Rick Gevers & Associates

October 20, 2013

Greetings:

This week’s report features TWO new NDs, and TWO new openings, leaving our count of open ND jobs at 23.

If it’s your dream to advance as a morning Executive Producer, you’re in luck..THREE new ads feature stations looking for morning EPs. And we have TWO other ads, also looking for EPs.

The Milwaukee market is mourning the loss of a longtime news manager. Read that story below, along with details about a handful of news managers on the move. And we have two items on GM moves, both involving former NDs.

All that, and more, below.

New News Director Openings:

WKEF/WRGT-TV, Dayton, OH…WES FINLEY has left this Sinclair owned ABC/FOX duopoly after more than two years as ND. Wes has been an ND in Mobile, and has worked in Harrisburg, Louisville, and Lexington.

WBAY-TV, Green Bay, WI…TOM McCAREY will retire from this Young Broadcasting owned ABC affiliate in January. Tom first joined the station as a part-time production department employee 48 years ago!

Newly Named News Directors:

Howard

WROC-TV, Rochester, NY…veteran newswoman CONNIE HOWARD has been promoted to News Director for this Nexstar owned CBS affiliate. She’s been the EP there for just over a year, and acting ND since BRYAN QUEEN left to become ND for WIS-TV in Columbia, SC, last month. Connie’s been an ND in Baltimore, Raleigh, and Birmingham, and has worked in New York City, Dallas, and Pittsburgh. Earlier in her career, Connie worked as a reporter at WROC.

WUTR/WFXV/WPNY-TV, Utica, NY…DON DUDLEY starts on Monday as ND and anchor for this Nexstar owned ABC/CW duopoly. He’s been working for WRNN-TV in New York City. Don replaces JOEY PARKER who left earlier this summer after two years as ND/anchor.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

Morning Executive Producer, KDVR-TV, Denver, CO:

KDVR/Fox 31 Denver has an immediate opening for an Executive Producer for our morning news – Good Day Colorado. We are looking for a strong leader who is aggressively competitive and can help us continue to shake up the Denver market.

Our Executive Producers are responsible for managing all aspects of newscast content and play a vital role in our strategic plan to grow ratings and improve our on-air product. Must have solid news judgment, be able to meet daily deadlines, work well under pressure, generate story and coverage ideas on a daily and long-term basis, manage a team of producers, and work with a large, diverse staff in a professional manner. Excellent communication skills are required, as is prior management and major market producing experience.

If you have what it takes – immediately send a resume and DVD or links of your work to: dana.dieterle@kdvr.com

or via mail to:

Dana Dieterle
Assistant News Director
KDVR/KWGN-TV
100 East Speer Blvd.
Denver, CO 80203

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

Morning Executive Producer, KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO:

The E.W. Scripps owned NBC affiliate in Kansas City, MO, 41 Action News seeks a smart, creative and enthusiastic Executive Producer, Morning to join our talented team in Kansas City, MO.

This dynamic leader will need to be the kind of manager who understands the morning news viewers and can execute that the vision consistently. Must possess willingness and ability to work long hours and occasional weekends is required. The position also involves management of major events, sweeps, and breaking news situations.

The successful candidate will possess 5 + years’ experience in a producer role and newsroom management experience a plus. Must have proven and effective leadership skills; fosters open dialogue, empowers others, addresses conflict quickly and directly. Strong organizational and communication skills (verbal and written) required.

Send resume and a letter of introduction via email to: carrie.hofmann@kshb.com

or via mail to:

Carrie Hofmann
News Director
KSHB-TV
4720 Oak Street
Kansas City MO 64112

Morning Executive Producer, KATV, Little Rock, AR:

KATV Channel 7 in Little Rock, the legacy number one station in the 56th television market , is looking for a morning Executive Producer who can join a team dedicated to keeping and enhancing the tradition of an award winning, number one morning show newscast.

Little Rock is a beautiful city and an active breaking news market. KATV has the resources and the drive to win the big story, everyday. We are the leaders, the innovators and the ground breakers.

Applicants must have strong breaking news experience, strong editorial judgment, newscast producing expertise and fully understand the needs of a morning show. We are looking for that person that understands social involvement and promotions targeted toward a morning audience.

If you are someone who is committed to organization, following through on ideas, and is not afraid to take chances, we want to hear from you. You must have vision and the ability to take an idea and to make it a reality, as well as a demonstrated ability to produce amazing newscasts that get noticed.

This position requires leadership, solid decision making skills and the ability to train and mentor new producers.

Special Requirements:

• 3 years producer experience
• Degree in Journalism or Communications preferred
• Digital content skills for both web and social media

All KATV Applicants are required to fill out an application. Please download an application by clicking here , complete and submit with resume:

Send Your Resume To:

Human Resources Department
KATV-TV
Box 77
Little Rock AR 72203

or via email to: hr@katv.com

Executive Producer, WSPA-TV, Spartanburg, SC:

Are you passionate about journalism? Do you enjoy leading a newsroom and crafting shows that really benefit your audience?

WSPA-TV is looking for you to join our award winning team as Executive Producer.

The Executive Producer is responsible for developing news content and presentation of the newscasts. The EP will follow our strategic plan and communicate it clearly. The Executive Producer evaluates each script, graphic, and super in a newscast and oversees day to day content. He/She must be skilled in the overall look of a broadcast, be able to assist in development of enterprise and breaking stories, and manage producer and director schedules. The Executive Producer must have strong journalistic ethics and be familiar with libel laws.

Qualified applicants may send their resume to:

WSPA-TV
Attn: Human Resources
250 International Drive
Spartanburg SC 29303

or apply online at www.mediageneral.com/careers

Background check and drug screen required. EOE M/F/V/D

Executive Producer, KTUL-TV, Tulsa, OK:

Are you a strong leader with excellent news judgment in a metered market? Do you enjoy exploring creative and new ways to deliver content, while maintaining a clear focus on viewers?

Tulsa’s Channel 8, an ABC affiliate, is looking for an Executive Producer with these qualifications. Candidates should be a strong communicator under breaking news deadlines and have a background that demonstrates a daily commitment to all news platforms, including online publishing. Must have excellent writing and editing skills for on-air and online. Must possess strong collaboration and interpersonal skills when working with multiple departments, be proficient with the use of graphics and all newsroom resources and able to handle multi-task projects.

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field and at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in line producing newscasts in a medium or large sized market is preferred. Previous management experience is a plus.

If interested, please send resume and weblink to the attention of Director of Human Resources, KTUL
P. O. Box 8
Tulsa OK 74101

or via email to hr8@ktul.com

Tulsa’s Channel 8 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL (listed 9/21/13)
KOIN-TV, Portland, OR (listed 9/28/13)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (listed 8/16/13)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 10/4/13)
WBMA-TV, Birmingham, AL (listed 9/1/13)
WIVB-TV, Buffalo, NY (listed 9/21/13)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (listed 9/6/13)
KFVS-TV, Cape Girardeau, MO (listed 8/11/13)
WFXG-TV, Augusta, GA (listed 9/1/13)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

KRON-TV, San Francisco, CA (2 openings, AM & Dayside, listing revised 9/1/13)
KTVU-TV, Oakland/San Francisco, CA (2: AM & Spec. Proj. , listing revised 10/4/13)
KRIV-TV, Houston, TX (AM & PM openings, relisted 10/4/13)
KNXV-TV, Phoenix, AZ (listed 9/28/13)
KCPQ-TV, Seattle, WA (relisted 9/28/13)
WFLA-TV, Tampa. FL (listed 9/21/13)
KDVR-TV, Denver, CO (AM EP, new listing this week, see ad above!)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 9/1/13)
KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO (AM EP, new listing this week, see ad above!)
WDJT-TV, Milwaukee, WI (PM EP, listing modified 9/21/13)
WSPA-TV, Spartanburg, SC (listed 10/18/13, see ad above!)
WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY (PM EP, listed 9/1/13)
KATV, Little Rock, AR (AM EP, new listing this week, see ad above!)
KTUL-TV, Tulsa, OK (listed 10/18/13, see ad above!)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (Morning EP, listed 10/18/13)
KCRG-TV, Cedar Rapids, IA (listed 9/1/13)

NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER:

KCBS-TV, Los Angeles, CA (relisted this week)

MANAGING EDITOR:

WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 10/4/13)

Obituary:

Sad news from Milwaukee, where longtime Wisconsin newsman JIM CULLEN died this week after a long battle with brain cancer. He spent the last 15 years as the Managing Editor for WTMJ-TV, which remembers him here. Jim worked for WISN-TV in the 90’s, and their tribute can be found by clicking here.  Earlier in his career Jim also worked in Eau Claire, WI.

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…and other stuff:

KATY CAMP joins WFTV in Orlando, FL, as an Executive Producer. She had been working for WVIT-TV in Hartford/New Haven, CT, and previously was a producer in Dallas.

KSHB-TV in Kansas City has hired RUBEN HIDALGO as an Executive Producer. Ruben had been working for KTVK-TV in Phoenix. KSHB is now looking for a morning executive producer…learn more about that opportunity in the paid ad above.

JOHN MECHAM, who left WTAJ-TV in Altoona, PA, last month, is now producing a new financial show for Russian TV American (RTTV) – called Boom Bust – it launched 2 days ago – on RT. The program is based in Washington, DC. Here’s a link to the first program.

GM Notes:

Swenson

HELEN SWENSON was named GM for Lin Media’s WIAT-TV in Birmingham, AL this week. Helen was most recently was Senior Vice Programming of Live Programming for the Weather Channel. She’s a former ND in Seattle and West Palm Beach, has also worked in Miami and Pittsburgh, and consulted for Magid. She replaces BILL BALLARD whose contract was not renewed.

TIM MORRISSEY, general manager for Belo’s (for now) WCNC-TV in Charlotte, told his staff on Friday he’ll leave the NBC affiliate when the station sale to Gannett is complete. Tim’s been GM here for six years. He’s been an ND in Milwaukee, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, and Baltimore, a GM in Ft. Smith, AR, and Oklahoma City, and served as a VP/News and as a Divisional VP for the NY Times group.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Saturday, October 18, 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 *
WXYZ-TV 20777 W. 10 Mile Road Southfield MI 48037
KPHO-TV 4016 N. Black Canyon Hwy. Phoenix AZ 85017
KDEN-TV 2851 S. Parker Rd. #1130 Denver CO 80014
KSAT-TV 1408 N. Saint Mary’s San Antonio TX 78215
KVDA-TV 6234 San Pedro San Antonio TX 78216 *
WHP-TV 3300 North 6th Street Harrisburg PA 17110
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
WEYI-TV 2225 W. Willard Road Clio MI 48420
WBAY-TV 115 S. Jefferson St. Green Bay WI 54301
WHEC-TV 191 East Ave. Rochester NY 14604
WAAY-TV 1000 Monte Sano Boulevard Huntsville AL 35801
KOAA-TV 530 Communications Circle Colorado Springs CO 80905
WTXL-TV 1620 Commerce Blvd Midway FL 32343
KYTX-TV 2211 ESE Loop 323 Tyler TX 75701
KMID-TV 3200 LaForce Blvd. Midland TX 79711
WJHG-TV, 8195 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach FL 32407
WTWO-TV PO Box 9268 Terre Haute IN 47808
WETM-TV 101 E. Water St. Elmira NY 14901
WLIO-TV 1424 Rice Ave. Lima OH 45805
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521

* Spanish language station

October 12, 2013

Greetings:

You’ll meet THREE new news directors in this week’s report.

And just ONE new opening for the second week in a row, so our count of open ND jobs drops and now stands at 23.

We have news ads for EP openings in two different markets, as well as ads for a VP/News job for Scripps, an ND opening in Alabama, and two management openings in Houston.

Two obituaries this week, for the mother of a veteran ND and a former GM in Louisville, and a handful of news managers on the move.

New News Director Openings:

WJHG-TV, Panama City, FL…this NBC affiliate, owned by Gray Television, is looking for a news director to replace JAMIE BURCH. We told you last week that Jamie was returning to Texas as ND for Gray’s KBTX-TV in Bryan.

Newly Named News Directors:

Roseborough

WJBK-TV, Detroit, MI…KEVIN ROSEBOROUGH has been promoted to ND for this FOX o-and-o. He’s been the acting ND since DANA HAHN left to be ND for WTTG-TV, another FOX o-and-o, in Washington. Kevin joined the station in 2004 as Managing Editor, and was later promoted to Assistant ND in 2006. He comes from print: Kevin was the Night City Editor at the Detroit Free Press before moving to TV. Dana spent 17 years here, 14 of them as news director.

Perret

KCTV, Kansas City, MO…we were first to tell you that LARRY PERRET has been named ND for this Meredith owned CBS affiliate. Larry most recently was the ND for KTVX-TV in Salt Lake City: he left the station earlier this year after an ownership change. Larry’s a former ND for two stations in Los Angeles (and has worked for a total of five stations there). He’s also worked in Chicago, St. Louis, Boston, San Francisco, Denver, Greensboro, NC, and Colorado Springs. Larry also spent six years as a consultant for Magid. He replaces BLAISE LABBE who left in July to reutrn to Texas as ND for Sinclair’s duopoly in San Antonio, WOAI/KABB-TV. Blaise was ND here for three years.

WTAJ-TV, Altoona, PA…SCOTT LEVY has been named ND for this Nexstar owned CBS affiliate. We told you a few weeks ago that he was leaving Nexstar’s WETM-TV in Elmira, NY, for a job to be named later. He replaces JOHN MECHAM who was ND here for just over a year.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

Executive Producer, WSPA-TV, Spartanburg, SC:

Are you passionate about journalism? Do you enjoy leading a newsroom and crafting shows that really benefit your audience?

WSPA-TV is looking for you to join our award winning team as Executive Producer.

The Executive Producer is responsible for developing news content and presentation of the newscasts. The EP will follow our strategic plan and communicate it clearly. The Executive Producer evaluates each script, graphic, and super in a newscast and oversees day to day content. He/She must be skilled in the overall look of a broadcast, be able to assist in development of enterprise and breaking stories, and manage producer and director schedules. The Executive Producer must have strong journalistic ethics and be familiar with libel laws.

Qualified applicants may send their resume to:

WSPA-TV
Attn: Human Resources
250 International Drive
Spartanburg SC 29303

or apply online at www.mediageneral.com/careers

Background check and drug screen required. EOE M/F/V/D

Executive Producer, KTUL-TV, Tulsa, OK:

Are you a strong leader with excellent news judgment in a metered market? Do you enjoy exploring creative and new ways to deliver content, while maintaining a clear focus on viewers?

Tulsa’s Channel 8, an ABC affiliate, is looking for an Executive Producer with these qualifications. Candidates should be a strong communicator under breaking news deadlines and have a background that demonstrates a daily commitment to all news platforms, including online publishing. Must have excellent writing and editing skills for on-air and online. Must possess strong collaboration and interpersonal skills when working with multiple departments, be proficient with the use of graphics and all newsroom resources and able to handle multi-task projects.

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field and at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in line producing newscasts in a medium or large sized market is preferred. Previous management experience is a plus.

If interested, please send resume and weblink to the attention of Director of Human Resources, KTUL
P. O. Box 8
Tulsa OK 74101

or via email to hr8@ktul.com

Tulsa’s Channel 8 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

VP/News, Broadcast Division, E.W. Scripps:

The E.W. Scripps Company is seeking a VP, News for our broadcast division.

We are looking for a strategic news leader with a history of solid journalism, impeccable credibility, proven ability to inspire a shared vision as an effective leader as well as a track record of working well with a team. The best candidates will be progressive in thinking about how we can expand our news presence and win on every platform with significant experience growing a brand.

In this time of changing news preferences, an innovative and creative mind is essential to compliment core journalistic values. This role will have two direct reports (Director, News Strategy), work closely with all station GM’s, news directors and other key leaders across the division and company. The position reports to the SVP TV.

The position will be based in Cincinnati so candidates must be willing to relocate.

If interested in this opportunity, please apply at www.scripps.com/careers to requisition #6884.

News Director, WALA/WFNA-TV, Mobile, AL:

WALA-TV & WFNA -TV, the LIN Media duopoly in Mobile, Al is seeking an experienced news professional for the position of News Director.

The ideal candidate will have a broad range of experience in leading and supervising a multi-platform news staff. Our News Director will be a strategic thinker with a keen understanding of developing and implementing measurable strategies for audience growth on all platforms. They will have an unwavering focus on brand. They will be a motivational force and believe in strong community involvement.

Experience:

Applicant must have at least five years’ experience as multi-platform news manager.

Requirements:

College degree in journalism or communications preferred.

Contact:

Resumes to Gary Yoder, General Manager, WALA-TV & WFNA-TV via email to: gary.yoder@fox10tv.com

No phone calls please.

AM & PM Executive Producers, KRIV-TV, Houston, TX:

KRIV/KTXH currently has two openings for Executive Producer AM & PM.

Individuals will oversee all aspects of AM & PM newscasts. Guide daily editorial direction and help plan and oversee guest bookings and segment ideas and development. Oversee producers, associate producers, anchors and reporters in the selection and formatting of stories. Approve and copy edit scripts, teases and graphics. Help coordinate technical and logistical elements of newscasts.

Requires [4] year college degree in Journalism or Communications. Min. five (5) years producing exp. in mid-major market including show producing experience. [2] yrs mgmt. exp. strongly preferred.

Must be able to work in a fact paced, deadline oriented environment. Must possess good editorial judgment and understand the legal and ethical parameters for mass media. Strong working knowledge of technical aspects of tv news production required, including digital and web based newsgathering tools.

Qualified candidates send resume, salary requirements, and non-returnable tape or link (if applicable) via email to: krivjobs@foxtv.com

EP Openings
c/o Human Resources
KRIV/KTXH
4261 Southwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77027

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

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL (listed 9/21/13)
KOIN-TV, Portland, OR (listed 9/28/13)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (listed 8/16/13)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 10/4/13)
WBMA-TV, Birmingham, AL (listed 9/1/13)
WIVB-TV, Buffalo, NY (listed 9/21/13)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (listed 9/6/13)
KFVS-TV, Cape Girardeau, MO (listed 8/11/13)
WBTW-TV, Myrtle Beach, SC (News Content Mgr., revised 8/11/13)
WFXG-TV, Augusta, GA (listed 9/1/13)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

KRON-TV, San Francisco, CA (2 openings, AM & Dayside, listing revised 9/1/13)
KTVU-TV, Oakland/San Francisco, CA (2: AM & Spec. Proj. , listing revised 10/4/13)
KRIV-TV, Houston, TX (AM & PM openings, relisted 10/4/13, see ad above!)
KNXV-TV, Phoenix, AZ (listed 9/28/13)
KCPQ-TV, Seattle, WA (relisted 9/28/13)
WFLA-TV, Tampa. FL (listed 9/21/13)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 9/1/13)
KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO (listed 8/11/13)
WDJT-TV, Milwaukee, WI (PM EP, listing modified 9/21/13)
WSPA-TV, Spartanburg, SC (new listing this week, see ad above!)
WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY (PM EP, listed 9/1/13)
WLNE-TV, Providence, RI (listed 8//16/13)
KTUL-TV, Tulsa, OK (new listing this week, see ad above!)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (Morning EP, new listing this week)
KCRG-TV, Cedar Rapids, IA (listed 9/1/13)

NEWS OPERATION MANAGER:

KCBS-TV, Los Angeles, CA (listed 8/11/13)

MANAGING EDITOR:

WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 10/4/13)

Obituaries:

Our sympathy to former ND and current consultant JONATHAN KNOPF on the loss of his mother. SHARI KNOPF CRASILNECK died Monday at the age of 93 after a long illness. You can learn more about her life by clicking here. Jonathan is currently a Senior Consultant with the Coaching Company. He was GM/ND of News 12 New Jersey, an ND in Raleigh and Charleston, SC, and worked in Dallas, New Orleans, and Shreveport. He also worked for AR&D. Your note of sympathy can be sent to: jcknopf@gmail.com.

NEIL KUVIN, a one-time GM for WHAS-TV in Louisville, died Monday after a long battle with cancer. He was 75. More in this obituary from the station.

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…and other stuff:

LOU COOK, a 14 year veteran of KCBS-TV in Los Angeles, has been promoted to EP of Sports for this o-and-o. He’s been a sports producer there.

I don’t know if he’s taking the Florida Turnpike or I-95, but TRAVIS SHERWIN is headed south from Orlando to West Palm Beach as Assistant ND for Hearst’s WPBF-TV. He’s been the Managing Editor for another Hearst station, WESH-TV, where he worked with WPBF ND PAIGE HARRISON.

KMTV in Omaha has named TOM LESNYA as its new Assistant ND. He previously held the same job at WAND-TV in Decatur, IL, and has also been an EP for WIVB-TV in Buffalo.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Friday, October 11, 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 *
WXYZ-TV 20777 W. 10 Mile Road Southfield MI 48037
KPHO-TV 4016 N. Black Canyon Hwy. Phoenix AZ 85017
KDEN-TV 2851 S. Parker Rd. #1130 Denver CO 80014
KSAT-TV 1408 N. Saint Mary’s San Antonio TX 78215
KVDA-TV 6234 San Pedro San Antonio TX 78216 *
WHP-TV 3300 North 6th Street Harrisburg PA 17110
WHAS-TV 520 W. Chestnut St. Louisville KY 40203
WALA-TV 1501 Satchel Paige Blvd. Mobile AL 36606 (see ad above!)
WEYI-TV 2225 W. Willard Road Clio MI 48420
WHEC-TV 191 East Ave. Rochester NY 14604
WROC-TV 201 Humboldt Street Rochester NY 14610
WAAY-TV 1000 Monte Sano Boulevard Huntsville AL 35801
KOAA-TV 530 Communications Circle Colorado Springs CO 80905
WTXL-TV 1620 Commerce Blvd Midway FL 32343
KYTX-TV 2211 ESE Loop 323 Tyler TX 75701
KMID-TV 3200 LaForce Blvd. Midland TX 79711
WJHG-TV, 8195 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach FL 32407
WTWO-TV PO Box 9268 Terre Haute IN 47808
WUTR/WFXV/WPNY 5956 Smith Hill Rd. Utica NY 13502
WETM-TV 101 E. Water St. Elmira NY 14901
WLIO-TV 1424 Rice Ave. Lima OH 45805
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521

* Spanish language station

October 5, 2013

Wednesday, October 9, 2013 UPDATE:

Greetings:

We have TWO notable news director hires to share with you today, one involving a veteran newsman who many of you know.

Perret

LARRY PERRET has been named ND for Meredith’s KCTV (CBS) in Kansas City. He most recently was ND at KTVX-TV in Salt Lake City, a job he left in February after an ownership change at that ABC affiliate. Larry’s also been an ND in Los Angeles and St. Louis, has worked for five stations in Los Angeles, as well as in Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Denver, Greensboro, NC, and Colorado Springs. He also worked as a consultant for Magid.  At KCTV, he replaces BLAISE LABBE who left the station in July to be news director for Sinclair’s San Antonio duopoly, WOAI/KABB-TV.

Roseborough

WJBK-TV in Detroit wasted little time in filling its news director opening, promoting KEVIN ROSEBOROUGH to replace DANA HAHN. He’s been the Assistant News Director there since 2006, and first joined the FOX o-and-o as Managing Editor in 2004. Kevin’s background is in print, having worked at the Detroit Free Press as night city editor before joining WJBK. Dana, as you know, left Detroit for Washington to become ND for another FOX o-and-o, WTTG-TV.

We’ll have more on all the changes in our full newsletter later this week.

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Greetings:

There are FOUR ‘new’ news directors in this week’s report. They’ve all been NDs before, though, so just how ‘new’ can they be? 🙂

And just ONE new opening, so our count of open ND jobs drops to 24.

Ever dreamed of being a VP/News for a major broadcasting company? We have that very opportunity in one of our THREE new paid ads this week. And we have ads for TWO open ND jobs, along with FOUR ads for management positions across the country.

Last week we introduced you to a new product aimed to help you with your breaking news coverage.  Unfortunately, a computer gremlin (on my end) prevented you from linking to the site to learn more about their services.  It works now, and I encourage you to click on the ad just below to learn more.

Our Names in the News segment has a variety of interesting items, including an Ohio news director lucky to be alive after a household accident, big changes for veteran broadcasters THERESE DUKE and STEVE CHARLIER, the complete list of national EMMY award winners, and a number of GM changes, including one in a top 20 market.

Keep reading!

New News Director Opening:

WALA/WFNA-TV, Mobile, AL...After nine years, BOB CASHEN is leaving this LIN Media owned station for a new job which is detailed below. Learn more about this opportunity in the paid ad below!

Newly Named News Directors:

Cashen

WSET-TV, Lynchburg/Roanoke, VA…longtime News Director BOB CASHEN will be the next ND for this now-owned-by-Albritton-but-being-bought-by-Sinclair ABC affiliate. As noted above, Bob’s currently the ND at WALA-TV in Mobile. It’s a return to Virginia, a state Bob tells me he’s always loved, dating from his time as an ND in Norfolk. He’s also been an ND in Shreveport, and Waterloo, IA, and has worked in San Antonio and Oklahoma City. At WSET, he replaces BILL FOY who left earlier this summer after seven years as ND for a PR job with the Virginia Tech.

KGAN/KFXA-TV, Cedar Rapids, IA…BECKY LUTGEN GARDNER joins this Sinclair owned duopoly as ND. She’s a former ND for KCRG-TV in Cedar Rapids before leaving that job a few years ago to work at a non-profit. He’s also been an ND in Lansing, MI, and worked in Green Bay. She replaces ROD JACKSON who left the station in September after 14 months as ND. By my count, Becky becomes the sixth ND in seven years here.

Schieferstein

WEEK/WHOI/WAOE-TV, Peoria, IL…congratulations to GREG SCHIEFERSTEIN who returns to the ND chair for these Granite operated stations. Greg’s spent the last year as an EP for WTVG-TV in Toledo. He’s been a ND at WAGT-TV in Augusta, GA, KPAX-TV in Missoula, MT and KPVI-TV in Pocatello, ID. He’s also worked in Seattle and Rockford, IL. In Peoria, Greg replaces DON SHAFER who left in August to become ND for XETV in San Diego.

Burch

KBTX, Bryan/College Station, TX…JAMIE BURCH returns to this Gray TV owned CBS affiliate as news director. Earlier in his career he was a producer at KBTX. He’s spent the last year as ND for another Gray station, WJHG-TV, the NBC affiliate in Panama City, FL. For five years, he was an EP for WKRG-TV in Mobile, and has also worked in Atlanta, and Dallas. At KBTX, he replaces MIKE GEORGE who left the station last month after five years as ND.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

VP/News, Broadcast Division, E.W. Scripps:

The E.W. Scripps Company is seeking a VP, News for our broadcast division.

We are looking for a strategic news leader with a history of solid journalism, impeccable credibility, proven ability to inspire a shared vision as an effective leader as well as a track record of working well with a team. The best candidates will be progressive in thinking about how we can expand our news presence and win on every platform with significant experience growing a brand.

In this time of changing news preferences, an innovative and creative mind is essential to compliment core journalistic values. This role will have two direct reports (Director, News Strategy), work closely with all station GM’s, news directors and other key leaders across the division and company. The position reports to the SVP TV.

The position will be based in Cincinnati so candidates must be willing to relocate.

If interested in this opportunity, please apply at www.scripps.com/careers to requisition #6884.

News Director, WALA/WFNA-TV, Mobile, AL:

WALA-TV & WFNA -TV, the LIN Media duopoly in Mobile, Al is seeking an experienced news professional for the position of News Director.

The ideal candidate will have a broad range of experience in leading and supervising a multi-platform news staff. Our News Director will be a strategic thinker with a keen understanding of developing and implementing measurable strategies for audience growth on all platforms. They will have an unwavering focus on brand. They will be a motivational force and believe in strong community involvement.

Experience:

Applicant must have at least five years’ experience as multi-platform news manager.

Requirements:

College degree in journalism or communications preferred.

Contact:

Resumes to Gary Yoder, General Manager, WALA-TV & WFNA-TV via email to: gary.yoder@fox10tv.com

No phone calls please.

AM & PM Executive Producers, KRIV-TV, Houston, TX:

KRIV/KTXH currently has two openings for Executive Producer AM & PM.

Individuals will oversee all aspects of AM & PM newscasts. Guide daily editorial direction and help plan and oversee guest bookings and segment ideas and development. Oversee producers, associate producers, anchors and reporters in the selection and formatting of stories. Approve and copy edit scripts, teases and graphics. Help coordinate technical and logistical elements of newscasts.

Requires [4] year college degree in Journalism or Communications. Min. five (5) years producing exp. in mid-major market including show producing experience. [2] yrs mgmt. exp. strongly preferred.

Must be able to work in a fact paced, deadline oriented environment. Must possess good editorial judgment and understand the legal and ethical parameters for mass media. Strong working knowledge of technical aspects of tv news production required, including digital and web based newsgathering tools.

Qualified candidates send resume, salary requirements, and non-returnable tape or link (if applicable) via email to: krivjobs@foxtv.com

EP Openings
c/o Human Resources
KRIV/KTXH
4261 Southwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77027

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

News Director, WXYZ-TV, Detroit, MI:

The E.W. Scripps owned ABC affiliate in Detroit, seeks an aggressive, enthusiastic, motivated & dedicated News Director for one of the best positions in the country.

A truly challenging role, the right person will be responsible for developing and implementing measurable strategies for audience growth while effectively managing news content delivered on multiple platforms in one of the Top 5 News cities in America.

The successful candidate will possess 10 + years’ experience in newsroom management.

Medium to large market experience strongly preferred. Must have proven and effective leadership skills; fosters open dialogue, empowers others, addresses conflict quickly and directly. Strong organizational and communication skills (verbal and written) required.

Qualified applicants can apply online at www.scripps.com/careers

Executive Producer, KNXV-TV, Phoenix, AZ:

Are you highly skilled at showcasing great content? Are you an expert in aggressively covering breaking news while leading a dynamic team of producers, writers, reporters and anchors?

ABC15 in Phoenix, Arizona is looking for a proven leader to join our team as Dayside Executive Producer. Our next EP must believe in quality journalism and have an unyielding will to win the story.

As the Executive Producer, you will help manage content and showcasing across multiple platforms. We’re looking for someone with a keen understanding and appreciation for well-crafted, visual story telling. If you are passionately curious and want to supervise a great team in one of the most livable cites in Amerca we want to hear from you.

To apply for this position, please visit us at http://scripps.com/careers/jobsearch.html and search for requisition #6785.

KNXV ABC 15 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Assignment Editor, WKMG-TV, Orlando, FL:

Are you currently an Assignment Editor and want to advance your career? How about a Producer, Reporter or Photographer looking to try something different? Leave the snow, ice and slush coverage behind and come work in one of the craziest news markets in the country!

WKMG Local 6 in Orlando is looking for its next great leader on the Assignment Desk.

This market requires an Assignment Editor with strong breaking news skills, the ability to dig and uncover big stories, and most importantly the desire to grow your career at a legacy Post Newsweek station. Digital newsgathering knowledge and social media expertise a must!

If you’re interested in running the Assignment Desk in a top 20 market, send your resume to Managing Editor Raquel Giorgio at: rgiorgio@wkmg.com.

Assistant News Director, KOIN-TV, Portland, OR:

KOIN Local 6 News in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Newsroom Leader who will hold the position as Assistant News Director. The ideal candidate will partner with the News Director by being an advisor, and execute daily a winning culture that thrives on sustaining daily coverage and enterprising stories.

The duties will include overseeing daily operations by working with and through the KOIN 6 Newsroom staff to ensure the execution of content on all media platforms. Must possess strong news judgment, unwavering focus on brand, and the ability to work and make decisions under deadline pressure. We are looking for someone who is hands-on, and excels at strategic, operational, and tactical leadership while being a motivational force for the KOIN News Team. Knowledge of digital media and implementation of social media strategies should be demonstrated in current position. News management experience is preferred.

If you are interested in joining KOIN’s team please email your cover letter and resume to koinhr@koin.com or mail your cover letter and resume to:

KOIN Local 6
Assistant News Director Search
Attn: HR Director
222 SW Columbia St.
Portland, Oregon 97201

No Phone Calls Please
A background check is required

• Lin Media/KOIN TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• When applying for this position please mention how you were referred.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL (listed 9/21/13)
KOIN-TV, Portland, OR (listed 9/28/13, see ad above!)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (listed 8/16/13)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted this week)
WPBF-TV, W. Palm Beach, FL (listed 8/2/13)
WBMA-TV, Birmingham, AL (listed 9/1/13)
WIVB-TV, Buffalo, NY (listed 9/21/13)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (listed 9/6/13)
KFVS-TV, Cape Girardeau, MO (listed 8/11/13)
WBTW-TV, Myrtle Beach, SC (News Content Mgr., revised 8/11/13)
WFXG-TV, Augusta, GA (listed 9/1/13)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

KCBS-TV, Los Angeles, CA (EP of Sports, listed 8/11/13)
KRON-TV, San Francisco, CA (2 openings, AM & Dayside, listing revised 9/1/13)
KTVU-TV, Oakland/San Francisco, CA (2: AM & Spec. Proj. , listing revised this week)
KRIV-TV, Houston, TX (AM & PM openings, relisted this week, see ad above!)
KNXV-TV, Phoenix, AZ (listed 9/28/13, see ad above!)
KCPQ-TV, Seattle, WA (relisted 9/28/13)
WFLA-TV, Tampa. FL (listed 9/21/13)
WFTV, Orlando, FL (AM EP, listed 8/2/13)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 9/1/13)
KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO (listed 8/11/13)
WDJT-TV, Milwaukee, WI (PM EP, listed modified 9/21/13)
WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY (PM EP, listed 9/1/13)
WLNE-TV, Providence, RI (listed 8//16/13)
KCRG-TV, Cedar Rapids, IA (listed 9/1/13)

NEWS OPERATION MANAGER:

KCBS-TV, Los Angeles, CA (listed 8/11/13)

MANAGING EDITOR:

WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted this week)

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…and other stuff:

Roach

WXIX-TV (Cincinnati/FOX) News Director KEVIN ROACH says he’s lucky to be alive. A few weeks ago, he fell off a ladder at his new house. Kevin explains in this email sent last Sunday:

I suffered a brain hemorrhage and pulmonary emboli in both lungs. I broke nine ribs and crushed a vertebrae. I am lucky to be alive. Tomorrow (Monday, 9/30/13) I’m having a procedure called Vertebroplasty to shore up the vertebrae. I’m slowly working my way back to work. I want to thank those who’ve sent well wishes and offer a little advice to fellow news directors – stay off ladders!

Late Friday night, Kevin advises that the Monday surgery went well, so that’s good news.

If you want to send him a kind note, his email is kroach@fox19.com. Kevin’s worked in Dayton, Cincinnati, Hartford, Boston, for LexisNexis, Internet Broadcasting, and the AP.

Duke

Today was THERESE DUKE‘s last day at CBS News. She’s going home to New Orleans where her husband JOE returned when he left CBS a few years ago. They met there when they worked at WWL-TV. Therese has been splitting time between New York, New Orleans, and airports all over the country in her role as Senior Director of Broadcast Marketing for CBS News. That unit’s being moved under CBS Newspath. She’s continue to consult until the end of the year, so you can ask her for New Orleans restaurant recommendations via her CBS email address, duket@cbsnews.com

Charlier

STEVE CHARLIER has left Tribune Broadcasting to start his own multi-platform media company. Steve tells me he has a few development projects that he’s working on, is doing some light consulting, and is still working with Tribune on a few projects. He’s a former ND for CBS stations in Sacramento and Salt Lake City.  You can wish him well at: steve.charlier5@gmail.com

Congratulations to WBZ-TV in Boston and KING-TV in Seattle, the only two local stations to be honored with National Emmy Awards. WBZ won for its coverage of the Newtown tragedy, while KING received its award for investigative reporting. CBS won the most awards, 12. You can see the complete list of awards here.

GM NOTES:

BERT MEDINA, who spent 14 years in a variety of roles at WSVN-TV in Miami, has been named General Manager of Post-Newsweek’s WPLG-TV in Miami. More here.

JIM HIMES has been promoted to GM of WGHP-TV in Greensboro, NC. He’s been the sales manager for sister station WREG-TV in Memphis.

ROBERT BUNCH is retiring as GM of KWTX-TV in Waco, TX. He’ll be replaced by MIKE WRIGHT, GM of sister Gray station KBTX-TV in Bryan, TX. Wright will continue to oversee KBTX.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Friday, October 4, 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 *
WJBK-TV 16550 W. 9 Mile Road Southfield MI 48075
WXYZ-TV 20777 W. 10 Mile Road Southfield MI 48037 (see ad above!)
KPHO-TV 4016 N. Black Canyon Hwy. Phoenix AZ 85017
KDEN-TV 2851 S. Parker Rd. #1130 Denver CO 80014
KCTV 4500 Shawnee Mission Pkwy. Fairway, KS 66205
KSAT-TV 1408 N. Saint Mary’s San Antonio TX 78215
KVDA-TV 6234 San Pedro San Antonio TX 78216 *
WHP-TV 3300 North 6th Street Harrisburg PA 17110
WHAS-TV 520 W. Chestnut St. Louisville KY 40203
WALA-TV 1501 Satchel Paige Blvd. Mobile AL 36606 (see ad above!)
WEYI-TV 2225 W. Willard Road Clio MI 48420
WHEC-TV 191 East Ave. Rochester NY 14604
WROC-TV 201 Humboldt Street Rochester NY 14610
WAAY-TV 1000 Monte Sano Boulevard Huntsville AL 35801
KOAA-TV 530 Communications Circle Colorado Springs CO 80905
WTXL-TV 1620 Commerce Blvd Midway FL 32343
KYTX-TV 2211 ESE Loop 323 Tyler TX 75701
KMID-TV 3200 LaForce Blvd. Midland TX 79711
WTWO-TV PO Box 9268 Terre Haute IN 47808
WUTR/WFXV/WPNY 5956 Smith Hill Rd. Utica NY 13502
WETM-TV 101 E. Water St. Elmira NY 14901
WLIO-TV 1424 Rice Ave. Lima OH 45805
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521

* Spanish language station

September 28, 2013

Greetings:

THREE new openings, including one created by a health-caused retirement of a 30 year news director, lead this week’s report. And we have THREE new news directors to share, leaving our count of open ND jobs at 27.

We have a paid ad for ONE of those newly open ND jobs, along with SIX ads for management positions in a wide variety of markets.

And we welcome a new advertiser, NowMachine, which promises to help you with breaking news coverage by automatically monitoring social media and police scanners alerting you to breaking news–before it’s even been reported. Check out their ad below.

We have THREE obituaries, including one of a longtime Magid employee who veteran NDs might remember.

And in Names in the News, a veteran New York newsman is back in a newsroom, several news managers on the move, the retirement of a VP/Television for a large group, and several GM moves within Tribune.

All that, and more, as you read on.

New News Director Openings:

Dye

WXYZ-TV, Detroit, MI…another week, another Detroit news director vacancy. We told you Tuesday that TIM DYE is leaving this Scripps’ owned ABC affiliate after 3+ years as ND to return to Grand Rapids and a PR job there. Tim spent 12 years as ND for WXMI-TV (FOX) in Grand Rapids before taking the WXYZ job, but his family stayed behind and he’s been commuting. He’s also worked for WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids (twice, one when I hired him when I was the ND there), and in Saginaw. He’s joining TruscottRossman, a strategic communications firm as VP. Here’s the firm’s news release on his hire. Learn more about this opening in the paid ad below.

Boyle

KSAT-TV, San Antonio, TX…I’m sorry to report that longtime ND JIM BOYLE has retired for health reasons and is currently recovering from surgery. Jim spent almost 30 years as ND for this Post-Newsweek owned ABC affiliate, a remarkable tenure for this size market. Here’s part of a statement the station sent me after I asked:

We ask for thoughts and prayers for Jim and his family and we appreciate your respect of our privacy as we all deal with Jim’s recovery. There will be no further comment at this time as we at KSAT12 are focused on helping Jim get well, while we continue serving the community that Jim so loves.

Earlier in his career he worked in Baltimore and San Diego.

KGAN/KFXA-TV, Cedar Rapids, IA…ROD JACKSON has left this Sinclair owned duopoly after 14 months as ND. He first joined KGAN as Managing Editor in 2011, spent five months as interim ND before being promoted in July, 2012. Rod spent 13 years as a producer for ABC’s NewsOne in Los Angeles. He’s also worked in Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, and Billings, MT. His replacement will be the fifth ND in just over seven years.

Newly Named News Directors:

Killian

KSNW-TV, Wichita, KS…DENISE KILLIAN has been named ND for this LIN Media NBC affiliate. She’s the Interim ND for KDAF-TV, the CW affiliate in her hometown of Dallas, where she’s worked for the last year and a half. Denise was ND for KWQC-TV in the Quad Cities, worked in Dallas earlier in her career, and has also worked in Nashville (twice), Corpus Christi, and Temple, TX. She replaces JASON KRAVARIK who left the station in January, 2012 (that is NOT a typo). (The station did change owners from New Vision to LIN Media during that time.)

Sloan

WTOV-TV, Steubenville, OH…DAN SLOAN, who’s been sports director of this NBC affiliate for 23 years, has been promoted to News Director. He replaces MIKE BOTHWELL who was promoted earlier this month to be the Assistant News Director of sister-Sinclair station WHP-TV in Harrisburg, PA. (Sinclair bought this station from Cox earlier this year.)

WBKB-TV, Alpena, MI…VALENA JONES has been promoted to News Director here.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

News Director, WXYZ-TV, Detroit, MI:

The E.W. Scripps owned ABC affiliate in Detroit, seeks an aggressive, enthusiastic, motivated & dedicated News Director for one of the best positions in the country.

A truly challenging role, the right person will be responsible for developing and implementing measurable strategies for audience growth while effectively managing news content delivered on multiple platforms in one of the Top 5 News cities in America.

The successful candidate will possess 10 + years’ experience in newsroom management.

Medium to large market experience strongly preferred. Must have proven and effective leadership skills; fosters open dialogue, empowers others, addresses conflict quickly and directly. Strong organizational and communication skills (verbal and written) required.

Qualified applicants can apply online at www.scripps.com/careers

Executive Producer, KNXV-TV, Phoenix, AZ:

Are you highly skilled at showcasing great content? Are you an expert in aggressively covering breaking news while leading a dynamic team of producers, writers, reporters and anchors?

ABC15 in Phoenix, Arizona is looking for a proven leader to join our team as Dayside Executive Producer. Our next EP must believe in quality journalism and have an unyielding will to win the story.

As the Executive Producer, you will help manage content and showcasing across multiple platforms. We’re looking for someone with a keen understanding and appreciation for well-crafted, visual story telling. If you are passionately curious and want to supervise a great team in one of the most livable cites in Amerca we want to hear from you.

To apply for this position, please visit us at http://scripps.com/careers/jobsearch.html and search for requisition #6785.

KNXV ABC 15 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Assignment Editor, WKMG-TV, Orlando, FL:

Are you currently an Assignment Editor and want to advance your career? How about a Producer, Reporter or Photographer looking to try something different? Leave the snow, ice and slush coverage behind and come work in one of the craziest news markets in the country!

WKMG Local 6 in Orlando is looking for its next great leader on the Assignment Desk.

This market requires an Assignment Editor with strong breaking news skills, the ability to dig and uncover big stories, and most importantly the desire to grow your career at a legacy Post Newsweek station. Digital newsgathering knowledge and social media expertise a must!

If you’re interested in running the Assignment Desk in a top 20 market, send your resume to Managing Editor Raquel Giorgio at: rgiorgio@wkmg.com.

Assistant News Director, KOIN-TV, Portland, OR:

KOIN Local 6 News in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Newsroom Leader who will hold the position as Assistant News Director. The ideal candidate will partner with the News Director by being an advisor, and execute daily a winning culture that thrives on sustaining daily coverage and enterprising stories.

The duties will include overseeing daily operations by working with and through the KOIN 6 Newsroom staff to ensure the execution of content on all media platforms. Must possess strong news judgment, unwavering focus on brand, and the ability to work and make decisions under deadline pressure. We are looking for someone who is hands-on, and excels at strategic, operational, and tactical leadership while being a motivational force for the KOIN News Team. Knowledge of digital media and implementation of social media strategies should be demonstrated in current position. News management experience is preferred.

If you are interested in joining KOIN’s team please email your cover letter and resume to koinhr@koin.com or mail your cover letter and resume to:

KOIN Local 6
Assistant News Director Search
Attn: HR Director
222 SW Columbia St.
Portland, Oregon 97201

No Phone Calls Please
A background check is required

• Lin Media/KOIN TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• When applying for this position please mention how you were referred.

Assistant News Director, WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL:

WFLA-TV, the NBC affiliate in Tampa, FL, is seeking an Assistant News Director to manage day-to-day news coverage. We want someone who places a high value on original reporting and investigative journalism. We want someone who knows how to motivate. We want someone who pays attention to detail and is willing to hold our journalists to high standards.

The Assistant News Director must possess high ethical standards and strong news judgment. This is not a job for someone reluctant to be in charge.,

Please complete the online application at by clicking here and upload your resume and cover letter.

Tech Skills: ENPS, Vertigo, Grass Valley/Edius editing.

Job Skills: This position requires someone with superior news judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to effectively supervise staff on a daily basis, with the end-product being content that clearly and effectively illustrates and “lives” our brand.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Level Degree – Journalism Preferred

Minimum Experience: This person must be an experienced news manager of at least 8 years. The superior candidate will have news director experience, possibly in a smaller market than Tampa. If not, this candidate will have had at least Executive Producer or Assistant News Director experience in another market.

How To Apply: Background check and drug screen required.

Qualified applicants can apply online at www.mediageneral.com or send their resume to:

WFLA
Attn: Human Resources
200 S. Parker Street
Tampa FL 33606

Morning Executive Producer, WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL:

WFLA-TV, the NBC affiliate in Tampa, is seeking an experienced Executive Producer for its morning newscast. The Executive Producer is responsible for managing the content and presentation of the morning newscast and Today Show news cut-ins.

Requirements: Must have a strong journalistic sense, knowledge of what makes news and what interests people. Must have the ability to meet deadlines and work with a wide range of personalities. Must be a strong communicator.

Please complete the online application by clicking here and upload your resume and cover letter.

Tech Skills: Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Job Skills: Executive Producers are not only responsible for the overall “look” of newscasts assigned to them, they are responsible for evaluating each individual item in all newscasts, including story selection, story content, and story presentation.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Level Degree – Journalism preferred.

Minimum Experience: 5 years of experience required. EP’s should have 3 to 5 years of news department management experience, preferably as a producer, or as an EP in a smaller television market.

How To Apply: Background check and drug screen required.

Qualified applicants can apply online at www.mediageneral.com or send their resume to

WFLA
Attn: Human Resources
200 S. Parker Street
Tampa, FL 33606

Assistant News Director, WIVB-TV, Buffalo, NY:

Lin Media’s WIVB/WNLO-TV in Buffalo, is looking for Assistant News Director, who will partner with the News Director to lead one of the strongest groups of journalists in the business. The News 4 Team knows the importance of investigative and enterprise journalism and understands bringing value to the viewer.

The Assistant News Director will manage all the day to day operations of the newsroom. The role includes explaining and sustaining the News Director’s vision, as well as maintaining a strong positive newsroom culture. Additionally, this individual will oversee the training of both producers and reporters, helping to create a system of critiques and feedback.

Qualified candidates will have exceptional writing skills, great visual skills along with extensive knowledge of digital content. A producing/reporting background as well as the desire to make each newscast powerful and unique is essential to success in this position.

WIVB/WNLO is a LIN Media station. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and offer competitive salaries and wages, and a standard benefit package that includes a 401K plan and medical and dental plans.

Please e-mail your resume to news@WIVB.com

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL (listed 9/21/13, see ad above!)
KOIN-TV, Portland, OR (new listing this week, see ad above!)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (listed 8/16/13)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (listed 9/1/13)
WPBF-TV, W. Palm Beach, FL (listed 8/2/13)
WBMA-TV, Birmingham, AL (listed 9/1/13)
WIVB-TV, Buffalo, NY (listed 9/21/13, see ad above!)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (listed 9/6/13)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (relisted 9/1/13)
KFVS-TV, Cape Girardeau, MO (listed 8/11/13)
WBTW-TV, Myrtle Beach, SC (News Content Mgr., revised 8/11/13)
WFXG-TV, Augusta, GA (listed 9/1/13)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

KCBS-TV, Los Angeles, CA (EP of Sports, listed 8/11/13)
KRON-TV, San Francisco, CA (2 openings, AM & Dayside, listing revised 9/1/13)
KTVU-TV, Oakland/San Francisco, CA (Special Projects EP, listed 8/11/13)
KRIV-TV, Houston, TX (AM & PM openings, relisted 9/1/13)
KNXV-TV, Phoenix, AZ (new listing this week, see ad above!)
KCPQ-TV, Seattle, WA (relisted this week)
WFLA-TV, Tampa. FL (listed 9/21/13, see ad above!)
WFTV, Orlando, FL (AM EP, listed 8/2/13)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 9/1/13)
KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO (listed 8/11/13)
WDJT-TV, Milwaukee, WI (PM EP, listed modified 9/21/13)
WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY (PM EP, listed 9/1/13)
WLNE-TV, Providence, RI (listed 8//16/13)
KCRG-TV, Cedar Rapids, IA (listed 9/1/13)

NEWS OPERATION MANAGER:

KCBS-TV, Los Angeles, CA (listed 8/11/13)

MANAGING EDITOR:

WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (listed 9/1/13)

Obituaries:

Moats

LINDA MOATS, who worked in the Talent Placement Department at the Frank N. Magid Associates consulting firm for more than 20 years, died last Sunday (9/22/13) after a brief illness. She was 66, and is survived by her husband of 45 years and two children. Linda retired from Magid ten years ago. BARB FRYE, Magid’s longtime VP of Talent Recruitment, tells me Linda was always a pro with clients, talent, and co-workers. You can read more on Linda by clicking here. A note of condolence can be sent to her husband Chuck via email: fulltimers01@aol.com

Thornton

LEE THORNTON, the first African American woman to be assigned to a network (CBS) White House beat, died September 25th at the age of 71 of pancreatic cancer. She also worked at CNN, anchored the weekend morning edition of All Things Considered, and taught journalism at the University of Maryland. She also served as interim dean for the College of Journalism at Maryland, which reports on her passing and career in this article.

Dawson

RICK DAWSON, who was once the ND for WFYI-TV, the PBS station in Indianapolis, died Monday at the age of 51. He was a longtime reporter and anchor for WISH-TV, the CBS station in Indianapolis, and also worked in Ft. Wayne. He’s survived by his wife, SHANNON, a former producer for WISH-TV, and three children.

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…and other stuff:

Coscia

JOE COSCIA, who’s worked in several New York newsrooms, is joining another one. He’s been hired at WPIX-TV as EP for Election coverage. Joe’s been a news director in Pittsburgh, West Palm Beach, Albany, NY, and Providence, and also worked for ABC News. For the past five years he’s worked on a number of syndication projects, including ProPixTV and TestDriveNow.

WPIX has also hired ZEV SHALEV as EP of its morning news. He’s been working at the Fuse Network.

Washington

RICHARD WASHINGTON III moves just a few miles north to become the new Nightside EP for WBAL-TV, the Hearst owned NBC station in Baltimore. He had been the 5:00 producer for Fox’s WTTG-TV in Washington, and has worked in Atlanta, Charlotte, and Richmond.

DOUG DeYOUNG, who spent ten years as the ND for WPBN/WTOM-TV in Traverse City before leaving in 2009 to work for the Traverse City Chamber of Commerce, has a new job. He’s now Public Affairs Area Manager for Consumers Energy. During his TV days, he also worked in Grand Rapids (where we worked together) and in Lansing.

Oops. Last week I told you ALEXIS MARSHALL was leaving WIVB-TV in Buffalo (that was right) to go to Tampa as EP for WFLA-TV in Tampa (that wasn’t so right). Alexis is actually going to Scripps’ WFTS-TV in Tampa. Apologies.

GM NOTES:

SCOTT BLUMENTHAL is retiring as Executive VP/Television for LIN Media. He’s been with the company for more than 30 years, starting as a sales manager in Indianapolis. (We worked together briefly when he was the GM for WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids, MI.) More in this press release from the company.

He’ll be replaced by JAY HOWELL, who’s been VP/Regional Television for LIN, and a former GM of the company’s Providence stations. Jay’s also been a GM in Abilene, TX. Many of you may know his father, JOHN HOWELL, a longtime Pittsburgh GM who had been an ND in several markets including Detroit and Buffalo.

Tribune Broadcasting has promoted ROGER BARE to be GM of the company’s Dallas station, KDAF-TV. He’ll continue as GM of Tribune’s KIAH-TV in Houston. (I see many trips on Southwest Airlines in his future.) At KDAF, he replaces longtime broadcaster JOE YOUNG who is retiring. Joe’s been GM here since 1995 and previously was a GM for WXIN-TV in Indianapolis.

Tribune also promoted STEVE FARBER to Senior VP/Operations. He’s been the acting GM for WGN-TV for the past year.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Saturday, September 28,, 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 *
WJBK-TV 16550 W. 9 Mile Road Southfield MI 48075
WXYZ-TV 20777 W. 10 Mile Road Southfield MI 48037 (see ad above!)
KPHO-TV 4016 N. Black Canyon Hwy. Phoenix AZ 85017
KDEN-TV 2851 S. Parker Rd. #1130 Denver CO 80014
KCTV 4500 Shawnee Mission Pkwy. Fairway, KS 66205
KSAT-TV 1408 N. Saint Mary’s San Antonio TX 78215
KVDA-TV 6234 San Pedro San Antonio TX 78216 *
WHP-TV 3300 North 6th Street Harrisburg PA 17110
WHAS-TV 520 W. Chestnut St. Louisville KY 40203
WEYI-TV 2225 W. Willard Road Clio MI 48420
WSET-TV 2320 Langhorne Rd. Lynchburg VA 24501
WHEC-TV 191 East Ave. Rochester NY 14604
WROC-TV 201 Humboldt Street Rochester NY 14610
WAAY-TV 1000 Monte Sano Boulevard Huntsville AL 35801
KBTX-TV 141 E. 29th Street Bryan TX 77802
KOAA-TV 530 Communications Circle Colorado Springs CO 80905
KGAN/KFXA 600-2 Old Marion Rd NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
WTXL-TV 1620 Commerce Blvd Midway FL 32343
KYTX-TV 2211 ESE Loop 323 Tyler TX 75701
WEEK/WHOI-TV 2907 Springfield Rd. Peoria IL 61611
KMID-TV 3200 LaForce Blvd. Midland TX 79711
WTWO-TV PO Box 9268 Terre Haute IN 47808
WUTR/WFXV/WPNY 5956 Smith Hill Rd. Utica NY 13502
WETM-TV 101 E. Water St. Elmira NY 14901
WLIO-TV 1424 Rice Ave. Lima OH 45805
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521

* Spanish language station