Rick Gevers & Associates

October 20, 2012

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 UPDATE:

Greetings:

McGruder

A surprise from Kansas City this morning, where longtime WDAF-TV News Director BRYAN McGRUDER has left the station. Bryan’s been the ND for this LocalTV owned FOX affiliate for almost ten years. He previously had been the ND for (at the time) sister FOX o-and-o WHBQ-TV in Memphis for two years, and worked one year as an ND in Savannah, GA.  Bryan spent the first 15 years of his career as an anchor/reporter, producer, and EP in several markets, including Huntsville, Jackson and Meridian, MS.

More on this story in our full report later this week.

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Greetings:

Lots of activity in this week’s report.

There are THREE new ND openings and SEVEN new ND’s to tell you about (including one in a top ten market just announced today). Another of those openings was created by the promotion of an ND to a GM job at a sister-station.

That brings our list of stations looking for a new ND to 26.

We have an ad for one of the open ND jobs below…an opportunity in the Pacific Northwest.

In Names in the News, two news manager items and a number of GM changes.

All that and more below:

New News Director Openings:

WPXI-TV, Pittsburgh, PA…earlier today MIKE GOLDRICK announced his departure from this Cox-owned NBC affiliate to become ND for WRC-TV, the NBC o-and-o in Washington. More on that below. Mike was ND here for almost three years.

Lebenson

WVEC-TV, Norfolk, VA…longtime ND RICH LEBENSON has left this Belo-owned ABC affiliate. He’s been the ND there since 2005 and has previously been an ND for Belo’s KREM-TV in Spokane and at KMTV in Omaha. He’s also been an EP in San Francisco and Orlando, an Assistant ND in Cincinnati, and also worked in Sacramento. His departure came on the same day Belo named a new GM for WVEC (more on that in Names in the News).

Abouzeid

WPRI-TV, Providence, RI…congratulations to long-time ND JOE ABOUZEID who’s being promoted to General Manager for sister LIN Media properties WDTN/WBDT-TV in Dayton, OH. Joe’s been ND for this CBS/FOX duopoly since 2005: he first joined the station in 2002 as Managing Editor and was promoted to Assistant ND in 2004. He began his career at WHDH-TV in Boston as an intern and moved up the ranks there before going to Providence.

Newly Named News Directors:

Goldrick

WRC-TV, Washington, DC…as mentioned above, this NBC o-and-o today named MIKE GOLDRICK as its next news director. Mike’s been ND for WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh for the past three years and served as ND for WHEC-TV in Rochester, NY, for three years. His career has also taken him to Seattle, Detroit, Houston, Tampa, Charlotte, and West Palm Beach. At WRC, he replaces CAMILLE EDWARDS who left last summer to become ND for WABC-TV in New York.

Kelly

WSPA-TV, Spartanburg, SC…KAREN KELLY has been promoted to news director for this Media General owned CBS affiliate. She’s been the Managing Editor here since 2002, first joined the station in 1998 as a producer and was upped to Executive Producer that same year.  She’s also worked in Springfield, MO, and for another station in Spartanburg.  Karen will replace DAN CATES who left the station a few months ago when he was promoted to General Manager of Media General’s WJHL-TV in the Tri-Cities, TN.

Barkley

WYFF-TV, Greenville, SC…BRUCE BARKLEY returns to South Carolina as ND for this Hearst owned NBC affiliate. He comes from another Hearst station, WAPT-TV, in Jackson, MS, where he’s been the ND since 2000. Bruce previously served as ND for WOLO-TV in Columbia, SC. He’s also worked in Knoxville and the Tri-Cities, TN, and in Greenville, NC. At WYFF, he’ll replace JUSTIN ANTONIOTTI who left the station last week to become ND for Hearst’s WTAE-TV in Pitsburgh.

Williams

WTLV/WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, FL…veteran news director KATHY WILLIAMS has been named ND for this Gannett-owned duopoly. (We actually told you that in July but later learned she was ‘interim’. Now it’s official.) Kathy’s been an ND in Houston and Cleveland (two stations). She’s also worked in Chicago, Washington, Birmingham, and Lubbock as well as Houston earlier in her career. Kathy replaces MIKE GARBER who left the station in May to become ND for WPTV in West Palm Beach, FL.

Hart

WAPT-TV, Jackson, MS…BEN HART has been promoted to ND for this Hearst owned ABC affiliate, replacing BRUCE BARKLEY who’s headed to WYFF-TV in Greenville, NC. (It’s part of a series of ND changes at Hearst stations.) Ben’s been the Assistant ND here since 2010, and has worked for two other Hearst stations in Sacramento and New Orleans. He previously worked for WAPT after beginning his career as a director in Columbus, MS.

Sanders

WCTV-TV, Tallahassee, FL…one Sanders replaces another as STAN SANDERS has been named ND for this Gray Television owned CBS affiliate. Stan’s been the ND for WDBD-TV in Jackson, MS, but that FOX affiliate has dropped its news department after the station was sold. WLBT-TV in Jackson will produce a newscast for WDBD. Stan earlier spent ten years as an ND in Columbus, OH. Before going to WDBD, he ran the Student Media Center at Southern Mississippi. At WCTV, he replaces TRISTON SANDERS who left last month to become Ass’t. ND for WWL-TV in New Orleans. She was ND just over two years here.

WETM-TV, Elmira, NY…SCOTT LEVY is the new ND here. He has been working for News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn. Scott’s also worked in Dallas, Memphis, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa (twice). He replaces SCOTT NICHOLS who left in August to become ND for WCTI-TV in Greenville/New Bern, NC.

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Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KING-TV, Seattle, WA (relisted 9/14/12)
WFTS-TV, Tampa, FL (listed 9/22/12)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (listed 9/14/12)
KVUE-TV, Austin, TX (listed 9/1/12)
WLNE-TV, Providence, RI (listed 9/14/12)
WCTI-TV, Greenville/New Bern, NC (relisted 9/14/12)
KEZI-TV, Eugene, OR (listed 9/22/12)
KRCR-TV, Redding, CA (listed 8/5/12)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

The Weather Channel, Atlanta, GA (listed 9/22/12)
KTTV/KCOP-TV, Los Angeles, CA (PM EP, listed 9/14/12)
KDFW-TV, Dallas, TX (Morning EP, relisted 9/14/12)
KTVT-TV, Dallas, TX (EP of Special Projects/Investigations, listed 9/14/12)
KHOU-TV, Houston, TX (listed 10/5/12)
WTVT-TV, Tampa, FL (AM EP, listed 10/5/12)
WKMG-TV, Orlando, FL (relisted 9/1/12)
KATU-TV, Portland, OR (Senior EP, listed 10/5/12)
KPTV/KPDX-TV, Portland, OR (Nightside EP, relisted 9/30/12)
WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC (AM EP, listed 9/1/12)
WMAR-TV, Baltimore, MD (AM EP, listed 9/22/12)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 9/14/12)
WXMI-TV, Grand Rapids, MI (TV Content Mgr., new listing this week)
KWTV, Oklahoma City, OK (PM EP, listed 9/30/12)
WAVY-TV, Norfolk, VA (AM & PM EPs, relisted this week)
WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL (Evening EP, relisted 9/9/12)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (PM EP, listing revised 9/14/12)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 9/1/12)
WCYB-TV, Bristol, TN (relisted 9/14/12)
KOLO-TV, Reno, NV (Morning EP, relisted this week)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KNBC-TV, Los Angeles, CA (listed 9/14/12)
KTVT-TV, Dallas, TX (listed 9/14/12)
KCRA-TV, Sacramento, CA (listed 9/1/12)

Situations Wanted:

We have no takers for this feature this week. Our Situations Wanted listings are free. 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:

KNTV, the NBC o-and-o in San Jose/San Francisco, has hired SARA BUENO as director of integrated media. She’ll oversee the website and mobile apps and social media platforms. Sara has been working for KGO-TV in San Francisco as senior web producer.

JOHN BEARD has been promoted to Assistant ND at Madison, WI’s, WKOW-TV. He’s the weekend anchor for this ABC affiliate, and will move into management full time once his on-air replacement is hired.

A number of GM moves this week:

MARK LUND has been named GM of CBS’s WBZ/WSBK-TV replacing ED PIETTE who is retiring. Lund is the son of former CBS President PETER LUND.

BRAD RAMSEY is the new GM for Belo’s WVEC-TV in Norfolk. He has been the GM for a cluster of stations in Charlottesville, VA. He replaces TOD SMITH who was promoted to GM of Belo’s WWL-TV in New Orleans.

LIN Media has promoted JAY HOWELL to VP-Regional Television. He’ll be replaced as GM of WPRI/WNAC-TV in Providence by PATRICK WHOLEY who’s the sales manager for the duopoly.

Finally, KEYC-TV (Mankato, MN) GM DENNIS WAHLSTROM will retire next year after what will be 38 years at the station, 25 as General Manager.

Our Full List of News Director Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Friday, October 19, 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
WTXF-TV 330 Market St. Philadelphia PA 19106
KNXV-TV 515 N. 44th St. Phoenix AZ 85008
KTVK-TV 5555 N. 7th Avenue Phoenix AX 85013
WWSB-TV 1477 10th St. Sarasota, FL 34236
WKYC-TV 1333 Lakeside Ave. Cleveland OH 44114
WPXI-TV 4145 Evergreen Road Pittsburgh PA 15214
WISH-TV 1950 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis IN 46202
KSHB-TV 4720 Oak Street Kansas City MO 64112
WLWT-TV 5555 N. 7th Avenue Cincinnati OH 45210
KSNV-TV 1500 Foremaster Lane Las Vegas NV 89101
WVEC-TV 613 Woodis Ave. Norfolk, VA 23510
WPRI/WNAC-TV 25 Catamore Bvld. E. Providence, RI 02914
KTHV-TV 720 Izard St. Little Rock 72201
KOTV 302 S. Frankfort St. Tulsa OK 74120
KSNW-TV 833 N. Main Wichita, KS 67203
KOLR/KOZL 2650 E. Division Springfield MO 65803
WMTV 615 Forward Dr. Madison WI 53711
WNCT-TV 3221 S. Evans St. Greenville NC 27834
KHGI-TV 13 S. Highway 44 Kearney NE 66848
KBOI-TV 140 N. 16th St. Boise ID 83702 (see ad above!)
WVNS-TV 141 Old Cline Rd. Ghent WV 25843
KSWT-TV 1301 Third Ave Yuma AZ 85364
KKCO-TV 2325 Interstate Ave. Grand Junction CO 81505
KFBB-TV P.O. Box 1139 Great Falls, MT 59403
KGWN-TV 2923 E. Lincolnway Cheyenne WY 82001

October 15, 2012

Friday, October 19, 2012 UPDATE:

There’s breaking news this morning with a new ND for the NBC o-and-o in Washington.

Goldrick

It was announced within the hour that MIKE GOLDRICK will become the next ND for WRC-TV when he joins the station in late November. Mike’s been the ND for Cox’s WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh for almost three years. He spent the previous three years as ND for WHEC-TV in Rochester, NY. Mike’s also worked in Seattle, Detroit, Houston, Tampa, Charlotte, and West Palm Beach.

At WRC, he replaces CAMILLE EDWARDS who left the station earlier this year to become ND for WABC-TV in New York.

I hope to post this week’s newsletter later today. When it arrives, it will have lots of ND changes.

regards,

Rick Gevers

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Greetings:

Our weekly report is delayed by travel but full of information.

There are THREE new ND openings (including one in the number one market) and FOUR new ND’s to tell you about including one in the number two market).

Those moves mean we now have 29 stations looking for a new news director.

There’s one ad this week for a Senior Executive Producer in the Pacific Northwest.

Our sympathy to the staff at KCBS/KCAL-TV who lost a 35 year veteran assignment manager to cancer this week. Details below.

In Names in the News, two former ND’s have new jobs as EPs, a former ND turned GM is elected to a Hall of Fame, and we’ll tell you about the retirement of a GM who spent nine years as a college basketball coach.

And we’ll introduce you to four longtime TV types who are celebrating a combined 156 years of marriage this year.

All that and more below:

New News Director Openings:

Carey

WPIX-TV, New York, NY…BILL CAREY‘s long reported departure from this Tribune owned station became ‘official’ this week. Bill will leave the station for a new job he expects to be announced shortly. He’s been there just over two years. He’s a former GM in Tampa, ND and Station Manager in the Quad Cities, IL, market, a former ND in Detroit and for WCBS-TV in New York. He’s also worked for WABC-TV there.

WYFF-TV, Greenville, SC…JUSTIN ANTONIOTTI has left this Hearst owned NBC affiliate to become ND for Hearst’s WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh. More on that below.

WMTV, Madison, WI…CHRIS GEGG is leaving this Gray TV owned NBC station to become the new news director for Hearst’s WISN-TV in Milwaukee. More on that below.

Newly Named News Directors:

KVEA-TV, Los Angeles, CA…RUBEN KEOSEYAN is the new ND for this Telemundo owned Spanish language station. He most recently was Executive Editor of the largest Spanish-language newspaper in the U.S., La Opinión, in Los Angeles. He earlier had been Publisher and Editor of the largest Spanish language newspaper in the Midwest, La Raza, in Chicago. At KVEA, he replaces RICK MORALES who left the station in August after two years as ND.

Antoniotti

WTAE-TV, Pittsburgh, PA…we told you earlier this week that JUSTIN ANTONIOTTI has already started as ND for this Hearst-owned ABC affiliate. He’s spent the last five years as ND for the company’s NBC station in Greenville, SC, WYFF-TV. This second generation broadcaster (Dad Steve was a longtime ND & GM) has also worked in Milwaukee, Houston, Memphis, Biloxi, and Columbia, MO. He replaces ALEX BONGIORNO. We told you last week that she was leaving the station this week after 3 1/2 years as ND.

Gegg

WISN-TV, Milwaukee, WI…in another move we reported in an UPDATE earlier this week, CHRIS GEGG has been named ND for this Hearst-owned ABC station. Chris has spent the last five years at the helm of WMTV‘s (Madison, WI) news department. He’s a former EP in Detroit and Nashville, and has also worked in Tampa and Toledo. Chris replaces LORI WALDON. She left a few months ago to become ND at Hearst’s KCRA-TV in Sacramento.

Dale

WJHL-TV, Johnson City, TN…JENNIFER DALE started October 1st as the news director for this Media General owned CBS affiliate. She’s a former Assistant ND for WTVM-TV in Columbus, GA, EP at WMBF-TV in Myrtle Beach, SC, and as a producer for WKRG-TV in Mobile. The move reunites her with her former boss, DAN CATES, who was her ND in Mobile and is now the GM for WJHL. She replaces JOHN SOARES who left last month to become ND for KWCH-TV in Wichita.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years of news producing experience, or two years as a news manager in a medium to large television market preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license to use a company vehicle during course of news gathering.
• History of award winning journalism preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must be able to write, speak clearly, read, hear and see (with or without corrective devices) in order to produce news stories for visual presentation on the air.
• Must be able to work weekends and accommodate shift changes including working extended hours.
• Must be able to work at a computer for extended periods of time.

EXPERIENCE:

5-7 years experience required

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) preferred

To Apply:

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Fisher Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KING-TV, Seattle, WA (relisted 9/14/12)
WFTS-TV, Tampa, FL (listed 9/22/12)
KATU-TV, Portland, OR (listed 8/5/12)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (listed 9/14/12)
KVUE-TV, Austin, TX (listed 9/1/12)
WLNE-TV, Providence, RI (listed 9/14/12)
WKOW-TV, Madison, WI (listed 8/12/12)
WCTI-TV, Greenville/New Bern, NC (relisted 9/14/12)
KEZI-TV, Eugene, OR (listed 9/22/12)
KRCR-TV, Redding, CA (listed 8/5/12)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

The Weather Channel, Atlanta, GA (listed 9/22/12)
KTTV/KCOP-TV, Los Angeles, CA (PM EP, listed 9/14/12)
KDFW-TV, Dallas, TX (Morning EP, relisted 9/14/12)
KTVT-TV, Dallas, TX (EP of Special Projects/Investigations, listed 9/14/12)
KHOU-TV, Houston, TX (listed 10/5/12)
WTVT-TV, Tampa, FL (AM EP, listed 10/5/12)
WKMG-TV, Orlando, FL (relisted 9/1/12)
KATU-TV, Portland, OR (Senior EP, listed 10/5/12, see ad above!)
KPTV/KPDX-TV, Portland, OR (Nightside EP, relisted 9/30/12)
WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC (AM EP, listed 9/1/12)
WMAR-TV, Baltimore, MD (AM EP, listed 9/22/12)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 9/14/12)
KWTV, Oklahoma City, OK (PM EP, listed 9/30/12)
WAVY-TV, Norfolk, VA (AM & PM EPs, listed 8/12/12)
WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL (Evening EP, relisted 9/9/12)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (PM EP, listing revised 9/14/12)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 9/1/12)
WCYB-TV, Bristol, TN (relisted 9/14/12)
KOLO-TV, Reno, NV (Morning EP, listed 8/18/12)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KNBC-TV, Los Angeles, CA (listed 9/14/12)
KTVT-TV, Dallas, TX (listed 9/14/12)
KCRA-TV, Sacramento, CA (listed 9/1/12)

Situations Wanted:

We have no takers for this feature this week. Our Situations Wanted listings are free. 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.

Obituary:

Crawford

STEVE CRAWFORD, who spent 35 years as an assignment editor for KCBS-TV in Los Angeles, died this week of cancer.  Steve left the station in May without telling anyone that he suffered from advanced esophageal cancer.  More details about Steve’s life…and death…in this story from the LA Observer.

Names in the News:

Potter

GRIFF POTTER returns to the Midwest as the new Morning EP for WDIV-TV in Detroit. We told you a few weeks ago that Griff was leaving his job as ND for KVLY/KXJB-TV in Fargo, ND, for a job to be announced soon. Griff spent just over two years as ND in Fargo. He’s also been an ND in Paducah, KY, and Quad Cities, IL, and has worked in Milwaukee, Nashville, Cincinnati, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Kansas City, Toledo and Huntsville, AL.

JENNIFER HOPPENSTEDT has been promoted to EP/Social Media and News for WLS-TV in Chicago. She joined the station 30 years ago, and most recently was Assignment Manager.

Glazier

LEEZA GLAZIER is the new EP at ABC’s KFSN-TV in Fresno, CA. She most recently was the Assistant ND at for the now closed OHIO NEWS NETWORK. Leeza’s a former ND for WOWK-TV in Huntington, WV, and has worked in Jacksonville, FL, Shreveport and Alexandria, LA. In addition to her management experience, Leeza’s began her career on air as a morning weather anchor.

News Director turned GM PAUL SANDS has been elected to the Vermont Broadcasters Hall of Fame. We told you a few weeks ago that Paul is retiring at the end of the year as GM of WPTZ/WNNE-TV in Burlington, VT.

WAYNE MARTIN, who’s been GM of Gray TV’s WKYT-TV in Lexington, KY since 1993, has announced his retirement as of the end of the year. Did you know that he spent nine years as the head basketball coach at Morehead State University?

Anniversaries:

Let’s pause a moment to congratulate three longtime broadcasters who are celebrating their 42nd anniversaries this year. In a business full of too many divorces and failed relationships, 42 years is worth of a tip of our hat.

Longtime consultant and AR&D Principal JIM WILLI and his wife SHERRI marked their 42nd this month.

KIRO-TV (Seattle) News Director BOB JORDAN and his wife SHARON celebrated their 42nd in May.

And former ND turned WCMH-TV (Columbus, OH) General Manager DAN BRADLEY and wife LYNN achieved their 42nd last month.

Finally, while not in the 42 year club (but still noteworthy) retired Las Vegas and Nashville ND MIKE CUTLER and his wife CHRIS observed their 30th this month.

Congrats to all.

Our Full List of News Director Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, October 14, 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
WTXF-TV 330 Market St. Philadelphia PA 19106
WRC-TV 4001 Nebraska Ave. NW Washington DC 20016
KNXV-TV 515 N. 44th St. Phoenix AZ 85008
KTVK-TV 5555 N. 7th Avenue Phoenix AX 85013
WWSB-TV 1477 10th St. Sarasota, FL 34236
WKYC-TV 1333 Lakeside Ave. Cleveland OH 44114
WISH-TV 1950 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis IN 46202
KSHB-TV 4720 Oak Street Kansas City MO 64112
WLWT-TV 5555 N. 7th Avenue Cincinnati OH 45210
WSPA-TV 250 International Drive Spartansburg SC 29303
WYFF-TV 505 Rutherford St. Greenville SC 29609
KSNV-TV 1500 Foremaster Lane Las Vegas NV 89101
WTLV/WJXX 1070 E. Adams St. Jacksonville FL 32202
KTHV-TV 720 Izard St. Little Rock 72201
KOTV 302 S. Frankfort St. Tulsa OK 74120
KSNW-TV 833 N. Main Wichita, KS 67203
KOLR/KOZL 2650 E. Division Springfield MO 65803
WMTV 615 Forward Dr. Madison WI 53711
WNCT-TV 3221 S. Evans St. Greenville NC 27834
KHGI-TV 13 S. Highway 44 Kearney NE 66848
WCTV 1801 Halstead Blvd. Tallahassee FL 32309
KBOI-TV 140 N. 16th St. Boise ID 83702
WVNS-TV 141 Old Cline Rd. Ghent WV 25843
KSWT-TV 1301 Third Ave Yuma AZ 85364
WETM-TV 101 E. Water St. Elmira NY 14901
KKCO-TV 2325 Interstate Ave. Grand Junction CO 81505
KFBB-TV P.O. Box 1139 Great Falls, MT 59403
KGWN-TV 2923 E. Lincolnway Cheyenne WY 82001

October 6, 2012

Thursday, October 11, 2012 UPDATE:

Another day, another new Hearst news director to tell you about.

Antoniotti

Second generation broadcaster JUSTIN ANTONIOTTI has been named ND of the company’s WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh, effective immediately. Justin’s been the ND of Hearst’s WYFF-TV in Greenville, SC, for the past five years. He earlier had been the Assistant ND of another Hearst station, WISN-TV in Milwaukee. He’s also worked in Houston, Memphis, Biloxi, MS, and Columbia, MO.

Justin’s father, STEVE ANTONIOTTI, worked as an ND in Los Angeles, St. Louis, and Oklahoma City, and also was a GM for WJBK-TV in Detroit as well as GM at WTVS-TV, the PBS station in Detroit.

At WTAE, Justin replaces ALEX BONGIORNO who announced on Friday she was leaving the station this week. Her last day was yesterday.

It will be a full newsletter when we distribute our regular weekly report later this week.

Wednesday, October 20, 2012 UPDATE:

There are two larger market news director moves to tell you about in this UPDATE.

Carey

One is the much reported but-just-now-finally-official-resignation of BILL CAREY as news director of Tribune’s WPIX-TV in New York. Bill will leave the station by the end of the month for a new job which he says will be announced soon. Bill’s been ND here for almost three years. Before that, he was ND and Station Manager for WQAD-TV in Moline, IL. He’s a former ND for WCBS-TV in New York, and also worked for WABC-TV there. In addition, Bill’s been a news director in Detroit (WXYZ-TV) and a General Manager for WFTS-TV in Tampa.

Gegg

The other move was just announced this morning: CHRIS GEGG will be the new ND for WISN-TV in Milwaukee. Chris has spent the last 5+ years as ND for WMTV in Madison, WI. He’s a former EP in Detroit and Nashville, and has worked as a producer in Tampa and Toledo. Chris replaces LORI WALDON at this Hearst owned ABC affiliate. She left a few months ago to become ND at Hearst’s KCRA-TV in Sacramento.

We’ll have more on these stories and the rest of the week’s news in our regular report, which may be delayed by travel.

regards,

Rick Gevers

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Greetings:

TWO veteran news directors made news yesterday, one leaving for a new job, and one (in a top 25 market) just leaving. Those are our new openings this week, while we have THREE new NDs in our report.

By my count, that brings our list of open news director jobs to 30.

Our ONE new ad this week features a Senior Executive Producer opening in Portland, OR. And we have a Blind Box ad for an ND opening at a small market NBC affiliate.

Otherwise, it’s a fairly slow week. We have some updates to our Other News Management Openings, and some news about two GM retirements…one a former ND. We do have one taker on our free Situations Wanted listing, and we’ll tell you about the passing of a veteran Ft. Wayne broadcaster who spent 48 years at one station.

All that and more below:

New News Director Openings:

Bongiorno

WTAE-TV, Pittsburgh, PA…ALEX BONGIORNO announced Friday that she will be leaving the ND job here, effective next Wednesday. Alex has been the ND for this Hearst-owned ABC affiliate for the past 3/12 years. She previously worked for almost four years at WSPA-TV in Spartansburg, SC, including 18 months as ND.  She’s also worked in Tampa and Las Vegas.

KSWT-TV, Yuma, AZ…BILL CUMMINGS is leaving this Pappas owned CBS affiliate to take an ND job in Erie, PA (more on that below). He’s been the ND here since January.

Newly Named News Directors:

KQDS-TV, Duluth, MN…DAN CLOUSE is on the job as the new ND for this Red River Broadcasting owned FOX affiliate. He’s been the ND for KFBB-TV in Great Falls, MT, for about 18 months. Dan’s also been an ND in Butte and Bozeman, MT., and has worked as an anchor in Iowa, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Texas. He replaces JASON VINCENT who resigned in August after 2 1/2 years as ND.

Cummings

WICU/WSEE, Erie, PA…as mentioned above, BILL CUMMINGS is returning to his native Pennsylvania to become ND for these CBS/NBC stations. Bill’s been the ND at KSWT-TV in Yuma, AZ, for less than a year. Bill’s a former ND in Tucson, Evansville, IN, Huntington, WV, and Tri-Cities, TN, and also worked for weather vendor Baron Services. He replaces LISA ADAMS who is stepping down as ND after 18 months in the job but will continue to anchor for this SJL/Lilly owned duopoly.

KGNS-TV, Laredo, TX…TERESE RILEY WELLS is the new ND for this SagamoreHill Broadcasting owned NBC affiliate. She spent 14 years as a photographer for WSYX-WTTE-TV in Columbus, OH, leaving there with the title of Senior Photojournalist.  Earlier in her career she worked in corporate video.

Help Wanted Ads: 

Senior Executive Producer, KATU-TV, Portland, OR:

KATU seeks a dynamic newsroom leader to help create and execute the most innovate newscasts in the Portland, Oregon market. The ideal candidate has a strong background in local television news production and a vision for how to incorporate emerging social media into our daily coverage. Duties include providing input and constructive oversight for newscast producers on story selection and presentation, reviewing scripts for accuracy and balance, and coordinating an aggressive response to breaking news and weather. Candidates must also demonstrate strong news judgment and the ability to help strengthen our producing staff through consistent feedback and coaching.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years of news producing experience, or two years as a news manager in a medium to large television market preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license to use a company vehicle during course of news gathering.
• History of award winning journalism preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must be able to write, speak clearly, read, hear and see (with or without corrective devices) in order to produce news stories for visual presentation on the air.
• Must be able to work weekends and accommodate shift changes including working extended hours.
• Must be able to work at a computer for extended periods of time.

EXPERIENCE:

5-7 years experience required

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) preferred

To Apply:

Visit the Fisher website by clicking here.

Fisher Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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We’re in HD, have great gear, and an aggressive multi-platform effort that is already well underway. We need a leader, mentor and team builder ready to take our powerhouse forward. This is a great opportunity for either an existing ND or a first timer with tangible management experience ready to step up.

This is an excellent company that believes in news, grows its leaders, and has your back. Your brighter future is calling now. Contact us at: newsdirectorsearch@gmail.com

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KING-TV, Seattle, WA (relisted 9/14/12)
WFTS-TV, Tampa, FL (listed 9/22/12)
KATU-TV, Portland, OR (listed 8/5/12)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (listed 9/14/12)
KVUE-TV, Austin, TX (listed 9/1/12)
WLNE-TV, Providence, RI (listed 9/14/12)
WKOW-TV, Madison, WI (listed 8/12/12)
WCTI-TV, Greenville/New Bern, NC (relisted 9/14/12)
KEZI-TV, Eugene, OR (listed 9/22/12)
KRCR-TV, Redding, CA (listed 8/5/12)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

The Weather Channel, Atlanta, GA (listed 9/22/12)
KTTV/KCOP-TV, Los Angeles, CA (PM EP, listed 9/14/12)
KDFW-TV, Dallas, TX (Morning EP, relisted 9/14/12)
KTVT-TV, Dallas, TX (EP of Special Projects/Investigations, listed 9/14/12)
KHOU-TV, Houston, TX (new listing this week)
WTVT-TV, Tampa, FL (AM EP, new listing this week)
WKMG-TV, Orlando, FL (relisted 9/1/12)
KATU-TV, Portland, OR (Senior EP, new listing this week, see ad above!)
KPTV/KPDX-TV, Portland, OR (Nightside EP, relisted 9/30/12)
WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC (AM EP, listed 9/1/12)
WMAR-TV, Baltimore, MD (AM EP, listed 9/22/12)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 9/14/12)
KWTV, Oklahoma City, OK (PM EP, listed 9/30/12)
WAVY-TV, Norfolk, VA (AM & PM EPs, listed 8/12/12)
WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL (Evening EP, relisted 9/9/12)
KFSN-TV, Fresno, CA (relisted 8/24/12)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (PM EP, listing revised 9/14/12)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 9/1/12)
KFVS-TV, Cape Girardeau, MO (listed 6/29/12)
WCYB-TV, Bristol, TN (relisted 9/14/12)
KOLO-TV, Reno, NV (Morning EP, listed 8/18/12)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KNBC-TV, Los Angeles, CA (listed 9/14/12)
KTVT-TV, Dallas, TX (listed 9/14/12)
KCRA-TV, Sacramento, CA (listed 9/1/12)

Situations Wanted:

Our Situations Wanted listings are free. If you’d like to state your case to a very well targeted audience, email me an item (max. 100 words). You may include a link to a website, your 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.

Heiland

This week, meet ED HEILAND:

News: It’s in my blood and I want back in. With major market experience as an anchor/reporter (Orlando,Charlotte), small market leadership (anchor, reporter, mentor) and rounded out by “brand”casting for events and exhibitions, I’m seeking an opportunity to put that experience to work crafting viewer-enticing TV news. The ideal situation would be a combination of on-air and management roles but the key is a desire to dominate the market via solid reporting and viewer interaction.

Interested? Let’s talk! Ed Heiland Email me or go to: www.heilandproductions.com

Obituary:

Veteran Indiana photographer RON HARMEYER died last Friday at the age of 68.. He spent 48 YEARS at WANE-TV in Ft. Wayne, most as a photojournalist and many of those years as chief photographer. This blog tells you more about the man.

Names in the News:

WFAA-TV in Dallas and WTHR-TV in Indianapolis were honored with EMMYs during the National Emmy Awards earlier this week. WFAA was honored for Spot News coverage, while WTHR won for Investigative Reporting. PBS won nine EMMYs, CBS and ABC seven each. The complete list is here.

Former ND turned General Manager JIM BOYER is retiring. He’s currently GM of KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City. He’s also been a GM in Portland, OR, and Des Moines. Jim’s a former ND in Seattle and New Orleans and also worked in Philadelphia.

BARRY BARTH is retiring as GM of WXFG-TV in Albany, GA. He followed his father in the business, and his son is following him. Full disclosure: Barry and I worked together at WJXT-TV in Jacksonville, FL, one of three Post-Newsweek stations where Barry worked.

Our Full List of News Director Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Saturday, October 6, 2012.

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

KVEA-TV 3000 W. Alameda Ave. Burbank CA 91523
WTXF-TV 330 Market St. Philadelphia PA 19106
WRC-TV 4001 Nebraska Ave. NW Washington DC 20016
KNXV-TV 515 N. 44th St. Phoenix AZ 85008
KTVK-TV 5555 N. 7th Avenue Phoenix AX 85013
WWSB-TV 1477 10th St. Sarasota, FL 34236
WKYC-TV 1333 Lakeside Ave. Cleveland OH 44114
WTAE-TV 400 Ardmore Blvd. Pittsburgh PA 15221
WISH-TV 1950 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis IN 46202
KSHB-TV 4720 Oak Street Kansas City MO 64112
WISN-TV 759 N. 19th St. Milwaukee WI 53233
WLWT-TV 5555 N. 7th Avenue Cincinnati OH 45210
WSPA-TV 250 International Drive Spartansburg SC 29303
KSNV-TV 1500 Foremaster Lane Las Vegas NV 89101
WTLV/WJXX 1070 E. Adams St. Jacksonville FL 32202
KTHV-TV 720 Izard St. Little Rock 72201
KOTV 302 S. Frankfort St. Tulsa OK 74120
KSNW-TV 833 N. Main Wichita, KS 67203
KOLR/KOZL 2650 E. Division Springfield MO 65803
WJHL-TV 338 E. Main St. Johnson City TN 37601
WNCT-TV 3221 S. Evans St. Greenville NC 27834
KHGI-TV 13 S. Highway 44 Kearney NE 66848
WCTV 1801 Halstead Blvd. Tallahassee FL 32309
KBOI-TV 140 N. 16th St. Boise ID 83702
WVNS-TV 141 Old Cline Rd. Ghent WV 25843
KSWT-TV 1301 Third Ave Yuma AZ 85364
WETM-TV 101 E. Water St. Elmira NY 14901
KKCO-TV 2325 Interstate Ave. Grand Junction CO 81505
KFBB-TV P.O. Box 1139 Great Falls, MT 59403
KGWN-TV 2923 E. Lincolnway Cheyenne WY 82001

September 30, 2012

Greetings:

We have TWO newly opened ND jobs in this edition, with NO new openings. Our complete list grows to 31 stations with open ND jobs.

Some clarifications and updates on earlier items. Last week we told you that CHUCK MAULDEN was leaving KTHV in Little Rock after five years as ND. We’ve since learned he resigned and will be at the station until the end of October. And in reporting BOB WALTERS‘ hire at KNOE-TV in Monroe, LA, we were unclear in explaining his tenure in Evansville. He’d been ND at WTVW-TV for 12 years, and ND for the duopoly (WTVW & WEHT-TV) for one year.

We have ONE new ad this week, that a Blind Box ad for an ND opening at a small market NBC affiliate. And we’re re-running a number of ads from last week’s newsletter.

We’ll tell you about a number management moves in Names in the News, and we have two obituaries, including one you wouldn’t expect to see in a publication targeted to news of news managers.

New News Director Openings:

Remington

KTVK-TV, Phoenix, AZ…we told you earlier this week that BRAD REMINGTON announced his departure from this Belo-owned independent station. Brad will remain at the station and help with the transition while the company looks for his replacement. He’ll return to Denver, where his wife is a principal at a private school. They’ve done the commuter thing for the four years he’s been ND here. He previously has been an ND for KDVR-TV in Denver, KTVI-TV in St. Louis, and KOB-TV in Albuquerque, and had earlier worked in Denver.

Owen

WLWT-TV, Cincinnati, OH…STACY OWEN is returning to California to be the Assistant ND for KNBC-TV in Los Angeles. Stacy’s from California…in fact her Mom lives in LA. She (Stacy, not her mom!) has been ND for this Hearst-owned NBC affiliate for the last three years. She spent three years as ND for KXTV in Sacramento, and worked for KRON-TV in San Francisco for 14 years, including three as ND.

Newly Named News Directors:

I don’t know of any. If you do, please help everyone out by letting me know via an email to: rick@rickgevers.com

Help Wanted Ads: 

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We’re in HD, have great gear, and an aggressive multi-platform effort that is already well underway. We need a leader, mentor and team builder ready to take our powerhouse forward. This is a great opportunity for either an existing ND or a first timer with tangible management experience ready to step up.

This is an excellent company that believes in news, grows its leaders, and has your back. Your brighter future is calling now. Contact us at: newsdirectorsearch@gmail.com

Executive Producer, The Weather Channel, Atlanta, GA:

OVERVIEW:
This position is responsible for all aspects of overseeing and producing live programming.

DUTIES:

• Determine daily editorial content, overall production elements, graphic support and contributions from in-house experts, reporters, bureaus and affiliate partners.
• Supervise, coordinate, schedule, teach, guide, coach and work hand in hand with individual show producers and associate producers.
• Work with behind-the-scenes and on-camera meteorologist to develop daily, short-term and long-term story ideas and graphics.
• Approve scripts for studio copy and pre-produced packages and series, and live content from field reporters and meteorologists.
• During live programming: manage control room and live shots—possibly from multiple locations—while communicating with in-house meteorologists for excellent coverage.
• Create graphical content specifically tailored for Pixel touch-screen and virtual space.
• Brainstorm and create new franchises and sponsorship opportunities for TV, web.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10-15 years experience in live television news production
• At least 5 years experience managing a staff
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, or related subject preferred.
• At least 5 years of control room experience producing live news programs that contain live remote elements.
• Must be able to work in a team environment with minimum supervision.
• Advanced knowledge of computer newsroom systems
• A strong interest in weather and a comprehensive understanding of how it affects people.

EEOC Statement
The Weather Channel is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, the presence of non-job related medical condition or handicap, or any legally protected status.

Apply online at weather.com/careers

Assistant News Director, KING-TV, Seattle, WA:

KING 5 TV, the number one station in the Pacific Northwest, is seeking an Assistant News Director. Responsible for leading the day-to-day operation of KING TV/KONG TV in the production, organization, and distribution of news and local content across multiple platforms. Works closely with the Executive News Director, Executive Producers, and other newsroom staff to execute the daily news gathering plan. Works closely with the Executive News Director in establishing and implementing the editorial strategy and philosophy. Provides overall leadership to quality journalism including creating interesting and compelling newscasts, sweeps planning, and special project assignments. Provides direct supervision to reporters and the consumer investigative team. Uses technology and innovation to manage the delivery of content that is thorough, accurate, relevant, and timely.

College degree with minimum five years’ newsroom management experience preferred. Previous experience as a news executive producer also preferred. Must possess excellent leadership and communication skills to motivate a staff of creative professionals in a competitive environment. Must have strong organizational, writing, and computer skills; ability to inspire collaboration across multiple teams; and make quick, editorially sound decisions. Must have experience with social media and digital journalism.

KING TV is a subsidiary of Belo Corp. Belo is one of the top media companies in the country and provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and free parking.

If qualified, please send a copy of your resume, and a cover letter, via email to:
hr@king5.com

or mail to:

KING 5 TV
Attn: HR Dept.
#K12R26
333 Dexter Ave. N.,
Seattle, WA 98109. EOE

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

WFTS-TV, an E.W. Scripps owned ABC affiliate is searching for an Assistant News Director to help lead our award winning team. Ideal candidate will have 10 years news management experience, Executive Producer background in large market preferred.

The Assistant News Director is responsible for the production and distribution of news content on multiple platforms.  Lead day to day news operation for distribution to multiple platforms  Create tactics and strategies to increase demo performance in key target areas for multiple platforms  Lead coverage planning of major events, i.e. elections, special events  Proactively communicate news initiatives across departments  Work closely with the TV producers to enhance and showcase the presentation of daily newscasts and program specials  Evaluate workflow efficiencies  Assist News Director in managing the budgetary aspects of newsroom operations  Responsible for hiring and performance management of direct reports  Assist News Director in the on-going evaluation of personnel  Implement and have working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations  Write copy, edit and post scripts, stories and video for multiple platforms  Schedule anchors to manage coverage  Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws  Perform other duties as assigned

Skills:  Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office  Broad understanding of newsroom operations and equipment  Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment  Advanced oral and written communication skills

Education/Experience:  Requires BS/BA in related discipline  Minimum 10 years experience in related field including managerial experience. Medium to large market experience strongly preferred.

Scripps Media, Inc., certifies that its advertising sales agreements do not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity. All advertising sales agreements contain nondiscrimination clauses.

Apply online at: www.scripps.com/careers

Morning Executive Producer, WMAR-TV, Baltimore, MD:

ABC2 in Baltimore is searching for an Executive Producer for Good Morning Maryland, a two and a half hour jam packed newscast with no guest segments to slow things down. The ideal candidate is creative, has high energy, an excellent writer, aggressive in breaking news, good at digging for stores and a true newsroom leader. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the content and showcasing across multiple platforms. Other duties and requirements:
Coordinate the content and presentation across multiple platforms.
Enhance and support content with graphics, video and station branding.
Review content for multiple platforms.
Supervise pre-production to ensure quality and ethical standards and coordination between Control Room and design staff.
Supervise the writing of content, including but not limited to teases and web headlines.
Manage schedules, overtime and performance for assigned direct reports, including but not limited to yearly reviews.
Monitor web analytics on a daily basis to enhance user experience, site stickiness and engagement.
Post content to station’s web sites.
Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws.
Create tactics and strategies to increase demo performance in key target areas for multiple platforms .
Have working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations.
Work with other departments to accomplish the objectives of the station.
3-5 years’ experience as Sr. Producer or EP.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Apply on line at www.scripps.com/careers
EEO
Scripps Media, Inc., certifies that its advertising sales agreements do not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity. All advertising sales agreements contain nondiscrimination clauses.

Assistant News Director, KEZI-TV, Eugene, OR:

KEZI 9 News, the ABC affiliate in Eugene, Oregon, is looking for a hands-on Assistant News Director to oversee the day-to-day newsroom operations and guide coverage across all platforms. This position requires a strong journalist to lead and mentor our team of reporters, producers, photographers and anchors in producing compelling content on-air, online and on-the-go.
Prior management experience is a plus, but this also is a great opportunity for a producer or assignment editor in a medium or large market to earn their management stripes. Four year college/university degree in Journalism or Communications required.

KEZI 9 News has been locally owned and operated for more than fifty years. We are the first and only local broadcaster producing news in High Definition. Our station sits in the heart of Western Oregon`s wine country and is just a short drive away from the beautiful Oregon coast. Want to enjoy some great skiing this winter? Drive east about an hour and you`ll find yourself on the slopes. We have a vibrant arts community to enjoy and one of the best college football teams in the country to root for!

Email cover letter, resume, references, salary history and link to your resume reel to:

Mark Hatfield
Managing Director of News & Programming
Chambers Communications Corp.
markhatfield@kezi.com

No phone calls, please.

A pre-employment drug screen is required. You must possess or be able to obtain a valid Oregon drivers license. KEZI 9 News is an equal opportunity employer.

Producer, The Weather Channel, Atlanta, GA:

Overview:

This position will be responsible for producing live and recorded programming including writing for weather news shows, packages and all elements necessary for the live coverage of severe weather events.

Qualifications:

• -Five to seven years in television experience, with a minimum of 3 years as Producer of live news programming in a major market
• -Four-year college degree or equivalent in proven industry experience.
• -Control room experience producing live news programs that contain live remote elements.
• -Knowledge of television production techniques including newsroom, studio, line, and field production methods and equipment

Skills:

• -Editorially mature with solid news judgment and the ability to create in-depth, visually exciting programs or weather news programs.
• -Proven writing ability, a vision for graphics, and a passion for memorable, creative content
• -Ability to use all production tools available to produce original content and enhance storytelling
• -Self starter able to build segments and develop story ideas from conception to air
• -A strong leader in the control room with the ability to handle breaking news/weather situations
• -Ability to adapt to different show styles or concepts as needed
• -Outstanding leadership and communication skills, plus the ability to work well with others in stressful situations
• -Knowledge of digital editing systems

Duties:

• -Builds show rundown
• -Oversees & executes the production of show video and graphics needs
• -Makes editorial decisions & guides anchors/on camera meteorologists, APs and technical staff in the control room.

EEOC Statement
The Weather Channel is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, the presence of non-job related medical condition or handicap, or any legally protected status.

Apply online at weather.com/careers

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KING-TV, Seattle, WA (relisted 9/14/12, see ad above!)
WFTS-TV, Tampa, FL (listed 9/22/12, see ad above!)
KATU-TV, Portland, OR (listed 8/5/12)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (listed 9/14/12)
KVUE-TV, Austin, TX (listed 9/1/12)
WLNE-TV, Providence, RI (listed 9/14/12)
WKOW-TV, Madison, WI (listed 8/12/12)
WCTI-TV, Greenville/New Bern, NC (relisted 9/14/12)
KEZI-TV, Eugene, OR (listed 9/22/12, see ad above!)
KRCR-TV, Redding, CA (listed 8/5/12)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

The Weather Channel, Atlanta, GA (listed 9/22/12, see ad above!)
KTTV/KCOP-TV, Los Angeles, CA (PM EP, listed 9/14/12)
KDFW-TV, Dallas, TX (Morning EP, relisted 9/14/12)
KTVT-TV, Dallas, TX (EP of Special Projects/Investigations, listed 9/14/12)
WKMG-TV, Orlando, FL (relisted 9/1/12)
KPTV/KPDX-TV, Portland, OR (Nightside EP, relisted this week)
WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC (AM EP, listed 9/1/12)
WMAR-TV, Baltimore, MD (AM EP, listed 9/22/12, see ad above!)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 9/14/12)
KWTV, Oklahoma City, OK (PM EP, new listing this week)
WAVY-TV, Norfolk, VA (AM & PM EPs, listed 8/12/12)
WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL (Evening EP, relisted 9/9/12)
KFSN-TV, Fresno, CA (relisted 8/24/12)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (PM EP, listing revised 9/14/12)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 9/1/12)
KFVS-TV, Cape Girardeau, MO (listed 6/29/12)
WCYB-TV, Bristol, TN (relisted 9/14/12)
KOLO-TV, Reno, NV (Morning EP, listed 8/18/12)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KNBC-TV, Los Angeles, CA (listed 9/14/12)
KTVT-TV, Dallas, TX (listed 9/14/12)
KCRA-TV, Sacramento, CA (listed 9/1/12)

Situations Wanted:

We have no takers again for this feature.  Our Situations Wanted listings are free. 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.

Obituaries:

Our sympathy to KVVU-TV (Las Vegas) Morning Executive Producer JUDY GREENE on the death of her fiancee, HERBIE GOFORTH. Herbie, a lineman for NV Energy, died this week when he fell from a utility tower. He died Tuesday, the day before his 30th birthday and about a week before his scheduled marriage to Judy.

CHRIS ECONOMAKI also died this week. He wasn’t a TV news manager or executive, though you may know him from his work as an announcer on auto races for more than 40 years. Chris got his first TV gig in the 60’s because NASCAR was unhappy with the announcer of its previous telecast, a guy named WALTER CRONKITE. He also published National Speed Sport News and wrote a weekly column which was a must read for anyone who followed auto racing. I was a long time subscriber and fan of that column, and elements of his style have found their way into this newsletter (hence the tribute). He was a terrific reporter, a tireless worker and an unparalleled storyteller. His now silent typewriter holds a well deserved place of honor in the media room at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Names in the News:

JEFF ORCUTT has been promoted to Morning EP at KMSP-TV, the FOX o-and-o in Minneapolis. He has been a producer there.

TIM MAESTAS is the new EP at KRQE-TV, the LIN owned station in Albuquerque. He’s been the weekend anchor and has worked at this CBS affiliate since 1999.

ROB MACHADO has been named Content Manager for WHAM-TV in Rochester, NY. He most recently worked for KITV in Honolulu for three years. He’s also worked in St. Louis, Orlando, Raleigh, Tampa, two stations in Miami, Columbus, GA, and for the Weather Channel in Atlanta.

KEVIN FRIES has been named Assistant ND for WBRZ-TV in Baton Rouge. He’s been working at Central Florida News 13, and has previously worked in Mobile, Montgomery, and Lexington.

Our Full List of News Director Openings:

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

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

KVEA-TV 3000 W. Alameda Ave. Burbank CA 91523
WTXF-TV 330 Market St. Philadelphia PA 19106
WRC-TV 4001 Nebraska Ave. NW Washington DC 20016
KNXV-TV 515 N. 44th St. Phoenix AZ 85008
KTVK-TV 5555 N. 7th Avenue Phoenix AX 85013
WWSB-TV 1477 10th St. Sarasota, FL 34236
WKYC-TV 1333 Lakeside Ave. Cleveland OH 44114
WISH-TV 1950 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis IN 46202
KSHB-TV 4720 Oak Street Kansas City MO 64112
WISN-TV 759 N. 19th St. Milwaukee WI 53233
WLWT-TV 5555 N. 7th Avenue Cincinnati OH 45210
WSPA-TV 250 International Drive Spartansburg SC 29303
KSNV-TV 1500 Foremaster Lane Las Vegas NV 89101
WTLV/WJXX 1070 E. Adams St. Jacksonville FL 32202
KTHV-TV 720 Izard St. Little Rock 72201
KOTV 302 S. Frankfort St. Tulsa OK 74120
KSNW-TV 833 N. Main Wichita, KS 67203
KOLR/KOZL 2650 E. Division Springfield MO 65803
WJHL-TV 338 E. Main St. Johnson City TN 37601
WNCT-TV 3221 S. Evans St. Greenville NC 27834
KHGI-TV 13 S. Highway 44 Kearney NE 66848
WCTV 1801 Halstead Blvd. Tallahassee FL 32309
KBOI-TV 140 N. 16th St. Boise ID 83702
KQDS-TV 2001 London Rd. Duluth MN 55812
WICU/WSEE 3514 State St. Erie PA 16508
WVNS-TV 141 Old Cline Rd. Ghent WV 25843
WETM-TV 101 E. Water St. Elmira NY 14901
KKCO-TV 2325 Interstate Ave. Grand Junction CO 81505
KGNS-TV 120 W. Delmar Blvd. Laredo TX 78045
KFBB-TV 3012 Highwoods Blvd. Great Falls MT 59403
KGWN-TV 2923 E. Lincolnway Cheyenne WY 82001