Rick Gevers & Associates

January 13, 2014

Greetings:

Not much news this week of news director openings and hirings, so perhaps time for one of our regular appeals for emailed tips on such things: rick@rickgevers.com

Our list of open ND jobs remains at 22.

We have paid ads this week for one of those ND Openings, for EP openings in two different markets, and for a corporate news opportunity within Nexstar.

There are two obituaries for former newsmen, one who retired just a few years ago, and one who moved to PR years agao and served three California governors.

Names in the News features a few news managers on the move, and one GM move.

Read on after this ad for the Carole Kneeland Project.

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You have only one week left to apply for The Kneeland Project’s next session, which will be held March 19-22 in Austin, Texas.

Thanks to Kneeland’s generous funders, this opportunity is nearly free for 18 selected participants. The Kneeland Project pays for all tuition costs as well as hotel and several meals.

In a recent survey of Kneeland Fellows, 100% reported they still regularly use lessons learned at Kneeland, believe that time spent at Kneeland improved their career, and said they have recommended Kneeland to a friend or colleague.

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It’s an intensive program unlike any other. It’s practical. It’s highly interactive. It produces long-lasting results. Journalists return to their stations refreshed and ready to tackle the sometimes overwhelming challenges newsrooms now face.

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Remember – apply before next Friday, January 17th. Only 18 news directors will be selected for this program. Apply now!

New News Director Openings:

KWQC-TV, Davenport, IA…we first told you about this opening last week, but highlight it again for two reasons: I told you that BETH MARSOUN was leaving the station. That’s not true, she’s saying for a role to be determined.  And you can learn more about the opportunity at this Media General owned NBC affiliate in the paid ad below.

Newly Named News Directors:

None that I know of. Please let me know via email: rick@rickgevers.com

Paid Help Wanted Ads:   

Executive Producer, KCRA-TV, Sacramento, CA:

KCRA 3, the #1 news leader in Sacramento has an immediate opening for an Executive Producer. We are looking for a dynamic leader who knows how to win in a very competitive news market.

Our ideal candidate:
Collaborates with our Managing Editor to lead aggressive enterprise news coverage and breaking news on air and on line
Knows the importance of delivering highly promotable stories with strong viewer benefit
Coaches excellent writing and copy editing
Understands the importance of maintaining high journalistic and ethical standards
Builds strong collaboration among producers, reporters, anchors and directors
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If you want to work and thrive at one of the best stations in the country, please send your cover letter and resume to:

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KCRA 3 News Director
lwaldon@hearst.com

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Executive Producer, WKBN/WYFX/WYTV-TV, Youngstown, OH:

WKBN/WYFX/WYTV in Youngstown, Ohio has an immediate opening for an energetic news junkie to be our next Dayside Executive Producer, overseeing 2 hours of live newscasts on two network affiliates, line producing 30 minutes of that at 6pm on our CBS station.

We’re looking for someone who believes in winning with weather, breaking news and consistent coverage of major local news. At least 2 years of producing experience required, and management experience is an advantage.

Our EPs help coach the largest team of journalists in the DMA, covering big city news in a small market, with the tools to own that coverage.

You’ll also get to live in a community with great food, great people and the 2nd largest city park east of the Mississippi. If you like to get outdoors after work, check out Mill Creek Metroparks. Youngstown is also midway between Pittsburgh and Cleveland. You can be at a Browns or Steelers game in an hour.

If you believe in being first with breaking news, active voice writing, finding a new way to tell every story and like to be on the team with a winning strategy, email your resume and a link of your work, with the subject line “Executive Producer” to HR@wkbn.com.

Or send the DVD and resume to:

News Director
WKBN-TV
3930 Sunset Boulevard
Youngstown OH 44512

LIN Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Director of Local Content Development, Nexstar Broadcasting:

Nexstar Broadcasting Group is seeking an accomplished news manager to help lead local content initiatives across the group.

The position of Director of Local Content Development-West Region will work with our growing portfolio of stations to advance our strong multi-platform approach by providing leadership with our broadcast news products, web and mobile content initiatives, and in social media engagement. Position will work closely with the Operations team to build on our Company’s approach to “Local” while working with our Co-Chief Operating Officers and Senior Vice Presidents on projects, brand development and market evaluations.

Content is the key to drive “Local” and the development of group wide content initiatives growing ratings and revenue will be essential across all local markets. At Nexstar, we have a great team that believes in the quality of our local product. We are looking for an experienced news leader to complement our team and contribute to our growing portfolio of stations. Ideal candidate should have at minimum 5 years of News Management experience.

Travel is required.

The position will be based at the company’s headquarters in Irving, Texas.

You can learn more about the duties and responsibilities and apply by clicking here.

News Director, KWQC-TV, Davenport/Quad Cities, IA:

KWQC TV6, the Quad Cites award winning, #1 news station, seeks an experienced television news manager to keep it the region’s most depended on and trusted source of news. Our news department produces content for our primary channel KWQC, KWQC.com, KWQC Mobile, 24/7 Weather Channel, our Weather App, and robust Social Media engagement. KWQC also produces a 9pm newscast for the local FOX affiliate and provides news and weather cut-ins for the markets leading radio group.

Candidates need to have the ability to teach and lead by example while using the latest technology.

Click here to read more about this opportunity!

QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified applicants should have a Broadcast Journalism or Communications degree from an accredited four-year College, University or equivalent experience and a minimum of five years in news management experience as well as a deep understanding of news in the digital world.

TO APPLY:

Please indicate in your correspondence exactly where you heard of this opening.

Send your news philosophy, resume, and a newscast from the past week to: jkoresko@kwqc.com:

or via mail to:

EEO/News Director Search
KWQC-TV6
805 Brady Street
Davenport, IA 52803

Positive results upon completion of Pre-Employment Background Screening, Drug Screening, and Driving History Verification are mandatory.

Young Broadcasting of Davenport, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the hiring, training, or promotion of employees by reasons of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental handicap, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or age.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

News 12 New Jersey, Edison, NJ (listed 12/6/13)
KIAH-TV, Houston, TX (listed 12/15/13)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (listed 12/15/13)
WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL (relisted 11/24/13)
WTSP-TV, Tampa, FL (listed 12/22/13)
KOIN-TV, Portland, OR (relisted 11/24/13)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (new listing this week)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 11/3/13)
WCYB-TV, Tri-Cities, TN (listed 11/24/13)
KPLC-TV, Lake Charles, LA (listed 12/6/13)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

KTVU-TV, Oakland/San Francisco, CA (Special Projects, listing revised 12/6/13)
WFLA-TV, Tampa. FL (relisted 11/24/13)
KCRA-TV, Sacramento, CA (new opening this week, see ad above!)
WSMV-TV, Nashville, TN (relisted this week)
KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO (AM EP, relisted 12/22/13)
WDJT-TV, Milwaukee, WI (PM EP, relisted 11/24/13)
KTUL-TV, Tulsa, OK (relisted 12/22/13)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (Morning EP, listed 11/9/13)
KCRG-TV, Cedar Rapids, IA (relisted 11/9/13)
WSJV-TV, South Bend/Elkhart, IN (listed 12/15/13)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (listed 12/22/13)
WJCL/WTGS-TV, Savannah, GA (Digital EP, listed 12/1/13)
WKBN-TV, Youngstown, OH (Dayside EP, new listing, see ad above & Digital EP)

NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER:

WSB-TV, Atlanta, GA (Assistant News Ops. Mgr, relisted this week)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KTXL-TV, Sacramento, CA (listed 12/1/13)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 11/9/13)

Obituaries:

Volker

Industry veteran AL VOLKER died this week at the age of 69. During his long career, he’d been an ND in Green Bay, and worked in Detroit (several times), Buffalo, New Orleans, Milwaukee, and Birmingham (several stations). He retired a few years ago, but left his mark on many. One of those was former co-worker IKE PIGOTT who remembers his friend in this blog.  (Be sure to read the comments for additional anecdotes.)

BOB McCAFFERTY, a one-time ND in Chico, CA, longtime Sacramento reporter and anchor, who later moved to PR and served three California Governors, died December 26th of heart failure. He was 76. The Sacramento Bee has more in this lengthy obituary.

Situations Wanted:

We offer a free situations wanted ad to news managers who are out of work and 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:

MITCH ENGLISH joins KUSI-TV in San Diego has the morning EP. He’s been working for the syndicated show The Daily Buzz.

KMTV (Omaha, NE) has promoted JACKIE MORA to be its morning EP. She’s been the 6:00 PM producer for the Journal-owned CBS affiliate.

GM NOTES:

SHAWN OSWALD will be the next GM for Hearst’s KHBS/KHOG-TV in Ft. Smith, AR. He’s currently the General Sales Manager for KWCH-TV, in Wichita, which is owned by Sunflower Broadcasting, a subsidiary of Schurz.  It’s a return to Hearst and Arkansas for Oswald, as you’ll learn by clicking here.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, January 12, 2014:

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

KWHY-TV 1201 West 5th St., # T-900 Los Angeles CA 90017 *
KTTV 1999 S. Bundy Dr. Los Angeles CA 90025
WFLA-TV 200 S. Parker St. Tampa FL 33606
WLTV 9405 NW 41st St. Miami FL 33175 *
WESH-TV 1021 N. Wymore Rd. Winter Park FL 32789
WVIT-TV 1422 New Britain Avenue West Hartford, CT 06110
KVDA-TV 6234 San Pedro San Antonio TX 78216 *
KWEX-TV 411 East Durango San Antonio TX 78204 *
WPEC-TV 1100 Fairfield Dr. West Palm Beach FL 33407
WHP-TV 3300 North 6th Street Harrisburg PA 17110
WIAT-TV 2075 Golden Crest Drive Birmingham AL 35209
WHAS-TV 520 W. Chestnut St. Louisville KY 40203
WALA-TV 1501 Satchel Paige Blvd. Mobile AL 36606
WKEF/WRGT-TV 45 Broadcast Plaza Dayton OH 45408
WOWK-TV 555 Fifth Ave. Huntington WV 25701
WAAY-TV 1000 Monte Sano Boulevard Huntsville AL 35801
WSJV-TV 58096 County Rd. #7 Elkart IN 46517
KWQC-TV 805 Brady St. Davenport IA 52803 (see ad above!)
WJHG-TV, 8195 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach FL 32407
WTWO-TV PO Box 9268 Terre Haute IN 47808
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521
WJMN-TV 989 W. Washington St. #103 Marquette, MI 49855

* Spanish language station

January 6, 2014

Greetings:

I hope you enjoyed your holidays. I suspect pretty much everyone’s back to work on Monday, facing frigid cold temperatures here in Indianapolis and much of the country.

Perhaps it’s fitting, then, that two of the THREE new ND openings are in sunny Florida which sounds pretty good about now. One of the openings was created by the surprising departure of a ND for another job in the Sunshine State.

Our list of open ND jobs now stands at 22.

We have ads this week for a corporate news opportunity within Nexstar, for an ND Opening in Iowa, and for an ND/anchor position at a startup operation in Michigan.

In Names in the News, a former ND turned GM steps down for health reasons, there are several news managers on the move, and we’re repeating the obituary for a veteran ND who died over the holiday season….in case anyone missed it.

The list of ND changes (and a lot more) after this ad for the Carole Kneeland Project.

The Kneeland Project Accepting Applications Now

Start your New Year Right. Apply today!

The Kneeland Project is accepting applications for their March 19-22 session in Austin, Texas. Applications are due in about two weeks, on Friday, January 17 and applications are available at kneelandproject.org/apply

Thanks to Kneeland’s generous funders, this opportunity is nearly free for 18 selected news directors.

The Kneeland Project pays for all tuition costs as well as hotel and several meals. Participants cover only their transportation and a few meals — Kneeland takes care of the rest.

In a recent survey of Kneeland Fellows, 100% reported they still regularly use lessons learned at Kneeland, believe that time spent at Kneeland improved their career, and said they have recommended Kneeland to a friend or colleague.

This spring’s participants will be joined by some of the best and brightest leaders in the industry, but they won’t provide didactic, one-way lectures. On the contrary. Kneeland is seeking applications from news directors with high-level expertise, insight, and experience to make this a truly unique opportunity. Most importantly, journalists will leave the program with a solid plan to guide their leadership decisions starting the day they return to their newsroom. This isn’t theoretical information that news managers will put on a shelf and neglect. Every participant will walk away with concrete action items to implement immediately that will make a difference in their station…and their life.

It’s an intensive program unlike any other. It’s practical. It’s highly interactive. It produces long-lasting results. Journalists return to their stations refreshed and ready to tackle the sometimes overwhelming challenges newsrooms now face.

Click here for more information and to apply. Only 18 news directors will be selected for this program. Apply today!

New News Director Openings:

Longo

WESH-TV, Orlando, FL…BOB LONGO surprised many by resigning to become the next ND for WTEV/WAWS-TV in Jacksonville. (More on that below.) Bob’s been ND at this Hearst-owned NBC affiliate for the past five years, and spent the previous 9+ years as the ND for Hearst’s WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh. He’s also been an ND in Buffalo and Binghamton, NY, and has worked in Hartford and Rochester, NY.

Younkin

WPEC-TV, West Palm Beach, FL…CATHY YOUNKIN has left this Sinclair owned CBS affiliate after more than four years as ND. She joined the station (when it was owned by Freedom) from another Freedom station, WWMT-TV in Kalamazoo/Grand Rapids/Battle Creek, MI, where she spent two years as ND. She’d earlier been ND at WSTM-TV in Syracuse and worked for two stations in Cleveland.

KWQC-TV, Davenport, IA…BETH MARSOUN is stepping down as news director but will remain at this Media General owned NBC affiliate in a role to be determined.  Beth’s been ND here for 18 months and has worked at the station more than ten years. She’s also worked in Columbia, MO.  Learn more about this opportunity in the paid ad below!

Newly Named News Directors:

WTEV/WAWS-TV, Jacksonville, FL, as noted above, BOB LONGO will be the next ND for this Cox Media owned CBS/FOX duopoly. He’s spent the last 14+years as ND for Hearst stations in Orlando (WESH-TV) and Pittsburgh (WTAE-TV). At WTEV, he replaces MIKE McCORMICK who left the station last month after four years as ND.

WLIO/WOHL-TV, Lima, OH…JEFF FITZGERALD will assume additional duties as news director for these Block Communicaitons owned stations. He’ll continue to anchor the 6:00 news. Jeff’s been with the station for almost 30 years and has anchored the 6:00 news for more than ten years.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:   

Director of Local Content Development, Nexstar Broadcasting:

Nexstar Broadcasting Group is seeking an accomplished news manager to help lead local content initiatives across the group.

The position of Director of Local Content Development-West Region will work with our growing portfolio of stations to advance our strong multi-platform approach by providing leadership with our broadcast news products, web and mobile content initiatives, and in social media engagement. Position will work closely with the Operations team to build on our Company’s approach to “Local” while working with our Co-Chief Operating Officers and Senior Vice Presidents on projects, brand development and market evaluations.

Content is the key to drive “Local” and the development of group wide content initiatives growing ratings and revenue will be essential across all local markets. At Nexstar, we have a great team that believes in the quality of our local product. We are looking for an experienced news leader to complement our team and contribute to our growing portfolio of stations. Ideal candidate should have at minimum 5 years of News Management experience.

Travel is required.

The position will be based at the company’s headquarters in Irving, Texas.

You can learn more about the duties and responsibilities and apply by clicking here.

News Director, KWQC-TV, Davenport/Quad Cities, IA:

KWQC TV6, the Quad Cites award winning, #1 news station, seeks an experienced television news manager to keep it the region’s most depended on and trusted source of news. Our news department produces content for our primary channel KWQC, KWQC.com, KWQC Mobile, 24/7 Weather Channel, our Weather App, and robust Social Media engagement. KWQC also produces a 9pm newscast for the local FOX affiliate and provides news and weather cut-ins for the markets leading radio group.

Candidates need to have the ability to teach and lead by example while using the latest technology.

Click here to read more about this opportunity!

QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified applicants should have a Broadcast Journalism or Communications degree from an accredited four-year College, University or equivalent experience and a minimum of five years in news management experience as well as a deep understanding of news in the digital world.

TO APPLY:

Please indicate in your correspondence exactly where you heard of this opening.

Send your news philosophy, resume, and a newscast from the past week to: jkoresko@kwqc.com:

or via mail to:

EEO/News Director Search
KWQC-TV6
805 Brady Street
Davenport, IA 52803

Positive results upon completion of Pre-Employment Background Screening, Drug Screening, and Driving History Verification are mandatory.

Young Broadcasting of Davenport, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the hiring, training, or promotion of employees by reasons of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental handicap, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or age.

News Director, WJMN-TV, Marquette, MI:

WJMN-TV in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula seeks a News Director/Anchor to launch a news department in early 2014. We will produce early and late weeknight newscasts.

The successful candidate must have an understanding of what “local” news is and how to engage our viewers with relevant content. He/she will anchor, produce, hire, mentor and lead a team of skilled professionals. Solid news judgment, great communication skills and exceptional storytelling techniques are a must. Five-ten years of experience as a primary news anchor is preferred. Knowledge of digital media, social media and mobile website journalism is required.

Please send a web link, resume, cover letter and news philosophy to: joe.denk@wfrv.com or via mail to:

Joe Denk
VP & General Manager
WJMN-TV
1181 E Mason St.
Green Bay, WI 54301

Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

News 12 New Jersey, Edison, NJ (listed 12/6/13)
KIAH-TV, Houston, TX (listed 12/15/13)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (listed 12/15/13)
WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL (relisted 11/24/13)
WTSP-TV, Tampa, FL (listed 12/22/13)
KOIN-TV, Portland, OR (relisted 11/24/13)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 11/3/13)
WCYB-TV, Tri-Cities, TN (listed 11/24/13)
KPLC-TV, Lake Charles, LA (listed 12/6/13)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

KTVU-TV, Oakland/San Francisco, CA (Special Projects, listing revised 12/6/13)
WFLA-TV, Tampa. FL (relisted 11/24/13)
WSMV-TV, Nashville, TN (listed 11/3/13)
KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO (AM EP, relisted 12/22/13)
WDJT-TV, Milwaukee, WI (PM EP, relisted 11/24/13)
KTUL-TV, Tulsa, OK (relisted 12/22/13)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (Morning EP, listed 11/9/13)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (Morning EP, listed 10/18/13)
KCRG-TV, Cedar Rapids, IA (relisted 11/9/13)
WSJV-TV, South Bend/Elkhart, IN (listed 12/15/13)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (listed 12/22/13)
WJCL/WTGS-TV, Savannah, GA (Digital EP, listed 12/1/13)
WKBN-TV, Youngstown, OH (Digital EP, relisted this week)

NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER:

WSB-TV, Atlanta, GA (Assistant News Ops. Mgr, listed 11/9/13)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KTXL-TV, Sacramento, CA (listed 12/1/13)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 11/9/13)

Obituary:

Tuininga

Just in case you missed the news we shared with you over the holidays, longtime news director DICK TUININGA died in late December in Las Vegas of an apparent heart attack. He was 70 years old. Dick had been an ND in Los Angeles, San Diego, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, and Las Vegas (several stations). Per his wishes, Dick’s remains were cremated and will be distributed in the Pacific.

Situations Wanted:

We offer a free situations wanted ad to news managers who are out of work and 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:

CARLOS TAMEZ, a former ND for the Univision station in Dallas, has been named EP for the Telemundo station in Houston, KTMD-TV.

YVE JONES is moving within Hearst to become the Assistant ND for KHBS/KHOG-TV in Fayetteville, AR. She’s spent the past five years as news operations manager for WISN-TV in Milwaukee, and earlier worked for Hearst’s WDSU-TV in New Orleans.

Broadcasting and Cable has named WVUE-TV’s MIKEL SCHAEFER its News Director of the Year.

GM NOTES:

Greif

BRIAN GREIF has stepped down as General Manager of KRON-TV in San Francisco, citing health reasons. He’s recovering from back surgery. Brian’s a former VP/News for Young, which owned KRON before the recent merger with Media General. He’s a former ND in Miami and Des Moines, and also served as a Senior Vice President for Magid.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, January 5, 2014:

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

KWHY-TV 1201 West 5th St., # T-900 Los Angeles CA 90017 *
KTTV 1999 S. Bundy Dr. Los Angeles CA 90025
WFLA-TV 200 S. Parker St. Tampa FL 33606
WLTV 9405 NW 41st St. Miami FL 33175 *
WESH-TV 1021 N. Wymore Rd. Winter Park FL 32789
WVIT-TV 1422 New Britain Avenue West Hartford, CT 06110
KVDA-TV 6234 San Pedro San Antonio TX 78216 *
KWEX-TV 411 East Durango San Antonio TX 78204 *
WPEC-TV 1100 Fairfield Dr. West Palm Beach FL 33407
WHP-TV 3300 North 6th Street Harrisburg PA 17110
WIAT-TV 2075 Golden Crest Drive Birmingham AL 35209
WHAS-TV 520 W. Chestnut St. Louisville KY 40203
WALA-TV 1501 Satchel Paige Blvd. Mobile AL 36606
WKEF/WRGT-TV 45 Broadcast Plaza Dayton OH 45408
WOWK-TV 555 Fifth Ave. Huntington WV 25701
WAAY-TV 1000 Monte Sano Boulevard Huntsville AL 35801
WSJV-TV 58096 County Rd. #7 Elkart IN 46517
KWQC-TV 805 Brady St. Davenport IA 52803
WJHG-TV, 8195 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach FL 32407
WTWO-TV PO Box 9268 Terre Haute IN 47808
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521
WJMN-TV 989 W. Washington St. #103 Marquette, MI 49855 (see ad above!)

* Spanish language station

December 23, 2013

Sunday, December 29, 2013 UPDATE:

Dick Tuininga

 Photo courtesy Bob Melisso

There will be no visitation or memorial service for DICK TUININGA, whose passing we reported to you below.

Per his wishes, the body will be cremated and the ashes scattered in the Pacific.  He loved boats and sometimes lived on one.

Thanks to those of you who sent me personal remembrances of a true TV news character.

regards,

Rick Gevers

Saturday, December 28, 2013 UPDATE:

I’m sorry to disrupt your weekend with news of the death of longtime news director DICK TUININGA.

Dick died this week in Las Vegas at the age of 70.

During the course of his career, he was a news director in many markets, including Los Angeles, San Diego, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas (several stations) and perhaps a few others.

I learned of his death from his friend JOE ROVITTO, who kindly allowed me to share his note with you:

I wanted to let you know about the death of a dear friend and fabulous former news director. Dick Tuininga was found dead in his home in Las Vegas, apparently of a heart attack. He was 70 years old. In May, he breezed through quadruple bypass surgery. The exact date and cause of death have yet to be determined, pending all the customary tests.

Dick was a blue collar news director with a heart of gold. Like many in the business, his existence was a nomadic one. Dick ran newsrooms in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and worked in many other markets – occasionally more than once. All Dick needed was a newsroom and he was in his glory. He often referred to television news as his “mistress,” blaming it for a few failed marriages. Until the day he died, Dick would set his alarm for 3AM Las Vegas time so he could watch and critique all the national news programs.

Dick and I talked frequently. He had been retired for approximately 4 years but couldn’t come to terms with it. He had hopes for “one more season.” I’m hoping you can give it to him in your weekly newsletter.

Thanks.

Joe Rovitto

I could not find a picture of Dick to include in this report. If you have one that would be suitable, please email it to me.

If I get any information about funeral arrangements, memorials, etc, I’ll post it here on my website.

regards,

Rick Gevers

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Happy Holidays!

No update this week (not much going on anyway), so we’ll be back the weekend of January 3-5.

Happy New Year!

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Greetings:

My best wishes to you and yours for a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season.

Because of holiday travel, I am not planning on a report next week, though events could cause me to reconsider or perhaps offer a brief summary. (Your subscription will be credited for an additional edition!)

We’ll be back in early January.

This week, we have ONE new news directors to introduce you to this week, with TWO new openings. One of those openings is a start-up in Michigan. Learn more about this opportunity in a paid ad below. We also have ads for a news director and EP opening in Indiana, an opportunity for an Assistant ND job in Phoenix, and a producer position in Nashville.

Our list of open ND jobs now stands at 21.

We have TWO obituaries, one of a longtime Youngstown news director, the other for a long-retired Richmond ND.

In Names in the News, FIVE local stations are honored with DuPont Awards, a longtime Green Bay ND is profiled on his retirement, and we have a number of news managers and GMs on the move.

All that and more, below.

New News Director Openings:

WOWK-TV, Charleston/Huntington, WV…KEITH BAKER will leave this West Virginia Media Holdings next month after about one year as ND. Keith’s been an ND for WBBJ-TV in Jackson, TN, and has also worked in New Bern, NC, Tampa, and Pittsburgh. He tells me he’s going to move to Florida to be near his daughter who is expecting in March.

WJMN-TV, Marquette, MI…Want to build something from the ground up? This Nexstar owned CBS affiliate is launching a new news deaprtment in 2014, and is looking for a news director/anchor. You can learn more about this opportunity in the paid ad below.

Newly Named News Director:

KYTX-TV, Tyler, TX…according to her Linkedin page, LORRI ALLEN has been the ND here since September. According to that same Linkedin page, she has lots of experience, but very little of it appears to be in local news. She replaces DAN DELGADO who left the station early this summer after six years as ND. KYTX is a CBS affiliate owned by London Broadcasting.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:  

News Director, WJMN-TV, Marquette, MI:

WJMN-TV in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula seeks a News Director/Anchor to launch a news department in early 2014. We will produce early and late weeknight newscasts.

The successful candidate must have an understanding of what “local” news is and how to engage our viewers with relevant content. He/she will anchor, produce, hire, mentor and lead a team of skilled professionals. Solid news judgment, great communication skills and exceptional storytelling techniques are a must. Five-ten years of experience as a primary news anchor is preferred. Knowledge of digital media, social media and mobile website journalism is required.

Please send a web link, resume, cover letter and news philosophy to: joe.denk@wfrv.com or via mail to:

Joe Denk
VP & General Manager
WJMN-TV
1181 E Mason St.
Green Bay, WI 54301

Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Assistant News Director, KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ:

CBS 5/ KPHO-TV, the Meredith owned and operated station in sunny Phoenix, AZ, is looking for an accomplished news manager to assist our team in becoming the market news leader.

CBS 5 TV is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and strategic thinking individual to partner with our News Director in making our newscasts number one in the Phoenix market. We are looking for a leader who has experience and vision that will allow us to differentiate our newscasts, highlighting our “telling it like it is” brand and our talented team of journalists.

The Assistant News Director will oversee the daily newsgathering efforts of our news team across multiple platforms. This position directly oversees our Reporters and the Investigative Team. The Assistant News Director will lead planning of special event coverage and will maintain the 52 week schedule for promotable content.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience as an Assistant News Director or News Director in a mid-size television market. A bachelor’s degree in communications, broadcasting, or journalism or equivalent training and/or experience is required.

Interested candidates can apply at our online career center at: wwww.meredith.apply2jobs.com

Meredith Corporation/KPHO Broadcasting Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

News Director, WSJV-TV, Elkhart/South Bend, IN:

Are you currently a news director ready to grab the wheel and jam your foot to the floor of an aggressively expanding news operation?

WSJV-TV, FOX for South Bend, IN (market #96) has an immediate opening for an experienced news director. If you’re a sleeves rolled up mentor who can drive compelling content and products on multiple platforms, and put this award winning team on a clear course to the future, we need to talk.

We’re looking for a collaborator, a strategic thinker, a brand builder for this expanding organization. If you’re someone that can effectively lead in this highly competitive market, apply now via email to wsjvnewsdirector@quincyinc.com

FOX 28 is a Quincy station. Learn why our family owned broadcast group has a reputation as one of the best companies to work for in the industry today at www.careersatquincy.com.

Executive Producer, WSJV-TV, Elkhart/South Bend, IN:

Ready to play B-I-G?

WSJV-TV, FOX for South Bend IN (market #96) is expanding and has an immediate opening for an executive producer. With a three hour morning show and a nightly news hour, we need a hands-on, inspired leader to create, groom and grow these already award winning news products.

If you’re ready to take the wheel of one of these race cars apply to: wsjvep@quincyinc.com.

FOX 28 is a Quincy station. Learn why our family owned broadcast group has a reputation as one of the best companies to work for in the industry today at www.careersatquincy.com.

Producer, WKRN-TV, Nashville, TN:

We’re looking for late news leadership in the South’s hottest city.

WKRN-TV in Nashville, the television home of the CMA’s, Nashville Predators and Tennessee Titans Pre-Season football, is looking for a strong producer to lead our late news team.

The ideal candidate should be a strong broadcast journalist and a creative writer who understands how to develop and present a comprehensive look at the day’s top stories and a creative approach to late local news.

Qualified applicant will be able to handle breaking news situations and must have the ability to work well under pressure.

A Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism or equivalent work experience in a newsroom and a minimum of two years producing experience is preferred.

Please tell us how you found out about the job opening.

Send resume, DVD/links, and cover letter via email to: humanresources@wkrn.com

Be sure to include your name and the job title in subject line.

Or apply via postal mail to:

WKRN-TV
Attn: Mr. Cunningham
Human Resources
441 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville TN 37210

No phone calls, please.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

News 12 New Jersey, Edison, NJ (listed 12/6/13)
KIAH-TV, Houston, TX (listed 12/15/13)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (listed 12/15/13, see ad above!)
WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL (relisted 11/24/13)
WTSP-TV, Tampa, FL (new listing this week)
KOIN-TV, Portland, OR (relisted 11/24/13)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 11/3/13)
WCYB-TV, Tri-Cities, TN (listed 11/24/13)
KPLC-TV, Lake Charles, LA (listed 12/6/13)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

KTVU-TV, Oakland/San Francisco, CA (Special Projects, listing revised 12/6/13)
WFLA-TV, Tampa. FL (relisted 11/24/13)
KDVR-TV, Denver, CO (AM EP, listed 10/19/13)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 11/9/13)
WSMV-TV, Nashville, TN (listed 11/3/13)
KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO (AM EP, relisted this week)
WDJT-TV, Milwaukee, WI (PM EP, relisted 11/24/13)
KTUL-TV, Tulsa, OK (relisted this week)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (Morning EP, listed 11/9/13)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (Morning EP, listed 10/18/13)
KCRG-TV, Cedar Rapids, IA (relisted 11/9/13)
WSJV-TV, South Bend/Elkhart, IN (listed 12/15/13, see ad above!)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (new listing this week)
WJCL/WTGS-TV, Savannah, GA (Digital EP, listed 12/1/13)
WKBN-TV, Youngstown, OH (Digital EP, listed 10/25/13)

NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER:

WSB-TV, Atlanta, GA (Assistant News Ops. Mgr, listed 11/9/13)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KTXL-TV, Sacramento, CA (listed 12/1/13)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 11/9/13)

Obituaries:

WKBN/WYTV-TV and the Youngstown, OH, community said goodbye yesterday to news director GARY COURSEN.  He died last Monday at the age of 55 after a five month long battle with cancer.  Gary started work at WKBN as a photographer in 1979 and spent the last ten years of his career there as ND.  Our sympathy to his wife and two daughters.

DOUG HILL, who served as ND for WWBT-TV in Richmond, VA, in the 60’s and early 70’s, died this week at the age of 91.  Learn more about his life and career by clicking here.

Situations Wanted:

We offer a free situations wanted ad to news managers who are out of work and 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:

Congratulations to WBZ-TV (Boston), WFAA-TV (Dallas), KMGH-TV (Denver), KSHB-TV (Kansas City), WVUE-TV (New Orleans), the local newsrooms who won Alfred I. DuPont awards this year. If you click here, you can learn more about the winning entries, and see the entire list of winners, including CBS News, NBC News, ESPN, and others.

TVWeek’s latest edition of NewsPro looks at 12 people to watch in television news, and ranks the nation’s top journalism schools, ranking the University of Missouri #1. Click here to read the entire issue.

Friday (12/20/13) was TOM McCAREY‘s last day as ND for WBAY-TV in Green Bay, WI. His retirement ends a 30 year career as ND for this ABC affiliate now owned by Young Broadcasting. The station aired this profile of him. We told you last month that MATT KUMMER was being promoted to replace Tom.

WESH-TV in Orlando has reached into the newspaper ranks for its next Managing Editor. MICHELLE GUIDO will join the station next month. She’s been the Breaking News Editor for the Orlando Sentinel for the last three years, and has also worked for the San Jose Mercury News.

DONALD GRAHAM heads north to become EP at WSPA-TV in Spartanburg, SC. He’s been an EP for WTOC-TV in Savannah, GA.

Last week’s report on OZZIE MARTINEZ‘s new job was not as clear as it should have been. We told you he was the new VP of News and Standards for Telemundo, but should have said it was the Telemundo station group, not the network.

GM NOTES:

One-time news director JOHN CHRISTIANSON has been named Executive VP of Lilly Broadcasting’s Eastern Division and GM of One Carribean Television. John’s a former ND of WSEE-TV in Erie, PA, who most recently served as GM of WTVG-TV in Toledo. PETER VETO has been named Executive VP of the company’s Western Division. He’ll continue as GM of WJRT-TV in Flint and will replace Christianson as GM of WTVG.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, December 22, 2013:

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

KWHY-TV 1201 West 5th St., # T-900 Los Angeles CA 90017 *
KTTV 1999 S. Bundy Dr. Los Angeles CA 90025
WFLA-TV 200 S. Parker St. Tampa FL 33606
WLTV 9405 NW 41st St. Miami FL 33175 *
WVIT-TV 1422 New Britain Avenue West Hartford, CT 06110
KVDA-TV 6234 San Pedro San Antonio TX 78216 *
KWEX-TV 411 East Durango San Antonio TX 78204 *
WHP-TV 3300 North 6th Street Harrisburg PA 17110
WIAT-TV 2075 Golden Crest Drive Birmingham AL 35209
WTEV/WAWS 11700 Central Pkwy. #2 Jacksonville FL 32224
WHAS-TV 520 W. Chestnut St. Louisville KY 40203
WALA-TV 1501 Satchel Paige Blvd. Mobile AL 36606
WKEF/WRGT-TV 45 Broadcast Plaza Dayton OH 45408
WOWK-TV 555 Fifth Ave. Huntington WV 25701
WAAY-TV 1000 Monte Sano Boulevard Huntsville AL 35801
WSJV-TV 58096 County Rd. #7 Elkart IN 46517 (see ad above!)
WJHG-TV, 8195 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach FL 32407
WTWO-TV PO Box 9268 Terre Haute IN 47808
WLIO-TV 1424 Rice Ave. Lima OH 45805
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521
WJMN-TV 989 W. Washington St. #103 Marquette, MI 49855 (see ad above!)

* Spanish language station

December 16, 2013

Monday, December 16, 2013 UPDATE:

Gary Coursen

1958-2013

Greetings:

I’m very sorry to report the death of WKBN/WYTV (Youngstown, OH) news director GARY COURSEN.

We told you just last night that Gary was hospitalized in Cleveland fighting cancer in his brain and sinuses. He lost his battle this afternoon around 12:25, with his family by his side.

The station has posted this obituary for the longtime employee, who first joined the staff as a photographer in 1979 and rose through the ranks to news director, a job he held for the last ten years.

Your note of condolence can be emailed by clicking here, and it will be shared with the staff and his family.

Gary was just 55 years old. He is survived by his wife Becky, and daughters Sally and Julia.

regards,

Rick Gevers

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Greetings:

We’re a bit late with our report, partly because of out-of-town visitors, and partly because there was a lot of activity this week.

We have FIVE new news directors in this week’s edition, with THREE new openings.

That drops our list of open ND jobs to 20 from last week’s 22. (If that trend keeps up, in ten weeks or so….)

We have an ad for ONE of this open ND jobs, as well as ads for a top 20 Assistant ND job, an EP opening in Indiana, and a producer ad for a station in Music City. And we have a repeat of an ad for an Assistant ND job for News 12 New Jersey.

In Names in the News, we’ll tell you about a health battle facing a longtime Ohio news director, several news managers on the move, and a former news director returns to her former market as a GM at a different station.

All that and more, below.

New News Director Openings:

WLTV-TV, Miami, FL…EMILIO MARRERO has resigned as news director for this Univision o-and-o. He’s been ND here since 2008 but had worked for Univision for 24 years.

KWEX-TV, San Antonio, TX…SAMUEL BELILTY is headed to Dallas as ND for another Univision o-and-o, KUVN-TV. He’s been ND here for more than six years. More on his new job below.

WSJV-TV, Elkart/South Bend, IN…after almost 14 years as news director, five of those serving as Station Manager and News Director, ED KRAL will now serve as a full time Station Manager. Consequently, this Quincy owned FOX affiliate is searching for a news director. You can learn more about this opportunity in the paid ad below. Ed’s been ND here since the summer of 2000. He’s also worked in Columbia, MO.

Newly Named News Directors:

KUVN-TV, Dallas, TX…SAMUEL BELILTY has been named ND for this Univision o-and-o. He’s been the ND for the company’s KWEX-TV in San Antonio. At KUVN, he replaces CARLOS TAMEZ who was ND here for about two years.

Manney

WXYZ-TV, Detroit, MI…DAVE MANNEY returns to Detroit and this Scripps-owned ABC affiliate as news director. He worked at the station earlier in his career and later moved to New York, first at WPIX-TV, and then to WNBC-TV, where he’s been Managing Editor. (More in this item from the WXYZ website). At WXYZ, he replaces TIM DYE, who left the station in September after 3+ years as ND to return to Grand Rapids and a PR job. (Tim’s family remained in Grand Rapids and he commuted weekly to Detroit).

Kearney

KSAT-TV, San Antonio, TX…BERNICE KEARNEY has been promoted to news director for this Post-Newsweek owned ABC affiliate. She’s a 20 year veteran of the station, and has risen through the ranks from producer, to senior producer, to executive producer, to assistant news director. She earlier worked for another San Antonio stations. Bernice replaces JIM BOYLE who retired for medical reasons in September after 30 years as the news director here.

Ford

WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY…CHRIS FORD will be the next ND here. Chris is currently the Assistant ND for WTSP-TV in Tampa. He previously held Assistant ND jobs for WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee, CLTV in Chicago, WOFL-TV in Orlando, and WPTV in West Palm Beach. Chris has also worked for another Tampa station and for The FeedRoom. He replaces STEVE RICHARDS who left his Hubbard-owned NBC affiliate in August after more than three years as ND and 27 years at WHEC, where he first joined the staff as a vacation relief photographer.

Lee

WTXL-TV, Tallahassee, FL…DAVID LEE is joining this Calkins Media owned ABC affiliate as news director. He’s currently the Assistant ND for KCOY-TV in Santa Maria, CA, and earlier worked at KION-TV in Salinas-Monterey, CA. During his career, he’s worked as a sports anchor, reporter, and assignment editor. He replaces La’QUINTA DIXON who left a few months ago after just over a year as ND. I believe David will be the seventh ND here in about 12 years.

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Assistant News Director, KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ:

CBS 5/ KPHO-TV, the Meredith owned and operated station in sunny Phoenix, AZ, is looking for an accomplished news manager to assist our team in becoming the market news leader.

CBS 5 TV is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and strategic thinking individual to partner with our News Director in making our newscasts number one in the Phoenix market. We are looking for a leader who has experience and vision that will allow us to differentiate our newscasts, highlighting our “telling it like it is” brand and our talented team of journalists.

The Assistant News Director will oversee the daily newsgathering efforts of our news team across multiple platforms. This position directly oversees our Reporters and the Investigative Team. The Assistant News Director will lead planning of special event coverage and will maintain the 52 week schedule for promotable content.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience as an Assistant News Director or News Director in a mid-size television market. A bachelor’s degree in communications, broadcasting, or journalism or equivalent training and/or experience is required.

Interested candidates can apply at our online career center at: wwww.meredith.apply2jobs.com

Meredith Corporation/KPHO Broadcasting Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

News Director, WSJV-TV, Elkhart/South Bend, IN:

Are you currently a news director ready to grab the wheel and jam your foot to the floor of an aggressively expanding news operation?

WSJV-TV, FOX for South Bend, IN (market #96) has an immediate opening for an experienced news director. If you’re a sleeves rolled up mentor who can drive compelling content and products on multiple platforms, and put this award winning team on a clear course to the future, we need to talk.

We’re looking for a collaborator, a strategic thinker, a brand builder for this expanding organization. If you’re someone that can effectively lead in this highly competitive market, apply now via email to wsjvnewsdirector@quincyinc.com

FOX 28 is a Quincy station. Learn why our family owned broadcast group has a reputation as one of the best companies to work for in the industry today at www.careersatquincy.com.

Executive Producer, WSJV-TV, Elkhart/South Bend, IN:

Ready to play B-I-G?

WSJV-TV, FOX for South Bend IN (market #96) is expanding and has an immediate opening for an executive producer. With a three hour morning show and a nightly news hour, we need a hands-on, inspired leader to create, groom and grow these already award winning news products.

If you’re ready to take the wheel of one of these race cars apply to: wsjvep@quincyinc.com.

FOX 28 is a Quincy station. Learn why our family owned broadcast group has a reputation as one of the best companies to work for in the industry today at www.careersatquincy.com.

Producer, WKRN-TV, Nashville, TN:

We’re looking for late news leadership in the South’s hottest city.

WKRN-TV in Nashville, the television home of the CMA’s, Nashville Predators and Tennessee Titans Pre-Season football, is looking for a strong producer to lead our late news team.

The ideal candidate should be a strong broadcast journalist and a creative writer who understands how to develop and present a comprehensive look at the day’s top stories and a creative approach to late local news.

Qualified applicant will be able to handle breaking news situations and must have the ability to work well under pressure.

A Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism or equivalent work experience in a newsroom and a minimum of two years producing experience is preferred.

Please tell us how you found out about the job opening.

Send resume, DVD/links, and cover letter via email to: humanresources@wkrn.com

Be sure to include your name and the job title in subject line.

Or apply via postal mail to:

WKRN-TV
Attn: Mr. Cunningham
Human Resources
441 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville TN 37210

No phone calls, please.

Assistant News Director, News 12 New Jersey, Edison, NJ:

News 12 New Jersey… a 24/7 regional cable news station watched by more people in New Jersey than any other station… is looking for an Assistant News Director. Be a part of the team that beats most NYC stations in our coverage area every morning. We’re available in 1.7 million households.

News 12 New Jersey is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated candidate to assist the News Director in execution of policies and vision for the channel. They will oversee daily news and weather coverage and work closely with Executive Producers on story selection and distribution. Responsible for programming and editorial content, including, supervising, directing, scheduling and coordinating newsgathering and production of newscasts and distribution onto all interactive platforms including web, ITV and social media.

Also responsible for hiring, developing and supervising staff. Will supervise all phases of production/programming, including graphic elements, and technical elements in coordination with operations staff as well as news gathering, including overseeing editorial content, and managing story assignments. Will supervise special programming, including elections and town meetings. Responsible to provide coaching, training, and performance reviews for staff. Will manage costs within budget, and assists with forecasts and financial planning.

To view the full qualifications for this position and submit your resume, please click here.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintain a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

News 12 New Jersey, Edison, NJ (listed 12/6/13, see ad above!)
KIAH-TV, Houston, TX (new listing this week)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (new listing this week, see ad above!)
WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL (relisted 11/24/13)
KOIN-TV, Portland, OR (relisted 11/24/13)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 11/3/13)
WCYB-TV, Tri-Cities, TN (listed 11/24/13)
KPLC-TV, Lake Charles, LA (listed 12/6/13)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

KTVU-TV, Oakland/San Francisco, CA (Special Projects, listing revised 12/6/13)
WFLA-TV, Tampa. FL (relisted 11/24/13)
KDVR-TV, Denver, CO (AM EP, listed 10/19/13)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 11/9/13)
WSMV-TV, Nashville, TN (listed 11/3/13)
KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO (AM EP, listed 10/19/13)
WDJT-TV, Milwaukee, WI (PM EP, relisted 11/24/13)
KTUL-TV, Tulsa, OK (listed 10/11/13)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (Morning EP, listed 11/9/13)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (Morning EP, listed 10/18/13)
KCRG-TV, Cedar Rapids, IA (relisted 11/9/13)
WSJV-TV, South Bend/Elkhart, IN (new listing this week, see ad above!)
WKBN-TV, Youngstown, OH (Digital EP, listed 10/25/13)
WJCL/WTGS-TV, Savannah, GA (Digital EP, listed 12/1/13)

NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER:

WSB-TV, Atlanta, GA (Assistant News Ops. Mgr, listed 11/9/13)

MANAGING EDITOR:

WESH-TV, Orlando, FL (listed 11/3/13)
KTXL-TV, Sacramento, CA (listed 12/1/13)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 11/9/13)

Situations Wanted:

We offer a free situations wanted ad to news managers who are out of work and 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:

Coursen

Your good thoughts and best wishes should go to GARY COURSEN, News Director for WKBN-TV in Youngstown, OH. Gary’s in a tough battle at a Cleveland Hospital with cancer in the brain and sinus region, and underwent surgery last week to remove the tumor. He’s been undergoing chemo and radiation, as well. Gary’s been ND there for ten years, and has been at the station for 30 years, as a photographer and Chief Photographer. Notes of support are welcomed at the station, and will be passed on to Gary’s family and the news team.  You can send a note to: newsroom@wkbn.com

OZZIE MARTINEZ has been named VP of News and Standards for Telemundo Station Group. He had been the Assistant ND for WNBC-TV in New York. He’s earlier worked for two stations in Miami.

KYSHA REID leaves CNN to head to Houston as Morning EP for Fox o-and-o KRIV-TV. She’s been producing at CNN, previously was Asst. ND at KWWL-TV in Waterloo, IA and earlier served as an EP at WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee. She’s also worked in Cleveland.

Congratulations to MATTHEW CARROLL who’s been promoted to Daybreak Executive Producer for KATV in Little Rock. He’s been a dayside producer here and previously worked for another Little Rock station.

GM NOTES:

Breland

One time news director SANDY BRELAND has been named GM for WVUE-TV in New Orleans. That’s the FOX affiliate there.  It’s a return to the Crescent City for Sandy, who spent many years as ND for WWL-TV there. She’s currently the GM for Raycom’s WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge. Raycom has just signed a deal to operate WVUE which is owned by Louisiana Media Co. That company is owned by TOM BENSON who also owns the New Orleans Saints of the NFL.

Danielski

MARV DANIELSKI has been named Station Manager for Gannett’s KSDK-TV in St. Louis, reporting to GM LYNN BEALL who has some corporate responsibilities with Gannett. Marv is currently Senior Vice President of Integrated Brand Development for Frank N. Magid Associates. He’s worked for Magid twice, has earlier held corporate jobs at Gannett and Hearst, and has worked in Atlanta, Seattle, Minneapolis, and Denver.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, December 15, 2013:

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

KWHY-TV 1201 West 5th St., # T-900 Los Angeles CA 90017 *
KTTV 1999 S. Bundy Dr. Los Angeles CA 90025
WFLA-TV 200 S. Parker St. Tampa FL 33606
WLTV 9405 NW 41st St. Miami FL 33175 *
WVIT-TV 1422 New Britain Avenue West Hartford, CT 06110
KVDA-TV 6234 San Pedro San Antonio TX 78216 *
KWEX-TV 411 East Durango San Antonio TX 78204 *
WHP-TV 3300 North 6th Street Harrisburg PA 17110
WIAT-TV 2075 Golden Crest Drive Birmingham AL 35209
WTEV/WAWS 11700 Central Pkwy. #2 Jacksonville FL 32224
WHAS-TV 520 W. Chestnut St. Louisville KY 40203
WALA-TV 1501 Satchel Paige Blvd. Mobile AL 36606
WKEF/WRGT-TV 45 Broadcast Plaza Dayton OH 45408
WAAY-TV 1000 Monte Sano Boulevard Huntsville AL 35801
WSJV-TV 58096 County Rd. #7 Elkart IN 46517 (see ad above!)
KYTX-TV 2211 ESE Loop 323 Tyler TX 75701
WJHG-TV, 8195 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach FL 32407
WTWO-TV PO Box 9268 Terre Haute IN 47808
WLIO-TV 1424 Rice Ave. Lima OH 45805
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521

* Spanish language station