November 10, 2019
Greetings:
We have TWO new news directors to tell you about this week, with ONE new opening.
That means 26 stations are on our list of stations with open ND jobs.
TWO of those openings are among our THREE paid help wanted ads below.
In Names in the News, a new job for a former West Virginia ND, a new executive director for SPJ, and a new book from an IU professor with a unique claim to fame.
Finally, clearly I failed in my mission last week, so as you read the rest of the newsletter, I will continue to search for a new kicker for the Indianapolis Colts.
Newly Named News Directors:

Stanley
WMBF-TV, Myrtle Beach, SC…MATT STANLEY moves from one Gray TV owned station to another as he becomes ND for this NBC affiliate. He’s been the Assistant ND for Gray’s KSLA-TV in Shreveport, LA, for the the last two years. WMBF GM SARAH MILES sent this note to the staff. Matt, a Marine Corp veteran, has also worked in Baton Rouge and Montgomery. He replaces ASHLEY TALLEY who left to become Enterprise Executive Producer for WRAL-TV in September after 4+ years as ND at WMBF.

Armstead
WWVA-TV, Bluefield, WV…WES ARMSTEAD is the new news director for this Quincy Media owned NBC affiliate. He’s spent the last nine years as the Assignment Manager for WCHS-TV in Charleston, WV. Wes succeeds the late KEN WHITE who stepped down as ND last August to concentrate on his cancer battle, a fight he lost in early October.
New News Director Opening:

Fitzgerald
KJRH-TV, Tulsa, OK…this Scripps owned NBC affiliate is on the hunt for a new news director following the departure of SCOTT FITZGERALD. He was ND here for less than a year after spending two years as ND in Reno, NV. His replacement will ne the fourth ND here in less than three years.
Paid Help Wanted Ads:
Executive Producer, WWSB-TV, Sarasota, FL:
ABC7/WWSB in Sarasota, Florida, has a rare opening for Executive Producer in this paradise of a city. This job isn’t a day at the beach, however. We are going through a time of exciting change and transition.
We have the technology, tools, gear, cars, research, experience and work ethic to set new standards in dedication to covering the Suncoast community. We are looking for the hard workers, overachievers, innovative thinkers, hardcore journalists, and adaptable people who believe in delivering content in real-time on all available platforms. An investigative spirit is a big plus!
You’ll be the front line of this mission, helping recruit the best, implement strategic plans and hold people accountable day in and out, oversee elections & special projects and work with reporters and producers daily to elevate our content distribution.
3-5 years in a local television news market experience required, with at least 1-2 years in a management position. Must work well with independent tasks, but also thrive in a team environment.
Apply online at gray.tv/careers and search for Sarasota or WWSB.
News Director, WBNG-TV, Binghamton, NY:
WBNG-TV in Binghamton, NY seeks a News Director to help guide our news department to new heights of journalistic and ratings success. This is an exciting opportunity to join a great team in one of New York’s most beautiful places to live.
The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and maintaining market leading standards for newsroom operations and content. Other duties include hiring, coaching, supervising and evaluating news personnel, as well as preparation and administration of newsroom budgets and capital requests. The News Director is expected to work closely with other department managers to achieve the company’s overall performance goals.
A minimum of 4 years television news management experience and a college degree in broadcast journalism preferred. Must be able to demonstrate strong working knowledge of community issues and sound journalistic principles. Must have the ability to make fast, accurate journalistic and logistical judgments.
If you have a passion for excellence, and a burning desire to lead the best local broadcast news operation in Binghamton, NY, we want to hear from you.
Please send your resume and cover letter to:
Bob Krummenacker
General Manager
WBNG-TV
560 Columbia Dr.
Johnson City, NY 13790
Or via email to: rkrummenacker@wbng.com
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
WBNG is part of Quincy Media, a family owned company with television stations in 9 states. Throughout Quincy, positions are available for candidates with all levels of experience and the advancement you are seeking. Visit www.quincymediacareers.com for links to all stations and opportunities.
WBNG-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
News Director, Delta News, Greenville, MS:
The Delta News in Greenville, MS is looking for a Full-time News Director.
CALA Broadcasting is looking for the right person to join our management team!
Looking for a progressive and hands-on News Director who is not afraid of change and is willing to roll up his/her sleeves to get the job done. Our right candidate will be an experienced news manager who likes to be actively involved in all facets of the news operation. News Director Experience preferred however experienced executive producers or assistant news directors looking to move into the News Director role are also welcome to apply.
A minimum of three years’ experience in broadcast management is required.
If you’re the right candidate, send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to jturnbough@deltanews.tv or mail your information to:
Jean Turnbough
Delta News
837 Washington Ave.
Greenville, MS 38701
All inquiries will be held in the strictest confidence.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Other News Management Openings:
ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:
WDVM-TV, Hagerstown, MD (listed 11/3/19)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted this week)
WACH-TV, Columbia SC (new listing this week)
WJAC-TV, Johnstown, PA (relisted 9/8/19)
WTXL-TV, Tallahassee, FL (listed 10/20/19)
KRCG-TV, Jefferson City, MO (listed 9/15/19)
KXMA-TV, Bismarck, ND (listed 10/20/19)
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:
KTLA-TV, Los Angeles, CA (listed 10/20/19)
WWSB-TV, Sarasota, FL (new listing this week, see ad above!)
KDVR/KWGN-TV, Denver, CO (AM EP, relisted 10/20/19)
KTVI/KPLR-TV, St. Louis, MMO (listed 10/20/19)
WISH-TV, Indianapolis, IN (listed 10/20/19)
WTTV/WXIN-TV, Indianapolis, IN (listed 10/20/19)
KFMB-TV, San Diego, CA (AM EP, listed 9/29/19)
KSWB-TV, San Diego, CA (listed 10/20/19)
WVIT-TV, Hartford, CT (Dayside EP, listing modified 9/15/19)
WTNH-TV, New Haven, CT (Digital EP, listed 11/3/19)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Senior EP, relisted 9/8/19)
WCMH-TV, Columbus, OH (relisted 9/29/19)
WISN-TV, Milwaukee, WI (AM EP, relisted this week)
WPBF-TV, West Palm Beach, FL (AM EP, listed 10/13/19)
WHTM-TV, Harrisburg, PA (Digital EP, relisted this week)
WBRC-TV, Birmingham, AL (relisted 10/13/19)
WVTM-TV, Birmingham, AL (PM EP, relisted 8/18/19)
WAVY-TV, Norfolk, VA (AM EP, relisted this week)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (listed 10/6/19)
WNEM-TV, Saginaw, MI (AM EP, listed 9/8/19)
WHNT-TV, Huntsville, AL (new listing this week)
KXXV-TV, Waco, TX (listed 11/3/19)
WJTV, Jackson, MS (Digital EP, listed 11/3/19)
KNWA-TV, Fayetteville, AR (listed 10/27/19)
WTAJ-TV, Altoona, PA (Digital Executive Producer, relisted this week)
WFXG-TV, Augusta, GA (relisted 10/20/19)
KERO-TV, Bakersfield, CA (listed 10/13/19)
WVNS-TV, Beckley, WV (listed 9/15/19)
MANAGING EDITOR:
KNSD-TV, San Diego, CA (listed 10/13/19)
More News Management Openings:
Listed 10/13/19:
WTXL-TV, Tallahassee, FL (Content Manager)
Listed 9/15/19:
WTMJ-TV, Milwaukee, WI (Editorial Director)
Relisted 8/25/19:
Rocky Mountain PBS, Denver, CO (Investigative Producer)
Names in the News (and other items):

Levy
GRENDEL LEVY is now working for Hearst’s WDSU-TV in her hometown of New Orleans as a special project producer. She most recently had been the ND for WOWK-TV in Charleston/Huntington, WV. Grendel’s also been an ND in Boise, and has previously worked in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Biloxi.
JOHN SHERTZER is the new executive director for SPJ.

Conway
And old friend MIKE CONWAY has a new book out. Mike’s a former ND now teaching at Indiana University. The book is called Contested Ground. It looks at NBC’s 1962 broadcast, “The Tunnel,” a controversial documentary that Conway says solidified television journalism’s place in the communication domain. Learn more about it here.
By the way, a fun fact: Mike was one of the first two people to get a weekly email from me about job openings, an email which morphed (over the years) to this publication.
General Manager News and Notes:
JORGE CARBALLO, GM for the Telemundo station in Miami, WSCV-TV, adds additional responsibility as GM for NBC o-and-o WTVJ-TV. More here.

Lawrence
Nexstar has promoted KENNY LAWRENCE to general manager for WSPA-TV in Spartanburg, SC. He’s been the GM for the company’s WJHL-TV in the Tri-Cities market of Tennessee. It’s the Nexstar hat trick for Lawrence, who earlier had been GM for KLFY-TV in Lafayette, LA.
One correction from last week in our mention of new GMs for two Gray Television stations. We reported that MARK GENTNER had been named General Manager for WITN-TV in Greenville-New Bern, NC. In fact, Mark is retiring as GM and being replaced by RON HENSLEE as you’ll read here. Apologies to Ron and to Mark.
Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:
Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, November 10, 2019:
It’s unofficial, there may be others that are open, and some of these may have been filled. If you know of any in either category, please let me know: rick@rickgevers.com
KTTV 1999 South Bundy Drive Los Angeles CA 90025
WFMZ-TV 300 E Rock Rd, Allentown, PA 18103
WUVG-TV 3350 Peachtree Road #1250, Atlanta, GA 30326 **
KCPQ-TV 1813 Westlake Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98109
KUVS-TV 1710 Arden Way, Sacramento CA 95815 **
KSHB-TV 4720 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64112
WDAF-TV 3030 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64108
WBNS-TV 770 Twin Rivers Dr, Columbus, OH 43215
WVEC-TV 613 Woodis Ave Norfolk, VA 23510
KJRH-TV 3701 S. Peoria Tulsa, OK 74105
WFRV-TV 1181 E Mason Street Green Bay, WI 54301
WDBJ-TV 2807 Hershberger Rd NW, Roanoke, VA 24017
WISC-TV 7025 Raymond Road Madison, WI 53719
KGAN-TV 600 Old Marion Rd NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
KYTX-TV 2211 E SE Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701
WLTZ-TV 6140 Buena Vista Rd. Columbus, GA 31907
WWAY-TV 1224 Magnolia Village Way, Leland, NC 28451
KRIS-TV 301 Artesian Street Corpus Christi, TX 78401
KVII-TV 1 Broadcast Center, Amarillo, TX 79101
KRCR-TV 755 Auditorium Dr. Redding, CA 96001
WJFW-TV 3217 County Rd G Rhinelander, WI 54501
KDRV-TV 1090 Knutson Ave, Medford, OR 97504
WBNG-TV 560 Columbia Dr. Johnson City, NY 13790 (see ad above!)
WSIL-TV 1416 Country Aire Dr, Carterville, IL 62918
Delta News, 837 Washington Av. Greenville, MS 38701 (see ad above!)
KAEF-TV 540 E St Eureka, California 95501
**: Spanish language station