experience required

Qualifications Requirements:

4-5 years producing experience
Excellent writing, spelling, grammar and copy-editing skills
Ability to multi-task and coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
Produce and publish content to digital platforms
Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements
Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Education:

College degree in broadcast journalism, broadcast news or related field

To Apply:

Qualified applicants must apply online with resume http://careers.hearsttelevision.com

No phone calls please.

EOE M/F/D/V

Assistant News Director/Content Manager, KTIV-TV, Sioux City, IA:

Are you an aggressive, seasoned producer with an unending passion for news, ready to be #2 in the newsroom?

KTIV, the #1 Station in Sioux City seeks a career-minded journalist with strong leadership skills to join our winning team as Assistant News Director / Content Manager. You will drive News4’s editorial process, constantly guiding our multi-media journalists and producers to develop news content on all platforms; managing a continuous flow of information to website, mobile devices, social networking sites and local news broadcasts.

We are looking for a proactive person who shines at showcasing our content, whether it’s a special project or daily breaking news. You must have excellent writing skills and news judgement in producing our top newscast. You will also work closely with the News Director and Internet Director to ensure comprehensive coverage on all platforms.

This is a senior newsroom position, perfect for the aspiring news director. The successful candidate will have a four-year degree, preferably in broadcast news/journalism or related field and significant producing, writing and newsgathering experience in a commercial newsroom.

KTIV is an Emmy award winning team that works hard and is committed to excellence.

Send resume, news philosophy, cover letter and references to: dday@ktiv.com or via postal mail to:

Deana Day
News Director
KTIV-TV
3315 Floyd Blvd.
Sioux City IA 51108

EOE

Morning Executive Producer, KOIN-TV, Portland, OR:

KOIN 6 a Media General Television Station in Portland, Oregon has an opportunity for a morning Executive News Producer.

JOB SUMMARY: The executive producer supervises news content across all media platforms.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

* Responsible for overseeing writing, production, and timing of broadcast.
* Define strategic direction for content coverage to meet business and financial objectives.
* Manage news room, contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations.
* Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all media devices.
* Responsible for successful financing and marketing of projects.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

* Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff.
* Detail oriented.
* Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills.
* Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations.
* Financial management.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, TV/film or the equivalent. At least five (5) years experience in television or radio broadcast/production.

Training/Equipment:

Utilize state-of-the-art television technology.

Work Environment/Mental/Physical Requirements:

High stress environment with deadline pressures. Some travel may be required on an occasional basis.

NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

To apply:

Please submit resume, work samples and references to KOINHR@Koin.com or to:
KOIN 6 HR, 222 SW Columbia, Suite 102, Portland, OR 97201.

NO PHONE CALLS – EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED

Executive Producer, KWCH-TV, Wichita, KS:

Are you a talented NOW producer who excels at winning breaking news and weather across multiple platforms?

Are you a smaller market executive producer looking for the next step?

If so – KWCH12 in Wichita, Kansas, is looking for you.

Sunflower Broadcasting is looking for its next nightside Executive Producer to help continue our tradition of excellence by overseeing the #1-rated Eyewitness News at 10, Eyewitness News at 9 on KSCW, and content on KWCH.com.

We have all the resources you will need to win: Live trucks, Dejeros, GoPros, satellite truck, and a talented team of journalists who will work with you every day to succeed. We won a national Edward R. Murrow Award, two regional Murrows, and an Emmy this year.

The successful candidate should be great at working with a team of reporters, anchors and producers to showcase and “produce-up” content, finding new ways to engage viewers across multiple platforms, and using urgent and impactful language in your storytelling.

Wichita is a growing community, with a good amount of breaking news, and a ton of breaking weather (especially during spring storm season). And the cost of living here will allow you to save a few dollars. Not to mention, this is a great station run by a great company who really cares about its employees.

At least four years of producing experience required.

Interested candidates please click here and search Requisition Number SUN2377 to learn more about the position and apply.

Executive Producer, KKTV, Colorado Springs, CO:

TITLE: Executive Producer
REPORTS TO: News Director, Assistant News Director
DEPARTMENT: News

GENERAL PURPOSE:
Lead team of producers in creating dynamic, engaging newscasts representing philosophy, standards established by News Director.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for overseeing editorial tone, content, style of each newscast; working closely with newscast producers, directors to create strong visual presentation. Strong writer; ability to edit all news copy. Work closely with anchors, reporters to develop content of newscast; make sure all copy is accurate, fair, well-written, follows style guidelines established by news director. Must contribute daily content to KKTV.COM; other associated digital products. Will be asked to assist producers of all newscasts as needed; must be able to fill in as the producer on any 11 News broadcasts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, ABILITY:

Position requires proven ability to produce newscasts; high level of production values. Strong writing background with ability to write quickly and accurately. Extreme attention to detail; solid news judgment. Required to know all newsgathering; libel laws. Strong leader with ability to guide large group of people under extreme deadline pressure.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE:

Applicable college degree required. Two years producing experience preferred but experience required. Newsroom leadership experience preferred.

MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT USED:

Newsroom computer system; broadcast edit equipment; both standard and computer based edit stations.
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Contact:

Email jobs@kktv.com subject line Executive Producer Search or mail to:

Executive Producer Search
520 East Colorado Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

KKTV IS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Offers contingent upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug test. KKTV E-Verify participant.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WGCL-TV, Atlanta, GA (relisted 8/14/15)
KSTU-TV, Salt Lake City, UT (relisted 8/14/15)
WLBT-TV, Jackson, MS (listed 8/8/15)
WCYB-TV, Tri-Cities, TN (relisted 8/8/15)
WKBN-TV, Youngstown, OH (listed 7/19/15)
KION-TV, Salinas/Monterey, CA (listed 8/2/15)
KRCR-TV, Redding, CA (relisted 8/8/15)
KTIV-TV, Sioux City, IA (listed 8/22/15, see ad above!)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

KPIX-TV, San Francisco, CA (listed 8/14/15)
WFXT-TV, Boston, MA (Special Projects EP, listing revised this week)
KOVR-TV, Sacramento, CA (PM EP, relisted 7/19/15)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (listed 8/14/15)
KOIN-TV, Portland, OR (Morning EP, listed 8/22/15, see ad above!)
KSTU-TV, Salt Lake City, UT (Dayside EP, relisted 8/14/15)
WDJT-TV, Milwaukee, WI (listed 7/11/15)
WIAT-TV, Birmingham, AL (relisted 6/28/15)
WJAR-TV, Providence, RI (relisted 7/11/15)
KFSN-TV, Fresno, CA (AM EP, listed 6/28/15)
KWCH-TV, Wichita, KS (listed 8/8/15, see ad above!)
WTVG-TV, Toledo, OH (listed 8/18/15)
WMTW-TV, Portland, ME (AM EP, relisted 8/2/15)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (AM EP, relisted 8/22/15)
KKTV, Colorado Springs, CO (listed 8/22/15, see ad above!)
WJCL-TV, Savannah, GA (relisted this week, see ad above!)
WTVM-TV, Columbus, GA (listed 7/5/15)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KPIX-TV, San Francisco, CA (listed 8/14/15)

ASSIGNMENT MANAGER:

WGCL-TV, Atlanta, GA (relisted 8/22/15)
WPBF-TV, W. Palm Beach, FL (relisted 7/11/15)

NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER:

KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (relisted 8/14/15)

Obituaries:

Legendary WWL-TV (New Orleans) General Manager MICHAEL EARLY died this week at the age of 99. He retired from the station in 1998 at the age of 82. This obituary explains why EVERYONE at the station always…and only…called him Mr. Early.

He wasn’t a news director or a general manager, but he appeared on dozens of local newscasts, as well as the Today Show and NBC Nightly News. DR. JAMES ‘RED’ DUKE was a pioneering physician in Texas who died this week at the age of 86. As a fourth year surgery resident, he was in Parkland Hospital on November 22, 1963, and treated then Texas Governor JOHN CONNALLY, who was shot along with President JOHN KENNEDY. The New York Times examines his remarkable career and includes a link to some of his TV work.

Situations Wanted:

We offer a free situations wanted ad to news managers who are looking for a new opportunity. If you’d like to state your case to a well targeted audience, email me an item (max. 150 words). You may include a link to a website, an email address, and a photo. You must include your name. I’ll run it for one week. I don’t represent or endorse those listed, but merely trying to help.

Names in the News…and other things:

A second generation news manager has been named Assistant News Director for WCBS-TV in New York. NICOLE TINDIGLIA had been the Assignment Manager for this CBS o-and-o, and has worked her way up from desk assistant. Her father was RON TINDIGLIA, a legendary news executive who died of lung cancer in 1997 at the age of 51.
This New York Times obituary outlines his career.

Carter

A newsroom manager promotion at WPIX-TV in New York. CHUCK CARTER has been named Senior Executive Producer overseeing the morning newscast. He’s been the station’s managing editor. Details on his new job, and his background, are here.

PETER WILSON returns to a newsroom and stays in Boston as he joins WFXT-TV as Executive Producer. He spent about 20 years at Boston’s WBZ-TV in a variety of roles before leaving the station earlier this summer.

Also returning to a newsroom is DAVE GRENDZYNSKI who stays in Cleveland as he becomes the Morning EP for WOIO-TV, the Raycom Media owned CBS affiliate. He’s spent the last 7+ years as Senior Content Producer for the Cleveland Clinic. He’s also worked for another Cleveland station, as well as in Columbus, OH, and Augusta, GA.

A reunion in New Haven, CT, where DUANE BECKER joins WTNH-TV there as the Executive Producer. The move reunites him with WTNH ND KEITH CONNORS. Duane was a producer at WTHR-TV in Indianapolis when Keith was the ND there. Duane most recently has been the EP for WCSH-TV in Portland, ME.

KFSN-TV in Fresno, the ABC o-and-o there, has promoted producer SHELBY MAXWELL to Executive Producer.

LORRI ALLEN, who left KYTX-TV in Tyler, TX, after almost two years as ND earlier this year, has joined the Univeristy of Texas at Tyler. Details here.

Former KWES-TV (Midland, TX) News Director and Chief Meteorologist TOM TEFERTILLER has sued the station, claiming he was fired due to his age and health conditions. He’d been at the station for more than 20 years when he was promoted to news director earlier this year. He left the station four months later. The full story is here.

General Manager News:

FOX has named KIERAN CLARKE General Manager of its relatively new Charlotte duopoly, WJYZ/WMYT-TV. He’s a former GM in Portland, OR, and has been working for Meredith as Executive Vice President. The Charlotte Observer has more.

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Friday, August 28, 2015.

If you know of any additions/deletions/updates, please email me at: rick@rickgevers.com

KWHY-TV 4975 W. Pico Blvd Los Angeles,CA 90019 *
KYW-TV 1555 Hamilton St. Philadelphia PA 19130
WTSP-TV 11450 Gandy Boulevard St. Petersburg FL 33702
KING-TV, 333 Dexter Avenue N. Seattle WA 98109
Northwest Cable News, 333 Dexter Avenue N. Seattle, WA 98109
KCEC-TV 777 Grant St. #110 Denver CO 80203 *
WKMG-TV 4466 N. John Young Parkway Orlando, FL 32804
WXIX-TV 635 W. Seventh St. Cincinnati OH 45203
WPMT-TV 2005 South Queen Street York PA 17403
KLAS-TV 3228 Channel 8 Drive Las Vegas 89109
KOAT-TV 3801 Carlisle Boulevard NE Albuquerque NM 87107
WKBW-TV 7 Broadcast Plaza Buffalo NY 14202
WCHS-TV 1301 Piedmont Rd. Charleston, WV 25301
KOLD-TV 7831 N Business Park Dr. Tucson AZ 85743
KVEO-TV 394 North Expressway Brownsville TX 78521
WBRZ-TV 1650 Highland Rd. Baton Rouge LA 70802
WCYB-TV 101 Lee St. Bristol WV 24201
WHBF-TV 231 18th St. Rock Island IL 61201
WCTV 1801 Halstead Blvd. Tallahassee FL 32309
WFFT-TV 3707 Hillegas Rd. Ft. Wayne IN 46807
WGXA-TV 599 Martin Luther King Blvd. Macon GA 31201
KIMA/KEPR-TV 2801 Terrace Heights Dr. Yakima,WA 98901
WRBL-TV 1350 13th Ave. Columbus GA 31901
WVNS-TV 141 Old Cline Road Ghent WV 25843
KTMF/KWYB-TV 2200 Stephens Ave. Missoula, MT 59801
KULR-TV 2045 Overland Ave. Billings, MT 59108
WDHN-TV 5274 E. State Highway 52 East Dothan AL 36376
WBBJ-TV 346 Muse Street, Jackson, TN 38301
WHSV-TV 50 North Main St. Harrisonburg, VA 22802
KGNS-TV 120 W. Delmar Blvd. Laredo TX 78045
KMVT/KSVT-TV 1100 Blue Lakes Blvd. North Twin Falls, ID 83301
KTVH-TV 100 W. Lyndale Ave. Suite A Helena MT 59601
WBUP/WBKP-TV 1705 Ash Street Ishpeming MI 49849

* Spanish language station