Rick Gevers & Associates

September 14, 2013

Wednesday, September 18, 2013 UPDATE:

A promotion within the Fox o-and-o group fills one opening and creates another.

Hahn

DANA HAHN, the longtime ND for Fox’s WJBK-TV in Detroit, heads to Washington to take over the news department at WTTG-TV. Dana’s been the ND in Detroit for more than 12 years and worked at the station for 17 years. She’s also worked in Chicago and South Bend. At WTTG, she replaces PHIL METLIN who announced his retirement last month and left the station the same day.

More on this move and all the latest movement in our full report later this week.

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Greetings:

Just ONE new ND opening this week and just ONE new ND hire, so our list of open ND jobs remains at 24.

We have ads for TWO of those positions, and a tip of the fedora to new KSNW-TV GM ERIK SCHRADER for coming up with an ad that is unusual and clever. Takes a former ND to be creative, perhaps.

In Names in the News, Nielsen has released the new market ratings. We’ll give you a link so you can check it out. We’ll also tell you which former large market GM just joined the board of a Nielsen competitor, as well as fill you in on several news management changes.

All that and more as you read on:

New News Director Openings:

KSNW-TV, Wichita, KS…this is not a new opening (in fact, it’s been open for 18 months) but as we noted above, a new GM has relaunched the search with a clever ad you can see below.

WTXL-TV, Tallahassee, FL…this ABC affiliate has a posting for a new news director on its website. My records show LA’QUNTA DIXON had been the ND there since June, 2012.

Newly Named News Director:

Blanton

WXMI-TV, Grand Rapids, MI…BROOKS BLANTON returns to Michigan as the next ND for this Tribune owned FOX affiliate. He’s been a producer for Fox News Channel based in Atlanta, but began his career in Lansing, MI. He’s also worked in Tucson and for two different stations in Phoenix. Brooks replaces KERRI CAVANAUGH who left in May after three years to become ND for sister-Tribune-Fox affiliate WXIN-TV here in Indianapolis.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

News Director, KSNW-TV, Wichita, KS:

Okay, you are on Rick Gevers’ site already… so you are either A) Really into News Director gossip or B) You are looking for your next great opportunity.

If it’s B, then this one is worth looking into.

KSNW in Wichita, Kansas, is looking for its next News Director. This isn’t just a run-of-the-mill opening, gang. With KSN fresh to the LIN family, you’ll be coming in at a time where you can be a key decision-maker in what is going to be a huge growth period for the station – and this is a station that is already well-positioned in newscast viewership throughout the day.

Want to be part of LIN (click here to see what we’re all about), a growing and forward-thinking company that will give you the resources you need to do news the way you want?

Want to live in an area with great property values and great people? The city and the station are great places to spend your days. Ready to read more about the chance to take the helm? Feel the overwhelming urge to click on a link?

Click here to read all the details (and to find out how to apply) and get a feel for what we’re looking for. Someone is going to get a great opportunity.

If you are just here for the gossip, we now return you to Rick’s writings…

Assistant News Director, KFVS-TV, Cape Girardeau, MO/Paducah, KY:

Are you ready to co-pilot the strongest station in DMA 81?

We’re looking for our next Assistant News Director to be an experienced, dynamic newsroom leader who loves this business.

We’ve got the talent, tools and the team to put you on the journey to accomplish great things. If you’re a manager who is digitally driven and a brand champion, then we want to talk with you.

You’ll be a recruiter, handle day to day operations and supervise all of our major news coverage. This is your chance to have some fun and help people grow as journalists. Previous news management experience is required.

Cape is tucked just south of St. Louis and home to great golf courses, gaming, wineries and more outdoor activities than you count.

Send cover letter and resume to:

Mark Little
News/Content Director
KFVS – TV/ Heartland News
310 Broadway
Cape Girardeau MO 63701

Email: mlittle@kfvs12.com

Anchor/News Director, WUTR/WFXV/WPNY-TV, Utica, NY:

WETM-TV, the NBC affiliate and dominant news station in Elmira-Corning, New York (DMA #174) is seeking a dynamic News Director to lead our local news operation and staff of news professionals. This is a unique opportunity to lead an award winning news team with a long history as the market news leader (2013 NY State Broadcast Assn. “Best Local Newscast” & “Best Local Sportscast”).

The successful candidate must have a hands-on approach and be able to manage all phases of our news operation including overseeing news/weather/sports, special event coverage, writing, editing and presentation of the news. We are looking for someone with high ethical standards and a proven track record of success in teaching, training & motivating their team. Knowledge of digital media and implementation of social media strategies should be demonstrated in current position.

News management experience preferred.

Please send resume, news philosophy and cover letter to:

Bob Grissom
Vice President/General Manager
WETM-TV
101 E. Water Street
Elmira, NY 14901

or via email to: robertgrissom@wetmtv.com

AssistantNews Director, WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH:

QUALIFICATIONS: Strong news judgment, unwavering focus on brand, ability to work and make decisions under deadline pressure. High journalistic standards a must. Minimum 2 years in news management. Journalism degree preferred.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Oversee daily multi-platform news content under the direction of News Director. Supervise staff and coordinate coverage of breaking news and major events in conjunction with other news managers. Other duties include reporter script approval, newscast and digital copy editing and staff scheduling. Must have valid driver’s license.

Email resume to: deck@wdtn.com

or mail to:

Denise Eck
News Director
WDTN-TV
4595 S. Dixie Drive
Dayton OH 45439
No phone calls

WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

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)
KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM (listed 7/20/13)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (listed 9/6/13, see ad above!)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (relisted 9/1/13)
KFVS-TV, Cape Girardeau, MO (listed 8/11/13, see new ad above!)
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)
WGCL-TV, Atlanta, GA (2 Positions, AM EP & Spec. Projects, listed 8/2/13)
KRIV-TV, Houston, TX (AM & PM openings, relisted 9/1/13)
KCPQ-TV, Seattle, WA (relisted 7/20/13)
WFTS-TV, Tampa, FL (Dayside EP, relisted 7/20/13)
WFTV, Orlando, FL (AM EP, listed 8/2/13)
WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC (listed 7/26/13)
WBAL-TV, Baltimore, MD (Nightside EP, listed 7/13/13)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 9/1/13)
KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO (listed 8/11/13)
WDJT-TV, Milwaukee, WI (AM EP, listed 7/5/13)
KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM (AM EP, relisted 7/20/13)
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)

MANAGING EDITOR:

WTNH-TV, Hartford/New Haven, CT (listed 8/23/13)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (listed 9/1/13)

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.

Palermo

This week, meet GREGG PALERMO:

After almost three years with Patch.com, where I launched a hyperlocal news site in one community and added responsibility for another while also guiding coverage of sports and politics in Missouri, I’m in search of new opportunities, effective next month.

I’m looking to stay in St. Louis in a role which takes advantage of nearly 20 years in the news business from reporting to management, even if it means getting out of the news business. I know what it’s like to build and mold substantial long-form content, to respond to breaking news, while juggling multiple projects and priorities.

I’m an effective social media user in building engagement and developing story leads. While I’m most interested in a new full-time opportunity, I’m open to exploring freelance assignments. You can review my background on LinkedIn and reach me at gapalermo1@yahoo.com

Names in the News…and other stuff:

Eikel

AMBER EIKEL moves within Cox to become the new Managing Editor for KTVU-TV in San Francisco/Oakland. She has been an EP for sister Cox-station KIRO-TV in Seattle. Amber’s also worked in Milwaukee, Las Vegas, and Palm Springs, CA.

Two management hires at WGCL-TV in Atlanta. JENNIFER WIGGINS is the new morning EP. She had been working at HLN. And SANDEE LaMOTTE is the new Special Projects EP, joining this CBS affiliate from WebMD.

Congratulations to MIKE CURTIS who was featured in our Situations Wanted feature several months ago. Mike tells me he’s landed as the Assistant ND for WHBQ-TV in Memphis. It’s a return to Memphis for Mike, who worked at WREG-TV there for four years earlier in his career. He’s also worked in Philadelphia, Evansville. and Greenville, MS.

GM Note: DAVE BOYLAN, whose retirement as GM from WPLG-TV in Miami was reported here a few weeks ago, has joined the Board of Directors of Rentrak. (Not familiar with Rentrak? Click here.) MIKE MALONE of Broadcasting and Cable (who I owe a return phone call, sorry, Mike!) reports Boylan will be replaced as head of the ABC affiliates board by old friend MIKE DEVLIN, a one-time ND who’s now GM for WFAA-TV in Dallas.

Nielsen released its latest list of market rankings.  Click here to check ’em out.

Finally, apologies to newly promoted KGET-TV News Director MIKE TRIHEY, who I renamed John in a mention of his promotion and the retirement of JOHN PILIOS last week.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Saturday, September 14, 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 *
WTTG-TV 5151 Wisconsin Avenue Washington DC 20016
KPHO-TV 4016 N. Black Canyon Hwy. Phoenix AZ 85017
KCTV 4500 Shawnee Mission Pkwy. Fairway, KS 66205
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
KSNW-TV 833 N. Main Wichita, KS 67203 (see ad above!)
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
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
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
WTOV-TV 9 Red Donley Plaza Steubenville OH 43952
WUTR/WFXV/WPNY 5956 Smith Hill Rd. Utica NY 13502
WETM-TV 101 E. Water St. Elmira NY 14901 (see ad above!)
WLIO-TV 1424 Rice Ave. Lima OH 45805
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521

* Spanish language station

September 7, 2013

Greetings:

We have TWO new ND openings in this week’s report. To my knowledge, there have been NO new news directors hired this week.

Our list of open ND jobs jumps to 24.

Careful readers (or those without a life) may remember that last week we had 20 openings, so the logical question is how does 20 + 2 equal 24? That’s because one of the ‘new ND’ postings we had last week was wrong. I explain that below.

We do have paid ads for THREE of those open ND jobs, one an anchor/ND position. And there are ads for news management openings in FOUR markets.

In Names in the News, former ND JOHN LANSING retires as President of Scripps Networks, a former corporate ND for Nexstar joins Sinclair in a similar role, and we’ll offer a link to a Washington Post article on Sinclair’s expansion plans.

All that and more as you read on:

New News Director Openings:

Neerman

WHAS-TV, Louisville, KY…MARK NEERMAN has left this Belo-owned ABC affiliate after almost four years as ND. He tells me he’s ready for the next adventure and will see how far his frequent flier miles will take him. Mark’s also been a news director in Las Vegas and Richmond, and has worked in San Francisco, Portland, OR, Miami, and Columbia, MO.

WETM-TV, Elmira, NY…SCOTT LEVY is leaving this Nexstar owned station for a new job that will be announced soon…perhaps as early as next week. He’s been the ND here for almost a year, and before that has worked at News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn, and in Dallas, Memphis, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa (twice).

WUTR/WFXV/WPNY-TV, Utica, NY…this search is for an Anchor AND News Director. It’s not a new opening but the ad is re-running below and I wanted to call your attention to it.

And we’ve added both WHP-TV in Harrisburg, PA, and WTOV-TV in Steubenville, OH, to the list of open ND jobs. We erroneously told you last week that MIKE BOTHWELL had been named ND at WHP. He’s actually the Assistant ND there. His departure opened up the ND job at WTOV. Both stations are owned by Sinclair.

Newly Named News Directors:

None, to my knowledge. We rely heavily on tips from your readers so please pass along anything you may know that I haven’t reported. Email is: rick@rickgevers.com

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

News Director, WETM-TV, Elmira, NY:

WUTR, WPNY and WFXV in Utica, NY seeks a News Director/Anchor who is aggressive, forward thinking and a creative journalist. We produce news product on three different channels and have the market’s only high definition news operation.

Utica is the 171st market with a rich cultural history nestled at the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. Situated between Albany and Syracuse it offers a very affordable lifestyle with many outstanding schools and leisure time activities.

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, producer, hire, mentor and lead a team of skilled professionals.

Solid news judgment, great communication skills and exceptional storytelling techniques are a must. 5-10 years of experience as a primary news anchor preferred.

Knowledge of eMedia, social media and mobile website journalism is required.

Please send a web link, resume, cover letter and news philosophy to: smerren@wutr.tv

or via mail to:

Stephen Merren
Vice President and General Manager
WUTR/WFXV/WPNY
5956 Smith Hill Road
Utica NY 13502

Anchor/News Director, WUTR/WFXV/WPNY-TV, Utica, NY:

WETM-TV, the NBC affiliate and dominant news station in Elmira-Corning, New York (DMA #174) is seeking a dynamic News Director to lead our local news operation and staff of news professionals. This is a unique opportunity to lead an award winning news team with a long history as the market news leader (2013 NY State Broadcast Assn. “Best Local Newscast” & “Best Local Sportscast”).

The successful candidate must have a hands-on approach and be able to manage all phases of our news operation including overseeing news/weather/sports, special event coverage, writing, editing and presentation of the news. We are looking for someone with high ethical standards and a proven track record of success in teaching, training & motivating their team. Knowledge of digital media and implementation of social media strategies should be demonstrated in current position.

News management experience preferred.

Please send resume, news philosophy and cover letter to:

Bob Grissom
Vice President/General Manager
WETM-TV
101 E. Water Street
Elmira, NY 14901

or via email to: robertgrissom@wetmtv.com

AssistantNews Director, WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH:

QUALIFICATIONS: Strong news judgment, unwavering focus on brand, ability to work and make decisions under deadline pressure. High journalistic standards a must. Minimum 2 years in news management. Journalism degree preferred.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Oversee daily multi-platform news content under the direction of News Director. Supervise staff and coordinate coverage of breaking news and major events in conjunction with other news managers. Other duties include reporter script approval, newscast and digital copy editing and staff scheduling. Must have valid driver’s license.

Email resume to: deck@wdtn.com

or mail to:

Denise Eck
News Director
WDTN-TV
4595 S. Dixie Drive
Dayton OH 45439
No phone calls

WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

News Director, WROC-TV, Rochester, NY:

WROC-TV, the CBS affiliate in Rochester, NY, seeks a forward thinking and aggressive journalist for the position of News Director. We have an established anchor team and a group of hungry and creative journalists. Now we need a leader to take us to the next level. The successful candidate will be a hands on news manager who has a proven track record for coaching and developing talent, solid journalism skills, an own the big news story and weather philosophy, and a passion for breaking news.

Job Responsibilities:

• Day to day editorial supervision of the news operation.
• Supervision of the news production team.
• Developing dynamic and relevant news content and special programs.
• Work with the creative services team to recruit viewers though on-air, on-line, social media and other methods.
• Administrative duties including staff scheduling, timesheets, performance reviews and budgets.
• Supervise and enhance content available on the station’s website, social media sites, mobile applications and other methods.
• Work with news directors in the region on sharing content and taking advantage of regional opportunities.
• Develop partnerships within the local community. This includes regular communication with local organizations.

Experience Requirements:

• At least 5 years in as a news manager
• Over 10 years working in a news operation
• Prior work with on-line and social media platforms
• Medium to large market producing or reporting experience is a plus
• Degree in broadcast journalism preferred

Please send cover letter, resume, news philosophy and DVD to:

Louis A. Gattozzi
Vice-President and General Manager
WROC-TV
201 Humboldt Street
Rochester NY 14610

e-mail: lgattozzi@wroctv.com

WROC/WUHF-TV IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Assistant News Director, ABC 33/40 (WBMA-TV) Birmingham, AL:

College Degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, or equivalent preferred.

Minimum 3 years exp. in news management preferred.

Send resume to:

Jean Ziegert
Dir. of HR
Alabama’s ABC 33/40
800 Concourse Parkway #200
Birmingham, AL  35244.

E-mail jeanz@abc3340.com or fax 205-982-3928.

No phone calls please.  EOE. 

Nightside Executive Producer, WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY:

WAVE 3 News, the NBC affiliate for Louisville, KY, is seeking a Nightside Executive Producer.

Our station has all the tools, a great look, and top-notch talent. We are focused on delivering exclusive, urgent stories that make you smarter, make you laugh or cry, and make the community better. We’re looking for an EP who can guide reporters and producers toward this goal through better writing, graphics, showcasing, and storytelling. The Nightside EP will also fill in occasionally in other management roles or as a newscast producer.

Applicants should have a four year degree, and at least 5 years experience producing newscasts. Some supervisory experience in preferred.

Send cover letter and resume to:

Bill Shory
News Director
WAVE 3 News
725 S. Floyd Street
Louisville KY 40203

Or email to bshory@wave3.com

EOE-M/F/D/V

Executive Producer, KCRG-TV, Cedar Rapids, IA:

Job Description: KCRG TV9 is looking for an executive producer with an emphasis in envisioning and executing special projects. As a newsroom leader, this person must demonstrate strong news judgment, be able to develop creative story ideas and work with producers and reporters to execute those plans.

This position will lead innovation in the newsroom, both within the storytelling of newscasts and building audiences with special projects. This would include coaching of producers and reporters to meet those needs. The position also coordinates with the News Director and News Operations Manager in forming and executing the newsroom vision for all KCRG TV9 products.

Requirements:

-4 year degree in Journalism, Communications or related field
-At least 3 yrs experience in news producing, experience with newsroom management preferred
-Demonstrate strong news judgment
-Be able to coordinate large projects
-Have an interest in finding different ways to tell stories on TV and online

Job Duties:

-Assist News Director and News Operations Manager in day-to-day production of TV news products
-Fill-in on assignment desk and producing newscasts as needed
-Coach Producers/Reporters on daily story-telling in newscasts
-Lead planning and execution of newsroom projects, special productions, and live newscasts
-Coordinate social media and online efforts on-air with digital team
-Other duties as assigned

Please apply at http://www.thegazettecompany.com/application/ or send a resume and cover letter to the address listed below:

KCRG – HR
PO Box 511
500 Third Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406

Or E-mail: hr@thegazettecompany.com

Pre-Employment drug screen required. EOE

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

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, see ad above!)
KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM (listed 7/20/13)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (new listing this week, see ad above!)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (relisted 9/1/13)
KFVS-TV, Cape Girardeau, MO (listed 8/11/13)
WBND/WCWW-TV, South Bend, IN (relisted 7/5/13)
WBTW-TV, Myrtle Beach, SC (News Content Mgr., revised 8/11/13)
WFXG-TV, Augusta, GA (listed 9/1/13)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

News 12 New Jersey, Edison, NY (Morning EP, listed 7/5/13)
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)
WSB-TV, Atlanta, GA (Senior EP, listed 7/5/13)
KRIV-TV, Houston, TX (AM & PM openings, relisted 9/1/13)
KCPQ-TV, Seattle, WA (relisted 7/20/13)
WFTS-TV, Tampa, FL (Dayside EP, relisted 7/20/13)
WFTV, Orlando, FL (AM EP, listed 8/2/13)
WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC (listed 7/26/13)
WBAL-TV, Baltimore, MD (Nightside EP, listed 7/13/13)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 9/1/13)
KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO (listed 8/11/13)
WDJT-TV, Milwaukee, WI (AM EP, listed 7/5/13)
KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM (AM EP, relisted 7/20/13)
WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY (PM EP, listed 9/1/13, see ad above!)
WHBQ-TV, Memphis, TN (relisted 6/7/13)
WLNE-TV, Providence, RI (listed 8//16/13)
KCRG-TV, Cedar Rapids, IA (listed 9/1/13, see ad above!)

NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER:

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

MANAGING EDITOR:

KTVU-TV, Oakland/San Francisco, CA (listed 7/26/13)
WTNH-TV, Hartford/New Haven, CT (listed 8/23/13)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (listed 9/1/13)

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…and other stuff:

Lansing

Old friend JOHN LANSING is retiring as President of Scripps Networks, a job he’s held for the past nine years. John began his career as a news photographer (if memory serves, in Paducah). He later worked as a photographer in Louisville, and took his first ND job in Kalamazoo. He later was an ND in Chicago, Minneapolis, and (for one month) in St. Louis. He was a station manager in Detroit and a GM for Scripps in Cleveland before becoming Senior VP of the Broadcast Division, a job he held until moving to the Scripps Network position. You can read more by clicking here.

CHRIS MANSON has joined Sinclair Broadcasting as Corporate News Director for the company’s Chesapeake stations. Chris most recently was ND at KSEE-TV in Fresno before Nexstar bought the station, and consolidated the newsroom with its KGPE-TV there, leaving Chris out of a job. He’s a former Corporate ND for Nexstar and also was an ND in Peoria.

JOHN PILIOS‘s retirement as ND of KGET-TV in Bakersfield began last Wednesday. We told you in July that John was retiring and would be replaced by MIKE TRIHEY. The station paid tribute to John in this story from the station’s website.

Finally, you might be interested in this Washington Post article about Sinclair Broadcasting’s expansion and the company’s plan to launch a national channel.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Saturday, September 7, 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 *
WTTG-TV 5151 Wisconsin Avenue Washington DC 20016
KPHO-TV 4016 N. Black Canyon Hwy. Phoenix AZ 85017
KCTV 4500 Shawnee Mission Pkwy. Fairway, KS 66205
KVDA-TV 6234 San Pedro San Antonio TX 78216
WXMI-TV 3117 Plaza Dr. NE Grand Rapids MI 49525
WHP-TV 3300 North 6th Street Harrisburg PA 17110
WHAS-TV 520 W. Chestnut St. Louisville KY 40203
KSNW-TV 833 N. Main Wichita, KS 67203
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 (see ad above!)
WAAY-TV 1000 Monte Sano Boulevard Huntsville AL 35801
KOAA-TV 530 Communications Circle Colorado Springs CO 80905
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
WTOV-TV 9 Red Donley Plaza Steubenville OH 43952
WUTR/WFXV/WPNY 5956 Smith Hill Rd. Utica NY 13502 (see ad above!)
WETM-TV 101 E. Water St. Elmira NY 14901 (see ad above!)
WLIO-TV 1424 Rice Ave. Lima OH 45805
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521

* Spanish language station

September 2, 2013

Greetings:

It’s always good to see some of you at the annual RTDNA conference.

It would have been nicer to see more of you.

While attendance was up to about 1,600 registrants, apparently only 160 of those were RTDNA members. (SPJ and NAHJ members made up the bulk of the registrants.) The exhibit floor was much larger than in the past two years, but much of that can be attributed to companies recruiting NAHJ members. I’m told that NAHJ will return to a stand-alone conference next year.

Many of you are currently in budget planning. I hope you can find a way to include travel to next year’s conference in Nashville.

On to our normal report, delayed this holiday weekend by travel.

(And updated on Tuesday morning to reflect that TIM BOTHWELL is the Assistant ND at WHP-TV, not the ND as I’d been led to believe by an email forwarded to me.  Apologies to all involved.)

A robust SIX FIVE newly  named NDs headline this week’s report, with TWO THREE new openings, one of them created by the “I’m retiring today, goodbye.” departure of a Washington, DC, news director. Those moves drop our list of open ND jobs to 22.

You can learn more about one of those openings in a paid ad below. And you’ll find ads for several management openings and even an ad for a producer job in a top ten market.

In Names in the News, a 17 year CNN Newssource sales executive (and former ND) is retiring. We also have details on an ND who stepped down three weeks ago to become a roving features reporter for his station, an arrangement that only lasted a few weeks. And we have updates on several news management changes.

New News Director Openings:

Metlin

WTTG-TV, Washington, DC…we first reported PHIL METLIN’s departure from this FOX o-and-o earlier this week. Phil announced his retirement from the station on Thursday and left the same day. He’d been ND there for more than five years, and had earlier been an ND for two other FOX o-and-o’s, WTXF-TV in Philadelphia and WTVT-TV in Tampa, where he also worked as an EP. Phil also worked in Miami.

WROC-TV, Rochester, NY…BRYAN QUEEN is leaving this Nexstar owned CBS station to be the next ND at WIS-TV in Columbia, SC. More on that below.

WTOV-TV, Steubenville, OH…MIKE BOTHWELL moves within Sinclair to become the Assistant ND at WHP-TV in Harrisburg   He’s been the ND here for almost two years, and previously has worked in Pittsburgh (twice), Philadelphia, Palm Desert, CA, and as an ND in Bend, OR.

Newly Named News Directors:

Woodard

WRIC-TV, Richmond, VA…KELLY WOODARD gets her first ND position as she joins this Young/Media General owned ABC affiliate. Kelly has been an EP at CBS owned stations in New York and Dallas, and has also worked as an Assistant News Director for WVIT-TV in Hartford/New Haven. LISA MELTON had been the ND here for the past six years. She left the station in July.

Quince

KTUL-TV, Tulsa, OK…ALEXANDER QUINCE has been promoted to ND for this now-owned-by-Albritton-but-being-sold-to-Sinclair ABC affiliate. Alexander has been the Assistant ND at sister station WBMA-TV in Birmingham for the last two years. He previously worked in Atlanta, Tampa and Tallahassee. He replaces CARLTON HOUSTON who left earlier this summer after six years as ND to take the same job at KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City.

Queen

WIS-TV, Columbia, SC…as reported above, BRYAN QUEEN will be the next ND for this Raycom Media-owned NBC affiliate. He’s been the ND at WROC-TV in Rochester, NY, for almost two years. It’s a return to the Carolinas for Bryan, who’s worked as a news manager for News 14 Carolina, at NBC News Channel in Charlotte, and for WXII-TV in Winston-Salem. He’s also worked as an MSNBC planning producer in New York. MSNBC is where his predecessor went: RASHIDA JONES is now the EP for the Chris Jansing show. She was ND at WIS for two years.

Greene

WFFF/WVNY-TV, Burlington, Vt/Plattsburgh, NY…JOLENE REILLY GREENE returns to the Northeast as ND for this newly-acquired-by-Nexstar FOX/ABC duopoly. She’s currently the Assistant ND for WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge, LA, but earlier had worked as a producer in Portland, ME. Jolene has also worked in Wilmington, NC, and as a producer in Washington, DC. TRACY DAVIS, who’d been the ND here for almost two years, left in July to become the Assistant ND for WDJT-TV in Milwaukee.

Banks

KRTV/KXLH-TV, Great Falls, MT…MARNEE BANKS is promoted to news director. She’s currently the state political reporter for Montana Television network, which includes KRTV and KXLH, and several other CBS affiliates. Marnee is a Montana native and started her career as a reporter in Helena. She replaces HEATH HEGGEM who was promoted to Station Manager.

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News Director, WROC-TV, Rochester, NY:

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Job Responsibilities:

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• Supervision of the news production team.
• Developing dynamic and relevant news content and special programs.
• Work with the creative services team to recruit viewers though on-air, on-line, social media and other methods.
• Administrative duties including staff scheduling, timesheets, performance reviews and budgets.
• Supervise and enhance content available on the station’s website, social media sites, mobile applications and other methods.
• Work with news directors in the region on sharing content and taking advantage of regional opportunities.
• Develop partnerships within the local community. This includes regular communication with local organizations.

Experience Requirements:

• At least 5 years in as a news manager
• Over 10 years working in a news operation
• Prior work with on-line and social media platforms
• Medium to large market producing or reporting experience is a plus
• Degree in broadcast journalism preferred

Please send cover letter, resume, news philosophy and DVD to:

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Vice-President and General Manager
WROC-TV
201 Humboldt Street
Rochester NY 14610

e-mail: lgattozzi@wroctv.com

WROC/WUHF-TV IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Assistant News Director, ABC 33/40 (WBMA-TV) Birmingham, AL:

College Degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, or equivalent preferred.

Minimum 3 years exp. in news management preferred.

Send resume to:

Jean Ziegert
Dir. of HR
Alabama’s ABC 33/40
800 Concourse Parkway #200
Birmingham, AL  35244.

E-mail jeanz@abc3340.com or fax 205-982-3928.

No phone calls please.  EOE. 

Nightside Executive Producer, WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY:

WAVE 3 News, the NBC affiliate for Louisville, KY, is seeking a Nightside Executive Producer.

Our station has all the tools, a great look, and top-notch talent. We are focused on delivering exclusive, urgent stories that make you smarter, make you laugh or cry, and make the community better. We’re looking for an EP who can guide reporters and producers toward this goal through better writing, graphics, showcasing, and storytelling. The Nightside EP will also fill in occasionally in other management roles or as a newscast producer.

Applicants should have a four year degree, and at least 5 years experience producing newscasts. Some supervisory experience in preferred.

Send cover letter and resume to:

Bill Shory
News Director
WAVE 3 News
725 S. Floyd Street
Louisville KY 40203

Or email to bshory@wave3.com

EOE-M/F/D/V

Executive Producer, KCRG-TV, Cedar Rapids, IA:

Job Description: KCRG TV9 is looking for an executive producer with an emphasis in envisioning and executing special projects. As a newsroom leader, this person must demonstrate strong news judgment, be able to develop creative story ideas and work with producers and reporters to execute those plans.

This position will lead innovation in the newsroom, both within the storytelling of newscasts and building audiences with special projects. This would include coaching of producers and reporters to meet those needs. The position also coordinates with the News Director and News Operations Manager in forming and executing the newsroom vision for all KCRG TV9 products.

Requirements:

-4 year degree in Journalism, Communications or related field
-At least 3 yrs experience in news producing, experience with newsroom management preferred
-Demonstrate strong news judgment
-Be able to coordinate large projects
-Have an interest in finding different ways to tell stories on TV and online

Job Duties:

-Assist News Director and News Operations Manager in day-to-day production of TV news products
-Fill-in on assignment desk and producing newscasts as needed
-Coach Producers/Reporters on daily story-telling in newscasts
-Lead planning and execution of newsroom projects, special productions, and live newscasts
-Coordinate social media and online efforts on-air with digital team
-Other duties as assigned

Please apply at http://www.thegazettecompany.com/application/ or send a resume and cover letter to the address listed below:

KCRG – HR
PO Box 511
500 Third Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406

Or E-mail: hr@thegazettecompany.com

Pre-Employment drug screen required. EOE

Morning News Producer, WCVB-TV, Boston, MA:

Job Description:

WCVB-TV Boston’s News Leader, is looking for a dynamic team player to produce our morning newscast.

Job Responsibilities:

• Excellent writing and creative skills are a must.
• Someone who can build a fast paced, content rich and “right now” driven newscast in the market’s most competitive time period.
• Hard worker with exceptional news judgment.

Experience Requirements:

• Must have a proven track record of both skill and leadership.

Qualifications Requirements:

• A minimum of five years’ experience producing a principal daily newscast is required.
• The ability to produce content on multiple mobile, web and social media platforms required.

Reports To: Assistant News Director
Education: College degree required

To Apply:

Only applicants who meet these requirements will be considered.

All interested candidates should email cover letter, resume and links to your last three newscasts to gwardwell@hearst.com

No phone calls please.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (listed 8/16/13)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (new listing this week)
WPBF-TV, W. Palm Beach, FL (listed 8/2/13)
WBMA-TV, Birmingham, AL (new listing this week, see ad above!)
KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM (listed 7/20/13)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (relisted this week)
KFVS-TV, Cape Girardeau, MO (listed 8/11/13)
WBND/WCWW-TV, South Bend, IN (relisted 7/5/13)
WBTW-TV, Myrtle Beach, SC (News Content Mgr., revised 8/11/13)
WFXG-TV, Augusta, GA (new listing this week)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

News 12 New Jersey, Edison, NY (Morning EP, listed 7/5/13)
KCBS-TV, Los Angeles, CA (EP of Sports, listed 8/11/13)
KRON-TV, San Francisco, CA (2 openings, AM & Dayside, listing revised this week)
KTVU-TV, Oakland/San Francisco, CA (Special Projects EP, listed 8/11/13)
WGCL-TV, Atlanta, GA (2 Positions, AM EP & Spec. Projects, listed 8/2/13)
WSB-TV, Atlanta, GA (Senior EP, listed 7/5/13)
KRIV-TV, Houston, TX (AM & PM openings, relisted this week)
KCPQ-TV, Seattle, WA (relisted 7/20/13)
WFTS-TV, Tampa, FL (Dayside EP, relisted 7/20/13)
WFTV, Orlando, FL (AM EP, listed 8/2/13)
WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC (listed 7/26/13)
WBAL-TV, Baltimore, MD (Nightside EP, listed 7/13/13)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted this week)
KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO (listed 8/11/13)
WDJT-TV, Milwaukee, WI (AM EP, listed 7/5/13)
KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM (AM EP, relisted 7/20/13)
WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY (PM EP, new listing this week, see ad above!)
WHBQ-TV, Memphis, TN (relisted 6/7/13)
WLNE-TV, Providence, RI (listed 8//16/13)
KCRG-TV, Cedar Rapids, IA (new listing this week, see ad above!)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KTVU-TV, Oakland/San Francisco, CA (listed 7/26/13)
WTNH-TV, Hartford/New Haven, CT (listed 8/23/13)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (new listing 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.

This week, meet JIM PARISI.

Interim News Manager: No-Ego successful news manager ready to help out while you look for your perfect leader. After five straight successful news director gigs in small to medium markets (in Bangor, ME we grabbed the highest station ratings ever, in South Bend, IN, we created the nation’s first Interactive Newscast, then in Albany, NY named ‘Most Improved News Operation” by independent research), I spent the last decade as a highly-rated morning talk show host.

Now I want to earn my way back into TV news management, and I’ll go to your station to prove my worth! Very tech-savvy and proven success with young crews and veteran journalists alike. Available immediately as ND, assistant ND or Executive Producer, and affordable for any size market.

Jim Parisi: 520-906-1122 jimparisi@gmail.com

Names in the News…and other stuff:

Ballin

DOUG BALLIN is retiring from CNN Newssource Sales after 17 years on the job. Many of you know Doug, who was a news director in markets like Raleigh and Las Vegas (and I may be forgetting a few) and worked in Boston, Buffalo, Pittsburgh and Indianapolis. Doug tells me he plans to stay in Atlanta. Your kind email would reach Doug at: ballindoug@att.net

Less than three weeks after stepping down as News Director of WDBJ-TV in Roanoke to become a feature reporter, DAN DENNISON has left the station. He was ND there for two years.

KRIV-TV in Houston has hired HOWARD DORSEY as Assistant News Director. He most recently was an EP for WPIX-TV in New York. He’s also worked for ABC News, ESPN, and for local stations in Dallas, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Atlanta, and Chicago.

SCOTT WARREN joins the Weather Channel as Senior Executive Producer of Mornings. He’s been an EP in Los Angeles and for two stations in San Francisco, and has been Managing Editor at Yahoo spent several years as an Executive Producer at TechTV.

MITCH DAVIS joins WKBN-TV in Youngstown, OH, as Assistant ND. He’s been the morning EP for WSOC-TV in Charlotte since 2006, and previously was an EP for WBTW-TV in Myrtle Beach, where he also worked as a producer/reporter/anchor and did the same jobs in Wilmington, NC.

JOEY PARKER is the new Assistant ND at KMIZ-TV in Columbia, MO, the News Press & Gazette owned ABC affiliate. He most recently was the first ND for WUTR/WFXV/WPNY-TV, in Utica, NY. Joey’s also worked in Gainesville, FL, Casper, WY, Hastings, NE, Montgomery, and Dothan, AL.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, September 1, 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 *
WTTG-TV 5151 Wisconsin Avenue Washington DC 20016
KPHO-TV 4016 N. Black Canyon Hwy. Phoenix AZ 85017
KCTV 4500 Shawnee Mission Pkwy. Fairway, KS 66205
KVDA-TV 6234 San Pedro San Antonio TX 78216
WXMI-TV 3117 Plaza Dr. NE Grand Rapids MI 49525
WHP-TV 3300 North 6th Street Harrisburg PA 17110
KSNW-TV 833 N. Main Wichita, KS 67203
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 (see ad above!)
WAAY-TV 1000 Monte Sano Boulevard Huntsville AL 35801
KOAA-TV 530 Communications Circle Colorado Springs CO 80905
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
WTOV-TV 9 Red Donley Plaza Steubenville OH 43952
WUTR/WFXV/WPNY 5956 Smith Hill Rd. Utica NY 13502
WLIO-TV 1424 Rice Ave. Lima OH 45805
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521

* Spanish language station

August 24, 2013

Thursday, August 30, 2013 UDPATE:

Metlin

Longtime FOX o-and-o News Director PHIL METLIN announced his retirement from WTTG-TV today, effective immediately. An email to him seeking more details was returned with this message:

I have retired from my position as News Director here at WTTG effective August 29, 2013. If you need to contact our newsroom, please call 202-895-3002. Thank you.

Phil’s been the ND in Washington since early 2008. He’d earlier held the same job at Fox owned stations in Philadelphia (WTXF-TV) and Tampa (WTVT-TV).

It’s been a busy week with several new NDs to share with you. We’ll have that in our full report tomorrow.

regards,

Rick Gevers

**** ***** ****

Greetings:

FOUR new news directors in this week’s report, though only one is new to that job. And, to the best of my knowledge, only ONE new opening, leaving our always unofficial count of open ND jobs at 23.

This week, I’m pleased to welcome AccuWeather as an advertiser. Check out their ad below and visit their booth at this week’s RTDNA conference, along with the ad and the convention booth of another advertiser, WeatherMetrics.

Speaking of the conference, the Missouri Mafia will gather for its annual RTDNA get-together on Sunday from 6:00-8:00 in the Anaheim Marriott Hotel’s Degrees Wine and Patio Bar. All are welcome to stop by, and broadcast department chair KENT COLLINS promises a special gift for those who’ve attended the University of Missouri.  I hope to see you there.

In Names in the News…and Other Stuff…more details about BOB SULLIVAN’s new job, a new company started by another former Phoenix ND, some news management moves, and several new GM notes. And we have a link to a story about the FAA grounding drone programs at two Universities.

All that and more below!

New News Director Opening:

KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ…in one of several stories we reported to you earlier this week, MICHELLE DONALDSON is leaving this Meredith owned CBS affiliate to return to Albuquerque. More on that below. Michelle’s been the ND here for five years.

Newly Named News Directors:

KMSP/WFTC-TV, Minneapolis, MN…MARIAN DAVEY becomes a news director for the first time as she is promoted at this FOX-owned duopoly. She’s been the assistant ND there for ten years, and has served as the interim ND since BILL DALLMAN left in June to become ND for Fox Sports 1. Marian first joined the station in 2002 as managing editor. She also spent 14 years at WCCO-TV in Minneapolis, starting as an intern and rising to managing editor.

Chapuis

KTXL-TV, Sacramento, CA…ED CHAPUIS returns to Sacramento and an ND job as he joins this Tribune owned FOX affiliate. Ed’s worked for KCRA-TV in Sacramento for eleven years over two stints, including as ND from 1997-2002. From 2003 until earlier this year he was ND for KTVU-TV in San Francisco/Oakland. Ed’s also been an ND in Las Vegas and worked in Chicago. He replaces BRANDON MERCER who left in June after five years as ND.

Carl

WTNH-TV, Hartford/New Haven, CT…another former news director returns to the job as AL CARL has been promoted to ND for this LIN Media owned ABC affiliate. He’s been the Managing Editor here for the past 18 months. Al’s a former ND in Omaha, Savannah, and for two stations in Huntsville. He’s also worked for two stations in Kansas City.

Schrader

Al’s former boss at WTNH, ERIK SCHRADER, has also been promoted. He’s already on the job as general manager of LIN’s newly acquired KSNW-TV, the NBC affiliate in Wichita. Erik was ND at WTNH for two years. He has a varied background: ND in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and for stations in Joplin and Springfield, MO, and Savannah, GA. He’s also worked in production, as a reporter, and as a sports director.

KOB-TV, Albuquerque, NM…as teased above, MICHELLE DONALDSON is returning to Albuquerque to be the next ND for this Hubbard-owned NBC affiliate. She’s spent the last five years as ND for KPHO-TV in Phoenix but spent eight years (five as ND) at KRQE-TV in Albuquerque. Here’s the KOB story on her hire. Michelle has also worked in Detroit, where she began her career in radio.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

Morning News Producer, WCVB-TV, Boston, MA:

Job Description:

WCVB-TV Boston’s News Leader, is looking for a dynamic team player to produce our morning newscast.

Job Responsibilities:

• Excellent writing and creative skills are a must.
• Someone who can build a fast paced, content rich and “right now” driven newscast in the market’s most competitive time period.
• Hard worker with exceptional news judgment.

Experience Requirements:

• Must have a proven track record of both skill and leadership.

Qualifications Requirements:

• A minimum of five years’ experience producing a principal daily newscast is required.
• The ability to produce content on multiple mobile, web and social media platforms required.

Reports To: Assistant News Director
Education: College degree required

To Apply:

Only applicants who meet these requirements will be considered.

All interested candidates should email cover letter, resume and links to your last three newscasts to gwardwell@hearst.com

No phone calls please.

News Director, WEEK/WHOI-TV, Peoria, IL:

WEEK/WHOI-TV is seeking a News Director/Multimedia Content Manager to lead its multi-station news products and services. This operation currently produces 11 hours of local news across three platforms daily. Newscasts air live and simultaneous, using two control rooms, separate studios and news sets. .

Situated 2.5 hours from Chicago, 2.5 hours from St Louis and 3 hours from Indianapolis, Peoria is a vibrant medium-sized city that is easy to live in yet close to big city life and culture.

The management leader for our news department will be responsible for producing and managing local news and visual content for the entire operation including WEEK-TV, Peoria, Illinois’ most watched local news, WHOI-TV now the number two news leader in the market, WAOE, the MyNetwork affiliate, and CINewsNow.com. We are partnered with Accu-Weather using the Cinema 3D Live system and the new StoryTeller system.

Granite’s Peoria Operation is committed to the new frontier of video journalism as it serves our traditional business and new media. Candidates must be capable of working in a competitive environment to achieve budgetary and viewership goals.

Contact information: Please send cover letter and resume to:

Email: elouck@week.com Or via mail to:

Human Resources
WEEK-TV
2907 Springfield Road
East Peoria, IL 61611

No phone calls, please. Interviews will be by appointment only.

GRANITE BROADCASTING CORPORATION/WEEK-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Assistant News Director, WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH:

Want to work for a news station committed to journalistic excellence? Want to work for a company committed to giving you the resources to be number one?

WBNS 10TV, the dominant news station in Central Ohio and a 2013 Emmy Award for News Excellence seeks an assistant news director to help lead its dynamic and award-winning news team. The assistant news director oversees a news staff of 80, manages the day-to-day news coverage, and directly supervises reporters’ enterprising efforts.

This is no ordinary newsroom. We thrive on enterprise reporting, breaking news, and investigative reporting. Ideal candidate must have a proven track record in these areas. Leading candidate must also demonstrate exceptional news judgment and newsgathering skills. Superior writing and storytelling skills are also required.

Minimum 5 years experience as a news manager in a top 50 market.

If it sounds too good to be true, submit your resume today at www.dispatchbroadcast.com and see for yourself.

DISPATCH BROADCAST GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

WE ARE A SMOKE-FREE AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.

Executive Producer, WLNE-TV, Providence, RI:

ABC6, WLNE-TV in Providence, Rhode Island is looking for an Executive Producer.

Candidate must have 4 years producing experience, have excellent creative and editorial judgment, excellent writing skills and be able to handle deadline pressure. Candidate must also adapt well to changing events and be a self-starter, able to manage a diverse group of employees and personalities while consistently developing fast-paced, graphic-intensive newscasts with live and local elements.

Send tape and resume (stating referring source) via email to: amenard@abc6.com

or via mail to:

Business Manager
WLNE-TV / ABC6
10 Orms Street
Providence, RI 02904

Close 8/29/13 – EOE

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KRIV-TV, Houston, TX (listed 6/30/13)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (listed 8/16/13, see ad above!)
WPBF-TV, W. Palm Beach, FL (listed 8/2/13)
KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM (listed 7/20/13)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (listed 6/16/13)
KFVS-TV, Cape Girardeau, MO (listed 8/11/13)
WBND/WCWW-TV, South Bend, IN (relisted 7/5/13)
WBTW-TV, Myrtle Beach, SC (News Content Mgr., revised 8/11/13)
WKBN-TV, Youngstown, OH (listed 7/20/13)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

News 12 New Jersey, Edison, NY (Morning EP, listed 7/5/13)
KCBS-TV, Los Angeles, CA (EP of Sports, listed 8/11/13)
KRON-TV, San Francisco, CA (relisted 6/30/13)
KTVU-TV, Oakland/San Francisco, CA (Special Projects EP, listed 8/11/13)
The Weather Channel, Atlanta, GA (Morning EP, relisted 6/2/13)
WGCL-TV, Atlanta, GA (2 Positions, AM EP & Spec. Projects, listed 8/2/13)
WSB-TV, Atlanta, GA (Senior EP, listed 7/5/13)
KRIV-TV, Houston, TX (AM & PM openings, listed 6/30/13)
KCPQ-TV, Seattle, WA (relisted 7/20/13)
WFTS-TV, Tampa, FL (Dayside EP, relisted 7/20/13)
WFTV, Orlando, FL (AM EP, listed 8/2/13)
WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC (listed 7/26/13)
WBAL-TV, Baltimore, MD (Nightside EP, listed 7/13/13)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 6/23/13)
KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO (listed 8/11/13)
WDJT-TV, Milwaukee, WI (AM EP, listed 7/5/13)
KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM (AM EP, relisted 7/20/13)
WHBQ-TV, Memphis, TN (relisted 6/7/13)
WLNE-TV, Providence, RI (listed 8//16/13, see ad above!)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KTVU-TV, Oakland/San Francisco, CA (listed 7/26/13)
WTNH-TV, Hartford/New Haven, CT (new listing 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:

Sullivan

We told you earlier about BOB SULLIVAN‘s promotion to VP/Programming for Scripps. Here’s the company’s news release. Bob’s been VP/Content since 2010, working on new, first run program development while still working with stations. Scripps will hire a new VP of News, and that person will then hire a second Director of News Strategies. Bob’s a former GM in Washington, and has worked in Phoenix (two stations) Jacksonville, FL, Denver, Milwaukee, Salt Lake City, and Madison, WI, and ran the Arizona Super Bowl Committee for three years.

Another former Scripps/Phoenix ND, JOE HENGEMUEHLER, wrote this week to let me know that he’s going to start a monthly newsletter tied to his new business, Joe Hengemuehler Consulting. Joe’s doing focus group research for clients, few of which are TV stations. Learn more about his business by checking out his website by clicking here.

MATT PAPAYCIK returns to his first TV station as the new nightside EP for WINK-TV in Ft. Myers. He’s been a producer for WKMG-TV in Orlando for the past 2 1/2 years, but began his career as an A.P. at WINK, eventually rising to 11:00 producer.

After nine years as a producer at WTHR-TV in Indianapolis, DUANE BECKER moves into management as an EP for WCSH-TV in Portland, ME. The move gets Duane closer to his family on the East Coast.

The FAA has grounded drone camera efforts at both the University of Missouri and Nebraska Univeristy.

GM NOTES:

We told you above of ERIK SCHRADER‘s appointment to GM at KSNW-TV in Wichita.

But that’s not the only GM move this week. DAVE BOYLAN announced he’s stepping down as GM of WPLG-TV in Miami after ten years. Dave told the staff he’s taking a unique position within the industry that he couldn’t yet reveal. He’s a former GM at FOX owned stations in Los Angeles, Tampa, and Greensboro, and has also worked in Cleveland and Chicago.

PAUL RENNIE returns to Indianapolis as GM of Tribune’s WXIN/WTTV. He’s been the General Sales Manager for Tribune’s KCPQ-TV in Seattle, but went to that job from a similar position at WRTV in Indianapolis.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Friday, August 23, 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 *
KPHO-TV 4016 N. Black Canyon Hwy. Phoenix AZ 85017
KCTV 4500 Shawnee Mission Pkwy. Fairway, KS 66205
KVDA-TV 6234 San Pedro San Antonio TX 78216
WXMI-TV 3117 Plaza Dr. NE Grand Rapids MI 49525
WHP-TV 3300 North 6th Street Harrisburg PA 17110
WRIC-TV 301 Arboretum Place Richmond VA 23236
KTUL-TV 3200 S. 29th West Ave. Tulsa OK 74107
KSNW-TV 833 N. Main Wichita, KS 67203
WEYI-TV 2225 W. Willard Road Clio MI 48420
WSET-TV 2320 Langhorne Rd. Lynchburg VA 24501
WIS-TV 1111 Bull St. Columbia SC 29211
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
WFFF/WVNY-TV 298 Mountain View Dr. Colchester VT 05446
KYTX-TV 2211 ESE Loop 323 Tyler TX 75701
WEEK/WHOI-TV 2907 Springfield Rd. Peoria IL 61611 (see ad above!)
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
WLIO-TV 1424 Rice Ave. Lima OH 45805
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521

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