Newsletter | Rick Gevers & Associates

May 6, 2013

Greetings:

We’re a little delayed this week, but not because of a lot of ND openings.

For one of the few times in the 17+ years of this weekly effort, we have no news director changes this week. That means, of course, that our count of open ND jobs remains at a lower-than-normal 18.

But there are plenty of reasons for you to read on.

If you’re looking for a new opportunity, we have EIGHT help wanted ads. And we’ve freshened up our list of Other News Management Openings.

And in Names in the News, a number of news managers on the move, a one-time news directors returns to TV as a GM in California, and the retirements of two longtime industry veterans whose names you may know.

Find all of that below!

New News Director Openings:

None to my knowledge! Please email me when you hear of openings!

Newly Named News Directors:

None to my knowledge! Please email me when you hear that someone’s been hired!

Help Wanted Ads:

Morning Executive Producer, WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC:

POSITION: TV News Executive Producer – Mornings JOB NUMBER: 13065

DESCRIPTION: Do you have what it takes to succeed at a #1 news operation with a strong commitment to morning news? WRAL, the dominant television station in the Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville market, is seeking a talented Morning News Executive Producer to oversee 4.5 hours of content. We are looking for a leader who will guide the morning producers, anchors, reporters, photographers, assignment desk, and production crew to produce fresh, compelling and creative newscasts. This person will supervise the writing and showcasing of all morning content including weather and traffic. We are looking for a star with outstanding communication skills and superb news judgment who has a proven track record with breaking news.

If you have a passion for morning news, an eye for detail, and the ability to achieve big-picture goals, this is the job for you. WRAL is locally owned by Capitol Broadcasting Company, a community-oriented company that offers some of the best benefits in the business. Requirements include five years of experience in producing newscasts and/or previous news management experience, a four-year college degree and a pre-employment drug screening.

All candidates must apply online at www.cbc-raleigh.com. EOE M/F.

All Capitol Broadcasting Company properties are tobacco free. Capitol Broadcasting Company participates in E-Verify.

POSTED: May 2, 2013 CLOSING: May 16, 2013

It is the policy of the company to be fair and impartial in all relations with employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, religion, age sex, military status, national origin, physical/mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law.

Newscast Producer, WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC:

POSITION: TV News Producer JOB NUMBER: 13064

DESCRIPTION: Would you like to work for a news operation with a commitment to excellence and the resources you need to succeed? WRAL, the dominant television station in the Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville market, is seeking a strong news producer to oversee fast-paced newscasts. The Producer will review all the news stories for grammar, accuracy, and fairness. During the newscast, this person is responsible for timing stories, weather, and sports to ensure the newscast ends on time; coordinates breaking news stories; and leads the production crew in the control room to make sure the newscast is executed cleanly on the air. We’re looking for a person with outstanding leadership and communication skills, proven writing ability, a vision for graphics, and a passion for memorable, creative newscasts.

If you are a strong decision-maker capable of managing multiple live shots, writing compelling copy and producing top-notch newscasts, this is the job for you. Two years of television news producing experience, a four-year college degree, and a pre-employment drug screening are required. WRAL is locally owned by Capitol Broadcasting Company, a stable, community-oriented company that offers some of the best benefits in the business.

All candidates must apply online at www.cbc-raleigh.com. EOE M/F.

All Capitol Broadcasting Company properties are tobacco free. Capitol Broadcasting Company participates in E-Verify.

POSTED: May 2, 2013 CLOSING: May 16, 2013

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

WDAF Fox 4 Kansas City is looking for a Morning Executive Producer who can lead an exciting, energetic 5 ½ hour morning news block.

Applicants must have big, breaking news experience, strong editorial judgment, newscast producing expertise and fully understand the needs of the morning news audience. We are looking for someone committed to the importance of daily news & the elements that make a morning show memorable and fun.

Candidates need 5 yrs. producing experience with a degree in journalism or a related field preferred. Candidates should have social media experience and leadership in the digital content areas. This position requires strong leadership, solid decision making skills & the ability to work well in a dynamic newsroom environment.

Successful applicants will critique our shows and submit their vision for morning news with copies of full newscasts in which they were involved in broadcast decisions.

Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter & newscasts to:

Tracy Brogden Miller
Vice President of News
WDAF-TV
3030 Summit
Kansas City, MO 64108

or via email to: tracybrogden.miller@wdaftv4.com

Executive Producer, WDJT-TV, Milwaukee, WI:

CBS 58 News (WDJT Milwaukee) has an immediate opening for an Assistant News Director ready to take a creative multi-platform approach to managing and leading the day to day operation of our newsroom.

Must bring a passion for advocacy and enterprise journalism, a desire to win breaking news and a clear understanding of how stories, technology and people come together. Individual needs 3-5 years of professional journalism experience with at least 3 years in a progressive management capacity with experience managing in a multi-platform environment. Candidate must have excellent news judgment and a clear understanding of journalistic ethics and laws that impact all of our news driven platforms. Must also have high standards for quality work, the ability to problem solve, to communicate and to work well under pressure.

Send resume to:
CBS-58, HR-AND
Attention: Genie Garner
News Director,
WDJT-TV
809 S. 60th St.
Milwaukee WI 53214

Fax: 414-607-8189 or e-mail: ccamps@cbs58.com

EOE

Assistant News Director, WBND-TV, South Bend, IN:

Weigel Broadcasting has an immediate opening for an Assistant News Director for its ABC and CW affiliates in South Bend. If you have the ability to imagine, innovate and motivate, we want you. This is a hands-on job for a person who thrives on using cutting-edge technology. You’ll oversee day-to-day coverage, utilizing the talents of our producers and the most multimedia journalists in the market. We’re not looking for another newsroom manager. We’re looking for a leader who can manage staff effectively and develop our team through constructive feedback.

Here are the minimum requirements:

· Strong interpersonal skills
· Thorough knowledge of newsroom computer systems and broadcast technology
· High impact enterprise story generation
· Previous newsroom management a plus

If you have what it takes to join our team, send your resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources – AND
Weigel Broadcasting Co.
53550 Generations Drive
South Bend, IN 46635
humanresources@abc57.com

Weigel Broadcasting, including ABC57 and the CW25, is an equal opportunity employer.

Producer/Writer, ThinkTelevisual, Chicago, IL:

THINK Televisual is searching for an amazing producer/writer to join our revolution in News/Information. We are a fast-growing company that operates at the speed of 2013.
We want brilliant storytellers, thinkers and producers capable of world bending creative. The right candidate stays current and passionate with design, technology, entertainment, and news/information. We are a young company with a low BS factor and a positive rock ‘n roll culture, so opportunities are abundant for people who flourish in our environment. Must be open minded, adventurous and ready to join a groundbreaking new television network in the great city of Chicago. You must be naturally curious, always wanting to explore and dig deeper for stories, and are committed to high quality production and having a strong understanding of the stories you produce.

Ideal candidates are great storytellers, with experience in line producing, writing, video editing, (Final Cut Pro 7 and/or Edius), working in an iNews format and being part of a dynamic group that is committed to being the new generation leaders in news.

Send us your resume and portfolio to visionarieswanted@gmail.com. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Martin Varghese
Human Resources
mvarghese@touchvisiontv.com

Executive Producer, KRON-TV, San Francisco, CA:

This will be a regular, full-time management, non-union, exempt position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Position will oversee fast-paced, aggressive shows that thrive on breaking news
Use state of the art newsgathering equipment including digital editing systems, graphic technologies, new control room, HD weather, traffic data system
Work with producers, reporters and assignment editors on story development
In this position there will be recruiting, interviewing and assist in hiring producers
Produce newscasts when called upon
Schedule producers/associate producers
Conduct performance reviews

Qualifications:

5 years experience producing compelling newscasts in a major market
Must be a self-starter, hard worker, have a great attitude, and be versatile and efficient
College degree or equivalent in journalism/communications or broadcasting preferred
Management reserves the discretion to add or modify job duties as required

E-MAIL RESUME, COVER LETTER TO JOBS@KRON.COM

Young Broadcasting of San Francisco, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental handicap, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, veteran status, or age.

Discriminatory employment is specifically prohibited by the Federal Communications Commission. If you believe your Equal Employment Rights have been violated, you may contact the FCC in Washington, DC 20054, or other appropriate state or local agencies.

Young Broadcasting of San Francisco, Inc. is a drug-free Company and requires pre-employment drug testing and background investigations.

TV Newscast Director/Producer, WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC:

JOB NUMBER: 13062 DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: WRAL-TV – News

DESCRIPTION:

WRAL-TV is seeking someone to direct/technical direct multi-camera, fast-paced, graphic intense, live newscasts for the number one station in the Raleigh-Durham market. Must be flexible, motivated, resourceful, and a team player. Knowledge of HD production switchers and non-linear equipment a plus. Individual would also direct and produce special projects when needed. Five years directing experience and a four year college degree preferred. A pre-employment drug screening is required. All candidates must apply online at www.cbc-raleigh.com. EOE M/F. All Capitol Broadcasting Company properties are tobacco free.

POSTED: March 24, 2013 CLOSING: May 8, 2013

It is the policy of the company to be fair and impartial in all relations with employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, religion, age, sex, military status, national origin, physical/mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WISH-TV, Indianapolis, IN (relisted 3/16/13)
WVIT-TV, Hartford/New Haven, CT (listed 4/6/13)
WDJT-TV, Milwaukee, WI (new listing this week, see ad above!)
WBND/WCWW-TV, South Bend, IN (new listing this week, see ad above!)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

The Weather Channel, Atlanta, GA (Morning EP, listed 3/16/13)
KRON-TV, San Francisco, CA (relisted 4/26/13, see ad above!)
KDFW-TV, Dallas, TX (Morning EP, relisted 4/26/13)
KING-TV, Seattle, WA (AM EP, listing revised 4/13/13)
WFTS-TV, Tampa, FL (Dayside EP, relisted 3/8/13)
WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC (AM EP, listed 4/26/13, see ad above!)
WXIN-TV, Indianapolis, IN (PM EP, relisted 3/8/13)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 4/13/13)
WDAF-TV, Kansas City, MO (new listing this week, see ad above!)
WCMH-TV, Columbus, OH (listed 3/22/13)
KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM (2 jobs, AM & PM, listed 3/22/13)
WHBQ-TV, Memphis, TN (listed 3/29/13)
WTEV/WAWS-TV, Jacksonville, FL (AM EP, relisted this week)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (PM EP, relisted 4/6/13)
WIS-TV, Columbia, SC (AM EP, relisted 4/13/13)
WCYB-TV, Bristol, TN (relisted 4/13/13)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KNBC-TV, Los Angeles, CA (relisted 4/26/13)

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.

There were no takers this week.

Names in the News:

Lots of news this week.

We’ll start with two promotions at WRC-TV in Washington, where MATT GLASSMAN has been upped to Assistant News Director and CATHERINE SNYDER has been named Managing Editor. Matt’s a 13 year veteran of the NBC o-and-o, most recently as manager of news, press, and promotion. He’s also worked on the assignment desk and as coordinating producer of special projects. Catherine’s a longtime fixture in the market, having previously worked at WUSA-TV, CNBC, and MSNBC. She joined WRC in 2008 as Senior Manager of Content.

KFSN-TV in Fresno has a new Nightside EP. JIM JAKOBS has been the Assistant ND for KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City. He’s no stranger to California, having worked at two Sacramento stations and for the NBC o-and-o California bureau.

NOELLE KACHINSKY has been named EP for WCYB-TV in Bristol, VA. She’s currently working for WSPA-TV in Spartanburg, SC. Noelle’s also worked in Green Bay.

J. WARREN HOCKADAY, a former ND in Eureka, CA, has been named GM of a different Eureka station, KIEM-TV. It’s a return to TV for Warren, who’s spent the last 14 years as President and CEO of the Eureka Chamber of Commerce.

Two notable retirements this week.

Graham

FRANK GRAHAM, a former news director and longtime consultant, made his last station visit last week. Frank’s a former news director in Baltimore, news manager in Pittsburgh, Dayton, and Rockford. He served for many years as President of McHugh-Hoffman and founded Convergent Communications Consultants, Inc. (aka C3) 13 years ago. Frank tells me he and his wife Carol plan to concentrate on grandchildren, international travel, church and charitable activities. Your note of congratulations can be sent to him at: frank@c-cube.net.

Papper

And BOB PAPPER, who you may know for his longtime supervision of the RTDNA Annual Surveys, is retiring…at least from active University work. He’ll continue to oversee the RTDNA/Hofstra University Annual Surveys in conjunction with Hofstra, where he’ll be Professor Emeritus. Here’s the link to Bob’s bio which covers both his previous University stops as well as markets in which he worked. He and his wife Carole are moving to Las Vegas, where your email will find him at: bob.papper@hofstra.edu

Our Full List of ND Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, May 5, 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 *
KRIV-TV 4261 Southwest Freeway Houston TX 77027
WXIN-TV 6910 Network Place Indianapolis IN 46278
WCPO-TV 1720 Gilbert Ave. Cincinnati OH 45202
WOAI-TV 1031 Navarro St. San Antonio TX 78205
KFOR-TV/KAUT-TV 444 E. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City OK 73114
KOCO-TV 1300 East Britton Road Oklahoma City OK 73131
WAVE-TV 725 S. Floyd St. Louisville KY 40203
WTVR-TV 3301 W. Broad St. Richmond VA 23230
KSNW-TV 833 N. Main Wichita, KS 67203
WEYI-TV 2225 W. Willard Road Clio MI 48420
KGUN-TV 7280 E. Rosewood St. Tucson, AZ 85710
KRDO-TV 399 S. 8th St. Colorado Springs CO 80905
WJTV 1820 TV Road Jackson MS 39204 (see ad above!)
KRIS/KZTV 301 Artesian St. Corpus Christi, TX 78401
KTVA-TV 1007 W. 32nd Ave. Anchorage AK 99503
KCAU-TV 7280 E. Rosewood St. Sioux City IA 51101
WVVA-TV 3052 Big Laurel Highway Bluefield, WV 24701

* Spanish language station

April 27, 2013

Greetings:

More activity this week than in the past few, and lots of items in Names in the News.

There are THREE newly-named NDs to share, and TWO new openings, one created by the departure of an ND to Sinclair as Director of News Standards and Practices which I believe is a new position for them.

Our count of open ND jobs remains at a lower-than-normal 18.

There’s an ad for one of those ND jobs, along with an ad for an EP opening in a top ten market. Avid is looking for a project manager, and we have a director/producer opening in Raleigh. (You may not be a director/producer, but you probably know one. Tell ’em about the opportunity and make a new friend!)

There are some updated listings in our Other News Management Openings.

We have an obituary for a former Tampa ND, a list of winners of SPJ’s Sigma Delta Chi awards, a handful of news managers on the move, and a number of GM and group moves, including one involved a former news director.

All the details below, following this week’s changes:

New News Director Openings:

Croswait

KOCO-TV, Oklahoma City, OK…earlier this week we shared with you the news that STEPHANIE CROSWAIT is leaving this Hearst owned/ABC affiliate for health reasons. Stephanie tells me that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis about a year ago and has decided she needs to concentrate on her health and her family. She’s been here more than five years, and has also worked in Columbus, OH, Indianapolis, Memphis, Tulsa, Cincinnati, and Baltimore.

Anderson

WTVR-TV, Richmond, VA…BILL ANDERSON is leaving this CBS affiliate for a new job as Director of News Standards and Practices for Sinclair Broadcasting. Bill’s been the ND for this Local TV owned station for 4 1/2 years. He’ll be based at the Sinclair station in Nashville, a market in which Bill worked earlier in his career. He’s also worked in Tucson, Houston, and Columbia, MO.

And…while not a new opening…please check out the Help Wanted Ad for an open news director position in Jackson, MS.

Newly Named News Directors:

Baer

WHP-TV, Harrisburg, PA…congratulations to veteran ND DAVID BAER who’ll be the next ND for this recently-acquired-by-Sinclair CBS affiliate. Dave most recently was the ND for WXXA-TV in Albany, NY, but lost his job last December when the station was sold and WTEN-TV took over the news production for WXXA. He’s a former ND in Indianapolis, Raleigh, Providence, Portland, ME, Buffalo, and Springfield. MA. Dave replaces CRAIG HUME who left the station last month and is now the ND for KSNV-TV in Las Vegas.

Reese

KMIR-TV, Palm Desert, CA…DAVID REESE gets his first ND job as he takes the helm of this Journal Broadcast Group owned NBC affiliate. He’s spent the past 15 years at KNBC-TV in Los Angeles, most recently as Assignment Manager. David’s worked for several other Los Angeles stations, and in Eugene, OR. At KMIR, he replaces GEORGE SEVERSON who left the station in March to become ND for KTVX-TV in Salt Lake City.

Moravchik

WDAZ-TV, Grand Forks, ND…JULIE MORAVCHIK will be the next ND for this ABC affiliate. She’s a veteran of the Duluth, MN, market, having served as ND for the FOX affiliate there, KQDS-TV, and previously worked as a reporter for WDIO-TV, and as the GM and ND for a low power station in Ashland, MN.

Help Wanted Ads:

Executive Producer, KRON-TV, San Francisco, CA:

This will be a regular, full-time management, non-union, exempt position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Position will oversee fast-paced, aggressive shows that thrive on breaking news
Use state of the art newsgathering equipment including digital editing systems, graphic technologies, new control room, HD weather, traffic data system
Work with producers, reporters and assignment editors on story development
In this position there will be recruiting, interviewing and assist in hiring producers
Produce newscasts when called upon
Schedule producers/associate producers
Conduct performance reviews

Qualifications:

5 years experience producing compelling newscasts in a major market
Must be a self-starter, hard worker, have a great attitude, and be versatile and efficient
College degree or equivalent in journalism/communications or broadcasting preferred
Management reserves the discretion to add or modify job duties as required

E-MAIL RESUME, COVER LETTER TO JOBS@KRON.COM

Young Broadcasting of San Francisco, Inc. is a drug-free Company and requires pre-employment drug testing and background investigations.

TV Newscast Director/Producer, WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC:

JOB NUMBER: 13062 DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: WRAL-TV – News

DESCRIPTION:

POSTED: March 24, 2013 CLOSING: May 8, 2013

It is the policy of the company to be fair and impartial in all relations with employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, religion, age, sex, military status, national origin, physical/mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law.

News Director, WJTV, Jackson, MS:

Media General’s CBS affiliate, WJTV, in Jackson, MS seeks a News Director.

We are looking for a leader with strong communication, organizational and delegation skills with a keen ability to envision potential solutions, products and services as it relates to the creation and distribution of digital journalism-based content across multiple distribution channels and platforms. A strong understanding of branding and marketing is essential to helping grow our share of voice in the multimedia marketplace. A strong understanding of product branding and promotion is essential to the position. An appreciation of the technical operation and elements needed for the collection, processing, presentation and distribution of digital content across multiple platforms is necessary.

Formal education equivalent of BS degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field.
Five years or more senior level management experience at a network affiliated local television station, preferably as a News Director.

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

EOE M/F/D/V Drug/Background Screen

Project Manager, Avid:

Avid Technology is searching for a leader to join our professional services organization. We’re looking for a Project Manager to help customers launch major news and information initiatives throughout the Americas, with an emphasis on broadcast markets in Canada and the United States.

Avid Project Managers supervise teams of Project Engineers, Workflow Consultants, and Trainers as we leverage the latest technology and production techniques to help broadcast, web, and mobile content creators tell better stories. You don’t have to be a technical whiz, but you do need to have a successful track record leading a matrix-managed team of technical and operational personnel as they translate a vision into reality… on time and on budget.

Projects range from implementing Avid iNEWS newsroom computer solutions and the latest desktop editing technology, to launching remote newsgathering workflows and end-to-end media asset management environments. It’s an exciting job that puts you in newsrooms and production facilities at some of the world’s top media and entertainment companies. As a result, approximately 50% travel is required. The ideal candidate will possess a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

As a media professional, if you or someone you know would be a good fit for this exciting opportunity, we’d love to talk. For the full job description please visit www.avid.com/careers and search for position #7118BR. Or, to learn more about this opportunity, please contact our recruiter directly at alina.lisanke@avid.com or 978-640-3225. Inquiries and referrals are confidential.

Join Avid, and help our customers make the most listened to, most watched and most loved media in the world.