Rick Gevers & Associates

January 6, 2013

Wednesday, January 9, 2013 UPDATE:

Cope-Walton

Three, two…and now just one. That’s the number of news director openings here in Indianapolis after today’s announcement that TERRI COPE-WALTON has been promoted to ND for WRTV, the Scripps owned ABC affiliate. Terri’s been the acting ND since KEVIN FINCH left the station in November.  She first joined the station in 1998 as the morning producer, was promoted to run the Community Affairs Department, and has been the Assistant ND for the last year.

Both the first two of the three ND openings to close have both been filled from within. STEVE BRAY, also the Assistant ND (and chief meteorologist) at WISH-TV was named ND for that CBS affiliate last month. The one remaining opening is at WTHR-TV, where the search is on to replace KEITH CONNORS, who left the NBC affiliate last month.

Also this week, MICHAEL SIPES, who most recently was the ND for KRDO-TV in Colorado Springs, has been hired at Wichita’s KAKE-TV. He’ll replace DAVE GRANT who remains with the station as Assistant ND and will run the day to day operation.

It’s been a busy few days. We’ll recap all of the action in our regular newsletter later this week.

Monday, January 7, 2013 UDPATE:

The first full week of the new year brings our first UPDATE, with news of an ND change in the San Francisco market.

Chapuis

ED CHAPUIS, who’s been the ND for Cox-owned FOX affiliate KTVU-TV (in Oakland) will leave the station on January 18th. He’s been the ND there for ten years. and previously spent five years as the ND for KCRA-TV in Sacramento and almost two years as ND at KTNV-TV in Las Vegas.

In a news release issued by the station, Ed says he is “looking forward to some new challenges.”

Also today, former WCAU-TV (Philadelphia) Assistant News Director DAVE PARKER was named ND for KTHV-TV in Little Rock, while ROBERTA PETTERSON has left Sinclair’s WZTV in Nashville after more than two years as ND.

More on both stories in our full newsletter later this week.

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Greetings:

Here’s the first of your weekly newsletters for 2013, and, for a holiday week, we have a bit of activity.

We have TWO newly named NDs this week, and another TWO new openings. By my always unofficial count, there are 24 stations with known ND openings.

THREE  of those open ND jobs are featured in paid help wanted ads below, in a wide range markets from the largest on down. And we have ads news management jobs in San Francisco and Birmingham.

Speaking of ads, we welcome the Devlin Design Group to its fourth year of supporting this newsletter. Be sure to consider them if you need a new set or a redesign of your current one.

We have some GM changes in Names in the News, and we have an obituary for a RTDNA supporter and former radio ND.

All that and more below.

New News Director Openings:

KWHY-TV, Los Angeles, CA…this Mundo Fox affiliate is looking for a news director. My records show RAYMOND MESA was promoted to that job in October, 2011. The station is owned by the Mereulo Group.

Ludgood

WGCL-TV, Atlanta, GA…ERIC LUDGOOD has left this Meredith-owned CBS affiliate after just under two years as ND. Eric had been the Assistant ND here before leaving for a three month stint as ND for WNCN-TV in Raleigh, NC. He returned to WGCL in early 2011. He’s also worked at CNN, for WXIA-TV in Atlanta and in Columbus, GA. Eric’s replacement will be the third ND in just over two years.

Newly Named News Directors:

Hobby

WALB-TV, Albany, GA…congratulations to both the former and new ND here. RICK WILLIAMS, who’s headed the news department for 22 (!) years, has been promoted to GM for sister-Raycom station WLOX-TV in Biloxi, MS, where he’ll replace one time WLOX ND DAVE VINCENT who’s been GM there.  He’ll be succeeded as ND for WALB by his assistant ND and anchor there, DAWN HOBBY. She’s a longtime WALB employee who left for a few years to be the startup ND for the FOX affiliate in Albany, WFXL-TV.

KFBB-TV, Great Falls, MT…RYAN COLEMAN has been named ND for this Max Media of Montana ABC affiliate. Ryan formerly worked at KPAX-TV in Missoula, got his law degree, and practiced for a while before returning to TV. He replaces DAN CLOUSE who left in August, and JIM GRAY, who came out of retirement to serve as interim ND durning the search.

Help Wanted Ads:

News Director, WPIX-TV, New York, NY:

New York’s PIX11 is offering an unmatched opportunity to reinvent television news. We’re looking for a leader who is willing to break all of the traditional newsroom rules in an effort to create interesting, compelling and relevant content for our viewers. If you are glued to a desk, dreaming of the good old days of TV news, please don’t apply. This is a job for an innovative “show doctor” who is willing to roll up his or her sleeves and give New Yorkers a reason to appointment view our over-the-air and digital products. This project will make Outward Bound look like a picnic, but the rewards of creating a multi-platform content center in the nation’s #1 market will leave your head spinning. This job is not about broadcasting. It’s about target-casting to a new audience of local news viewers. Scare us with a few creative ideas and you just might get this job.

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or Broadcast Journalism or equivalent related experience.
5-7 years’ experience in Newsroom management and television production desired.
Excellent leadership and motivation skills required.
Strong organizational and communications skills (verbal and written) required.
Ability to manage a large staff effectively in a deadline oriented environment while interacting in a positive, proactive, and productive manner.

To apply, please go to www.tribune.com, under Job Seekers, referencing Job ID #2013-23728, and fill out the on-line application.

WPIX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

News Director, WXIX-TV, Cincinnati, OH:

WXIX-TV, FOX19 in Cincinnati seeks an experienced News Director with a track record of effective team building, aggressive news coverage including demonstrable skills online and strong leadership skills.

• Applicants should be prepared to discuss:
• Previous experience in metered market environments
• Creative approaches to building an innovative news brand
• Mobile and online strategies
• Effective use of social media in a broadcast environment
• Previous experience managing financial, technical and people resources

The successful candidate will be called upon to provide strategic direction for daily news coverage as well as working closely with the General Manager on long range planning, special news coverage and station projects. The News Director leads the station’s Content Department-the largest single department in the station– and is expected to work closely with other Department Heads. Candidates should have at least three years previous News Director experience and at five years previous experience in newsroom leadership roles. WXIX is part of Raycom Media.

Send resume and a letter of introduction via email to: blanesey@fox19.com

or via mail to:

Bill Lanesey
General Manager
WXIX-TV
635 West Seventh St.
Cincinnati OH 45203

No phone calls. EOE.

Executive Producer, WBRC-TV, Birmingham, AL:

WBRC seeks an Executive Producer to oversee evening and late newscasts. The successful candidate must have at least five years of experience as a producer, including at least two years of experience as an EP. This is not an entry-level leadership position. Candidate must have verifiable craft and leadership skills.

We need someone who can elevate our product from good to outstanding on a nightly basis. The EP will evaluate and critique employees and use research to build new strategies. The EP will also help to lead our digital efforts at night. Knowledge of ENPS and server-based workflow is a plus. Successful candidate must have a valid driver license and must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, extra hours, etc. Good work references are required.

Send cover letter and resume via email to: hr@wbrc.com

or via mail to:

Human Resources
WBRC-TV
1720 Valley View Dr.
Birmingham AL 35209

EOE-M/F/D/V

News Director, WGME-TV, Portland, ME:

WGME, the highly rated CBS affiliate in Portland, Maine is seeking an experienced, hands-on news director with strong leadership skills and an aggressive style.

The news director is responsible for managing WGME’s news operations, setting budgets, establishing goals and directing the staff for a news operation producing 41.5 hours of local news weekly. This individual will work closely with local and corporate management to establish news content, philosophy and direction. The News Director will review daily newscasts to ensure quality control, brand compliance, and subsequently provide feedback to all news staff.

The News Director is responsible for recruiting, hiring and negotiating contracts for news personnel, as well as, initiating and managing content delivery on multiple platforms including web and mobile.  This individual will also collaborate with other managers to develop marketing plans, establish and reach ratings goals.

Qualifications:

• A Journalism degree and a minimum of five years in news management preferred.
• Strong fiscal experience with operational and capital expenditures is required.
• Demonstrated success in building a winning news organization.
• Must have a working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy law, as well as, experience working in a union environment is strongly preferred.

Applicants must apply online to be considered. You can apply at www.wgme.com or www.sbgi.net.   No phone calls or emails please.  If you don’t have access to an on-line computer, please try your local public or school library or your nearest unemployment office.

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

Senior Web Producer, WXMI-TV, Grand Rapids, MI:

WXMI FOX 17, a Tribune-owned station in the Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek market is searching for the next member of its management team. We are looking for a creative and energetic Senior Web Producer for our growing online multimedia platforms. If you are a team player, have a passion for news and can think outside the box we want you!

Responsibilities:

* Manage the placement of news content on digital platforms
* Produce new compelling news content
* Send text alerts based on breaking news and weather situations
* Social media manager
* Edits and maintains content according to SEO practices
* Supervised other employees and assists them in producing web-based content
* Create compelling digital content for sales and creative services

This position requires knowledge of how content management systems (CMS) work, basic HTML and other web code, AP writing style or equivalent related experience. Good news judgment is must! Familiarity with HTML, Flash, JavaScript, Word Press, Final Cut Pro a plus. Apply on-line at www.tribune.com

No phone calls please. EOE.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 12/1/12)
KVUE-TV, Austin, TX (relisted 11/17/12)
WNCT-TV, Greenville/New Bern, NC (listed 11/17/12)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

KNBC-TV, Los Angeles, CA (PM EP, listed 12/22/12)
KTTV/KCOP-TV, Los Angeles, CA (PM EP, relisted 11/23/12)
KRON-TV, San Francisco, CA (listed 12/22/12)
KDFW-TV, Dallas, TX (Morning EP, relisted 12/1/12)
KTVT-TV, Dallas, TX (EP of Special Projects/Investigations, relisted 11/23/12)
KING-TV, Seattle, WA (AM EP, listed 12/15/12)
KIRO-TV, Seattle, WA (listed 11/23/12)
WFTS-TV, Tampa, FL (Dayside EP, listed 12/30/12)
WTVT-TV, Tampa, FL (AM EP, relisted 12/7/12)
KATU-TV, Portland, OR (AM EP, listing revised12/7/12)
WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC (AM EP, relisted 11/17/12)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 12/1/12)
WBRC-TV, Birmingham, AL (PM EP, new listing this week, see ad above!)
WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL (Evening EP, relisted 12/7/12)
WTLV/WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (2 openings, listed 11/3/12)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (PM EP, relisted 12/1/12)
WCYB-TV, Bristol, TN (relisted 11/23/12)
KOLO-TV, Reno, NV (Morning EP, relisted 12/15/12)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KNBC-TV, Los Angeles, CA (relisted 12/1/12)
KCRA-TV, Sacramento, CA (relisted 10/28/12)

Obituary:

Merryman

WALKER MERRYMAN, a one-time radio news director in Nebraska who became a big supporter of RTDNA, died suddenly Thursday at his winter home in Puerto Rico.  I believe he was 65.  Some of our, uh, ‘more experienced’ readers will remember Walker as an executive with the Tobacco Institute who hosted a very popular hospitality suite at many conventions.  His remains will be cremated and memorial services will be held at a later date in both Puerto Rico and Washington.

Situations Wanted:

There are no takers this week on our free Situations Wanted listing which is designed to help news managers looking for a new opportunity. If you’d like to state your case to a well targeted audience, email me an item (max.100 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:

Several GM moves this week:

JIM LAPIANA has been promoted to GM for WPGH/WPMY-TV, a Sinclair owned Fox/MyTV dupoly in Pittsburgh.

After less than two years on the job, STEVE THAXTON is stepping down as GM for Scripps’ WCPO-TV in Cincinnati. He wants to transition to a career in teaching and consulting. But before he makes the move full-time, he’s going to be the interim GM for another Scripps station, WEWS-TV in Cleveland, where GM SAM ROSSENWASSER is on a medical leave.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, January 6, 2013.

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

WPIX-TV 220 E. 42nd Street New York NY 10017 (see ad above!)
KWHY-TV 1201 West 5th St. #T900, Los Angeles CA 90017 
WFLD-TV 205 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago IL 60601
WGCL-TV 425 14th St. NW Atlanta GA 30318
KTVK-TV 5555 N. 7th Avenue Phoenix AX 85013
WRTV 1330 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis IN 46202
WTHR-TV 1000 N. Meridian St. Indianapols IN 46204
KSHB-TV 4720 Oak Street Kansas City MO 64112
WDAF-TV 3030 Summit St. Kansas City MO 64108
WXIX-TV 635 W. Seventh St. Cincinnati OH 45203 (see ad above!)
KSNV-TV 1500 Foremaster Lane Las Vegas NV 89101
WVEC-TV 613 Woodis Ave. Norfolk, VA 23510
WPTY/WLMT 2701 Union Ave. Ext. Memphis TN 38112
KTHV-TV 720 Izard St. Little Rock 72201
KOTV 302 S. Frankfort St. Tulsa OK 74120
WDTN-TV 4595 S. Dixie Highway Dayton OH 45439
KSNW-TV 833 N. Main Wichita, KS 67203
WGME-TV 81 Northport Dr. Portland ME 04103 (see ad above!)
WCSH-TV One Congress Square Portland ME 04101
KRDO-TV 399 S. 8th St. Colorado Springs CO 80905
WTVM-TV 1900 Wynnton Road Columbus GA 31906
KRIS/KZTV 301 Artesian St. Corpus Christi, TX 78401
WREX-TV 10322 W. Auburn Rd. Rockford IL 61105
WBBJ-TV 346 Muse St. Jackson TN 38301

December 30, 2012

Greetings:

Best wishes to all for a great 2013.

We have ONE newly named ND this week, ONE new opening, and we’re removing one station from our list of openings (which I’ll explain below). Our figures now show 23 stations with ND openings.

We have removed KHQ-TV in Spokane from our list of station’s search for an ND. NEAL BOLING remains the Executive News Director there.  JANA GRAY, who recently left the station for an ND job within the same company, had held the title of News Director. She will be replaced, but that person will not have the title of ND.

We have paid help wanted ads for THREE of those ND openings, along with ads for a Senior Web Producer for a station in Michigan, and an EP opening in San Francisco.

We have more information on the passing of longtime news director PAUL STEUBER and an obituary for the wife of a former RTDNA chairman. And we have details on the retirement of a longtime Los Angeles news woman.

All that and more below.

New News Director Opening:

Miller

WXIX-TV, Cincinnati, OH…MATT MILLER has resigned as ND for this Raycom Media owned FOX affiliate. He’s been the ND there for the past 2+ years and was previously the startup ND for Raycom’s WMBF-TV in Myrtle Beach. Matt’s also worked for all four Cincinnati stations in a variety of roles. He’s also worked in Macon, GA, as an anchor/reporter.

Newly Named News Director:

WMTV, Madison, WI…RUSS BRUHN has been named ND for this Gray TV owned NBC affiliate. He’s been the Assistant ND/EP for WPEC-TV in West Palm Beach for the past year. He’s also worked (for Gray TV) in Augusta, GA, as well as in Denver, Albuquerque, and Joplin, MO. He replaces CHRIS GEGG who left the station a few months ago to become ND for WISN-TV in Milwaukee.

Help Wanted Ads:

News Director, WGME-TV, Portland, ME:

WGME, the highly rated CBS affiliate in Portland, Maine is seeking an experienced, hands-on news director with strong leadership skills and an aggressive style.

The news director is responsible for managing WGME’s news operations, setting budgets, establishing goals and directing the staff for a news operation producing 41.5 hours of local news weekly. This individual will work closely with local and corporate management to establish news content, philosophy and direction. The News Director will review daily newscasts to ensure quality control, brand compliance, and subsequently provide feedback to all news staff.

The News Director is responsible for recruiting, hiring and negotiating contracts for news personnel, as well as, initiating and managing content delivery on multiple platforms including web and mobile.  This individual will also collaborate with other managers to develop marketing plans, establish and reach ratings goals.

Qualifications:

• A Journalism degree and a minimum of five years in news management preferred.
• Strong fiscal experience with operational and capital expenditures is required.
• Demonstrated success in building a winning news organization.
• Must have a working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy law, as well as, experience working in a union environment is strongly preferred.

Applicants must apply online to be considered. You can apply at www.wgme.com or www.sbgi.net.   No phone calls or emails please.  If you don’t have access to an on-line computer, please try your local public or school library or your nearest unemployment office.

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

Senior Web Producer, WXMI-TV, Grand Rapids, MI:

WXMI FOX 17, a Tribune-owned station in the Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek market is searching for the next member of its management team. We are looking for a creative and energetic Senior Web Producer for our growing online multimedia platforms. If you are a team player, have a passion for news and can think outside the box we want you!

Responsibilities:

* Manage the placement of news content on digital platforms
* Produce new compelling news content
* Send text alerts based on breaking news and weather situations
* Social media manager
* Edits and maintains content according to SEO practices
* Supervised other employees and assists them in producing web-based content
* Create compelling digital content for sales and creative services

This position requires knowledge of how content management systems (CMS) work, basic HTML and other web code, AP writing style or equivalent related experience. Good news judgment is must! Familiarity with HTML, Flash, JavaScript, Word Press, Final Cut Pro a plus. Apply on-line at www.tribune.com

No phone calls please. EOE.

News Director, KRDO-TV, Colorado Springs, CO:

KRDO, NewsChannel 13, in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado, located on the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies, is looking for a News Director.

Job Description:

The News Director is responsible for the overall supervision and development of the News Department staff, providing direction in story selection, story-telling and coverage. We are looking for someone with the ability to manage, coach, critique and motivate the news team to make our news programs the best and first choice for local news, information, weather and sports in our market. Experience with budgets and managing the station’s news website is a plus.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have a 4 year degree in Journalism, Broadcasting or related field, previous experience as a newsroom supervisor, excellent time management skills, effective communication skills, an ability to work in a high stress, fast paced environment with multiple daily deadlines, good organizational skills, and excellent news judgment.

When applying for this position, please note your referral source and send resumes to:

News Channel 13
Attn: Human Resources
399 S. 8th Street
Colorado Springs, CO. 80905
Telephone (719) 632-1515
Fax (719) 444-8601
Email: personnel@krdo.com

Successful candidate must pass a drug test and background check.
News Channel 13 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posting Closes: When position is filled.

News Director, WBBJ-TV, Jackson, TN:

WBBJ/ABC and CBS, 7 Eyewitness News, West Tennessee’s News Channel is looking for a News Director to lead the market’s dominant regional news operation. The candidate must be a savvy, creative newsperson with management experience. This person is required to provide leadership, manage, teach and coach fresh talent. High energy and organizational skills are a must.

This should be a multi-platform journalist who has solid news credentials and interested in social media innovations. This is a perfect opportunity for a News Director, Assistant News Director or major market EP/Managing Editor to move up to new challenges.

Send resume and news philosophy (if via email insert “resume” in subject line) to:

Jerry Moore
VP/GM
WBBJ TV
346 Muse St.
Jackson, TN 38301

Email: manager@wbbjtv.com

WBBJ TV is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the hiring, training or promotion of employees by reason of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. We are always engaged in a continuing effort to seek out prospective applicants for employment at WBBJ TV.

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

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

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.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 12/1/12)
KVUE-TV, Austin, TX (relisted 11/17/12)
WNCT-TV, Greenville/New Bern, NC (listed 11/17/12)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

KNBC-TV, Los Angeles, CA (PM EP, listed 12/22/12)
KTTV/KCOP-TV, Los Angeles, CA (PM EP, relisted 11/23/12)
KRON-TV, San Francisco, CA (listed 12/22/12, see ad above!)
KDFW-TV, Dallas, TX (Morning EP, relisted 12/1/12)
KTVT-TV, Dallas, TX (EP of Special Projects/Investigations, relisted 11/23/12)
KHOU-TV, Houston, TX (Nightside EP, listing modified 11/3/12)
KING-TV, Seattle, WA (AM EP, listed 12/15/12)
KIRO-TV, Seattle, WA (listed 11/23/12)
WFTS-TV, Tampa, FL (Dayside EP, new listing this week)
WTVT-TV, Tampa, FL (AM EP, relisted 12/7/12)
WKMG-TV, Orlando, FL (AM EP, listing modified 11/10/12)
KATU-TV, Portland, OR (AM EP, listing revised12/7/12)
WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC (AM EP, relisted 11/17/12)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 12/1/12)
KWTV, Oklahoma City, OK (PM EP, relisted 12/1/12)
WAVY-TV, Norfolk, VA (listing modified 11/17/12)
WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL (Evening EP, relisted 12/7/12)
WTLV/WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (2 openings, listed 11/3/12)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (PM EP, relisted 12/1/12)
WCYB-TV, Bristol, TN (relisted 11/23/12)
KOLO-TV, Reno, NV (Morning EP, relisted 12/15/12)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KNBC-TV, Los Angeles, CA (relisted 12/1/12)
KCRA-TV, Sacramento, CA (relisted 10/28/12)

Obituaries:

Steuber

There will be no memorial service or funeral for longtime newsman PAUL STEUBER who died Christmas Day at the age of 65. We told you about Paul’s lengthy background in a midweek UPDATE. His Linkedin page details the many markets in which Paul worked, though it does not include his most recent duties as an in-house consultant for WBOC-TV in Salisbury, MD, where his old friend and former co-worker CRAIG JAHELKA is the GM.

Thanks to old friend LEE GILES (for whom Paul once worked) who alerted me to Paul’s blog. It’s not been updated for a few years, but I’d encourage you to spend a few minutes and check it out. It’s well written, often very funny, and provides a great look back at what many feel was the golden age of local TV news.

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Our sympathy to former RTDNA Chairman BILL YEAGER on the loss of his wife, KATHY, who died December 20th at the age of 65.  Your note of sympathy will reach Bill at bill.yeager@cumulus.com

Situations Wanted:

There are no takers this week on our free Situations Wanted listing which is designed to help news managers looking for a new opportunity. If you’d like to state your case to a well targeted audience, email me an item (max.100 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:

Longtime KNBC-TV Executive Producer WENDY HARRIS is retiring after three decades at that Los Angeles o-and-o. And if that’s not enough of a life change, she’s getting married, too. Wendy’s worked in San Diego, San Francisco, Boston, and Columbia, MO.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, December 30, 2012.

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

WPIX-TV 220 E. 42nd Street New York NY 10017
WFLD-TV 205 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago IL 60601
KTVK-TV 5555 N. 7th Avenue Phoenix AX 85013
WRTV 1330 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis IN 46202
WTHR-TV 1000 N. Meridian St. Indianapols IN 46204
KSHB-TV 4720 Oak Street Kansas City MO 64112
WDAF-TV 3030 Summit St. Kansas City MO 64108
WXIX-TV 635 W. Seventh St. Cincinnati OH 45203
KSNV-TV 1500 Foremaster Lane Las Vegas NV 89101
WVEC-TV 613 Woodis Ave. Norfolk, VA 23510
WPTY/WLMT 2701 Union Ave. Ext. Memphis TN 38112
KTHV-TV 720 Izard St. Little Rock 72201
KOTV 302 S. Frankfort St. Tulsa OK 74120
WDTN-TV 4595 S. Dixie Highway Dayton OH 45439
KSNW-TV 833 N. Main Wichita, KS 67203
WGME-TV 81 Northport Dr. Portland ME 04103 (see ad above!)
WCSH-TV One Congress Square Portland ME 04101
KRDO-TV 399 S. 8th St. Colorado Springs CO 80905 (see ad above!)
WTVM-TV 1900 Wynnton Road Columbus GA 31906
KRIS/KZTV 301 Artesian St. Corpus Christi, TX 78401
WREX-TV 10322 W. Auburn Rd. Rockford IL 61105
WBBJ-TV 346 Muse St. Jackson TN 38301 (see ad above!)
KFBB-TV P.O. Box 1139 Great Falls, MT 59403

December 22, 2012

Wednesday, December 26, 2012 UPDATE:

(Bold content updated Thursday AM 12/27/12.)

Steuber

I’m sorry to sadden your holidays with news of the death of PAUL STEUBER.

Paul died Christmas Day in a hospital in Salisbury, MD, after a lengthy illness. He would have been 66 on January 10th.

Paul most recently had been working as an in house consultant for WBOC-TV in Salisbury.

His background was extensive, as well as his influence on those whose lives he touched. His complete work history can be found here on his Linkedin page. Briefly, he worked as a News Director in Cleveland, Miami, Baltimore, Oklahoma City, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (three times), Toledo and Peoria. He also worked in New York, Washington, Detroit, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh and Grand Rapids, MI.

In my limited dealing with him I remember someone with a terrific sense of humor and that he was a huge fan of Michigan State, his alma mater.

Paul is survived by a brother and two nephews.  His remains will be cremated, and there will be no memorial service.

regards,

Rick Gevers
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Greetings:

I hope the holidays…and the New Year…are everything you hope for.

We have THREE new NDs to share with you this week, while there’s just ONE opening that I’m aware of. That brings our count of open ND jobs to 24.

We have paid help wanted ads for FOUR of those ND openings, along with ads for an EP in San Francisco for a newscast producer in North Carolina.

Three commercial stations were honored with DuPont Awards this week. That’s among the items in Names in the News, along with some management moves, a former ND joins the RTDNA staff, a bunch of new GMs, and we’ll tell you about a former Dallas and Kansas City ND who’s on the mend after surgery.

Also of note this week, another shared services deal resulted in the consolidation of two Albany (NY) newsrooms. WTEN-TV is now producing newscasts that air on WXXA-TV there. Veteran ND DAVID BAER and WXXA’s GM, BILL SALLY, were released. And WXXA’s Sales Manager took a GM’s position in Wisconsin (more on that in Names in the News.)

New News Director Openings:

Diorio

WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH…STEVE DIORIO has left this LIN Media owned NBC affiliate after more than five years as ND. Steve was the longtime Operations Manager at the station before being promoted to ND.

Newly Named News Directors:

Donnellan

WKYC-TV, Cleveland, OH…congratulations to BRENNAN DONNELLAN who’s being promoted to ND for this Gannett owned NBC affiliate. Brennan’s a former ND in Syracuse (WSTM-TV) and Cincinnati (WLWT-TV). He spent almost two years out of a newsroom before joining WKYC as Managing Editor of News and Digital Content last April. Brennan’s also worked in Boston, Atlanta, Norfolk, and Columbus, OH. He replaces RITA ANDOLSEN who was promoted to a new job last April after five years as ND. Longtime Cleveland broadcaster VIRGIL DOMINIC has been serving as the interim ND here.

WPXI-TV, Pittsburgh, PA…promoted MIKE OLIVEIRA to ND. Mike’s been the Managing Editor at this Cox-owned NBC affiliate. He first joined the station as an EP in 2005 and was promoted in 2010. Mike previously worked as a producer for WHDH-TV in Boston and WTVH-TV in Syracuse. He replaces MIKE GOLDRICK who left the station in October after three years as ND to become ND for WRC-TV in Washington.

Weesner

KHGI-TV, Kearney, NE…the better late than never award goes to…me…for being so tardy in reporting MATT WEESNER’s promotion to ND here. He was promoted in November, 2011. Matt joined the station in 2005 as a photographer, then moved up the ranks to Chief Photographer, Technical Director, Production Manager, and now ND for this Pappas owned ABC affiliate. He replaces MARK BAUMERT who left the station for job out of TV in September, 2011.

Carros

And we have a little more information on an item we reported last week. We told you that ADAM CARROS had been named ND for KCRG-TV in Cedar Rapids and that he had been a producer for another station in the market. That’s true, but we didn’t know at the time that Adam had moved to KCRG in 2009 as a producer. He was later promoted to Content Manager there before becoming ND in October.

Congratulations to Adam, whose father, the late MARK CARROS had also been an ND.

Help Wanted Ads:

News Director, KRDO-TV, Colorado Springs, CO:

KRDO, NewsChannel 13, in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado, located on the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies, is looking for a News Director.

Job Description:

The News Director is responsible for the overall supervision and development of the News Department staff, providing direction in story selection, story-telling and coverage. We are looking for someone with the ability to manage, coach, critique and motivate the news team to make our news programs the best and first choice for local news, information, weather and sports in our market. Experience with budgets and managing the station’s news website is a plus.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have a 4 year degree in Journalism, Broadcasting or related field, previous experience as a newsroom supervisor, excellent time management skills, effective communication skills, an ability to work in a high stress, fast paced environment with multiple daily deadlines, good organizational skills, and excellent news judgment.

When applying for this position, please note your referral source and send resumes to:

News Channel 13
Attn: Human Resources
399 S. 8th Street
Colorado Springs, CO. 80905
Telephone (719) 632-1515
Fax (719) 444-8601
Email: personnel@krdo.com

Successful candidate must pass a drug test and background check.
News Channel 13 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posting Closes: When position is filled.

News Director, WBBJ-TV, Jackson, TN:

WBBJ/ABC and CBS, 7 Eyewitness News, West Tennessee’s News Channel is looking for a News Director to lead the market’s dominant regional news operation. The candidate must be a savvy, creative newsperson with management experience. This person is required to provide leadership, manage, teach and coach fresh talent. High energy and organizational skills are a must.

This should be a multi-platform journalist who has solid news credentials and interested in social media innovations. This is a perfect opportunity for a News Director, Assistant News Director or major market EP/Managing Editor to move up to new challenges.

Send resume and news philosophy (if via email insert “resume” in subject line) to:

Jerry Moore
VP/GM
WBBJ TV
346 Muse St.
Jackson, TN 38301

Email: manager@wbbjtv.com

WBBJ TV is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the hiring, training or promotion of employees by reason of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. We are always engaged in a continuing effort to seek out prospective applicants for employment at WBBJ TV.

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

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

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.

News Director, WTHR-TV, Indianapolis, IN:

WTHR-TV, Indiana’s News Leader, is seeking a news director to lead this extraordinary team. We are a dominant station, nationally recognized, award-winning, locally owned station seeking a dynamic visionary leader. Must truly know how to produce compelling and distinctive content on all multi-media platforms. Must have proven skill set to maximize content and customer loyalty on digital and social media platforms. Must demonstrate a passion for the product with strong oversight and consistent communication and feedback. Quality drives our success and we’re eager to have a leader join us and lead us on this quest.

Looking for long term players who love the quality of the Midwest and who would be proud to call Indiana home. Minimum 7 years experience in news management and proven track record of major story coverage and ratings success.

Please include your news philosophy along with your resume and cover letter when applying online at www.dispatchbroadcast.com/careers

DISPATCH BROADCAST GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

News Director, WPTY/WLMT-TV, Memphis, TN:

Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. is searching for a forward thinking and aggressive journalist for the position of News Director at its 3 stations in Memphis and Jackson, TN. The successful candidate will be a hands on news manager who has a proven track record for coaching, developing talent, possess solid journalism skills, and have a passion for breaking news. This opportunity will involve a complete makeover of the station news product.

To be considered you must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a news manager solid experience in a news operation. Prior experience with on-line and social media is required. A degree in journalism is preferred.

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

Larry Herbster
General Manager
WPTY/WLMT/WJKT
2701 Union Ave. Ext.
Memphis TN 38112

e-mail: lherbster@nexstar.tv

NEXSTAR BROADCASTING GROUP, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Producer, WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC:

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.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 12/1/12)
KVUE-TV, Austin, TX (relisted 11/17/12)
WNCT-TV, Greenville/New Bern, NC (listed 11/17/12)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

KNBC-TV, Los Angeles, CA (PM EP, new listing this week)
KTTV/KCOP-TV, Los Angeles, CA (PM EP, relisted 11/23/12)
KRON-TV, San Francisco, CA (new listing this week, see ad above!)
KDFW-TV, Dallas, TX (Morning EP, relisted 12/1/12)
KTVT-TV, Dallas, TX (EP of Special Projects/Investigations, relisted 11/23/12)
KHOU-TV, Houston, TX (Nightside EP, listing modified 11/3/12)
KING-TV, Seattle, WA (AM EP, listed 12/15/12)
KIRO-TV, Seattle, WA (listed 11/23/12)
WTVT-TV, Tampa, FL (AM EP, relisted 12/7/12)
WKMG-TV, Orlando, FL (AM EP, listing modified 11/10/12)
KATU-TV, Portland, OR (AM EP, listing revised12/7/12)
WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC (AM EP, relisted 11/17/12)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 12/1/12)
KWTV, Oklahoma City, OK (PM EP, relisted 12/1/12)
WAVY-TV, Norfolk, VA (listing modified 11/17/12)
WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL (Evening EP, relisted 12/7/12)
WTLV/WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (2 openings, listed 11/3/12)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (PM EP, relisted 12/1/12)
WCYB-TV, Bristol, TN (relisted 11/23/12)
KOLO-TV, Reno, NV (Morning EP, relisted 12/15/12)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KNBC-TV, Los Angeles, CA (relisted 12/1/12)
KCRA-TV, Sacramento, CA (relisted 10/28/12)

Situations Wanted:

There are no takers this week on our free Situations Wanted listing which is designed to help news managers looking for a new opportunity. If you’d like to state your case to a well targeted audience, email me an item (max.100 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:

Three commercial TV stations were among 14 winners of DuPont Awards this week. Learn more about the honors for WXYZ-TV in Detroit, WVUE-TV in New Orleans, and KLAS-TV in Las Vegas (and the other winners), by clicking here.

MICHELE MURRAY has been promoted to Assistant ND at WFTS-TV in Tampa. She’s been the Managing Editor there for the last 18 months. She’s also worked in Philadelphia, Dallas, Milwaukee and for another Tampa station.

DERRICK HINDS, a former ND in Duluth and Mankato, has been named Communications Director for RTDNA. Derrick spent three terms on the board during his ND days.

ARTHUR HASSON has been named GM of Sinclair’s WHP-TV in Harrisburg, PA. He replaces HOLLY STEUART who left the station after an ownership change.

JIM ARNOLD, who spent ten years as GM of KOLD-TV in Tucson, is the new GM of Journal Broadcasting’s KGUN-TV and four radio stations in Tucson. Earlier in his career Jim was a popular country music DJ in Tucson.

Quincy has hired JON ERKENBRANK as GM for WAOW-TV in Wausaw, WI, the ABC affiliate there. Jon had been the Sales Manager for WXXA-TV in Albany, NY. He replaces JOHN HARRIS who is returning to North Carolina for family reasons.

Best wishes to former Kansas City and Dallas ND MIKE McDONALD who’s on the mend from surgery on his appendix and a subsequent infection. Mike’s back home now and doing well. He’d enjoy your note of good cheer at: kcmikemcd@yahoo.com

Our Full List of ND Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Friday, December 22, 2012.

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

WPIX-TV 220 E. 42nd Street New York NY 10017
WFLD-TV 205 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago IL 60601
KTVK-TV 5555 N. 7th Avenue Phoenix AX 85013
WRTV 1330 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis IN 46202
WTHR-TV 1000 N. Meridian St. Indianapols IN 46204 (see ad above!)
KSHB-TV 4720 Oak Street Kansas City MO 64112
WDAF-TV 3030 Summit St. Kansas City MO 64108
KSNV-TV 1500 Foremaster Lane Las Vegas NV 89101
WVEC-TV 613 Woodis Ave. Norfolk, VA 23510
WPTY/WLMT 2701 Union Ave. Ext. Memphis TN 38112 (see ad above!)
KTHV-TV 720 Izard St. Little Rock 72201
KOTV 302 S. Frankfort St. Tulsa OK 74120
WDTN-TV 4595 S. Dixie Highway Dayton OH 45439
KSNW-TV 833 N. Main Wichita, KS 67203
KHQ-TV 1201 W. Sprague Ave. Spokane WA 99201
WGME-TV 81 Northport Dr. Portland ME 04103
WCSH-TV One Congress Square Portland ME 04101
WMTV 615 Forward Dr. Madison WI 53711
KRDO-TV 399 S. 8th St. Colorado Springs CO 80905 (see ad above!)
WTVM-TV 1900 Wynnton Road Columbus GA 31906
KRIS/KZTV 301 Artesian St. Corpus Christi, TX 78401
WREX-TV 10322 W. Auburn Rd. Rockford IL 61105
WBBJ-TV 346 Muse St. Jackson TN 38301 (see ad above!)
KFBB-TV P.O. Box 1139 Great Falls, MT 59403

December 15, 2012

Greetings:

FIVE new ND openings this week, with THREE newly named NDs in our weekly report.

By my very unofficial count, that means there are  26  news director openings around the country.

You can learn more about  THREE  of those open jobs via paid Help Wanted ads below. And we have  TWO  other ads, one for a producer at a powerhouse North Carolina station, and another for an EP job at a strong station in Florida.

In Names in the News, details about several news managers on the move, and three new GMs around the country.

All that and more after this week’s changes:

New News Director Openings:

Schwartz

WFLD-TV, Chicago, IL…you know from our earlier report that PHYLLIS SCWARTZ is leaving this FOX o-and-o after less than one year as ND. She’s returning to California where her family remained. She’d been operating a consulting firm that, but previously was the GM for KNSD-TV, the NBC o-and-o there. Phyllis also been ND for NBC’s WMAQ-TV in Chicago before moving to California. She also spent time as ND for WLS-TV and worked for WBBM-TV, too. Her replacement will be the fourth ND here in seven years.

WGME-TV, Portland, ME…MIMI STRAWN is leaving this Sinclair owned CBS affiliate after two years as ND. She’s also been an ND in Tulsa, Huntsville, and New Orleans, and also worked in Baton Rouge.

KRDO-TV, Colorado Springs, CO…MICHAEL SIPES is leaving this NPG-owned ABC affiliate after five years as ND to help care for an ailing family member. He’s also been an ND in Kansas City, Louisville, and Jackson, MS.

Burke

WTVM-TV, Columbus, GA…veteran ND TOM BURKE has left this Raycom-owned ABC affiliate. Tom tells me that he’s looking for another news management position in a larger market (while continuing to work on a screenplay project). He’s been the ND here for the last two years, and has previously been an ND in Sacramento, Fresno, Pittsburgh, and Columbus, OH, and has worked in Detroit, Greenville, NC, and Presque Isle, ME.

WBBJ-TV, Jackson, TN…KEITH BAKER is leaving this Bahakel owned station to be ND for WOWK-TV in Charleston/Huntington, WV. More on that below. He’s been ND for this ABC station since April.

Newly Named News Director:

Driscoll

WTXF-TV, Philadelphia, PA…JIM DRISCOLL moves from one Fox o-and-o to another as he becomes the fifth ND in five years here. He’s been the ND for WWOR-TV in New York City for the last five years. He previously had been the Assistant ND for sister station WNYW-TV, but spent much of his careeer at WWOR, beginning as a production assistant and working his way up to EP. At WTXF, he replaces STEVE SCHWAID who left in July for a consulting job.

WOWK-TV, Charleston/Huntington, WV…KEITH BAKER has been named ND for this West Virginia Media Holdings CBS affiliate. Since April, Keith’s been ND for WBBJ-TV in Jackson, TN. He’s also worked in New Bern, NC, Tampa, and Pittsburgh. At WOWK, he replaces ELIZABETH SHAFFER who is staying with the station as Assignment Manager in Huntington.

KCRG-TV, Cedar Rapids, IA…ADAM CARROS is the new ND here. He’d been a producer for KWWL-TV in Waterloo, IA, and had previously worked in Columbia, MO. (Adam’s father was the late MARK CARROS, who’d been an ND in a number of markets before his death in 2010.) Adam replaces KARA KELLY who left the station after almost two years as ND.

Help Wanted Ads:

News Director, WTHR-TV, Indianapolis, IN:

WTHR-TV, Indiana’s News Leader, is seeking a news director to lead this extraordinary team. We are a dominant station, nationally recognized, award-winning, locally owned station seeking a dynamic visionary leader. Must truly know how to produce compelling and distinctive content on all multi-media platforms. Must have proven skill set to maximize content and customer loyalty on digital and social media platforms. Must demonstrate a passion for the product with strong oversight and consistent communication and feedback. Quality drives our success and we’re eager to have a leader join us and lead us on this quest.

Looking for long term players who love the quality of the Midwest and who would be proud to call Indiana home. Minimum 7 years experience in news management and proven track record of major story coverage and ratings success.

Please include your news philosophy along with your resume and cover letter when applying online at www.dispatchbroadcast.com/careers

DISPATCH BROADCAST GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

News Director, WPTY/WLMT-TV, Memphis, TN:

Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. is searching for a forward thinking and aggressive journalist for the position of News Director at its 3 stations in Memphis and Jackson, TN. The successful candidate will be a hands on news manager who has a proven track record for coaching, developing talent, possess solid journalism skills, and have a passion for breaking news. This opportunity will involve a complete makeover of the station news product.

To be considered you must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a news manager solid experience in a news operation. Prior experience with on-line and social media is required. A degree in journalism is preferred.

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

Larry Herbster
General Manager
WPTY/WLMT/WJKT
2701 Union Ave. Ext.
Memphis TN 38112

e-mail: lherbster@nexstar.tv

NEXSTAR BROADCASTING GROUP, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Producer, WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC:

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.

News Director, WREX-TV, Rockford, IL:

If you have a passion for excellence and a burning desire to lead the best local news operation in town, we need to talk.

WREX, the NBC affiliate for Rockford IL is seeking a news director with the competitive spark, experience and creativity to advance an already successful and award winning news organization. This is an exciting opportunity to join and lead a great team and work for a terrific company.

WREX is a Quincy property, which owns 12 television stations, plus newspapers, radio, and is building an extraordinary reputation as industry leaders in Web, mobile, and social sites.

Are you ready?

Email jchadwick@wrex.com

John Chadwick
General Manager
WREX-TV

WREX Television, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer.

Evening Executive Producer, WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL:

WJXT-TV, a Post-Newsweek Station, is looking for a night Executive Producer. We need someone who can manage anchors, producers, reporters, photographers and editors. You must be able to identify good stories, create leads, create urgency, and create memorable moments. You will also help oversee web and social media content. In addition, you will be involved in event planning and schedules. We are looking for a strong writer who understands good storytelling.

Prior EP experience is a plus, but this is also a good move for an excellent line producer with at least five years of experience. You will be on the weekend on-call manager rotation. Expect to work long hours, weekends and holidays as needed.

Jacksonville is a beautiful city offering beaches, an NFL team, golf courses, good schools, and much more! And Florida has no state income tax.

Prefer college degree in journalism or communications.

Send resume and link to: kbonfield@wjxt.com

Or send resume and DVD to:

Kathryn Bonfield
News Director
WJXT-TV
4 Broadcast Place
Jacksonville, FL 32207

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WFTS-TV, Tampa, FL (relisted 12/1/12)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 12/1/12)
KVUE-TV, Austin, TX (relisted 11/17/12)
WNCT-TV, Greenville/New Bern, NC (listed 11/17/12)
KEZI-TV, Eugene, OR (listed 9/22/12)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

KTTV/KCOP-TV, Los Angeles, CA (PM EP, relisted 11/23/12)
KDFW-TV, Dallas, TX (Morning EP, relisted 12/1/12)
KTVT-TV, Dallas, TX (EP of Special Projects/Investigations, relisted 11/23/12)
KHOU-TV, Houston, TX (Nightside EP, listing modified 11/3/12)
KIRO-TV, Seattle, WA (listed 11/23/12)
WTVT-TV, Tampa, FL (AM EP, relisted this week)
WKMG-TV, Orlando, FL (AM EP, listing modified 11/10/12)
KATU-TV, Portland, OR (AM EP, listing revised this week)
WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC (AM EP, relisted 11/17/12)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted t12/1/12)
WXMI-TV, Grand Rapids, MI (TV Content Mgr., listed 10/19/12)
KWTV, Oklahoma City, OK (PM EP, relisted 12/1/12)
WAVY-TV, Norfolk, VA (listing modified 11/17/12)
WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL (Evening EP, relisted this week, see ad above!)
WTLV/WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (2 openings, listed 11/3/12)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (PM EP, relisted 12/1/12)
WCYB-TV, Bristol, TN (relisted 11/23/12)
KOLO-TV, Reno, NV (Morning EP, relisted 10/19/12)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KNBC-TV, Los Angeles, CA (relisted 12/1/12)
KCRA-TV, Sacramento, CA (relisted 10/28/12)

Situations Wanted:

There are no takers this week on our free Situations Wanted listing which is designed to help news managers looking for a new opportunity. If you’d like to state your case to a well targeted audience, email me an item (max.100 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:

KABC-TV in Los Angeles is welcoming two new news managers. DAN RASMUSSEN will be the new morning EP. He’s held the same job for KING-TV in Seattle, and previously worked in Portland, Spokane, and for another LA station. And KEVIN BOIE joins the o-and-o as Director of Digital Content from KDFW-TV in Dallas. He’s worked for another station in Dallas, as well as in Ft. Myers and Miami.

STEVE VanBURGEN has been promoted to EP for WXMI-TV, the FOX affiliate in Grand Rapids, MI. He’s been the 10:00 producer there.

GREG HASSER returns to Oregon as the new Assistant ND for KEZI-TV in Eugene. He’s been the senior newscast producer for KRON-TV in San Francisco, and has also worked in Greenville, SC, Ft. Wayne, and for two stations in Portland, OR.

Meredith Broadcasting named two new GM’s this week. DARRIN McDONALD is being promoted from GM of the company’s KVVU-TV in Las Vegas to be GM for KCTV in Kansas City. It’s a return to KC for Darrin.  TODD BROWN, who’s been the General Sales Manager at KVVU, will replace Darrin as GM.

LocalTV named JIM KIZER to be GM for its ABC affiliate in the Quad Cities, WQAD-TV.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Friday, December 7, 2012.

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

WPIX-TV 220 E. 42nd Street New York NY 10017
WFLD-TV 205 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago IL 60601
KTVK-TV 5555 N. 7th Avenue Phoenix AX 85013
WKYC-TV 1333 Lakeside Ave. Cleveland OH 44114
WPXI-TV 4145 Evergreen Road Pittsburgh PA 15214
WRTV 1330 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis IN 46202
WTHR-TV 1000 N. Meridian St. Indianapols IN 46204 (see ad above!)
KSHB-TV 4720 Oak Street Kansas City MO 64112
WDAF-TV 3030 Summit St. Kansas City MO 64108
KSNV-TV 1500 Foremaster Lane Las Vegas NV 89101
WVEC-TV 613 Woodis Ave. Norfolk, VA 23510
WPTY/WLMT 2701 Union Ave. Ext. Memphis TN 38112 (see ad above!)
KTHV-TV 720 Izard St. Little Rock 72201
KOTV 302 S. Frankfort St. Tulsa OK 74120
KSNW-TV 833 N. Main Wichita, KS 67203
KHQ-TV 1201 W. Sprague Ave. Spokane WA 99201
WGME-TV 81 Northport Dr. Portland ME 04103
WCSH-TV One Congress Square Portland ME 04101
WMTV 615 Forward Dr. Madison WI 53711
KRDO-TV 399 S. 8th St. Colorado Springs CO 80905
KHGI-TV 13 S. Highway 44 Kearney NE 66848
WTVM-TV 1900 Wynnton Road Columbus GA 31906
KRIS/KZTV 301 Artesian St. Corpus Christi, TX 78401
WREX-TV 10322 W. Auburn Rd. Rockford IL 61105 (see ad above!)
WBBJ-TV 346 Muse St. Jackson TN 38301
KFBB-TV P.O. Box 1139 Great Falls, MT 59403