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August 3, 2013

Greetings:

It was nice to see many of you at this week’s NABJ conference in Orlando.

This week’s report finds TWO new ND openings, while THREE stations have new NDs we’ll tell you about…bringing out total of open ND jobs to 25.

FOUR of those opportunities are featured in paid ads below, along with ads for an EP in North Carolina and a newscast producer in South Carolina.

If your memory is good, you might remember a few weeks ago we promised you a link to an AR&D research project on investigative journalism. And this week we deliver! (Don’t blame me on this one.)

That’s in Names in the News and Other Stuff, along with a handful of news managers on the move. We also have an obituary for a former Indianapolis General Manager.

All that and more below!

New News Director Opening:

Richards

WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY…STEVE RICHARDS is leaving this Hubbard owned station where he’s been ND for just over 3 1/2 years. Steve first joined the station as a vacation relief photographer in 1986 and moved up the ranks, including Managing Editor and Assistant ND before being promoted to ND in December, 2009. You can learn more about this opportunity in the paid ad below.

KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO…DAVID RANDALL, who’s been the ND for this Cordillera owned NBC affiliate since last September, is moving into a role overseeing news content on the internet. You can learn more about this opportunity in the paid ad below.

Please note that WRIC-TV in Richmond, VA, is re-running its ad for an open ND position. You’ll find that ad below.

Newly Named News Directors:

Zuber

WDBJ-TV, Roanoke, VA…KELLY ZUBER has been promoted to News Director for this Schurz Communications owned CBS affiliate. Kelly is a 31 year veteran of the station who most recently has been the Director of Digital Media. She’s also been a reporter, producer, and assignment editor, and becomes the third ND in just over two years. DAN DENNISON, who’s been the ND for the past two years, will become a roving features reporter.

KRCG-TV, Jefferson City, MO…ROB MESSER will be the next ND for this CBS affiliate. He’s currently an EP in Tucson, has been an ND in Boise, and has also worked in Salt Lake City, Albuquerque and Green Bay. Rob replaces JOHN SHELBY who left the station in May after a little more than a year as ND. The station is in the process of being sold by Barrington Broadcasting to Sinclair.

Shaffer

WVVA-TV, Bluefield, WV…ELISABETH SHAFFER stays in West Virginia as she has been named ND for this Quincy owned NBC affiliate. She was the ND for WOWK-TV in Charleston/Huntington for about a year and worked for WCHS-TV in Charleston for 30 years in a number of positions. She replaces MARK RIGSBY who left the station in January after three years as news director.

 

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

News Director, WRIC-TV, Richmond, VA:

WRIC-TV, an ABC Affiliate, the fastest growing news operation in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a proven, dynamic, and forward thinking News Director who can build from a strong team environment. Applicant is expected to have a successful track record of increasing news ratings consistently.

This news director will be leading an Emmy and AP Award winning staff in a highly competitive market. Candidates should have strong local breaking news and weather coverage experience.

Our news director will be responsible for developing the news department’s strategic plan by advancing relevant content for Broadcast TV, Web, Social Media and all future platforms with impact.

Strong leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills are a priority.

This candidate must be very knowledgeable of Nielsen’s measurement systems, create content targeted for the key demographics and put together strong rating period strategic plans.

Previous news management experience is required. A college degree is preferred.

Send resume to:

WRIC TV8
Personnel Department
301 Arboretum Place
RichmondVA 23236-3464

or fax your resume to (804) 330-8881, or email your resume to personnel@wric.com

NO phone calls please. EOE

News Director, WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY:

WHEC-TV (News10NBC), Rochester, NY, a Hubbard Broadcasting station is looking for a News Director who is a dynamic strong leader with a clear vision and ability to communicate that vision to his/her staff. Candidates must demonstrate an aggressive and competitive style of news management, and have the ability and experience to lead an award winning News Team.

You must have a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience, as well as five years experience in television news management.

The position requires effective mentoring, developmental and recruiting skills along with strong journalistic integrity. Candidates must show thorough knowledge of current news events as well as the ability to produce newscasts that meet and exceed current industry standards.

The News Director will also be responsible for the day-to-day management and improvement of news content and quality on all platforms, maintaining a budget and properly handling all personnel issues. The News Director will also be responsible for developing the news department’s strategic plan with the General Manager by advancing relevant content for Broadcast TV, Web, Social Media and all future platforms with impact.

We offer a great working environment, competitive salary and benefits, opportunity to grow and be part of a winning team!

Send resume to kknox@whec.com, and please include News Director Position in subject line of your response.

EOE

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

Cordillera owned KOAA in beautiful Southern Colorado is looking for a Television News Director. News 5 is an NBC affiliate and the number 1 station in the market.

In December, the station will move into a brand new, 25,000 sf state-of-the-art digital facility in Colorado Springs and will continue to operate a newly remodeled Pueblo studio. That’s two studios with two brand news sets that will rival any major market or network. This is the place to be!

We need a strong leader to keep us a market and industry leader. Candidates must be an experienced News Director with a proven track record of success and the ability to manage a large staff. Solid Big J and Investigative approach. Ability to recruit top talent, mentor and train. Work with news consultants and management team to develop strategic plans and execute and audit at high levels. Effective communication skills, multitasking and execution and follow-through to high standards a must. A contemporary leader that understands the value of a positive culture while growing our dominant position as the #1 news source.

Colorado Springs based position. Opening is immediate. Competitive compensation/benefits provided.

Send resume and a cover letter convincing us you were born to do this job to: epappas@koaa.com

Newscast Producer, WSPA-TV, Spartanburg, SC:

Are you looking for a leadership opportunity? Can you foster teamwork and lead reporters? Do you have a passion for advocacy journalism? If your answers are yes we want to hear from you.

WSPA-TV has an immediate opening for a newscast producer. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinate and organize all elements involved in the assigned newscast; produce advocacy based news content with strategic goals in mind; write and post stories to the web; supervise reporter content; produce other newscasts/specials as needed.

Successful candidates must have a solid working knowledge of TV production including graphics and newsroom computers; must possesses excellent writing and news judgment skills; the desire to lead and foster teamwork and the flexibility to work varied days, hours and shifts. Minimum 2-3 years producing experience for live television newscasts.

If you are looking to grow your career this is your opportunity. This position is filling a job that opened because we promoted a producer into management.

Send resume via email to: hr@wspa.com

or via mail to:

HR
WSPA-TV
250 International Drive
Spartanburg SC 29303

EOE M/F D/V drug screen/background check required.

News Director, WXMI-TV, Grand Rapids, MI:

FOX 17, WXMI a Tribune television station in the 39th market in beautiful West Michigan, is seeking a News Director to lead our news staff.

This aggressive visionary will set the tone and objective of our news coverage on all platforms including online, mobile and social media, and will lead our team in execution of superior breaking news and weather coverage daily. The ideal candidate will work in collaboration with Creative Services, Engineering, Production and Sales.

Requirements include a degree in journalism, mass communications, or equivalent, and previous upper-level news management experience, preferably News Director, Assistant News Director or Executive Producer.

Grand Rapids is less than an hour from Lake Michigan, close to popular ski resorts, and was voted by Forbes magazine as the best place to raise a family and one of the happiest places to work!

Apply on-line at www.tribune.com

EOE

Executive Producer, WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC:

Would you like to be a leader in a news operation with a commitment to excellence and the resources you need to succeed?

WRAL, the dominant television station in the Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville market, is seeking a strong Executive Producer to oversee the presentation and look of WRAL newscasts. We’re looking for a leader who will coach the producing staff, write and approve scripts, review topical and image promotion, enhance weather and sports coverage and contribute to special coverage and sweeps planning. This person will work closely with our graphics and promotion teams as well as the news management team.

We are looking for a person with outstanding communication skills, superb news judgment who excels at breaking news and has an eye for details. If you have a vision for graphics and a passion for memorable, creative and topnotch newscasts, this is the job for you.

WRAL is locally owned by Capitol Broadcasting Company, a community-oriented company that offers some of the best benefits in the business.

Requirements include five years of experience in producing newscasts, two years of news management experience, a four-year college degree and a pre-employment drug screening.

All candidates must apply online at www.cbc-raleigh.com

EOE, M/F. All Capitol Broadcasting Company properties are tobacco free.

Capitol Broadcasting Company participates in E-Verify.

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

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KRIV-TV, Houston, TX (listed 6/30/13)
WPBF-TV, W. Palm Beach, FL (new listing this week)
KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM (listed 7/20/13)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (listed 6/16/13)
WBND/WCWW-TV, South Bend, IN (relisted 7/5/13)
WBTW-TV, Florence/Myrtle Beach, SC (listed 6/16/13)
WKBN-TV, Youngstown, OH (listed 7/20/13)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

News 12 New Jersey, Edison, NY (Morning EP, listed 7/5/13)
KRON-TV, San Francisco, CA (relisted 6/30/13)
The Weather Channel, Atlanta, GA (Morning EP, relisted 6/2/13)
WGCL-TV, Atlanta, GA (2 Positions, AM EP & Spec. Projects, new listings this week)
WSB-TV, Atlanta, GA (Senior EP, listed 7/5/13)
KRIV-TV, Houston, TX (AM & PM openings, listed 6/30/13)
KCPQ-TV, Seattle, WA (relisted 7/20/13)
WFTS-TV, Tampa, FL (Dayside EP, relisted 7/20/13)
WFTV, Orlando, FL (AM EP, new listing this week)
KOVR-TV, Sacramento, CA (listed 6/7/13)
WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC (listed 7/26/13, see ad above!)
WBAL-TV, Baltimore, MD (Nightside EP, listed 7/13/13)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 6/23/13)
WDJT-TV, Milwaukee, WI (AM EP, listed 7/5/13)
KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM (AM EP, relisted 7/20/13)
WHBQ-TV, Memphis, TN (relisted 6/7/13)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (PM EP, relisted 6/16/13)
WCSH-TV, Portland, ME (Dayside EP, listed 6/30/13)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KTVU-TV, Oakland/San Francisco, CA (listed 7/26/13)

Obituary:

PHIL PALIGRAF, a one time General Manager for WTTV in Indianapolis, died last week at the age of 55. A coroner ruled he died of natural causes after his vehicle was found crashed in a heavily wooded area. He had most recently had been working as a Regional Vice President for Comcast.

Situations Wanted:

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

Names in the News…and other stuff:

JOE ROONEY has been named Digital Content Director for Raycom Media. He had been Corporate Director of Interactive and Online Content for Newport Television and has also worked for Scripps.

Oliphant

KENNAN OLIPHANT has been promoted within Raycom to be the Assistant News Director for WLBT-TV in Jackson, MS. He’s been the EP for Raycom’s WMBF-TV in Myrtle Beach. Kennan’s worked on air in Dayton, Evansville, and Monroe, LA, and as an associate producer in Detroit.

BRETT AKAGI has joined Kansas University to manage its student media operations, including KUJH-TV and the University Daily Kansan. He most recently was Assistant ND for KSHB-TV in Kansas City. Brett spent two years senior video producer in the multimedia department at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and was director of photography for KARE-TV in Minneapolis for more than ten years.

More than a month ago, we promised you a link to an AR&D research project on investigative reporting. We finally have that for you…just click here.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Friday, August 2, 2013.

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

KWHY-TV 1201 West 5th St., # T-900 Los Angeles CA 90017 *
KMSP/WFTC 11358 Viking Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344
KTXL-TV 4655 Fruitridge Rd. Sacramento CA 95820
XETV 8253 Ronson Rd. San Diego CA 92111
KCTV 4500 Shawnee Mission Pkwy. Fairway, KS 66205
WXMI-TV 3117 Plaza Dr. NE Grand Rapids MI 49525 (see ad above!)
WHP-TV 3300 North 6th Street Harrisburg PA 17110
KOB-TV 4 Broadcast Plaza SW Albuquerque NM 87104
WLNE-TV 10 Orms St. Providence RI 02904
WRIC-TV 301 Arboretum Place Richmond VA 23236 (see ad above!)
KTUL-TV 3200 S. 29th West Ave. Tulsa OK 74107
KSNW-TV 833 N. Main Wichita, KS 67203
WEYI-TV 2225 W. Willard Road Clio MI 48420
WSET-TV 2320 Langhorne Rd. Lynchburg VA 24501
KGUN-TV 7280 E. Rosewood St. Tucson, AZ 85710
WIS-TV 1111 Bull St. Columbia SC 29211
WHEC-TV 191 East Ave. Rochester NY 14604 (see ad above!)
KOAA-TV 530 Communications Circle Colorado Springs CO 80905 (see ad above!)
WFFF/WVNY-TV 298 Mountain View Dr. Colchester VT 05446
KYTX-TV 2211 ESE Loop 323 Tyler TX 75701
KMID-TV 3200 LaForce Blvd. Midland TX 79711
WTWO-TV PO Box 9268 Terre Haute IN 47808
WUTR/WFXV/WPNY 5956 Smith Hill Rd. Utica NY 13502
WLIO-TV 1424 Rice Ave. Lima OH 45805
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521

* Spanish language station

July 26, 2013

Greetings:

We are uncharacteristically early this week, in part because of the Brickyard 400 race here in Indianapolis, and in part to let YOU know about a chance to win $1,000 and a free trip to the RTDNA convention…but the deadline for this contest entry is midnight tonight!  Look below for the ad.

Just ONE newly named news director in our report this week, while, to the best of my knowledge, there are NO new news director openings.

There are 26 stations in our full list of open ND jobs.

THREE of those stations are advertising for their next ND. Check those ads out below, along with ads for a variety of other news management openings.

Want to win $1,000 and a free trip to the RTDNA conference in Anaheim later this year? Check out our ad below for an awards contest for personal finance reporting. But enter quickly…the deadline is midnight tonight, Eastern time.

Further in our report, there’s an obituary for a former Atlanta news director.

In Names in the News, a new president for a new national news network, KTVU-TV in Oakland reportedly dismisses three producers after it broadcast fake names of the Asiana Airlines pilots, and a Virginia news director gets a memorable send-off.

All that following this week’s changes:

New News Director Opening:

WXMI-TV, Grand Rapids, MI…while this is not a new opening, I did want to point out that the station is advertising the opportunity. Check out their ad below.

Newly Named News Director:

WWBT-TV, Richmond, VA…this one wasn’t open long. Just one business day after announcing NANCY KENT-SMITH‘s promotion to Regional News Director for station owner Raycom, this NBC affiliate promoted FRANK JONES to be her replacement. He’s been the Assistant ND here since 2004. He first joined the station in 1992 as a producer and was later named Executive Producer. He also worked as a reporter and anchor in the Tri-Cities market in Tennessee.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

News Director, WXMI-TV, Grand Rapids, MI:

FOX 17, WXMI a Tribune television station in the 39th market in beautiful West Michigan, is seeking a News Director to lead our news staff.

This aggressive visionary will set the tone and objective of our news coverage on all platforms including online, mobile and social media, and will lead our team in execution of superior breaking news and weather coverage daily. The ideal candidate will work in collaboration with Creative Services, Engineering, Production and Sales.

Requirements include a degree in journalism, mass communications, or equivalent, and previous upper-level news management experience, preferably News Director, Assistant News Director or Executive Producer.

Grand Rapids is less than an hour from Lake Michigan, close to popular ski resorts, and was voted by Forbes magazine as the best place to raise a family and one of the happiest places to work!

Apply on-line at www.tribune.com

EOE

Executive Producer, WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC:

Would you like to be a leader in a news operation with a commitment to excellence and the resources you need to succeed?

WRAL, the dominant television station in the Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville market, is seeking a strong Executive Producer to oversee the presentation and look of WRAL newscasts. We’re looking for a leader who will coach the producing staff, write and approve scripts, review topical and image promotion, enhance weather and sports coverage and contribute to special coverage and sweeps planning. This person will work closely with our graphics and promotion teams as well as the news management team.

We are looking for a person with outstanding communication skills, superb news judgment who excels at breaking news and has an eye for details. If you have a vision for graphics and a passion for memorable, creative and topnotch newscasts, this is the job for you.

WRAL is locally owned by Capitol Broadcasting Company, a community-oriented company that offers some of the best benefits in the business.

Requirements include five years of experience in producing newscasts, two years of news management experience, a four-year college degree and a pre-employment drug screening.

All candidates must apply online at www.cbc-raleigh.com

EOE, M/F. All Capitol Broadcasting Company properties are tobacco free.

Capitol Broadcasting Company participates in E-Verify.

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

News Director, KMID-TV, Midland, TX:

KMID-TV in Midland, TX is looking for a energetic and motivated News Director who will lead the station to the next level. The newsroom is on the verge of some large improvements and changes and needs someone who can help it through that process and beyond.

The right leader will be able to make decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, and promotion of employees, plan and manage staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the news staff, critique newscasts on a daily basis to improve coverage, mentor reporters, work well with other department heads to reach long-term goals and assume other duties as assigned.

You must have at least a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience, as well as a minimum five years’ experience in news programming production and have at least two years’ experience in a leadership role.

This position offers the opportunity to mold a new news effort in an expanding and dynamic market in West Texas. With a thriving economy, a booming population, and a growing thirst for local news, weather, and sports — this is a great time to get into a great market.

Send your material via email to: lherbster@kmid.tv

or via mail to:

KMID-TV
Attn: Larry Herbster
3200 LaForce Blvd
Midland TX 79711

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

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

The successful candidate must have an understanding of what “local” news is and how to engage our viewers with relevant content. He/she will anchor, producer, hire, mentor and lead a team of skilled professionals. Solid news judgment, great communication skills and exceptional storytelling techniques are a must. 5-10 years of experience as a primary news anchor preferred. Knowledge of eMedia, social media and mobile website journalism is required.

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

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

Assistant News Director, KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM:

KOAT, Hearst Television’s ABC affiliate in Albuquerque, New Mexico is looking for an Assistant News Director to lead its #1 newsroom.

It’s a great opportunity for you to be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of editorial content. You must have aggressive breaking news skills, a positive attitude and a pro-active approach to problem solving.

You will be a mentor to the newsroom staff responsible for improving writing and performance issues. Other duties include recruitment, hiring, training, working with the digital team and overseeing special projects.

You will have resources including a helicopter, two satellite trucks and three ENG trucks. KOAT is a Hearst station so there are opportunities for growth in the company.

And earlier this year, USA Today called Albuquerque one of the West’s most unique cities, a relaxed but interesting town that deserves a lot more attention.

Successful applicant must have at least five years’ experience in TV news with some management experience.

Send resume and link to newscast to News Director Sue Stephens at sstephens@hearst.com

KOAT-TV, a division of Hearst Television, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Morning Executive Producer, KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM:

KOAT-TV in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is looking for an executive producer for the morning newscast.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong producer to get your management stripes. You’ll be in charge of a #1 morning newscast with an established anchor team.

You will have resources including a helicopter, two satellite trucks and three ENG trucks. KOAT is a Hearst station so there are opportunities for growth in the company.

And earlier this year, USA Today called Albuquerque one of the West’s most unique cities, a relaxed but interesting town that deserves a lot more attention.

You can e-mail your resume and a link to your work to: Sue Stephens, News Director, KOAT-TV at sstephens@hearst.com

You can also send a resume and a non-returnable newscast air-check DVD, along with a cover letter stating where you found out about this job to:

Sue Stephens
News Director
KOAT-TV
3801 Carlisle Blvd NE
Albuquerque NM 87107

KOAT-TV, a division of Hearst Television, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Assistant News Director, WKBN-TV, Youngstown, OH:

WKBN-TV, the CBS affiliated LIN Television Station is looking for an experienced Asst. News Director to skillfully manage our news efforts in this strong CBS/ FOX Duopoly with a SSA for the ABC affiliate in Youngstown, Ohio.

The right person to lead our award winning news organization will have an accomplished record of achievement including previous News management experience. You must be able to think strategically and manage content across a duopoly and SSA stations as well as websites and mobile platforms.

This unique opportunity will IMMEDIATELY entail interim News Director Responsibilities, leading a news operation that is enjoying ratings growth and positive momentum.

This is a great opportunity for the right person; if that’s you, then send a cover letter describing your news philosophy and vision. Also include a resume, DVD or online link and references via email to:

Dave Coy, President/General Manager at: dcoy@wkbn.com

Or via mail to:

Debbie Deemer/HR
WKBN-TV
3930 Sunset Blvd.
Youngstown OH 44512

No phone calls please.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KRIV-TV, Houston, TX (listed 6/30/13)
KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM (listed 7/20/13, see ad above!)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (listed 6/16/13)
WBND/WCWW-TV, South Bend, IN (relisted 7/5/13)
WBTW-TV, Florence/Myrtle Beach, SC (listed 6/16/13)
WKBN-TV, Youngstown, OH (listed 7/20/13, see ad above!)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

News 12 New Jersey, Edison, NY (Morning EP, listed 7/5/13)
KRON-TV, San Francisco, CA (relisted 6/30/13)
The Weather Channel, Atlanta, GA (Morning EP, relisted 6/2/13)
WSB-TV, Atlanta, GA (Senior EP, listed 7/5/13)
KRIV-TV, Houston, TX (AM & PM openings, listed 6/30/13)
KCPQ-TV, Seattle, WA (relisted 7/20/13)
WFTS-TV, Tampa, FL (Dayside EP, relisted 7/20/13)
KOVR-TV, Sacramento, CA (listed 6/7/13)
WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC (new listing this week, see ad above!)
WBAL-TV, Baltimore, MD (Nightside EP, listed 7/13/13)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 6/23/13)
WDJT-TV, Milwaukee, WI (AM EP, listed 7/5/13)
KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM (AM EP, relisted 7/20/13)
WHBQ-TV, Memphis, TN (relisted 6/7/13)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (PM EP, relisted 6/16/13)
WCSH-TV, Portland, ME (Dayside EP, listed 6/30/13)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KTVU-TV, Oakland/San Francisco, CA (new listing this week)

Obituary:

RAY MOORE, a former ND and anchor for WSB-TV in Atlanta, died Tuesday, just one month before his 91st birthday. He died at a local hospice from swelling in the brain caused from a fall at home. He worked for WSB two different times, as well as WSB radio and for WAGA-TV in Atlanta. WSB remembered him in this story.

Situations Wanted:

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

Names in the News…and other stuff:

O'Brian

Veteran ABC News executive KATE O’BRIAN will be the first President of the new Al Jazeera America news network, set to debut on August 20th. Her appointment was one of several announced this week, and you may know some of the other names: former CBS executive MARCY McGINNIS, one time CNN producer DAVID DOSS, and former Miami News Director (and current CNN producer SHANNON HIGH-BASSALIK). Read more about their new jobs…and this new network…by clicking here.

The San Francisco Chronicle reports that KTVU-TV in Oakland/San Francisco has fired three veteran producers. That comes after the station’s investigation into its recent broadcast of four fake names as the pilots of the Asiana Airlines flight that crashed earlier this month.

JEFF MULLIGAN, Assistant ND at KFVS-TV in Cape Girardeau, MO, moves to Indianapolis to be the next Assistant ND for WISH-TV.  He’s a former EP for WDAF-TV in Kansas City.

We told you a few weeks ago that BILL FOY was stepping down as ND of WSET-TV in Lynchburg/Roanoke, VA, to take a public relations position at Virginia Tech. His last day was this week, and his staff conspired to make it memorable. Click here to see what they did.

GM Note:

Simons

After 21 years at the station, and 6 1/2 as General Manager, WAYNE SIMONS announced his retirement from WINK-TV (Ft. Myers, FL) on Wednesday. His last day is today (Friday, July 26th). In a note to the staff, Wayne said he is “looking forward to riding my motorcycle, sleeping in late and just plain having fun.” He spent 20 years working for Landmark Communications, first overseeing radio stations in Norfolk, and later as General Manager for KLAS-TV in Las Vegas.

Finally, in our mention last week about PAUL DAVIS, we told you he was the second person to be named Illinoisan of the Year by that state’s Broadcasters Association. He’s actually the second person to be honored TWICE.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Saturday, July 20, 2013.

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

KWHY-TV 1201 West 5th St., # T-900 Los Angeles CA 90017 *
KMSP/WFTC 11358 Viking Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344
KTXL-TV 4655 Fruitridge Rd. Sacramento CA 95820
XETV 8253 Ronson Rd. San Diego CA 92111
KCTV 4500 Shawnee Mission Pkwy. Fairway, KS 66205
WXMI-TV 3117 Plaza Dr. NE Grand Rapids MI 49525 (see ad above!)
WHP-TV 3300 North 6th Street Harrisburg PA 17110
KOB-TV 4 Broadcast Plaza SW Albuquerque NM 87104
WLNE-TV 10 Orms St. Providence RI 02904
WRIC-TV 301 Arboretum Place Richmond VA 23236
KTUL-TV 3200 S. 29th West Ave. Tulsa OK 74107
KSNW-TV 833 N. Main Wichita, KS 67203
WEYI-TV 2225 W. Willard Road Clio MI 48420
WSET-TV 2320 Langhorne Rd. Lynchburg VA 24501
KGUN-TV 7280 E. Rosewood St. Tucson, AZ 85710
WIS-TV 1111 Bull St. Columbia SC 29211
WFFF/WVNY-TV 298 Mountain View Dr. Colchester VT 05446
KYTX-TV 2211 ESE Loop 323 Tyler TX 75701
KRCG-TV Highway 54 North Holts Summit MO 65043
KMID-TV 3200 LaForce Blvd. Midland TX 79711 (see ad above!)
WTWO-TV PO Box 9268 Terre Haute IN 47808
WVVA-TV 3052 Big Laurel Highway Bluefield, WV 24701
WUTR/WFXV/WPNY 5956 Smith Hill Rd. Utica NY 13502 (see ad above!)
WLIO-TV 1424 Rice Ave. Lima OH 45805
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521

* Spanish language station

July 20, 2013

Greetings:

We have THREE new news director openings and TWO newly named NDs in this weeks report, but we have a lot more information that just those moves. One of those new openings comes from some changes in the corporate news management structure at Raycom, which you can read about under New ND Openings.

We now have 26 stations in our full list of open ND jobs.

SIX of those open ND jobs are are featured in Paid Help Wanted Ads below. We also have ads for TWO Assistant News Director jobs, TWO Executive Producer positions, and even an ad for a producer opening in Richmond. Those eleven ads cover a wide range of positions and market sizes, lots of choose from if you’re looking for a job or know someone who is.

And we have almost a dozen items in Names in the News. Some of the names will be familiar to many of you. And we have a story about a Maine news director who protested…and got some changes to…a radio station poll about ‘hot’ newswomen.

All that following this week’s changes:

New News Director Openings:

KCTV, Kansas City, MO…we told you earlier this week that BLAISE LABBE was returning to Texas to be the new ND for Sinclair’s WOAI/KABB-TV in San Antonio. He’s been the ND for this Meredith owned CBS affiliate for 3 1/2 years. More below.

WWBT-TV, Richmond, VA…in one of a series of Raycom news management changes, longtime news director NANCY KENT has been promoted to Regional News Director, becoming the first Raycom regional ND whose name doesn’t end in man(n). VP/ News SUSANA SCHULER will now focus on strategic planning and work with fewer stations. Regional News Directors LARRY SILBERMANN, VICKI ZIMMERMAN, and STEVE ACKERMANN will adjust their station portfolios, and Ackermann will be headquartered in Montgomery.

Rundgren

KMID-TV, Midland, TX…KARL RUNDGREN, who first joined this Nexstar owned ABC affiliate as an anchor in 2008 and was later promoted to news director, tells me he’s leaving television to pursue a career in financial planning. Karl’s also worked in San Angelo, Abilene and Toledo. (This position is ND only. The station will hire a new anchor.) You can learn more about this opportunity in the paid ad below.

WUTR/WFXY/WPNY-TV, Utica, NY…while not a new opening, the station is advertising this anchor and news director position again. Details below.

Newly Named News Directors:

Labbe

WOAI/KABB-TV, San Antonio, TX…BLAISE LABBE returns to San Antonio as ND for this newly formed Sinclair duopoly. Blaise spent the last 3/12 years as ND for KCTV in Kansas City, but earlier had been the operations manager and later the Assistant ND for KENS-TV in San Antonio. In between he was the ND for KWTV in Oklahoma City. He’s also worked in Houston, Wichita Falls, TX, and Amarillo. During his career, he’s been a studio cameraman, news photographer, reporter, and even did weather. He replaces TOM BELL who left the station in May to become ND for KOVR-TV in Sacramento. (Some moron, reporting this move in a mid-week UPDATE, accidentally relocated KOVR to San Antonio. It took all-night, but I did move it back to California.)

Thanks to those of you who pointed out that error. Interestingly NO ONE pointed out that in that same report I said that Blaise started his career as a ‘studio camera’.

KGET-TV, Bakersfield, CA…Assistant News Director MIKE TRIHEY will become news director of this Nexstar owned NBC affiliate in September, following the retirement of veteran ND JOHN PILIOS. John’s been ND here since 2001: he started as the assignment manager in 1999. He earlier had been ND for KCOY-TV in Santa Maria/Santa Barbara, working his way up after starting as a reporter and assignment editor. Old friends can wish John well in his still-a-few-weeks-away retirement via email: johnpilios@kget.com

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

News Director, KMID-TV, Midland, TX:

KMID-TV in Midland, TX is looking for a energetic and motivated News Director who will lead the station to the next level. The newsroom is on the verge of some large improvements and changes and needs someone who can help it through that process and beyond.

The right leader will be able to make decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, and promotion of employees, plan and manage staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the news staff, critique newscasts on a daily basis to improve coverage, mentor reporters, work well with other department heads to reach long-term goals and assume other duties as assigned.

You must have at least a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience, as well as a minimum five years’ experience in news programming production and have at least two years’ experience in a leadership role.

This position offers the opportunity to mold a new news effort in an expanding and dynamic market in West Texas. With a thriving economy, a booming population, and a growing thirst for local news, weather, and sports — this is a great time to get into a great market.

Send your material via email to: lherbster@kmid.tv

or via mail to:

KMID-TV
Attn: Larry Herbster
3200 LaForce Blvd
Midland TX 79711

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

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

The successful candidate must have an understanding of what “local” news is and how to engage our viewers with relevant content. He/she will anchor, producer, hire, mentor and lead a team of skilled professionals. Solid news judgment, great communication skills and exceptional storytelling techniques are a must. 5-10 years of experience as a primary news anchor preferred. Knowledge of eMedia, social media and mobile website journalism is required.

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

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

Assistant News Director, KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM:

KOAT, Hearst Television’s ABC affiliate in Albuquerque, New Mexico is looking for an Assistant News Director to lead its #1 newsroom.

It’s a great opportunity for you to be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of editorial content. You must have aggressive breaking news skills, a positive attitude and a pro-active approach to problem solving.

You will be a mentor to the newsroom staff responsible for improving writing and performance issues. Other duties include recruitment, hiring, training, working with the digital team and overseeing special projects.

You will have resources including a helicopter, two satellite trucks and three ENG trucks. KOAT is a Hearst station so there are opportunities for growth in the company.

And earlier this year, USA Today called Albuquerque one of the West’s most unique cities, a relaxed but interesting town that deserves a lot more attention.

Successful applicant must have at least five years’ experience in TV news with some management experience.

Send resume and link to newscast to News Director Sue Stephens at sstephens@hearst.com

KOAT-TV, a division of Hearst Television, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Morning Executive Producer, KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM:

KOAT-TV in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is looking for an executive producer for the morning newscast.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong producer to get your management stripes. You’ll be in charge of a #1 morning newscast with an established anchor team.

You will have resources including a helicopter, two satellite trucks and three ENG trucks. KOAT is a Hearst station so there are opportunities for growth in the company.

And earlier this year, USA Today called Albuquerque one of the West’s most unique cities, a relaxed but interesting town that deserves a lot more attention.

You can e-mail your resume and a link to your work to: Sue Stephens, News Director, KOAT-TV at sstephens@hearst.com

You can also send a resume and a non-returnable newscast air-check DVD, along with a cover letter stating where you found out about this job to:

Sue Stephens
News Director
KOAT-TV
3801 Carlisle Blvd NE
Albuquerque NM 87107

KOAT-TV, a division of Hearst Television, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Assistant News Director, WKBN-TV, Youngstown, OH:

WKBN-TV, the CBS affiliated LIN Television Station is looking for an experienced Asst. News Director to skillfully manage our news efforts in this strong CBS/ FOX Duopoly with a SSA for the ABC affiliate in Youngstown, Ohio.

The right person to lead our award winning news organization will have an accomplished record of achievement including previous News management experience. You must be able to think strategically and manage content across a duopoly and SSA stations as well as websites and mobile platforms.

This unique opportunity will IMMEDIATELY entail interim News Director Responsibilities, leading a news operation that is enjoying ratings growth and positive momentum.

This is a great opportunity for the right person; if that’s you, then send a cover letter describing your news philosophy and vision. Also include a resume, DVD or online link and references via email to:

Dave Coy, President/General Manager at: dcoy@wkbn.com

Or via mail to:

Debbie Deemer/HR
WKBN-TV
3930 Sunset Blvd.
Youngstown OH 44512

No phone calls please.

News Director, WLNE-TV, Providence, RI:

WLNE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Providence, RI is looking for a dynamic individual to lead our News Department. The successful candidate will have the ability to motivate and guide our seasoned staff while teaching and mentoring our newer team members. You must be competitive and have an innate understanding and ability to produce compelling newscast that are viewer centric. Social Media knowledge and experience plays an important role in this position.

This is a great opportunity for the right person; if that’s you, then send a cover letter describing your news philosophy and vision. Also include a resume, DVD or online link and references via email to: amenard@abc6.com

or via mail to:

WLNE-TV
Attn: Business Manager
10 Orms Street
Providence RI 02704

We’ll fill this position as soon as we find the right person! Close date is 7/23/13.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

News Director, WRIC-TV, Richmond, VA:

WRIC-TV, an ABC Affiliate, the fastest growing news operation in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a proven, dynamic, and forward thinking News Director who can build from a strong team environment. Applicant is expected to have a successful track record of increasing news ratings consistently.

This news director will be leading an Emmy and AP Award winning staff in a highly competitive market. Candidates should have strong local breaking news and weather coverage experience.

Our news director will be responsible for developing the news department’s strategic plan by advancing relevant content for Broadcast TV, Web, Social Media and all future platforms with impact.

Strong leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills are a priority.

This candidate must be very knowledgeable of Nielsen’s measurement systems, create content targeted for the key demographics and put together strong rating period strategic plans.

Previous news management experience is required. A college degree is preferred.

Send resume via email to: personnel@wric.com

or via mail to:

WRIC TV8
Personnel Department
301 Arboretum Place
Richmond VA 23236-3464

or fax your resume to (804) 330-8881.

NO phone calls please. EOE

News Content Director, WIS-TV, Columbia, SC:

WIS-TV, Raycom-owned news leader in Columbia, SC, seeks a News Content Director to lead an award-winning team. Perfect candidate will be a passionate, creative and collaborative coach who empowers team members to define and deliver compelling content on all platforms…on-air, online and on mobile. “WIS Investigates” is our brand, so a successful track record with investigative journalism is a definite plus.

Send your vision for making WIS viewers the most well-served in the market via email to: dtodd@wistv.com

or via mail to:

Donita Todd
VP/GM
WIS-TV
1111 Bull Street
Columbia SC 29201

All employment practices of WIS Television shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Personnel decisions and actions shall not be influenced by an applicant’s or employee’s race, age, sex, religion, color, national origin/ancestry or disability.

No phone calls please. EOE-M/F/D/V

News Director, WFFF/WVNY-TV, Burlington, VT:

WFFF/WVNY (Fox44/ABC22) in Burlington, VT is looking for an energetic News Director that will take the station to the next level. The newsroom is getting ready to re-brand its product, and needs someone who is capable of living a brand on all platforms.

The right leader will be able to make decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees, plan and manage staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the news staff, critique newscasts on a daily basis to improve coverage, mentor reporters, work well with other department heads to reach long-term goals, and other duties as assigned.

You must have a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalist or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience, as well as a minimum five years’ experience in news programming production, with at least two years’ experience in a leadership role.

The Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY market is a beautiful region and a great place to live. If you love skiing, hiking, and fall foliage, and think you have what it takes to lead a young newsroom, e-mail your resume to: rhess@fox44now.com

or via mail to:

WFFF/WVNY
Attn: Roger Hess
298 Mountain View Drive
Colchester, VT 05446

Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you have any questions, contact Terri Bush, Director Human Resources: tlbush@nexstar.tv

Nightside Executive Producer, WBAL-TV, Baltimore, MD:

WBAL-TV 11 News, the Hearst NBC affiliate in Baltimore is looking for a Nightside Executive Producer to help lead its Live.Local.Latebreaking newsroom. The right candidate will have a strong content background, be aggressive in covering breaking news, and an understanding of station branding.

The EP will have oversight of all editorial and personnel decisions on assigned shift, as well as broader managerial duties for entire staff related to daily newscasts and special projects. Those broader duties include but are not limited to recruitment, hiring, and training, working with digital team and producing extended coverage and daily newscast as needed.

There’s also opportunity for the EP to be a part of local productions such as the Preakness Stakes, the Baltimore Marathon, and specials for the World Champion Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles. There will be long days, rewarding days and fun days for the candidate who wants to dive into the product and the city. It’s also an opportunity to join one of the most honored newsrooms on the East Coast and one of the most honored companies in media.

To apply for this job you must have at least five years’ experience; some management experience preferred.

Please send resume to Michelle Butt, News Director at mbutt@hearst.com

WBAL-TV is an EEO employer.

News Producer, WRIC-TV, Richmond, VA:

WRIC-TV8 is looking for a producer who is a strategic thinker and can execute a plan, someone who thrives during breaking news situations. The successful candidate must have solid editorial judgment, strong writing skills as well as good people skills.

One to two years TV newscast production preferred.

Send resume via email to: personnel@wric.com

or via mail to:

WRIC TV8 Personnel Department,
301 Arboretum Place
Richmond VA 23236-3464,

or fax your resume to (804) 330-8881

NO phone calls please. EOE

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KRIV-TV, Houston, TX (listed 6/30/13)
WISH-TV, Indianapolis, IN (relisted 7/5/13)
KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM (new listing this week, see ad above!)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (listed 6/16/13)
WBND/WCWW-TV, South Bend, IN (relisted 7/5/13)
WBTW-TV, Florence/Myrtle Beach, SC (listed 6/16/13)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

News 12 New Jersey, Edison, NY (Morning EP, listed 7/5/13)
KRON-TV, San Francisco, CA (relisted 6/30/13)
The Weather Channel, Atlanta, GA (Morning EP, relisted 6/2/13)
WSB-TV, Atlanta, GA (Senior EP, listed 7/5/13)
KRIV-TV, Houston, TX (AM & PM openings, listed 6/30/13)
KCPQ-TV, Seattle, WA (relisted this week)
WFTS-TV, Tampa, FL (Dayside EP, relisted this week)
KOVR-TV, Sacramento, CA (listed 6/7/13)
WBAL-TV, Baltimore, MD (Nightside EP, listed 7/20/13, see ad above!)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 6/23/13)
WDJT-TV, Milwaukee, WI (AM EP, listed 7/5/13)
KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM (AM EP, relisted this week, see ad above!)
WHBQ-TV, Memphis, TN (relisted 6/7/13)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (PM EP, relisted 6/16/13)
WCSH-TV, Portland, ME (Dayside EP, listed 6/30/13)

Situations Wanted:

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

Names in the News…and other stuff:

Canova

Former Minneapolis and Providence News Director TED CANOVA has been named Managing Director/News Director for WGBH, the public broadcaster in Boston. Ted will oversee news content and coverage across all platforms (WGBH-TV airs a daily 30 minute public affairs program). He first joined WGBH in 2011 after a stint at Minnesota Public Radio. Ted’s a former ND at both KMSP/WFTC-TV and WCCO-TV in Minneapolis and WJAR-TV in Providence. It’s a return to Boston for Ted: he’s an Emerson College alum.

Lewis

KYANN LEWIS starts Monday as the Senior Executive Producer for KNTV, the NBC o-and-o in San Jose/San Francisco. She’s been the Executive Producer for the syndicated morning program, The Daily Buzz. Kyann is a former ND in Houston (KIAH-TV) and Greenville, SC (WHNS-TV), and also worked for two stations in Portland, OR.

OLIVIA DANGLER has been named morning executive producer for WFAA-TV in Dallas. She’s currently an EP for WXIN-TV in Indianapolis, and has earlier worked in Phoenix, Columbus, OH, and New Bern, NC.

Speight

Two new EPs at WRC-TV in Washington, DC. SCOTT TRABANDT moves to dayside EP. He’s been working on the 11:00 PM newscast. And KERWIN SPEIGHT returns to WRC (where he started as a production assistant) to replace Scott as the Nighside EP. Kerwin’s produced in Charlotte, Houston and Baltimore, and has been an EP in Sacramento, Pittsburgh, and WRAL-TV in Raleigh, where he currently works.

Congratulations to SABRINA WOLMAN, who’s been promoted to Morning EP for KGTV, the Scripps’ owned ABC affiliate in San Diego. She helped launch weekend morning news at KGTV following a long stint as a producer in Philadelphia.

Batt

After 15 years at WRTV in Indianapolis, SUSAN BATT has moved three blocks south on Meridian Street to WTHR-TV, where she’ll be the Investigative/Special Projects Producer. Susan was the EP/Special Projects at WRTV, and held a wide variety of positions there over the years. She’s also worked for ABC News bureau in Washington, and at KOMU-TV in Columbia, MO.

MATT BROWN has joined Scripps’ KSHB-TV in Kansas City as Assistant News Director. He most recently was the ND for KOKI-TV in Tulsa, a job he left in March after two years. He’s also worked in Austin, TX, Wichita, and Corpus Christi.

Batien

CHRISTY BATIEN has been promoted to Content Manager for Quincy’s KTIV-TV in Sioux City, IA. She’s a longtime station employee, having started there in 1998. She’s been an assignment editor, producer, the morning anchor (for ten years), and most recently has been the Internet Director for this NBC affiliate.

Congrats to old friend PAUL DAVIS, who becomes the second person ever to be TWICE named the Illinoisan of the Year by the Illinois News Broadcasters Association (the first was former governor JIM THOMPSON.) Paul was the longtime ND at both WGN-TV in Chicago and WCIA-TV in Champaign. He was also an ND for the Tribune station in Boston, and worked for FACS for a few years. He’s now living in Illinois and I’m sure he’d love to hear from old friends via email at: pmdpmd2@aol.com

After a protest from Portland and Bangor ND MIKE REDDING, a Bangor radio station modified an online poll which originally asked listeners to choose the ‘hottest’ newswoman. The station now offers a choice to pick a ‘favorite’ newswoman.

Chriesman

One time news director WILLIE CHRIESMAN checked in to tell us that he’s started an online news site targeting a professional audience of people of color with news and information of interest to them. It’s called U Metro, and you can check it out here. Willie was a news director in Birmingham, an Assistant News Director in Boston, an EP in Denver, and also working in Chicago, Detroit, and Atlanta.

Correction from last week: In our report on BRAD LUCK‘s move to WVIT-TV in Hartford, we told you that he worked for KUSI-TV in San Diego. He actually worked for KSWB-TV.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Saturday, July 20, 2013.

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

KWHY-TV 1201 West 5th St., # T-900 Los Angeles CA 90017 *
KMSP/WFTC 11358 Viking Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344
KTXL-TV 4655 Fruitridge Rd. Sacramento CA 95820
XETV 8253 Ronson Rd. San Diego CA 92111
KCTV 4500 Shawnee Mission Pkwy. Fairway, KS 66205
WXMI-TV 3117 Plaza Dr. NE Grand Rapids MI 49525
WHP-TV 3300 North 6th Street Harrisburg PA 17110
KOB-TV 4 Broadcast Plaza SW Albuquerque NM 87104
WLNE-TV 10 Orms St. Providence RI 02904 (see ad above!)
WRIC-TV 301 Arboretum Place Richmond VA 23236 (see ad above!)
WWBT 5710 Midlothian Turnpike Richmond VA 23225
KTUL-TV 3200 S. 29th West Ave. Tulsa OK 74107
KSNW-TV 833 N. Main Wichita, KS 67203
WEYI-TV 2225 W. Willard Road Clio MI 48420
WSET-TV 2320 Langhorne Rd. Lynchburg VA 24501
KGUN-TV 7280 E. Rosewood St. Tucson, AZ 85710
WIS-TV 1111 Bull St. Columbia SC 29211 (see ad above!)
WFFF/WVNY-TV 298 Mountain View Dr. Colchester VT 05446 (see ad above!)
KYTX-TV 2211 ESE Loop 323 Tyler TX 75701
KRCG-TV Highway 54 North Holts Summit MO 65043
KMID-TV 3200 LaForce Blvd. Midland TX 79711 (see ad above!)
WTWO-TV PO Box 9268 Terre Haute IN 47808
WVVA-TV 3052 Big Laurel Highway Bluefield, WV 24701
WUTR/WFXV/WPNY 5956 Smith Hill Rd. Utica NY 13502 (see ad above!)
WLIO-TV 1424 Rice Ave. Lima OH 45805
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521

* Spanish language station

July 14, 2013

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 UPDATE:

A veteran news director returns to Texas today.

Labbe

BLAISE LABBE, who’s been the ND for KCTV in Kansas City for 3 1/2 years, has been named Director of News for Sinclair’s new duopoly in San Antonio, WOAI-TV and KABB-TV. He’s a former news director for KWTV in Oklahoma City, and spent more than five years at KENS-TV in San Antonio, first as news operations manager and then assistant news director.

He began his career as a studio camera, moved into news photojournalism, even served a stint as a reporter and weatherman in Wichita Falls, TX. He returned to photography in Amarillo and later Houston, where he was later promoted to Special Projects Producer for KHOU-TV before Belo promoted him to San Antonio.

He replaces TOM BELL who left WOAI earlier this summer to become news director for KOVR-TV in Sacramento.

We’ll have more on this…and all the latest news…in our full report later this week.

regards,

Rick Gevers

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Greetings:

We have lots to tell you this week, with FIVE new news director openings, and THREE newly named news directors.

Those changes bring our list of open news directors jobs to 23.

We have paid help wanted ads for FOUR of those open news director jobs, as well as for an EP positions in Baltimore, San Diego, and for News 12 New Jersey. If you’re not quite ready for those jobs, a Richmond station needs a producer.

And we have lots more to share with you.

We have obituaries for the wife of a well known broadcaster, and another for the mother of a longtime news director.

Lots of items in Names in the News…to which I’ve added ‘…and Other Stuff’.

Like what, you ask?

Well, there’s the list of National Emmy Award nominations, a list which includes eight local stations. Several items about ABC people: an award for a retired correspondent and anchor, the retirement of a longtime bureau producer, and a new job for another veteran ABC producer. We have links to two New York Times articles examining trends in the industry, and details about a number of news managers on the move.

All that following this week’s changes:

New News Director Openings:

WLNE-TV, Providence, RI…BOB ROCKSTROH is leaving this Citadel Communications owned ABC affiliate later this month. He’s been the ND here since January, 2012. Bob’s a former ND in Hartford and Ft. Wayne, and worked as an EP for FiOS1, Verizon’s news operation in New York. He’s also worked in San Francisco, Minneapolis, and San Diego. You can learn more about this opportunity in the paid ad below.

WRIC-TV, Richmond, VA…this Young Broadcasting-owned ABC station is looking for a new news director, following the departure of LISA MELTON, who’d been the ND there for six years and in the market for, I believe, 19 years. You can learn more about this opportunity in the paid ad below.

Jones

WIS-TV, Columbia, SC…congratulations to RASHIDA JONES who’s been named Executive Producer for the CHRIS JANSING show on MSNBC. She’s been the ND for this Raycom owned NBC affiliate for the past two years. She earlier spent seven years at the Weather Channel in a variety of roles, and earlier worked as a producer in Norfolk. You can learn more about this opportunity in the paid ad below.

Davis

WFFF/WVNY-TV, Burlington, VT…TRACY DAVIS is leaving this recently-acquired by Nexstar FOX/ABC duopoly. She’s moving west to become the Assistant News Director for WDJT-TV, the CBS affiliate in Milwaukee. Tracy’s been the ND here since October, 2011, and served as news manager for almost four years before that. She’s also worked in Lafayette, IN. You can learn more about this opportunity in the paid help wanted ad below.

KYTX-TV, Tyler, TX…DAN DELGADO has left this CBS affiliate after six years as ND. The station is owned by London Broadcasting.

Newly Named News Directors:

Gaylord

KOCO-TV, Oklahoma City, OK…REBECCA GAYLORD moves from one Hearst station to another as she’s been named news director for this ABC affiliate. Rebecca has been the Assistant News Director for the last four years at another Hearst ABC station, KOAT-TV in Albuquerque. She previously had been a morning EP in Denver and has also worked in Dallas and St. Louis. At KOCO, she replaces STEPHANIE CROSWAIT who resigned in April, one year after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Stephanie had been ND here for four years.

Barnhouse

WTVR-TV, Richmond, VA…longtime employee SHERYL BARNHOUSE has been promoted to news director. She’s been the interim ND since BILL ANDERSON left in April, and the Assistant ND for the past eight years. She first joined this now-owned-by-Local TV-but-soon-to-be-owned by Tribune CBS affiliate in 1998 as a producer. Sheryl began her career as a producer at WNCT-TV in Greenville, NC.

Hedrick

KOLN/KGIN-TV, Lincoln, NE…STEPHANIE HEDRICK joins this Gray Television owned CBS affiliate as News Director. She’s currently the EP for another Gray station, KWTX-TV in Waco, TX. She’s also reported, produced, and anchored there. Stephanie also taught English at a school in Bangkok, Thailand.

Ramsett

She replaces SUSAN RAMSETT, who’s been promoted to General Manager here. Susan joined the station as news director in May of 2011, and was promoted to GM last month. She’s a longtime Gray employee, having earlier served as the ND and anchor for Gray’s WSAW-TV in Wausau, WI. Susan also worked for two stations in LaCrosse, WI, and spent two years working for a medical foundation.

 

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

News Director, WLNE-TV, Providence, RI:

WLNE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Providence, RI is looking for a dynamic individual to lead our News Department. The successful candidate will have the ability to motivate and guide our seasoned staff while teaching and mentoring our newer team members. You must be competitive and have an innate understanding and ability to produce compelling newscast that are viewer centric. Social Media knowledge and experience plays an important role in this position.

This is a great opportunity for the right person; if that’s you, then send a cover letter describing your news philosophy and vision. Also include a resume, DVD or online link and references via email to: amenard@abc6.com

or via mail to:

WLNE-TV

Attn: Business Manager

10 Orms Street

Providence RI 02704

We’ll fill this position as soon as we find the right person! Close date is 7/23/13.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

News Director, WRIC-TV, Richmond, VA:

WRIC-TV, an ABC Affiliate, the fastest growing news operation in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a proven, dynamic, and forward thinking News Director who can build from a strong team environment. Applicant is expected to have a successful track record of increasing news ratings consistently.

This news director will be leading an Emmy and AP Award winning staff in a highly competitive market. Candidates should have strong local breaking news and weather coverage experience.

Our news director will be responsible for developing the news department’s strategic plan by advancing relevant content for Broadcast TV, Web, Social Media and all future platforms with impact.

Strong leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills are a priority.

This candidate must be very knowledgeable of Nielsen’s measurement systems, create content targeted for the key demographics and put together strong rating period strategic plans.

Previous news management experience is required. A college degree is preferred.

Send resume via email to: personnel@wric.com

or via mail to:

WRIC TV8

Personnel Department

301 Arboretum Place

Richmond VA 23236-3464

or fax your resume to (804) 330-8881.

NO phone calls please. EOE

News Content Director, WIS-TV, Columbia, SC:

WIS-TV, Raycom-owned news leader in Columbia, SC, seeks a News Content Director to lead an award-winning team. Perfect candidate will be a passionate, creative and collaborative coach who empowers team members to define and deliver compelling content on all platforms…on-air, online and on mobile. “WIS Investigates” is our brand, so a successful track record with investigative journalism is a definite plus.

Send your vision for making WIS viewers the most well-served in the market via email to: dtodd@wistv.com

or via mail to:

Donita Todd

VP/GM

WIS-TV

1111 Bull Street

Columbia SC 29201

All employment practices of WIS Television shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Personnel decisions and actions shall not be influenced by an applicant’s or employee’s race, age, sex, religion, color, national origin/ancestry or disability.

No phone calls please. EOE-M/F/D/V

News Director, WFFF/WVNY-TV, Burlington, VT:

WFFF/WVNY (Fox44/ABC22) in Burlington, VT is looking for an energetic News Director that will take the station to the next level. The newsroom is getting ready to re-brand its product, and needs someone who is capable of living a brand on all platforms.

The right leader will be able to make decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees, plan and manage staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the news staff, critique newscasts on a daily basis to improve coverage, mentor reporters, work well with other department heads to reach long-term goals, and other duties as assigned.

You must have a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalist or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience, as well as a minimum five years’ experience in news programming production, with at least two years’ experience in a leadership role.

The Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY market is a beautiful region and a great place to live. If you love skiing, hiking, and fall foliage, and think you have what it takes to lead a young newsroom, e-mail your resume to: rhess@fox44now.com

or via mail to:

WFFF/WVNY

Attn: Roger Hess

298 Mountain View Drive

Colchester, VT 05446

Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you have any questions, contact Terri Bush, Director Human Resources: tlbush@nexstar.tv

Nightside Executive Producer, WBAL-TV, Baltimore, MD:

WBAL-TV 11 News, the Hearst NBC affiliate in Baltimore is looking for a Nightside Executive Producer to help lead its Live.Local.Latebreaking newsroom. The right candidate will have a strong content background, be aggressive in covering breaking news, and an understanding of station branding.

The EP will have oversight of all editorial and personnel decisions on assigned shift, as well as broader managerial duties for entire staff related to daily newscasts and special projects. Those broader duties include but are not limited to recruitment, hiring, and training, working with digital team and producing extended coverage and daily newscast as needed.

There’s also opportunity for the EP to be a part of local productions such as the Preakness Stakes, the Baltimore Marathon, and specials for the World Champion Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles. There will be long days, rewarding days and fun days for the candidate who wants to dive into the product and the city. It’s also an opportunity to join one of the most honored newsrooms on the East Coast and one of the most honored companies in media.

To apply for this job you must have at least five years’ experience; some management experience preferred.

Please send resume to Michelle Butt, News Director at mbutt@hearst.com

WBAL-TV is an EEO employer.

News Producer, WRIC-TV, Richmond, VA:

WRIC-TV8 is looking for a producer who is a strategic thinker and can execute a plan, someone who thrives during breaking news situations. The successful candidate must have solid editorial judgment, strong writing skills as well as good people skills.

One to two years TV newscast production preferred.

Send resume via email to: personnel@wric.com

or via mail to:

WRIC TV8 Personnel Department,

301 Arboretum Place

Richmond VA 23236-3464,

or fax your resume to (804) 330-8881

NO phone calls please. EOE

Morning Executive Producer, News 12 New Jersey:

News 12 New Jersey… a 24/7 regional cable news station watched by more people in New Jersey than any other station… is looking for a morning show EP. Be a part of the team that beats most NYC stations in our coverage area every morning. We’re available in 1.7 million households.

News 12 New Jersey is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated news professional to supervise newsgathering and presentation of hyperlocal evening news coverage on all platforms. Responsibilities will include: overseeing editorial content and monitoring the construction of newscasts, copy editing newscast and reporter scripts and working closely with the Assignment Desk Supervisor to monitor developing stories, breaking news and crew logistics.

Other responsibilities include: providing coaching and training for producers; conducting performance reviews; coordinating scheduling of staff; monitoring the news product across all platforms to ensure quality control and maximize added value on the News 12 New Jersey website, infobar, and the 612 content (VOD) channel.

The Executive Producer will also be required to collaborate with the News Director and Assistant News Director to develop special segments and news programming, including but not limited to, elections and town meetings; troubleshoot issues and perform other duties as assigned.

To view the qualifications for this position and submit your resume, please click on the submit button below.

Click here to submit your resume

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintain a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

Senior Executive Producer, WSB-TV, Atlanta, GA:

WSB-TV in Atlanta is looking for a Senior Executive Producer. This person will be a key manager for Atlanta’s number one-rated news team and one of the nation’s top television stations.

Candidates should have significant newsroom management experience and major market producing experience. The Senior EP will supervise a creative and competitive group of producers, oversee more than 45 hours of news each week, help develop and implement research-based newscast goals, help copy-edit newscasts, and ensure our newscasts have high production values. The successful candidate must know how to lead and motivate.

College degree required. WSB-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides excellent benefits.

E-mail: mike.dreaden@wsbtv.com

No phone calls please.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KRIV-TV, Houston, TX (listed 6/30/13)
WISH-TV, Indianapolis, IN (relisted 7/5/13)
KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO (listing revised 6/7/13)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (listed 6/16/13)
WBND/WCWW-TV, South Bend, IN (relisted 7/5/13)
WBTW-TV, Florence/Myrtle Beach, SC (listed 6/16/13)
KTIV-TV, Sioux City, IA (listed 5/10/13)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

News 12 New Jersey, Edison, NY (Morning EP, listed 7/5/13, see ad above!)
KRON-TV, San Francisco, CA (relisted 6/30/13)
KNTV, San Francisco/San Jose, CA (PM EP, listed 5/10/13)
The Weather Channel, Atlanta, GA (Morning EP, relisted 6/2/13)
WRC-TV, Washington, DC (listed 5/10/13)
WSB-TV, Atlanta, GA (Senior EP, listed 7/5/13, see ad above!)
KRIV-TV, Houston, TX (AM & PM openings, listed 6/30/13)
KCPQ-TV, Seattle, WA (listed 5/10/13)
WFTS-TV, Tampa, FL (Dayside EP, relisted 5/10/13)
KOVR-TV, Sacramento, CA (listed 6/7/13)
WBAL-TV, Baltimore, MD (Nightside EP, new listing this week, see ad above!)
KGTV, San Diego, CA (AM EP, listed 6/30/13)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 6/23/13)
WDJT-TV, Milwaukee, WI (AM EP, listed 7/5/13)
KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM (AM EP, listing revised 6/16/13)
WHBQ-TV, Memphis, TN (relisted 6/7/13)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (PM EP, relisted 6/16/13)
WCSH-TV, Portland, ME (Dayside EP, listed 6/30/13)

Obituaries:

DONNA JEAN O’REILLY, wife of longtime broadcaster TERRY O’REILLY, died July 3rd after a brief illness. She was 59. Donna is survived by Terry, who’s currently President of Twin Cities Public Television. He’s previously been an executive at the Weather Channel, CONUS, and for Hubbard Broadcasting. A kind note of remembrance can be sent to Terry at: toreilly@tpt.org

MADGE LOUISE FAST, mother of longtime news director PERRY BOXX, died Thursday, July 11, at an Arkansas hospital. She was 84 and is survived by Perry and another son. Visitation will be held Sunday night with a graveside service on Monday. Your note of sympathy would reach Perry at: perrylboxx@aol.com

Situations Wanted:

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

This week:  Meet KARLA STANLEY:

Successful and experienced Medium Market News Director/Big Market EP who’s been out of TV for five years and anxious to return!  What YOU get: 20 years of successful TV News/Internet management experience. Six Sigma, HR, Diversity Training. Positive energy. What I get: A second chance to use my skills to make you shine. Phone: 216-702-0115 Email: kk.stanley@hotmail.com. Reel is here.

Names in the News…and other stuff:

Congratulations to eight local stations which received nominations in the National Emmy Award nominations which were announced on Thursday. Click here for the complete list.

WWOR-TV, the only commercial over the air station licensed to New Jersey, has cancelled its last newscast, a 30 minute broadcast at 10:00 PM, and replaced it with a program called “Chasing New Jersey”. This New York Times story looks at the controversial move.

Speaking of the Times, it also looked at the recent spurt of station sales, and suggests that some of the buying is driven by the opportunity to buy stations in markets with a lot of political advertising.

Former ABC News correspondent CAROLE SIMPSON has been named winner of the RTDNF Colonel Barney Oldfield Distinguished Service Award. Carole retired from ABC in 2006 to become Leader-in-Residence at Emerson College in Boston.

Goldberg

Congratulations to old friend HARVEY GOLDBERG on his retirement from television at the age of 64. Harvey’s spent the last 19 years of his career at ABC News, working in Atlanta with my client and friend STEVE OSUNSAMI. Harvey’s also worked at CBS News and worked as a news director at WDIV-TV in Detroit. Harvey’s a Wisconsin native, and he’ll spend most of his retirement rooting for his beloved Green Bay Packers.

Another ABC News veteran, MARK LIMA, moves to VP/News of Fusion, the new network that’s a joint venture of ABC and Univision.

BRAD LUCK has been named Assistant News Director at WVIT-TV in Hartford/New Haven. It’s a return to the East Coast for Brad, who’s a Maryland native. He’s been an EP at KSWB-TV in San Diego and also worked at KTLA-TV in Los Angeles for ten years in a variety of roles.

MARK PARRICK moves from producer at WFLA-TV in Tampa to Kansas City, where he’ll be an EP for WDAF-TV.

Wilhelm

Three management promotions at KWCH-TV in Wichita. KIM WILHELM, who joined this CBS affiliate as a reporter in 2001, has been promoted to Assistant News Director. She’s currently the Managing Editor and a Fact Finder Investigator. And two veteran producers have been promoted to Executive Producer.  JENNIFER SEARLE will oversee the station’s morning newscast while ROB MARTIN will supervise nights before moving to days in January.

One-time Indianapolis News Director KEVIN FINCH is headed to academia as a Visiting Professor at Washington and Lee’s Department of Journalism and Mass Communications. Kevin’s a former ND at both WRTV and WISH-TV here in Indianapolis, also worked as WTHR-TV and began his career as a producer and reporter in Illinois.

GM Notes:

DON RAY is retiring as GM of Gray Television’s WSAZ-TV in Charleston/Huntington, WV, a job he’s held since 1989, through at least three different owners. He’ll be replaced by MATT JAQUINT. That was one of several GM moves announced by Gray this week, including the promotion of SUSAN RAMSETT in Lincoln that we reported above. You can read about the rest by clicking here.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Saturday, July 13, 2013.

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

KWHY-TV 1201 West 5th St., # T-900 Los Angeles CA 90017 *
KMSP/WFTC 11358 Viking Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344
KTXL-TV 4655 Fruitridge Rd. Sacramento CA 95820
XETV 8253 Ronson Rd. San Diego CA 92111
WOAI-TV 1031 Navarro St. San Antonio TX 78205
WXMI-TV 3117 Plaza Dr. NE Grand Rapids MI 49525
WHP-TV 3300 North 6th Street Harrisburg PA 17110
KOB-TV 4 Broadcast Plaza SW Albuquerque NM 87104
WLNE-TV 10 Orms St. Providence RI 02904 (see ad above!)
WRIC-TV 301 Arboretum Place Richmond VA 23236 (see ad above!)
KTUL-TV 3200 S. 29th West Ave. Tulsa OK 74107
KSNW-TV 833 N. Main Wichita, KS 67203
WEYI-TV 2225 W. Willard Road Clio MI 48420
WSET-TV 2320 Langhorne Rd. Lynchburg VA 24501
KGUN-TV 7280 E. Rosewood St. Tucson, AZ 85710
WIS-TV 1111 Bull St. Columbia SC 29211 (see ad above!)
WFFF/WVNY-TV 298 Mountain View Dr. Colchester VT 05446 (see ad above!)
KRCG-TV Highway 54 North Holts Summit MO 65043
WTWO-TV PO Box 9268 Terre Haute IN 47808
WVVA-TV 3052 Big Laurel Highway Bluefield, WV 24701
WUTR/WFXV/WPNY 5956 Smith Hill Rd. Utica NY 13502
WLIO-TV 1424 Rice Ave. Lima OH 45805
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521

* Spanish language station

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