Rick Gevers & Associates

July 13, 2014

Thursday, July 17, 2014 UPDATE:

Michaelsen

Veteran News Director LANE MICHAELSEN resigned today as News Director of Meredith’s WGCL-TV in Atlanta. He’s been ND there for about 16 months, joining this CBS affiliate in March, 2013, after about a year as ND for WCPO-TV in Cincinnati. Lane’s also been an ND in Washington, DC, Tampa, and Little Rock, served as VP/News for Ganettt, and worked at Poynter. He began his career as a photographer and spent eight years as Director of Photography at KARE-TV in Minneapolis.

I’ve left a message for Lane and will hope to have his response by the time of our full report later this week.

regards,

gevers

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Wednesday, July 16, 2014 UPDATE:

LaVelle

Congratulations to RHONDA LaVELLE, who gets her first News Director job today as she’s been promoted at KPRC-TV in Houston, the Post-Newsweek station there. Rhonda’s been the interim ND since DEBORAH COLLURA left in May to become GM at WCNC-TV in Charlotte.

Rhonda just joined this NBC affiliate in March, but she’s no stranger to Post-Newsweek, having worked for sister-station WDIV-TV in Detroit for 16 years, most recently as the Executive Producer.

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

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Greetings:

Ever start a job as the only employee of the news department, with your first day around a table in an apartment with only one landline phone to work with? That’s the backstory of one ND who’s moving from that job (a job he’s held for 18 years) to become a general manager.

That’s one of THREE new openings in this week’s report, with TWO newly named NDs, one in a top five market. Those changes leave our count of open ND jobs at 26.

If you’d like to be a Morning EP, there are TWO such opportunities among the FOUR paid help wanted ads this week.

And in Names in the News, we’ll tell you about a few news managers on the move, and new jobs for some former NDs.

All that…and more…below.

New News Director Openings:

WPTV, West Palm Beach, FL…we reported earlier this week that MIKE GARBER is leaving this Scripps’ owned NBC affiliate for a job in Dallas (more below). He’s been the ND here for two years. Scripps has dispatched DAN WILSON, the assistant ND for KNXV-TV in Phoenix, to serve as the interim ND here, while JAMIE IOOS will step up from EP to handle Dan’s duties while he is away.

Kelly

WBMA/WCFT/WJSU-TV, Birmingham, AL…congratulations to longtime ND and old friend GARRY KELLY who’s leaving this owned-by-Albritton-for-now ABC affiliate to become the GM for WSLS-TV, the Media General owned NBC affiliate in Roanoke, VA. Garry was the first ND here, as he described in a note to me:

It is hard leaving this station. Remember it did not exist when I first started. On my first day there were three of us sitting around a dining room table in an apartment with one phone (a land line). I helped carry in the set, helped pull the wiring and cables throughout the building and hired everyone in the department that’s there today. Ten of those people were part of the original team.

That was in 1996. He’d been an ND in Huntsville for three years, and has also worked in Nashville, Denver, and Detroit.

Assistant ND JEFF HOUSTON will be the interim ND. A permanent replacement will likely await the completion of the sale of the station. Albritton announced plans to sell to Sinclair but the deal has been held up and faces a deadline later this month.

KTAB/KRBC-TV, Abilene, TX…after 2+ years here, KEVIN OSGOOD is trading hot weather for cold as he moves to sister-Nexstar station WFRV-TV in Green Bay as its next ND. More below.

Newly Named News Directors:

Garber

KTVT/KTXA-TV, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX…as noted above, MIKE GARBER will be the next news director for this CBS owned duopoly. Mike’s been the ND for Scripps’ WPTV in West Palm Beach for the past two years. Before that, he spent four years as ND in Jacksonville, FL, (WLTV/WJXX-TV), five years as ND WLTX-TV in Columbia, SC, and as an Assistant ND in Tucson. Mike began his career as a sports producer for two stations in Tampa and in San Francisco. In Dallas, he becomes the fifth ND in eight years as he replaces ADRIENNE ROARK, who left to become a GM for KOIN-TV in Portland.  (Apologies to Mike: our earlier report listed him as a GM at WLTX when he was the ND there.)

Osgood

WFRV-TV, Green Bay, WI…KEVIN OSGOOD will be the next ND for this Nexstar owned NBC affiliate. We told you above that he’s leaving his job as ND for the company’s Abilene duopoly, KTAB/KRBC-TV. Kevin’s a former ND in Huntsville. He’s also worked in Richmond, Tampa, and for a second Huntsville station, and took a seven year hiatus from news to work for several companies in the set design field. At WFRV, he replace KENT HARRELL who left after not quite two years to return to Illinois as ND for WICS-TV in Springfield.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

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

KATU seeks a dynamic newsroom leader to help create and execute the most innovative newscast in the Portland, Oregon market.

The ideal candidate has a passion for morning news, an award-winning background in local television news production, and a vision for how to showcase the morning team in new, exciting ways every day. Oh yeah, and the ideal candidate is a social media rock star who really knows how to incorporate digital content into our daily coverage.

Duties include providing input and constructive oversight for newscast producers on story selection and presentation, reviewing reporter scripts for creativity and accuracy, and coaching the team on strategic initiatives including programming to the target audience, managing meters, weather storytelling and creating more organic anchor “moments.”

Candidates must also demonstrate strong news judgment and the ability to coordinating an aggressive response to breaking news and weather.

So grab your outdoors gear and your hunger for award-winning chefs and every kind of food cart under the sun. It’s a great opportunity to shine as a first-time or newer manager in one of the most desirable cities in the Pacific Northwest.

News Director Tiffani Lupenski will make the hire. But to get her attention, you first need to apply online by clicking here!

Morning Executive Producer, WTNH-TV, Hartford/New Haven, CT:

WTNH — the ABC affiliate in the Hartford/New Haven, CT market — has an immediate opening for a morning show Executive Producer.

So what are we looking for?

A real morning show specialist and leader. Someone who can guide the coverage on their shift. Make the important calls as to crews, resources and what gets on the air.

An innovator. We need someone has great ideas and who’ll adopt the mantra that today’s shows are going to be different than any shows we’ve aired before.

A motivator. Can you get the people working with you excited about today’s challenge?

A Watchdog for the Brand. We’re the Voice of the People. That means our stories have to have some viewer benefit and they have to be told through the eyes and voices of real people. We also say “We’ve Got Your Back” a lot: we want to do stories that stand up for the regular guy, ask tough questions and hold people accountable.

Why New Haven? This is a fantastic part of the country, miles from the Long Island Sound and located in easy driving/train riding distance from New York, Boston, Cape Cod, Philadelphia and the JerseyShore.

WTNH has a large newsroom with three satellite newsrooms, multiple sat trucks, live vans and TVUs. Do you want to work for a newsroom that is growing?

Apply at wthh.com

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Assistant News Director, KRCR-TV, Redding, CA:

KRCR/KCVU is looking for an Assistant News Director to help manage a dynamic newsroom filled with young journalists eager to be the best they can be.

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn those management stripes.

You will work closely with the News Director in running all aspects of the KRCR news department as well as any new start-up operations.

Duties include supervising all reporters, producers, anchors and photographers as well as overseeing the news production department. You will be instrumental in building and executing a successful strategic plan across our broadcast, web, social media and mobile platforms.

The right person will be an energetic leader with good motivational skills who wants to teach visual storytelling and solid journalism techniques to people who are often just getting their start in the business. Good organizational and computer skills are also a must.

We are a fun group of people who work hard and play hard in gorgeous Northern California. We are surrounded by mountains, lakes, rivers and streams and just a couple of hours away from the beach. It’s a great job in a dreamy place to live.

Four years of producing or assignment desk experience is preferred along with a college degree.

Send resume to: Jennifer Scarborough, News Director: jscarborough@krcrtv.com

or via mail to:

Jennifer Scarborough
News Director
KRCR
755 Auditorium Drive
Redding CA 96001
KRCR-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Executive Producer, KTXS-TV, Abilene, TX:

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/ FILL-IN PRODUCER needed for award-winning ABC affiliate in Abilene, Texas. This position is responsible for training and overseeing our AM, 5p, 6p, 10p, and weekend newscasts.

We are looking for someone who ensures our goals of “getting the facts right, and alerting to weather danger”. The right candidate will have strong news judgment, and solid fact checking abilities. Other duties include: rundown supervision, ensuring clear and compelling writing that matches video, and also working with producing staff to develop custom graphics.

This position will assist the Assignment Editor, Internet Content Director, and News Director. This position will also be involved with special projects including elections, ratings periods, and major breaking stories. Creativity is a must, we are looking for an EP to help differentiate our newscasts. This is primarily a dayside Monday- Friday position, however, schedule changes will occur based on training needs. This position will fill-in as producer as needed.

If you are interested in getting into management, this is a great opportunity. At least three years of producing experience required. Send resume and link to News Director Jason Goodwin via email: jgoodwin@ktxs.com or resume and tape via mail to:

Executive Producer Opening
KTXS-TV
Attn: Jason Goodwin
News Director
4420 N. Clack
Abilene TX 79601

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WLS-TV, Chicago, IL (listed 5/24/14)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (relisted 6/15/14)
KVVU-TV, Las Vegas, NV (relisted 6/15/14)
KRCR/KCVU-TV, Redding, CA: (listed 7/6/14, see ad above!)
WCJB-TV, Gainesville, FL (relisted this week)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

WFLD-TV, Chicago, IL (AM EP, listed 5/30/14)
WLS-TV, Chicago, IL (relisted 5/24/14)
KTVU-TV, San Francisco/Oakland, CA (Digital EP, listed 6/22/14)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (AM EP, relisted 6/15/14)
KING-TV, Seattle, WA (AM EP, listed 6/22/14)
KATU-TV, Portland, OR (AM EP, new listing this week, see ad above!)
WTNH-TV, Hartford/New Haven, CT (AM EP, listed 7/6/14, see ad above!)
KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO (relisted 6/15/14)
WDAF-TV, Kansas City, MO (PM EP, listed 6/22/14)
WTMJ-TV, Milwaukee, WI (2 positions, EP & Spec. Proj., new listing this week)
WGHP-TV, Greensboro/High Point, NC (Dayside EP, listed 6/22/14)
WTEV/WAWS, Jacksonville, FL (AM EP, listed 5/11/14)
WJAR-TV, Providence, RI (relisted 6/15/14)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (Nightside EP, listed 5/24/14)
WHAM-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 5/30/14)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (PM EP, new listing this week)
WISC-TV, Madison, WI (listed 5/30/14)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (AM EP, relisted 6/22/14)
WCIV-TV, Charleston, SC (relisted 5/24/14)
KTVA-TV, Anchorage, AK (relisted this week)
KTTC-TV, Rochester, MN (relisted 5/30/14)
KTXS-TV, Abilene, TX (listed 7/6/14, see ad above!)

ASSIGNMENT MANAGER:

WSPA-TV, Spartanburg, SC (relisted 5/18/14)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (listed 6/15/14)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (new listing this week)

MANAGING EDITOR:

WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Digital ME, relisted 5/18/14)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 6/7/14)

DIRECTOR OF NEWS TECHNOLOGY:

WSB-TV, Atlanta, GA (listed 5/24/14)

NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER:

WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY (listed 5/18/14)

Situations Wanted:

We offer a free situations wanted ad to news managers who are looking for a new opportunity. If you’d like to state your case to a well targeted audience, email me an item (max. 150 words). You may include a link to a website, an email address, and a photo. You must include your name. I’ll run it for one week. I don’t represent or endorse those listed, but merely trying to help.

Names in the News…and other things:

DAVE OVERACKER has been promoted to Assistant News Director at WHEC-TV in Rochester, NY. He’s been the Managing Editor for this Hubbard owned NBC affiliate. Dave started at the station in 1992 as a photojournalist, moved to the assignment desk and then assignment manager before becoming Managing Editor.

Two new managers at WSJV-TV in Elkhart/South Bend, IN. ALLISON GIBSON, who spent more than 18 years at News 12 New Jersey, joins this Quincy owned FOX affiliate as the Evening EP. And JENNIFER SCHNEIDER has been named Morning EP. She’s been working at WFRV-TV in Green Bay, WI.

News of some former news directors:

Former two-time Tuscon (and Tampa, Ft. Myers, and Albuquerque) news director FORREST CARR joins KEVT-AM in Tucson as host of a two hour talk show from 10:00 AM to noon. More in the second item in this story.  He’ll follow another former ND, JIM PARISI, who’s station manager and hosts the 7:00-10:00 am block. Jim’s a former ND in Albany, South Bend, and West Virginia.

DAN DENNISON has been promoted to Senior Communications Manager for the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. He joined the agency six months ago as Education and Outreach Coordinator. He’s a former Honolulu ND who’s worked in a number of other markets as you can see by his Linkedin bio.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

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

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, July 13, 2014.

KWHY-TV 1201 West 5th St., # T-900 Los Angeles CA 90017 *
New England Cable News, 160 Wells Avenue Newton, MA 02459
WBZ-TV 1170 Soldiers Field Rd. Boston MA 02134
WFDC-TV 101 Constitution Ave. NW Washington DC 20001 *
KPRC-TV 8181 SW Freeway Houston TX 77074
KIRO-TV 2807 Third Ave. Seattle WA 98121
KCEC-TV 777 Grant St. #110 Denver CO 80203 *
WEWS-TV 3001 Euclid Ave. Cleveland OH 44115
KMAX-TV 2713 Kovr Drive Sacramento CA 95605
KOIN-TV 222 SW Columbia St. Portland OR 97201
WCNC-TV 1001 Wood Ridge Center Dr. Charlotte NC 28217
WHP-TV 3300 North 6th Street Harrisburg PA 17110
WPTV 1100 Banyan Blvd. West Palm Beach FL 33401
WBMA/WCFT/WJSU-TV 800 Concourse Parkway, # 200, Birmingham, AL 35244
WTLV/WJXX-TV, 1070 E. Adams St. Jacksonville, FL 32202
WSET-TV 2320 Langhorne Rd. Lynchburg VA 24501
WOI-TV 3903 Westown Parkway West Des Moines IA 50266
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521
WCBD-TV 210 W. Coleman Blvd. Charleston SC 29464
KVRR-TV 4015 9th Ave S  Fargo ND 58103
WAKA-TV 3251 Harrison Road Montgomery AL 36109
KLFY-TV 1808 Eraste Landry Rd. Lafayette LA 70506
KPVI-TV 902 E Sherman Pocatello ID 83201
KTAB/KRBC-TV 4510 S. 14th St. Abiliene, TX 79605
KLDO/KXOF-TV 226 Bob Bullock Loop Laredo TX 78040
WBUP/WBKP-TV 1705 Ash Street Ishpeming MI 49849

* Spanish language station

July 6, 2014

Monday, July 7, 2014 UPDATE:

There’s a new news director in the number five market today.

Garber

MIKE GARBER has been named VP and News Director for KTVT/KTXA-TV, the CBS owned duopoly in Dallas.

For the past two years, Mike’s been the ND at Scripps’ WPTV in West Palm Beach. He served as four years as ND for the Gannett duopoly in Jacksonville (WLTV/WJXX) and more than five years as ND of Gannett’s WLTX-TV in Columbia, SC. He’s also worked as an Assistant ND in Tucson, and as a sports producer in San Francisco and for two stations in Tampa.

At KTVT, he replaces ADRIENNE ROARK who left last month to become General Manager for KOIN-TV in Portland, OR.

More on this story and all the week’s news in our full newsletter later this week.

regards,

Rick Gevers

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Greetings:

Just ONE new news director in this report from a holiday shortened week, although that new ND is in the number three market. And for the second consecutive week, I’m not aware of any new openings.

That change lowers our listing of open ND positions to 25.

We have THREE new help wanted ads in a wide variety of market sizes. And we’re featuring ads for the Kneeland Project and for a finance reporting award that will pay the winner $1,000.

Names in the News features a lot of news managers taking new jobs, and a veteran ND turned General Manager lands a new GM job.

Details on all that…and more…below.

New News Director Openings:

None, that I know of. Do you know of any? Then shoot me an email! rick@rickgevers.com

Newly Named News Directors:

Lyons

WGN-TV, Chicago, IL…JENNIFER LYONS has been promoted to ND for this Tribune owned station. She’s worked there for 21 years, most recently as Assistant ND since 2008. This story on the station’s website details her lengthy career at the station. Jennifer has also worked in Des Moines and Davenport, IA. She replaces GREG CAPUTO who retired last Friday after more than eleven years as ND here.

An update on a story from last week. We told you that NORA BALDNER had left her job as ND for KHQA-TV in Quincy. We’ve since learned she’ll be an assistant professor of communication at Quincy University.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:    

Morning Executive Producer, WTNH-TV, Hartford/New Haven, CT:

WTNH — the ABC affiliate in the Hartford/New Haven, CT market — has an immediate opening for a morning show Executive Producer.

So what are we looking for?

A real morning show specialist and leader. Someone who can guide the coverage on their shift. Make the important calls as to crews, resources and what gets on the air.

An innovator. We need someone has great ideas and who’ll adopt the mantra that today’s shows are going to be different than any shows we’ve aired before.

A motivator. Can you get the people working with you excited about today’s challenge?

A Watchdog for the Brand. We’re the Voice of the People. That means our stories have to have some viewer benefit and they have to be told through the eyes and voices of real people. We also say “We’ve Got Your Back” a lot: we want to do stories that stand up for the regular guy, ask tough questions and hold people accountable.

Why New Haven? This is a fantastic part of the country, miles from the Long Island Sound and located in easy driving/train riding distance from New York, Boston, Cape Cod, Philadelphia and the JerseyShore.

WTNH has a large newsroom with three satellite newsrooms, multiple sat trucks, live vans and TVUs. Do you want to work for a newsroom that is growing?

Apply at wthh.com

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Assistant News Director, KRCR-TV, Redding, CA:

KRCR/KCVU is looking for an Assistant News Director to help manage a dynamic newsroom filled with young journalists eager to be the best they can be.

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn those management stripes.

You will work closely with the News Director in running all aspects of the KRCR news department as well as any new start-up operations.

Duties include supervising all reporters, producers, anchors and photographers as well as overseeing the news production department. You will be instrumental in building and executing a successful strategic plan across our broadcast, web, social media and mobile platforms.

The right person will be an energetic leader with good motivational skills who wants to teach visual storytelling and solid journalism techniques to people who are often just getting their start in the business. Good organizational and computer skills are also a must.

We are a fun group of people who work hard and play hard in gorgeous Northern California. We are surrounded by mountains, lakes, rivers and streams and just a couple of hours away from the beach. It’s a great job in a dreamy place to live.

Four years of producing or assignment desk experience is preferred along with a college degree.

Send resume to: Jennifer Scarborough, News Director: jscarborough@krcrtv.com

or via mail to:

Jennifer Scarborough
News Director
KRCR
755 Auditorium Drive
Redding CA 96001
KRCR-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Executive Producer, KTXS-TV, Abilene, TX:

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/ FILL-IN PRODUCER needed for award-winning ABC affiliate in Abilene, Texas. This position is responsible for training and overseeing our AM, 5p, 6p, 10p, and weekend newscasts.

We are looking for someone who ensures our goals of “getting the facts right, and alerting to weather danger”. The right candidate will have strong news judgment, and solid fact checking abilities. Other duties include: rundown supervision, ensuring clear and compelling writing that matches video, and also working with producing staff to develop custom graphics.

This position will assist the Assignment Editor, Internet Content Director, and News Director. This position will also be involved with special projects including elections, ratings periods, and major breaking stories. Creativity is a must, we are looking for an EP to help differentiate our newscasts. This is primarily a dayside Monday- Friday position, however, schedule changes will occur based on training needs. This position will fill-in as producer as needed.

If you are interested in getting into management, this is a great opportunity. At least three years of producing experience required. Send resume and link to News Director Jason Goodwin via email: jgoodwin@ktxs.com or resume and tape via mail to:

Executive Producer Opening
KTXS-TV
Attn: Jason Goodwin
News Director
4420 N. Clack
Abilene TX 79601

The Kneeland Project Accepting Applications Now

Take a few minutes during your holiday weekend and apply today!

You have only a few days left to apply for The Kneeland Project’s next session, which will be held September 24-27 in Austin, Texas.

Thanks to Kneeland’s generous funders, this opportunity is nearly free for 18 selected participants. The Kneeland Project pays for all tuition costs as well as hotel and several meals.

In a recent survey of Kneeland Fellows, 100% reported they still regularly use lessons learned at Kneeland, believe that time spent at Kneeland improved their career, and said they have recommended Kneeland to a friend or colleague.

You’ll join this session’s faculty – Joan Barrett, Kevin Benz, Paul Dughi, Jerry Gumbert and Bill Seitzler – to explore the exciting challenges that face our industry, and you’ll leave the program with a solid plan to guide your leadership decisions starting the day you return to your newsroom. This isn’t theoretical information that you will put on a shelf and neglect. Every participant will walk away with concrete action items to implement immediately that will make a difference in their station…and their life.

It’s an intensive program unlike any other. It’s practical. It’s highly interactive. It produces long-lasting results. Journalists return to their stations refreshed and ready to tackle the sometimes overwhelming challenges newsrooms now face.

Click here for more information and to apply. Remember – apply before Friday, July 11th.  Only 18 news directors will be selected for this program.

Apply now!

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WLS-TV, Chicago, IL (listed 5/24/14)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (relisted 6/15/14)
KVVU-TV, Las Vegas, NV (relisted 6/15/14)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (relisted 6/15/14)
KRCR/KCVU-TV, Redding, CA: (new listing this week, see ad above!)
WCJB-TV, Gainesville, FL (listed 5/2/11)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

WFLD-TV, Chicago, IL (AM EP, listed 5/30/14)
WLS-TV, Chicago, IL (relisted 5/24/14)
KTVU-TV, San Francisco/Oakland, CA (Digital EP, listed 6/22/14)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (AM EP, relisted 6/15/14)
KING-TV, Seattle, WA (AM EP, listed 6/22/14)
WTNH-TV, Hartford/New Haven, CT (AM EP, new listing this week, see ad above!)
KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO (relisted 6/15/14)
WDAF-TV, Kansas City, MO (PM EP, listed 6/22/14)
WGHP-TV, Greensboro/High Point, NC (Dayside EP, listed 6/22/14)
WTEV/WAWS, Jacksonville, FL (AM EP, listed 5/11/14)
WJAR-TV, Providence, RI (relisted 6/15/14)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (Nightside EP, listed 5/24/14)
WHAM-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 5/30/14)
WISC-TV, Madison, WI (listed 5/30/14)
WSJV-TV, South Bend/Elkhart, IN (AM EP, listing modified 4/25/14)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (AM EP, relisted 6/22/14)
WCIV-TV, Charleston, SC (relisted 5/24/14)
KTVA-TV, Anchorage, AK (listed 5/2/14)
KTTC-TV, Rochester, MN (relisted 5/30/14)
KTXS-TV, Abilene, TX (new listing this week, see ad above!)

ASSIGNMENT MANAGER:

WSPA-TV, Spartanburg, SC (relisted 5/18/14)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (listed 6/15/14)

MANAGING EDITOR:

WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Digital ME, relisted 5/18/14)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 6/7/14)

DIRECTOR OF NEWS TECHNOLOGY:

WSB-TV, Atlanta, GA (listed 5/24/14)

NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER:

WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY (listed 5/18/14)

Situations Wanted:

We offer a free situations wanted ad to news managers who are looking for a new opportunity. If you’d like to state your case to a well targeted audience, email me an item (max. 150 words). You may include a link to a website, an email address, and a photo. You must include your name. I’ll run it for one week. I don’t represent or endorse those listed, but merely trying to help.

Names in the News…and other things:

KMOV-TV in St. Louis has a new Assistant News Director. AMANDA PURDUM joins the newly-acquired-by-Meredith CBS affiliate from Magid, where she’d worked as a consultant for eight years. She spent nine years before that at WHOI-TV in Peoria in a variety of roles, including as News Director, Assistant ND, EP, Special Projects Producer, and producer.

SARAH ZAK stays within Scripps as she moves to Assistant ND at the company’s WCPO-TV in Cincinnati. Sarah had been the morning EP for sister Scripps station WFTS-TV in Tampa.

Miller

One time Cincinnati News Director MATT MILLER moves north to become Senior Executive Producer for WBNS-TV in Columbus. During his career Matt’s worked at all four Cincinnati stations, including ND at WXIX-TV, was the startup ND for a Myrtle Beach station, and worked as an anchor/reporter in Macon, GA.

GRETCHEN HJELMSTAD has been promoted to Assistant ND at KVLY/KXJB-TV in Fargo. She’s been the EP there, and has worked at the stations for about 5 years.

NOELLE KACHINSKY has been named Assistant News Director for WGXA-TV in Macon, GA. She’s previously worked in the Tri-Cities market in Tennessee and Virginia, as well as Spartanburg, SC, Asheville, NC, and for two stations in Green Bay.

Congratulations to our friends at Devlin Design Group, who’ve scored another big award. This time it’s the PromaxBDA Gold Award for Scenic Design for its work on a new set for KSAZ-TV in Phoenix. Learn more in this release.

General Manager Notes:

Former ND MIKE SECHRIST (Fresno, Hartford/New Haven, Pittsburgh, Miami and Dallas) has been named General Manager of WOWK-TV in Huntington/Charleston, WV. Mike has been a GM or interim GM in a number of markets and was active early in new media projects. His full bio is here.

AMY COLLINS has been promoted to GM for WSTM-TV in Syracuse. She’s been the Sales Manager for that Sinclair owned station.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

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

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, July 6, 2014.

KWHY-TV 1201 West 5th St., # T-900 Los Angeles CA 90017 *
KTVT-TV 5233 Bridge St. Ft. Worth TX 76103
New England Cable News, 160 Wells Avenue Newton, MA 02459
WBZ-TV 1170 Soldiers Field Rd. Boston MA 02134
WFDC-TV 101 Constitution Ave. NW Washington DC 20001 *
KPRC-TV 8181 SW Freeway Houston TX 77074
KIRO-TV 2807 Third Ave. Seattle WA 98121
KCEC-TV 777 Grant St. #110 Denver CO 80203 *
WEWS-TV 3001 Euclid Ave. Cleveland OH 44115
KMAX-TV 2713 Kovr Drive Sacramento CA 95605
KOIN-TV 222 SW Columbia St. Portland OR 97201
WCNC-TV 1001 Wood Ridge Center Dr. Charlotte NC 28217
WHP-TV 3300 North 6th Street Harrisburg PA 17110
WTLV/WJXX-TV, 1070 E. Adams St. Jacksonville, FL 32202
WSET-TV 2320 Langhorne Rd. Lynchburg VA 24501
WFRV-TV 1181 E. Mason St. Green Bay WI 54301
WOI-TV 3903 Westown Parkway West Des Moines IA 50266
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521
WCBD-TV 210 W. Coleman Blvd. Charleston SC 29464
KVRR-TV 4015 9th Ave S Fargo ND 58103
WAKA-TV 3251 Harrison Road Montgomery AL 36109
KLFY-TV 1808 Eraste Landry Rd. Lafayette LA 70506
KPVI-TV 902 E Sherman Pocatello ID 83201 (see ad above!)
KLDO/KXOF-TV 226 Bob Bullock Loop Laredo TX 78040
WBUP/WBKP-TV 1705 Ash Street Ishpeming MI 49849

June 30, 2014

Greetings:

Great to see some of you at this past week’s IRE conference, which welcomed a record attendance of over 1,500 journalists (and a few agents!) Another great year of broadcast participation, with Gannett, Scripps, and the NBC owned stations group particularly well represented. (Apologies to any other groups who sent large contingents.) I’ve said before that IRE is my favorite conference, with practical lessons that you can put to work on Monday.

Mark your calendars (and plan budgets) for the next conference in Philadelphia, June 4-7, 2015.

This week’s newsletter features TWO newly named NDs, with, to my knowledge, NO new openings, bringing our count of open jobs to 26.

Please note our advertisers this week, including the Carole Kneeland Project, the NEFE/RTDNA Personal Finance Awards, ExciteM, and AccuWeather, along with help wanted ads for THREE newsroom positions in a wide variety of market sizes.

We have an obituary for a longtime Alabama news director and anchor, a trade of general managers in two top ten markets, and a number of news managers on the move.

All that…and more…as you read on.

The Kneeland Project Accepting Applications Now

You don’t want to miss this opportunity. Apply today!

The Kneeland Project is accepting applications for their September 24-27 session in Austin, TX. Applications are due Friday, July 11 and are available at: kneelandproject.org/apply

Thanks to Kneeland’s generous funders, this opportunity is nearly free for 18 selected news directors. The Kneeland Project pays for all tuition costs as well as hotel and several meals. Participants cover only their transportation and a few meals: Kneeland takes care of the rest.

In a recent survey of Kneeland Fellows, 100% reported they still regularly use lessons learned at Kneeland, believe that time spent at Kneeland improved their career, and said they have recommended Kneeland to a friend or colleague.

This fall’s participants will be joined by some of the best and brightest leaders in the industry, but they won’t provide didactic, one-way lectures. On the contrary. Kneeland is seeking applications from news directors with high-level expertise, insight, and experience to make this a truly unique opportunity.

Most importantly, journalists will leave the program with a solid plan to guide their leadership decisions starting the day they return to their newsroom. This isn’t theoretical information that news managers will put on a shelf and neglect. Every participant will walk away with concrete action items to implement immediately that will make a difference in their station…and their life.

It’s an intensive program unlike any other. It’s practical. It’s highly interactive. It produces long-lasting results. Journalists return to their stations refreshed and ready to tackle the sometimes overwhelming challenges newsrooms now face.

Click here for more information and to apply. www.kneelandproject.org

Only 18 news directors will be selected for this program. Apply today!

New News Director Openings:

None, that I know of. Do you know of any? Then shoot me an email! rick@rickgevers.com

Newly Named News Directors:

Hamilton

KHQA-TV, Hannibal, MO/Quincy, IL…KRISTEN HAMILTON returns to Illinois to become news director for this Sinclair Broadcasting owned CBS affiliate (which airs ABC programming on a digital channel). Kristen is currently Content Manager for WXIN-TV in Indianapolis, but before her 3 1/2 years there she was an Assistant ND in Peoria. She’s also worked in Springfield, MO, and Savannah, GA. Kristen replaces NORA BALDNER who was ND there for almost four years.  UPDATE 6/30/14:  Nora has accepted a job as an Assistant Professor of Communication at Quincy University.

KTLM-TV, Brownsville, TX…this Telemundo owned station has named FRANCISCO COBOS has its next news director.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:    

News Director, KPVI-TV, Pocatello ID:

KPVI NBC 6 in the majestic Idaho Falls/Pocatello, Idaho market, has an opening for a motivated, versatile, knowledgeable, experienced, and goal-oriented News Director to manage our news operations. While News Director experience is preferred, we also want to hear from any experienced Executive Producers or an Assistant News Director looking to take that next step.

The KPVI News Director position is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operations of the television newsroom and website, budgeting, hiring and training of the newsroom personnel, maintenance of journalistic and legal standards, superior news gathering and news production. The News Director must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Organization and time management skills are a must. Position reports directly to the VP/General Manager, Shawn Wilcox.

If you wish to work for a company that rewards excellence and you are a motivated, goal-oriented self-starter, please e-mail your resume and a link to your finished news product to swilcox@kpvi.com.

Resumes and links may also be mailed as follows:

Mr. Shawn Wilcox
General Manager
KPVI-TV
902 E. Sherman
Pocatello ID 83201

IDAHO BROADCAST PARTNERS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Morning Executive Producer, KING-TV, Seattle. WA:

KING 5 TV, Seattle’s #1 news station, is looking for a creative Executive Producer to oversee the content and direction of our 4 ½ hour morning newscast. If you are competitive and passionate about covering news, have strong journalistic credentials, and proven leadership skills to manage a large staff, we want to talk to you.

You will lead a staff of reporters, producers, writers, photographers, and assignment editors. To be successful in this position, you need to thrive at producing, planning, and motivating. You need to know how to solve problems and make decisions as the leader of the team. Experience growing digital and social platforms beyond simple broadcast companions is desired.

Candidates with a college degree and 5 years news management experience preferred. System experience with ENPS, Axis graphics, and Vertigo is beneficial.

KING TV is owned by Gannett, the largest local media company in the country. To be considered a candidate for an opening at KING, you must complete the online application on the employment tab found on: king5.com/on-tv and attach your resume and cover letter.

Paper resumes or any electronic information received that do not come through the online application process will not be considered part of the applicant pool.

KING TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Morning Executive Producer, KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO:

KOAA, the number one NBC affiliate in beautiful Colorado Springs-Pueblo is looking for an Executive Producer to lead our talented morning team through a two and a half hour award winning newscast.

We are looking for a true leader who can set the pace in the market on multiple platforms including web, mobile and social media. We staff for multiple morning live shots, and expect a fact paced, informative newscast on brand. The ideal candidate will be a great teacher for young producers, coordinate with marketing, collaborate with managers and bring creative solutions to the table; must be able to make smart decisions and execute last minute changes to shows without supervision.

We are an investigative station in a market with a lot of breaking news, including critical weather conditions during morning drive. At least two years producing experience required. Management experience preferred – but leadership qualities are even more important. Familiarity with NBC Newschannel, ENPS, Social News Desk & Ross Overdrive is helpful.

You will get to work in one of the most beautiful places on earth, in a happy newsroom, with full benefits and competitive pay. We love what we do – come see why.

Rush your resume & link to your work via email to: EPJob@KOAA.com, SUBJECT LINE: Executive producer

NO phone calls please.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WLS-TV, Chicago, IL (listed 5/24/14)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (relisted 6/15/14)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 6/7/14)
KVVU-TV, Las Vegas, NV (relisted 6/15/14)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (relisted 6/15/14)
WCJB-TV, Gainesville, FL (listed 5/2/11)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

WFLD-TV, Chicago, IL (AM EP, listed 5/30/14)
WLS-TV, Chicago, IL (relisted 5/24/14)
KTVU-TV, San Francisco/Oakland, CA (Digital EP, listed 6/22/14)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (AM EP, relisted 6/15/14)
KING-TV, Seattle, WA (AM EP, listed 6/22/14, see ad above!)
KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO (relisted 6/15/14)
WDAF-TV, Kansas City, MO (PM EP, listed 6/22/14)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Senior EP, relisted 5/18/14)
WGHP-TV, Greensboro/High Point, NC (Dayside EP, listed 6/22/14)
WTEV/WAWS, Jacksonville, FL (AM EP, listed 5/11/14)
WJAR-TV, Providence, RI (relisted 6/15/14)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (Nightside EP, listed 5/24/14)
KGUN-TV, Tucson, AZ (Morning EP, relisted 5/24/14)
WHAM-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 5/30/14)
WISC-TV, Madison, WI (listed 5/30/14)
WSJV-TV, South Bend/Elkhart, IN (AM EP, listing modified 4/25/14)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (AM EP, relisted 6/22/14, see ad above!)
WCIV-TV, Charleston, SC (relisted 5/24/14)
KTVA-TV, Anchorage, AK (listed 5/2/14)
KTTC-TV, Rochester, MN (relisted 5/30/14)

ASSIGNMENT MANAGER:

WSPA-TV, Spartanburg, SC (relisted 5/18/14)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (listed 6/15/14)

MANAGING EDITOR:

WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Digital ME, relisted 5/18/14)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 6/7/14)

DIRECTOR OF NEWS TECHNOLOGY:

WSB-TV, Atlanta, GA (listed 5/24/14)

NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER:

WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY (listed 5/18/14)

Obituary:

JOE LANGSTON, a longtime Birmingham news anchor and news director, died Saturday, June 21, at the age of 82. He joined the staff of WBRC-TV in 1962, worked briefly at WVTM in Birmingham, and later returned to WBRC as news director. He left TV in 1987 to accept an endowed chair at Jacksonville State University. WBRC remembers him here, while the local newspaper covered his passing here.

Situations Wanted:

We offer a free situations wanted ad to news managers who are looking for a new opportunity. If you’d like to state your case to a well targeted audience, email me an item (max. 150 words). You may include a link to a website, an email address, and a photo. You must include your name. I’ll run it for one week. I don’t represent or endorse those listed, but merely trying to help.

Names in the News…and other things:

Friday marked the last day on the job for two longtime news directors. GREG CAPUTO, spent much of his career in Chicago, the last 11+ at WGN-TV. He’ll turn 65 next month. Chicago media writer ROBERT FEDER has more in this article. And in Seattle, BOB JORDAN also stepped down on Friday. He marks his 68th birthday in July, as well. Best wishes to both for a long and happy retirement.

Also moving on after a long career is JACK MAHER, who’s leaving Denver’s KUSA-TV after 34 years on the morning show. He was the first producer when the program began and is now Senior Producer. The station paid tribute during his final newscast.

An update to our UPDATE earlier this week on the trade of stations between Fox and the Cox Media Group. The General Managers of the two largest stations in the deal, soon-to-be former Cox stations, KTVU/KICU-TV, and about to be a former FOX o-and-o WFXT-TV in Boston, will trade places according to this article. WHBQ-TV in Memphis also switches from Fox ownership to Cox.

LANA DURBAN-SCOTT will serve as interim station manager for Scripps’ WEWS-TV in Cleveland while GM SAM ROSENWASSER recovers from some health issues. She worked at the station earlier in her career. She’ll return to her job as Director of News Strategy & Operations for the company.

It’s a return to Los Angeles for MATT GOLDBERG, who’s headed back to KNBC-TV as Managing Editor. He’s currently the Assistant ND for another NBC o-and-o, KNTV in San Jose/San Francisco. Matt worked at KNBC before moving to the Bay Area. He’s also other stations in San Francisco and Los Angeles, and in Houston.

WRTV in Indianapolis has named SHAWN REYNOLDS as its morning EP. He’s been a producer at the Weather Channel, and has also worked at two stations in Atlanta, and for stations in Huntington/Charleston, WV, Lexington, and Hazard, KY.

ROD JACKSON joins KSNT/KTKA-TV in Topeka as Assistant News Director. He most recently was ND for KGAN/KFXA-TV in Cedar Rapids, IA. Many of you may know him from his days as a producer for ABC NewsOne in Los Angeles.

General Manager Notes:

CHRIS TOPF has been named GM of Tribune’s WPMT-TV in Harrisburg, PA. He most recently served as GM of WNWO-TV in Toledo.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

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

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, June 29, 2014.

KWHY-TV 1201 West 5th St., # T-900 Los Angeles CA 90017 *
WGN-TV 2501 Bradley Place Chicago IL 60618
KTVT-TV 5233 Bridge St. Ft. Worth TX 76103
New England Cable News, 160 Wells Avenue Newton, MA 02459
WBZ-TV 1170 Soldiers Field Rd. Boston MA 02134
WFDC-TV 101 Constitution Ave. NW Washington DC 20001 *
KPRC-TV 8181 SW Freeway Houston TX 77074
KIRO-TV 2807 Third Ave. Seattle WA 98121
KCEC-TV 777 Grant St. #110 Denver CO 80203 *
WEWS-TV 3001 Euclid Ave. Cleveland OH 44115
KMAX-TV 2713 Kovr Drive Sacramento CA 95605
KOIN-TV 222 SW Columbia St. Portland OR 97201
WCNC-TV 1001 Wood Ridge Center Dr. Charlotte NC 28217
WHP-TV 3300 North 6th Street Harrisburg PA 17110
WTLV/WJXX-TV, 1070 E. Adams St. Jacksonville, FL 32202
WSET-TV 2320 Langhorne Rd. Lynchburg VA 24501
WFRV-TV 1181 E. Mason St. Green Bay WI 54301
WOI-TV 3903 Westown Parkway West Des Moines IA 50266
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521
WCBD-TV 210 W. Coleman Blvd. Charleston SC 29464
KVRR-TV 4015 9th Ave S Fargo ND 58103
WAKA-TV 3251 Harrison Road Montgomery AL 36109
KLFY-TV 1808 Eraste Landry Rd. Lafayette LA 70506
KPVI-TV 902 E Sherman Pocatello ID 83201 (see ad above!)
KLDO/KXOF-TV 226 Bob Bullock Loop Laredo TX 78040
WBUP/WBKP-TV 1705 Ash Street Ishpeming MI 49849

* Spanish language station

June 23, 2014

Tuesday, June 24, 2014 UPDATE:

A major station swap today, with Cox Media Group and FOX being the players.

Cox is trading its San Francisco duopoly, KTVU-TV and KICU-TV, for two FOX o-and-o’s in Boston (WFXT-TV) and Memphis (WHBQ-TV).

More details in this news release from Cox.

Our full report this week may be delayed by our attendance at the annual IRE conference in San Francisco, where I hope to see many of you.

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Greetings:

There are TWO new openings, both in 100+ markets, to tell you about this week, and, to my knowledge, NO new NDs were hired this week.  Those changes bring our total of open ND jobs to 27.

ONE of those 27 jobs is featured in a paid ad below, along with THREE ads for Executive Producer openings in a wide range of markets.

Names in the News features good news about longtime consultant DAVE SMITH and longtime newsman SCOTT LIBIN, along with a number of news managers on the move and some GM changes, too.

Finally, last week I mentioned that we’d moved and have new telephone numbers.  Due to some spectacularly inept customer service by my former former phone company TDS Telcom (Motto: America’s seventh largest local exchange telephone company. Seriously.), I’d like to repeat the new numbers and encourage you to update your contact list.

New work number is: 317-635-7912.  New fax number is 317-635-7919.  And the new address is:

355 E. Ohio St. #303
Indianapolis IN 46204

All this week’s news after this ad from a returning advertiser, ExciteM!

New News Director Openings:

WAKA-TV, Montgomery, AL…after just one month on the job, an illness involving his mother has forced JACK PAGANO to step down as ND for this Bahakel owned CBS affiliate. He joined the station after spending six years as a television mentor/trainer in Afghanistan since retiring from the Army. He once served as ND for WWAY-TV in Wilmington, NC.

KPVI-TV, Pocatello, ID…is advertising for a new news director. You can see that paid ad below. My records show that TODD BLACKINTON had been the ND/anchor there for the past two years. He’d earlier worked in Peoria. KPVI is an NBC affiliate and is now owned by Idaho Broadcast Partners.

Newly Named News Directors:

None, that I know of. Do you know of any? Then shoot me an email! rick@rickgevers.com

Paid Help Wanted Ads:    

News Director, KPVI-TV, Pocatello ID:

KPVI NBC 6 in the majestic Idaho Falls/Pocatello, Idaho market, has an opening for a motivated, versatile, knowledgeable, experienced, and goal-oriented News Director to manage our news operations. While News Director experience is preferred, we also want to hear from any experienced Executive Producers or an Assistant News Director looking to take that next step.

The KPVI News Director position is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operations of the television newsroom and website, budgeting, hiring and training of the newsroom personnel, maintenance of journalistic and legal standards, superior news gathering and news production. The News Director must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Organization and time management skills are a must. Position reports directly to the VP/General Manager, Shawn Wilcox.

If you wish to work for a company that rewards excellence and you are a motivated, goal-oriented self-starter, please e-mail your resume and a link to your finished news product to swilcox@kpvi.com.

Resumes and links may also be mailed as follows:

Mr. Shawn Wilcox
General Manager
KPVI-TV
902 E. Sherman
Pocatello ID 83201

IDAHO BROADCAST PARTNERS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Morning Executive Producer, KING-TV, Seattle. WA:

KING 5 TV, Seattle’s #1 news station, is looking for a creative Executive Producer to oversee the content and direction of our 4 ½ hour morning newscast. If you are competitive and passionate about covering news, have strong journalistic credentials, and proven leadership skills to manage a large staff, we want to talk to you.

You will lead a staff of reporters, producers, writers, photographers, and assignment editors. To be successful in this position, you need to thrive at producing, planning, and motivating. You need to know how to solve problems and make decisions as the leader of the team. Experience growing digital and social platforms beyond simple broadcast companions is desired.

Candidates with a college degree and 5 years news management experience preferred. System experience with ENPS, Axis graphics, and Vertigo is beneficial.

KING TV is owned by Gannett, the largest local media company in the country. To be considered a candidate for an opening at KING, you must complete the online application on the employment tab found on: king5.com/on-tv and attach your resume and cover letter.

Paper resumes or any electronic information received that do not come through the online application process will not be considered part of the applicant pool.

KING TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Morning Executive Producer, KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO:

KOAA, the number one NBC affiliate in beautiful Colorado Springs-Pueblo is looking for an Executive Producer to lead our talented morning team through a two and a half hour award winning newscast.

We are looking for a true leader who can set the pace in the market on multiple platforms including web, mobile and social media. We staff for multiple morning live shots, and expect a fact paced, informative newscast on brand. The ideal candidate will be a great teacher for young producers, coordinate with marketing, collaborate with managers and bring creative solutions to the table; must be able to make smart decisions and execute last minute changes to shows without supervision.

We are an investigative station in a market with a lot of breaking news, including critical weather conditions during morning drive. At least two years producing experience required. Management experience preferred – but leadership qualities are even more important. Familiarity with NBC Newschannel, ENPS, Social News Desk & Ross Overdrive is helpful.

You will get to work in one of the most beautiful places on earth, in a happy newsroom, with full benefits and competitive pay. We love what we do – come see why.

Rush your resume & link to your work via email to: EPJob@KOAA.com, SUBJECT LINE: Executive producer

NO phone calls please.

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

The E.W. Scripps owned NBC affiliate in Kansas City, MO, 41 Action News seeks an Executive Producer who is a strong show doctor ready for the next challenge. You should be high-energy, aggressive with breaking news and know how to think big. You’ll run the day to day operations, guide coverage across 3 screens and create special coverage plans. You’ll need to be great at juggling multiple projects and collaborating with the team to ensure those projects are executed.

The successful candidate will possess 3 + years’ experience in newsroom management and progressive producing desired. Must have proven and effective leadership skills; fosters open dialogue, empowers others, addresses conflict quickly and directly. Strong organizational and communication skills (verbal and written) required.

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

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

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.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WLS-TV, Chicago, IL (listed 5/24/14)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (relisted 6/15/14)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 6/7/14)
KVVU-TV, Las Vegas, NV (relisted 6/15/14)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (relisted 6/15/14)
WCJB-TV, Gainesville, FL (listed 5/2/11)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

WFLD-TV, Chicago, IL (AM EP, listed 5/30/14)
WLS-TV, Chicago, IL (relisted 5/24/14)
KTVU-TV, San Francisco/Oakland, CA (Digital EP, listed modified this week)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (AM EP, relisted 6/15/14)
KING-TV, Seattle, WA (AM EP, new listing this week, see ad above!)
KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO (relisted 6/15/14, see ad above!)
WDAF-TV, Kansas City, MO (PM EP, new listing this week)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Senior EP, relisted 5/18/14)
WGHP-TV, Greensboro/High Point, NC (Dayside EP, new listing this week)
WTEV/WAWS, Jacksonville, FL (AM EP, listed 5/11/14)
WJAR-TV, Providence, RI (relisted 6/15/14)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (Nightside EP, listed 5/24/14)
KGUN-TV, Tucson, AZ (Morning EP, relisted 5/24/14)
WHAM-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 5/30/14)
WISC-TV, Madison, WI (listed 5/30/14)
WSJV-TV, South Bend/Elkhart, IN (AM EP, listing modified 4/25/14)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (AM EP, relisted this week, see ad above!)
WCIV-TV, Charleston, SC (relisted 5/24/14)
KTVA-TV, Anchorage, AK (listed 5/2/14)
KTTC-TV, Rochester, MN (relisted 5/30/14)

ASSIGNMENT MANAGER:

WSPA-TV, Spartanburg, SC (relisted 5/18/14)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (listed 6/15/14)

MANAGING EDITOR:

WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Digital ME, relisted 5/18/14)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 6/7/14)

DIRECTOR OF NEWS TECHNOLOGY:

WSB-TV, Atlanta, GA (listed 5/24/14)

NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER:

WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY (listed 5/18/14)

Situations Wanted:

We offer a free situations wanted ad to news managers who are looking for a new opportunity. If you’d like to state your case to a well targeted audience, email me an item (max. 150 words). You may include a link to a website, an email address, and a photo. You must include your name. I’ll run it for one week. I don’t represent or endorse those listed, but merely trying to help.

Names in the News…and other things:

Smith

We have good news to report on the condition of SmithGeiger CEO DAVE SMITH who underwent his second kidney transplant surgery earlier this week at UCLA Medical Center. The new kidney is functioning well and his recovery is going well. Dave’s daughter HARPER, who donated a kidney to an exchange program that resulted in the kidney for Dave, is also doing well. There were a total of 22 people in the exchange program, 11 donors and 11 recipients at eight medical centers. While he recovers, Dave can’t accept flowers, but a donation to the PKD Foundation would be appreciated. Click here to learn more. Your note of well wishes should go to: dave@smithgeiger.com

Libin

SCOTT LIBIN is joining the faculty at the University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Scott tells me he’ll teach two courses each semester, coordinate internships, work on redesigning the curriculum and engage the industry in an ongoing conversation about what media employers need from graduates. And he’ll continue to do outside consulting and training. Scott most recently had been working for Internet Broadcasting. He’s a former ND for two stations in Minneapolis and one in Greensboro-High Point, NC, and has worked at Poynter.

MIKE AVILA joins WPIX-TV in New York as Supervising Producer of the morning news. He had been working for WLNY-TV in New York and has also worked for WNBC-TV and WCBS-TV in the Big Apple.

Speaking of New York, STEVE BOGNAR joins WNBC-TV as Managing Editor. He’s been an EP for WBZ-TV in Boston and earlier worked for WDIV-TV in Detroit.

DENETRA WALKER has been promoted to Assistant ND at Raycom’s WIS-TV in Columbia, SC. She’s been an EP at this NBC affiliate, and earlier in her career worked in Augusta, GA.

General Manager Notes:

Longtime WSVN-TV (Miami) General Manager BOB LEIDER will retire in September. He’ll be replaced by the GM of sister Sunbeam Broadcasting station WHDH-TV in Boston, CHRIS WAYLAND. And Wayland will be replaced by ROBERT BURNS.

PAUL PEROZENI has been promoted to GM for WJW-TV in Cleveland. He’d been the sales manager there.

JOSE LUIS PADILLA is the new GM for KAZA-TV, the Azteca America o-and-o in Los Angeles.

Sinclair Broadcasting promoted GREG CONNER to GM for WXLV-TV and WZLV-TV in Winston-Salem, NC. He’d been the Director of Sales for another Sinclair duopoly, KVCW-TV and KVMY-TV in Las Vegas.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

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

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, June 22, 2014.

KWHY-TV 1201 West 5th St., # T-900 Los Angeles CA 90017 *
WGN-TV 2501 Bradley Place Chicago IL 60618
KTVT-TV 5233 Bridge St. Ft. Worth TX 76103
New England Cable News, 160 Wells Avenue Newton, MA 02459
WBZ-TV 1170 Soldiers Field Rd. Boston MA 02134
WFDC-TV 101 Constitution Ave. NW Washington DC 20001 *
KPRC-TV 8181 SW Freeway Houston TX 77074
KIRO-TV 2807 Third Ave. Seattle WA 98121
KCEC-TV 777 Grant St. #110 Denver CO 80203 *
WEWS-TV 3001 Euclid Ave. Cleveland OH 44115
KMAX-TV 2713 Kovr Drive Sacramento CA 95605
KOIN-TV 222 SW Columbia St. Portland OR 97201
WCNC-TV 1001 Wood Ridge Center Dr. Charlotte NC 28217
WHP-TV 3300 North 6th Street Harrisburg PA 17110
WTLV/WJXX-TV, 1070 E. Adams St. Jacksonville, FL 32202
WSET-TV 2320 Langhorne Rd. Lynchburg VA 24501
WFRV-TV 1181 E. Mason St. Green Bay WI 54301
WOI-TV 3903 Westown Parkway West Des Moines IA 50266
KTLM-TV 3900 N. 10th St., 7th Floor McAllen TX 78501
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521
WCBD-TV 210 W. Coleman Blvd. Charleston SC 29464
KVRR-TV 4015 9th Ave S Fargo ND 58103
WAKA-TV 3251 Harrison Road Montgomery AL 36109
KLFY-TV 1808 Eraste Landry Rd. Lafayette LA 70506
KPVI-TV 902 E Sherman Pocatello ID 83201 (see ad above!)
KLDO/KXOF-TV 226 Bob Bullock Loop Laredo TX 78040
WBUP/WBKP-TV 1705 Ash Street Ishpeming MI 49849

* Spanish language station