Rick Gevers & Associates

June 2, 2019

Thursday, June 6, 2019 UPDATE:

Greetings:

Two large market news director jobs have been filled, both via internal promotions.

Renee W.

At Los Angeles’ KNBC-TV, RENEE WASHINGTON has been promoted to news director. She’d been the Assistant ND there since last fall, when she crossed the street from the same job at KABC-TV. She’s worked for two other ABC o-and-o’s, as an EP in Philadelphia and New York, as well as Cleveland, Tampa, and in her home state of Indiana where she was a producer at WISH-TV.

Renee succeeds TODD MOHKTARI who was promoted to GM of NBC’s San Diego station, KNSD-TV after seven years as ND at KNBC.

Retsinas

In Portland, OR, another promotion finds GREG RETSINAS moving into the big office at Tegna’s KGW-TV (NBC). He’s been at the station for five years in digital roles. His non-traditional background is detailed on his Linkedin page.

Greg replaces RICK JACOBS who stepped down in April after eight years as ND and 20 at the station. At the time, Rick told me he and his wife have bought some land near the mountains and will build their home. He hopes to travel as well.

Looks like we’ll have a busy newsletter this weekend. See you then.

regards,

Rick Gevers

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Greetings:

Due to travel we’re a little late (again!) this week but theres much news to share.

We have THREE new news directors and THREE new openings. Once again, lots of changes this but the number of stations looking for a new ND remains at 31. One of those moves involves a former LA news director taking a new ND job.

As you read on, we’ll tell you about a company that has named TWO new general managers. You’ll also learn about a new EP in San Francisco and about an ND turned GM turned author.

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 11-14 session in Austin, Texas. Applications are due Friday, June 21 and applications are available here.

Thanks to Kneeland’s generous funders, this opportunity is nearly free for 20 selected news managers. 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. It’s an intensive program unlike any other. It’s practical. It’s highly interactive. It produces long-lasting results.

Click here for more information and to apply.

Apply today!

Newly Named News Directors: 

Bauer

KTNV-TV, Las Vegas, NV…veteran news director NANCY BAUER heads east as an inter-Scripps company move to become ND for this ABC affiliate. She’s spent the last two years as ND for another Scripps’ ABC affiliate, KERO-TV in Bakersfield. Nancy was a news director for more than 20 years in Los Angeles, nine at KCBS/KCAL-TV and more than 12 at KNBC-TV. She also was an ND for KNSD-TV (NBC) in San Diego, and ran a cable news operation in Palmdale, CA. Nancy replaces TRACIE McKINNEY who left in February after six months as ND.

Brown

KBMT-TV, Beaumont, TX…another inter-company move sends DANIEL BROWN to this ABC affiliate as ND. He’s spent the last 3 1/2 years as the Assistant ND for Tegna’s WCNC-TV in Charlotte and…before that…held the title of Morning News Director for Tegna’s WXIA-TV in Atlanta. He’s also worked in Cleveland and Baton Rouge. Daniel replaces PAUL BERGEN who is now the GM there after ten years as ND.

Raymond

WJMN-TV, Marquette, MI…BEN RAYMOND moves north…WAY north…to become news director of this Nexstar owned CBS affiliate. He’s spent the last 7+ years as an executive producer for WVLT-TV in Knoxville. Ben began his career as a photographer in Erie, PA, and advanced to producer there before moving to Knoxville. He replaces CYNTHIA THOMPSON who was both ND and anchor before leaving in April.

New News Director Openings: 

Shory

WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY…BILL SHORY is leaving this Gray Television owned NBC affiliate after six years as ND. We have the memos from both Bill and from GM KEN SELVAGGI. Bill’s been the ND here for six years, and previously had been an ND at WBIR-TV in Knoxville. He’s also been an ND in Huntsville, and has worked in Minneapolis, Charlotte, Birmingham, and Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX.

Lee

WTXL-TV, Tallahassee, FL…DAVID LEE has left this Scripps’ owned ABC affiliate after more than five years as ND. He’s a former Assistant ND for KCOY-TV in Santa Maria, CA, and earlier worked at KION-TV in Salinas-Monterey, CA. During his career, he’s also worked as a sports anchor, reporter, and assignment editor.

KERO-TV, Bakersfield, CA…we told you above that NANCY BAUER is moving within Scripps to become ND for KTNV-TV (ABC) in Las Vegas. She was ND for this ABC affiliate for about two years.

And while it’s not a new opening, please check out the Paid Help Wanted ad below for the opportunity at Tegna’s WFAA-TV in Dallas.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

News Director, WFAA-TV, Dallas, TX:

WFAA in Dallas/Fort Worth is looking for a creative, innovative, and experienced News Director to lead one of the most accomplished newsrooms in the country.

This industry-leading content team needs a news director with a solid track record of success.
The news director will oversee day to day editorial coverage while managing content creation and distribution on all platforms. Our ideal candidate will be strategic, have experience in digital platforms, and be a master recruiter of talent.

We are re-imagining local news in the digital age. Our next newsroom leader will develop the road map to meet the goals of both the station and the company.

To apply, please click here:

Morning Executive Producer, KDVR/KWGN-TV Denver, CO:

Are you interested in working in Denver, Colorado — one of the best cities in America – with the Rocky Mountains in your backyard, and all the hiking, skiing, snowboarding, and excitement you can handle?

Are you a show doctor who oversees a morning newscast filled with urgent, impactful news?

Do you LOVE to win the day, every day, on all platforms?

Are you looking for a rare opportunity to take your creativity to the next level and work in a fast-paced and fun newsroom with some of the most creative storytellers in the nation?

KDVR/KWGN, the Fox and CW affiliate in Denver, Colorado, is looking for a creative and aggressive Executive Content Producer to lead us on the morning shift — delivering news on multiple platforms including five and a half hours of morning news on FOX31.

The Executive Producer must be a proven newsroom leader who embodies an audience-first approach to delivering news. This individual will excel under tight deadlines and bring bold, creative ideas to our newsroom.

This is your chance to take risks, get creative, and take the helm of a strong morning show with a great team behind you in a place where everybody wants to live.

Click here to apply and send your resume/reel to brian.gregory@kdvr.com

News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KHOU-TV, Houston, TX (listed 5/5/19)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 5/12/19)
WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL (listed 5/5/19)
WIAT-TV, Birmingham, AL (listed 4/21/19)
KARK-TV, Little Rock, AR (listed 4/14/19)
KREM-TV, Spokane, WA (listed 5/5/19)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 4/21/19)
WBND-TV, South Bend, IN (relisted 5/19/19)
WJAC-TV, Johnstown, PA (relisted 5/12/19)
KIII-TV, Corpus Christi, TX (listed 5/5/19)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

Nexstar Washington Bureau, Washington, DC (relisted 5/5/19)
KDVR/KWGN-TV, Denver, CO (AM EP, listed 5/27/19, see ad above!)
KUSA-TV, Denver, CO (2 openings, listed 5/5/19)
WSMV-TV, Nashville, TN (PM EP, relisted 4/21/19)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Senior EP, relisted 5/12/19)
WISN-TV, Milwaukee, WI (AM EP, listed 5/19/19)
KLAS-TV, Las Vegas, NV (Digital EP, relisted 5/5/19)
WJAX/WFOX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (relisted 5/5/19)
WVTM-TV, Birmingham, AL (listed 3/31/19)
WHP-TV Harrisburg, PA (new listing this week)
WAVY-TV, Norfolk, VA (AM EP, listed 5/5/19)
WFMY-TV, Greensboro, NC (AM EP, listed 5/5/19)
WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA (AM EP, 5/5/19)
WBRE-TV, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA (listed 5/12/19)
KGUN-TV, Tucson, AZ (listed 5/27/19)
KREM-TV, Spokane, WA (Dayside EP, listed 5/5/19)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (relisted this week)
KXRM-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (Digital EP, relisted 5/12/19)
WLNS-TV, Lansing MI (new listing this week)
WCTV, Tallahassee, FL (Digital EP, listing modified 5/5/19)
KERO-TV, Bakersfield, CA (PM EP, new listing this week)
KEYT-KCOY-KKFX-TV, Santa Barbara, CA (listed 3/31/19)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KXAS-TV, Dallas/Ft. Worth (relisted 3/31/19)

Other News Management Openings:

Listed 5/27/19:

WTTG-TV, Washington, DC (Planning Manager)
WTNH-TV, Hartford/New Haven, CT (Digital Content Mgr.,

Listed 5/19/19:

WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC (Enterprise Executive Producer)
WKRN-TV, Nashville TN (Digital Content Manager)
WFTX-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (PM Content Manager)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (Digital Executive Producer)

Listed 4/21/19:

WTAJ-TV, Altoona, PA (Digital Executive Producer)

Listed 3/31/19:

WFXR-TV, Roanoke, VA (Digital Content Executive Producer)
KFDX-TV, Wichita Falls, TX (Digital Content Manager)

Names in the News (and other items):

JEFF MULLIGAN joins ABC’s KGO-TV in San Francisco as executive producer. He’s been the Dayside EP for KSHB-TV in Kansas City.

Longo

News Director turned General Manager (at Cox Media’s WJAX/WFOX-TV) BOB LONGO has written a novel. Bob tells me that Boomerang Bandito is out and available in ebook and print on Amazon. He added that it’s an action, thriller survival romp. The Amazon link is here.

General Manager News and Notes:

Quincy Media has two new general managers in its ranks. CHARLIE GRISHAM will run WSIL-TV in Harrisburg, IL (part of the Paducah/Cape Girardeau market), while BRYCE CALDWELL will start later this month at KTTC-TV in Rochester, MN.

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, June 2, 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

Verizon Fios 1 News 800 Westchester Avenue, Rye Brook, NY 10573
KNBC-TV 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
WFAA-TV 606 Young St, Dallas, TX 75202 (see ad above)
WUVG-TV 3350 Peachtree Road #1250, Atlanta, GA 30326 **
KING-TV 1501 1st Ave. South, Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98134
KUSA-TV 500 E Speer Blvd, Denver, CO 80203
KUVS-TV 1710 Arden Way, Sacramento CA 95815 **
KXTV 400 Broadway Sacramento, CA 95818
KSDK-TV 1000 Market St. St. Louis MO 63101
KGW-TV 1501 SW Jefferson St, Portland, OR 97201
KFMB-TV 7677 Engineer Road San Diego, CA 92111
KULX-TV 314 S Redwood Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84104 **
KSHB-TV 4720 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64112
WBNS-TV 770 Twin Rivers Dr, Columbus, OH 43215
WCPO-TV 1720 Gilbert Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
WITI-TV 9001 N Green Bay Rd, Brown Deer, WI 53209
WPEC-TV 1100 Fairfield Dr. West Palm Beach, FL 33407
WAVE-TV 725 S Floyd St. Louisville, KY 40203
WBRE/WYOU-TV 62 S. Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
WLEX-TV P.O. Box 1457 Lexington, KY 40588-1457
WROC-TV 201 Humboldt St. Rochester, NY 14610
KRDO-TV 399 S. 8th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80905
WCBD-TV 210 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
WTXL-TV 1620 Commerce Blvd Midway, FL 32343
KERO-TV 321 21st Street Bakersfield, CA 93301
WLTZ-TV 6140 Buena Vista Rd. Columbus, GA 31907
KVII-TV 1 Broadcast Center, Amarillo, TX 79101
KTTC-TV 6301 Bandel Rd. NW Rochester, MN 55901
WGFL-TV 1703 NW 80th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32606
WOAY-TV P.O. BOX 3001 Oak Hill, WV 25901
KPAX-TV 2204 Regent St, Missoula, MT 59801

**: Spanish language station

May 27, 2019

Greetings:

I hope you had a great weekend, and remembered the real reason for the holiday.

SIMON PAGENAUD certainly had a good weekend. As is our custom in this space, we honor the winner of the 2019 Indianapolis 500.

Simon Pagenaud at Friday’s final practice for Indianapolis 500 – Photo by Rick Gevers

We’re late in publishing this week, in part because of the holiday weekend and in part because there a LOT of news to share.

We have FOUR new news directors and FOUR new openings. Some of that activity came as TWO NDs were promoted to station manager positions at their stations. Lots of changes but the number of stations looking for a new ND inches up to 31.

There are many items of interest in our Names in the News segment, including a new job as corporate news director for a former GM and ND. And there’s an invitation to a party…but you do need to know the guest of honor.

Newly Named News Directors: 

LaPorte

KIRO-TV, Seattle, WA…we shared with you on Monday that this Cox Media owned CBS affiliate has hired JOHN LaPORTE to be its next news director. He replaces JAKE MILLSTEIN who left last July. John’s been the ND for Tribune’s WITI-TV in Milwaukee for the past eight years. He’s also been an ND for another Milwaukee station, and for stations in Eau Claire and Palm Springs.

Passon

KPTV, Portland, OR…CHRIS PASSON moves from Assistant News Director to News Director for this Meredith owned FOX affiliate. GM ADRIENNE ROARK shared the news with her staff. Chris has been the Assistant ND here for nine years, and first served the station as nightside executive producer. He’s also worked in Atlanta and Albuquerque.

Hanson

Chris replaces COREY HANSON who is being promoted to Station Manager at KPTV after ten years as news director and 14 years at the station. Corey’s promotion was one of three such moves by Meredith this week, but the only one involving a news director. More details in this news release. She’s also been an EP and the creative services director there. And…on this night that saw the start of the Stanley Cup Finals, we should tell you that Corey owns the Portland hat trick, having worked at three stations there.

Towne

KIII-TV, Corpus Christi, TX…NIA TOWNE will be the next ND for this Tegna owned ABC affiliate. She’s been the Managing Editor/Digital Media Manager for WHP-TV in Harrisburg, PA, and earlier worked in Syracuse and Medford, OR. She replaces OSCAR GARCIA who left the station in July, 2018, for a job at KRIV-TV in Houston.

MacDowell

WICU/WSEE-TV, Erie, PA…SCOTT MacDOWELL gets his first news director job at this Lilly Broadcasting owned NBC/CBS duopoly. Details in this news release. He’s been the Assistant ND at WIAT-TV in Birmingham for the last seven years. Scott began his career at WKBW-TV in Buffalo as a photographer, rose to chief photographer and then was elevated to director of news content. In Erie, he replaces TIM MELLO who resigned in April and is looking for jobs in Erie and outside of TV.

New News Director Openings: 

Mungo

WFAA-TV, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX…in one of our THREE updates this week we told you that CAROLYN MUNGO was being promoted to station manager at this Tegna owned ABC affiliate. Her move…and a promotion for WFAA GM BRAD RAMSEY were explained in this story. She’s been ND here since 2012, was an Assistant ND in Houston and reported in Houston, Phoenix, and Austin, TX.

Kotsaftis

KUSA-TV, Denver, CO…another Tegna station, another news director opening as LINDA KOTSAFTIS is leaving this NBC affiliate. She’s a 20 year veteran of the station and has been News Content Director since last July. Her replacement will report to ERIC VALADEZ whose is Director of Content. Eric and Linda assumed those new roles last summer when CHRISTY MORENO left to become GM for the company’s WHAS-TV in Louisville.

Mahaney

WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH…CHIP MAHANEY takes his SIXTH straight job without having to call movers or get a new driver’s license. This time it’s as Emerging Talent Leader for Scripps, for whom he has worked for almost eleven years, the last 2+ as ND for this ABC affiliate. Here’s his posting from Facebook explains this move. Chip’s done a nice job explaining all his other jobs at Scripps…and all this previous positions, in his Linkedin page.

Giesler

KPAX-TV, Missoula, MT…this Scripps’ owned CBS affiliate is looking for a new news director. My records show that veteran broadcaster JERRY GIESLER had been the ND here since July, 2015. He’s a former news manager and general manager who also consulted for Magid.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

Morning Executive Producer, KDVR/KWGN-TV Denver, CO:

Are you interested in working in Denver, Colorado — one of the best cities in America – with the Rocky Mountains in your backyard, and all the hiking, skiing, snowboarding, and excitement you can handle?

Are you a show doctor who oversees a morning newscast filled with urgent, impactful news?

Do you LOVE to win the day, every day, on all platforms?

Are you looking for a rare opportunity to take your creativity to the next level and work in a fast-paced and fun newsroom with some of the most creative storytellers in the nation?

KDVR/KWGN, the Fox and CW affiliate in Denver, Colorado, is looking for a creative and aggressive Executive Content Producer to lead us on the morning shift — delivering news on multiple platforms including five and a half hours of morning news on FOX31.

The Executive Producer must be a proven newsroom leader who embodies an audience-first approach to delivering news. This individual will excel under tight deadlines and bring bold, creative ideas to our newsroom.

This is your chance to take risks, get creative, and take the helm of a strong morning show with a great team behind you in a place where everybody wants to live.

Click here to apply and send your resume/reel to brian.gregory@kdvr.com

Enterprise Executive Producer, WRAL-TV Raleigh, NC:

Capitol Broadcasting Company is seeking a seasoned, detail-oriented journalist and manager to lead a growing team of WRAL-TV and WRAL.com enterprise reporters who cover a wide variety of beats, including investigative, state government, consumer, and education.

The Enterprise Executive Producer will be involved in the evolution of stories, from assignment through publication and broadcast, using appropriate tools of digital and television storytelling to maximize impact. This EP will interact with other managers, looking for opportunities to collaborate on coverage, and with our Creative Services staff to ensure effective promotion.

A mastery of broadcasting storytelling and writing in AP style for web, a multi-platform vision, and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in newsroom management are required.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of working with new technologies, especially in the gathering, synthesis and design of enterprise and data journalism.

All candidates must apply online by clicking here:

News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KHOU-TV, Houston, TX (listed 5/5/19)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 5/12/19)
WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL (listed 5/5/19)
WIAT-TV, Birmingham, AL (listed 4/21/19)
KARK-TV, Little Rock, AR (listed 4/14/19)
KREM-TV, Spokane, WA (listed 5/5/19)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 4/21/19)
WBND-TV, South Bend, IN (relisted 5/19/19)
WJAC-TV, Johnstown, PA (relisted 5/12/19)
KIII-TV, Corpus Christi, TX (listed 5/5/19)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

KGO-TV, San Francisco, CA (Dayside EP, relisted 3/31/19)
Nexstar Washington Bureau, Washington, DC (relisted 5/5/19)
WXIA-TV, Atlanta, GA (relisted 3/31/19)
KDVR/KWGN-TV, Denver, CO (AM EP, new listing this week, see ad above!)
KUSA-TV, Denver, CO (2 openings, listed 5/5/19)
WSMV-TV, Nashville, TN (PM EP, relisted 4/21/19)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Senior EP, relisted 5/12/19)
WISN-TV, Milwaukee, WI (AM EP, listed 5/19/19)
KLAS-TV, Las Vegas, NV (Digital EP, relisted 5/5/19)
WJAX/WFOX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (relisted 5/5/19)
WVTM-TV, Birmingham, AL (listed 3/31/19)
WAVY-TV, Norfolk, VA (AM EP, listed 5/5/19)
WFMY-TV, Greensboro, NC (AM EP, listed 5/5/19)
WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA (AM EP, 5/5/19)
WBRE-TV, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA (listed 5/12/19)
KGUN-TV, Tucson, AZ (new listing this week)
KREM-TV, Spokane, WA (Dayside EP, listed 5/5/19)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 3/31/19)
KXRM-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (Digital EP, relisted 5/12/19)
WCTV, Tallahassee, FL (Digital EP, listing modified 5/5/19)
KEYT-KCOY-KKFX-TV, Santa Barbara, CA (listed 3/31/19)
WQOW-TV, Eau Claire, WI (listed 3/24/19)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KXAS-TV, Dallas/Ft. Worth (relisted 3/31/19)

Other News Management Openings:

New Listings This Week:

WTTG-TV, Washington, DC (Planning Manager)
WTNH-TV, Hartford/New Haven, CT (Digital Content Mgr., relisted this week)

Listed 5/19/19:

WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC (Enterprise Executive Producer, see ad above!)
WKRN-TV, Nashville TN (Digital Content Manager)
WFTX-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (PM Content Manager)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (Digital Executive Producer)

Listed 4/21/19:

WTAJ-TV, Altoona, PA (Digital Executive Producer)

Listed 3/31/19:

WFXR-TV, Roanoke, VA (Digital Content Executive Producer)
KFDX-TV, Wichita Falls, TX (Digital Content Manager)

Names in the News (and other items):

SCOTT PELLEY is this year’s winner of the Paul White Award from RTDNA.

DENNIS MILLIGAN wrapped an 18 year run as ND for WBTV (Gray Television/CBS) in Charlotte this week and the station reported on his retirement.

Hale

Waypoint Media, which owns 18 stations and wants to expand, has named ELDEN HALE as its Corporate Director of News. You’ll learn in this news release that it’s a reunion for Elden and Waypoint co-owner BILL CHRISTIAN: they worked together at WNEP-TV in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA. Elden was GM for Meredith’s WSMV-TV in Nashville, WFSB-TV in Hartford, was COO for the New York Times Broadcasting Group, and worked in various news management roles in Miami, Dallas, Orlando, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Miami, and Grand Rapids, MI.

Weiner

Longtime newsman MARC WEINER is the new Director of Professional Development for CBS News. Marc tells me: “I will be part of a team that works closely with all CBS News platforms, primarily senior managers, broadcast producers, digital folks and production staff on professional development and recruitment for the network news division.” He’s a former ND in Las Vegas, Raleigh, and Santa Maria, CA, held management jobs in Los Angeles, Dallas, and Minneapolis and worked for Verizon FiOS1 News in New York and Al Jazeera America.

JENNIFER BROCKMAN is the new managing editor for Tribune-soon-to-be-Nexstar’s KDVR/KWGN-TV in Denver. ND BRIAN GREGORY notified the staff via email. Jen’s considerable experience includes local and network TV as detailed here. She’s been the morning executive producer there. The station is now looking for her replacement. More details on that opportunity in the paid help wanted ad above.

JESS O’NEILL has been promoted to Assistant News Director for Hearst’s WESH-TV in Orlando. He’s spent the last three years as Managing Editor for this NBC affiliate. Earlier in his career he was a producer at WESH, sandwiched around a stint at CNN in Atlanta.

Former Des Moines (WHO-TV) News Director AL SETKA has a new job.

The Indianapolis Business Journal looks at what Indianapolis stations are doing to attract younger viewers.

Utsler

Family, friends, and co-workers of MAX UTSLER are throwing a party for his retirement after 36 years teaching broadcast journalism at Kansas University. Former students and friends are welcome. The five ‘w’s can be found here (and if you don’t know what the five ‘w’s are, you weren’t a student of his!) Max earlier taught at Missouri for eleven years (full disclosure: I was in his first class at Missouri and we were best man in each other’s weddings). He also worked in newsrooms in Phoenix, St. Louis, and Kansas City.

Finally, thirteen very experienced news people gathered for the SIXTH annual reunion luncheon last Thursday in Indianapolis. I’ve been able to attend all of these and it’s a great afternoon with lots of memories and great stories. Let me know if you’d like to join us next May.

Standing: C.J. Beutein, Rick Gevers, Lucy Himstedt, Bob Brunner Seated, L-R: Bob Priddy, Brian Trauring, Tom Becherer, Lou Prato, Paul Paolicelli, Phil Bremen, Lee Giles, Ray Depa, Ken Kurtz

General Manager News and Notes:

Mason

JANET MASON’s remarkable 44 year career will end with her retirement this summer as General Manager for Tegna’s WZZM-TV in Grand Rapids, MI. She’s been the GM there for 22 years and spent the previous 17 years as the company’s KARE-TV in Minneapolis, the last eight as VP/News. Janet started at KARE as a reporter. WZZM’s story on her retirement lists many of her groundbreaking achievements.

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Monday, May 27, 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

Verizon Fios 1 News 800 Westchester Avenue, Rye Brook, NY 10573
KNBC-TV 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
WFAA-TV 606 Young St, Dallas, TX 75202
WUVG-TV 3350 Peachtree Road #1250, Atlanta, GA 30326 **
KING-TV 1501 1st Ave. South, Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98134
KUSA-TV 500 E Speer Blvd, Denver, CO 80203
KUVS-TV 1710 Arden Way, Sacramento CA 95815 **
KXTV 400 Broadway Sacramento, CA 95818
KSDK-TV 1000 Market St. St. Louis MO 63101
KGW-TV 1501 SW Jefferson St, Portland, OR 97201
KFMB-TV 7677 Engineer Road San Diego, CA 92111
KULX-TV 314 S Redwood Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84104 **
KSHB-TV 4720 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64112
WBNS-TV 770 Twin Rivers Dr, Columbus, OH 43215
WCPO-TV 1720 Gilbert Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
WITI-TV 9001 N Green Bay Rd, Brown Deer, WI 53209
WPEC-TV 1100 Fairfield Dr. West Palm Beach, FL 33407
KTNV-TV 3355 S. Valley View Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89102
WBRE/WYOU-TV 62 S. Franklin Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
WLEX-TV P.O. Box 1457 Lexington, KY 40588-1457
WROC-TV 201 Humboldt St. Rochester, NY 14610
KRDO-TV 399 S. 8th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80905
WCBD-TV 210 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
WLTZ-TV 6140 Buena Vista Rd. Columbus, GA 31907
KVII-TV 1 Broadcast Center, Amarillo, TX 79101
KBMT-TV 525 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont, TX 77701
KTTC-TV 6301 Bandel Rd. NW Rochester, MN 55901
WGFL-TV 1703 NW 80th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32606
WOAY-TV P.O. BOX 3001 Oak Hill, WV 25901
KPAX-TV 2204 Regent St, Missoula, MT 59801
WJMN-TV 3165 Wright Street, Suite 101 Marquette, MI 49855

**: Spanish language station

May 19, 2019

Friday, May 24, 2019 UPDATE:

Greetings:

A veteran news manager takes his SIXTH job (by my count) with the same company.

And he’s never had to move.

Mahaney *

CHIP MAHANEY is leaving his job as news director for Scripps’ WCPO-TV in Cincinnati to take a new job at corporate in a talent development role. Here’s what he posted on Facebook this morning.

Chip’s been ND for that ABC affiliate for about 2 1/2 years. As I mentioned above, he’s had a number of jobs with Scripps…and other companies. And as you would expect from someone with a digital background, he’s done a nice job of listing all those jobs on his Linkedin page.

Even readers with basic math skills can count that this is the SECOND news director move after the end of the rating period, though both have involved promotions. We’ll tally the rest of them up in our full newsletter later this weekend.

regards,

Rick Gevers

(* The picture above is from Chip’s trip to Indianapolis last December to watch his beloved Dallas Cowboys get shut out by the Colts, 23-0. Not that I’m rubbing it in or anything….)

regards,

Rick Gevers

Thursday, May 23, 2019 UPDATE:

Greetings:

For the second time this week, a veteran newswoman is being promoted to station manager at her station.

Mungo

This time it’s CAROLYN MUNGO, who’s been ND for Tegna’s WFAA-TV (ABC) in Dallas since early 2012. Her promotion was announced along with one for the station’s general manager, BRAD RAMSEY, as detailed in this press release.

Carolyn came to WFAA from Houston, where she was the Assistant ND for Fox owned KRIV-TV. Before that, she was a reporter at WFAA’s sister station KHOU-TV in Houston. Carolyn also worked as a reporter in Phoenix, Minneapolis, and Austin, TX.

We’ll have more in our full newsletter later this weekend (probably on Monday) as I’ll be attending my 33rd Indianapolis 500 (NBC at noon/eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific.) on Sunday.

Have a great Memorial Day weekend.

regards,

Rick Gevers

Monday, May 19, 2019 UPDATE:

Greetings:

Two developments for you in this afternoon’s UPDATE.

LaPorte

As we hinted in last night’s full newsletter, JOHN LaPORTE’s new job was announced within the hour. He’s headed to Cox Media’s KIRO-TV (CBS) in Seattle as News Director.

We told you last Wednesday…and again last night…that John was leaving Tribune’s WITI-TV (FOX) in Milwaukee after more than eight years there. He’s also been an ND for another Milwaukee station, and for stations in Eau Claire and Palm Springs. At KIRO, he replaces JAKE MILSTEIN who left the station last July after four years as news director and ten at the station.

Our second development finds a longtime news director moving up at her station.

Hanson

COREY HANSON is being promoted to station manager at Meredith’s KPTV/KPDX-TV (FOX). Her move is one of THREE station managers promoted at Meredith’s station today as you’ll learn in this news release.

She’s worked there for 14 years, the last ten as ND. She’s also been Creative Services Director, and EP. And Corey owns the Portland hat trick, having worked at two other stations there.

Finally, I still have tickets for Sunday’s Indy 500 available. If you’re interested, please email or call.

Have a great week.

regards,

Rick Gevers

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Greetings:

For the second consecutive week, TWO new news directors and TWO new openings. Consequently, our list of stations with ND openings remains at 30.

ONE of those openings is featured in our Paid Help Wanted Ads below.

In Names in the News (and other stuff) section, we’ll provide the answers to a question I’m asked regularly, And we’ll tell you about a new job in a top three market for a former St. Louis news director, and we’ll share details about an honor for a former Wisconsin ND.

All that and more after this shameless self-serving item.

Due to a friend’s illness, I have four tickets left for next Sunday’s Indy 500. They’re along the front straight and behind the pits. (Picture below.) Selling for face value which is $120/each. It’s a bucket list event if you’ve never been. If you’re interested, email me at rick@rickgevers.com.

Newly Named News Directors: 

Brinkman

WSPA-TV, Spartanburg/Greenville, SC…KYLE BRINKMAN moves within Nexstar to become news director for this CBS affiliate. He’s spent the last 2+ years as ND for the company’s WCBD-TV in Charleston, SC, and earlier was ND for just over 2 1/2 years for Nexstar’s KLFY-TV in Layayette, LA. He’s also been an ND in Pensacola, FL, and Chattanooga, and worked in Baltimore, Norfolk, Columbus, OH, and Huntsville, AL. Here’s the memo from GM GARY SOAPES at WCBD-TV announcing his departure. Kyle replaces KIRK VARNER who left in March to become ND for KSTP-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Mishkin

WGME-TV, Portland, ME…another inter-company promotion sends JAY MISHKIN to this Sinclair owned CBS affiliate as news director. He’s been the morning EP for Sinclair’s WJLA-TV in Washington for the past two years, after almost 20 years in a variety of roles at WUSA-TV in Washington. Jay’s also worked in New York City and Rochester, NY. Ironically, WUSA is where the last ND for WGME is now working. KATHY REYNOLDS left in January to become Story Telling Team Leader at that CBS affiliate.

And apologies to ANDY PARAS whose name I misspelled last week in reporting his move to WFFT-TV in Ft. Wayne, IN as news director.

New News Director Openings: 

LaPorte

WITI-TV, Milwaukee, WI….we told you Wednesday night in an UPDATE that JOHN LaPORTE was leaving this Tribune owned FOX affiliate for a new job to be announced soon. I believe that will happen tomorrow and we’ll let you know when it does. GM CHUCK STEINMETZ sent this note to the staff. John’s been ND here for more than eight years, worked as an ND for WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee, as well as stations in Palm Springs and Eau Claire, WI.

WCBD-TV, Charleston, SC…as noted above, KYLE BRINKMAN is being promoted from this Nexstar owned NBC affiliate to be ND at the company’s WSPA-TV in Spartanburg-Greenville, SC. The full story is above.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

Enterprise Executive Producer, WRAL-TV Raleigh, NC:

Capitol Broadcasting Company is seeking a seasoned, detail-oriented journalist and manager to lead a growing team of WRAL-TV and WRAL.com enterprise reporters who cover a wide variety of beats, including investigative, state government, consumer, and education.

The Enterprise Executive Producer will be involved in the evolution of stories, from assignment through publication and broadcast, using appropriate tools of digital and television storytelling to maximize impact. This EP will interact with other managers, looking for opportunities to collaborate on coverage, and with our Creative Services staff to ensure effective promotion.

A mastery of broadcasting storytelling and writing in AP style for web, a multi-platform vision, and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in newsroom management are required.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of working with new technologies, especially in the gathering, synthesis and design of enterprise and data journalism.

All candidates must apply online by clicking here:

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

KRDO, NewsChannel 13, in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado, is looking for a News Director.

Responsibilities include overall supervision and development of the news department staff, providing direction in story selection, story-telling and coverage. Candidate must possess proven ability to manage, coach, critique and motivate the news team to make our news programs the best and first choice for local news, information, weather and sports in our market.

Experience with brand building, applying news research and managing the station’s news website is also required.

The successful candidate will lead, manage, hire, train, supervise and motivate news department personnel; must be experienced in preparing operating budgets and be prepared to be involved in news department capital planning.

Candidate must have excellent news judgment, be thoroughly versed in digital and social media have a passion for breaking news and weather with strong organizational and leadership skills.

Listening and relating to the staff is an important component we are looking for. We have a wide variety of experience levels here so teaching, training and nurturing are required.

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

Please apply by clicking here.

News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KHOU-TV, Houston, TX (listed 5/5/19)
WESH-TV, Orlando, FL (listed 3/17/19)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 5/12/19)
WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL (listed 5/5/19)
WIAT-TV, Birmingham, AL (listed 4/21/19)
KARK-TV, Little Rock, AR (listed 4/14/19)
KREM-TV, Spokane, WA (listed 5/5/19)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 4/21/19)
WBND-TV, South Bend, IN (relisted this week)
WJAC-TV, Johnstown, PA (relisted 5/12/19)
KRNV-TV, Reno, NV (listed 3/24/19)
KIII-TV, Corpus Christi, TX (listed 5/5/19)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

KGO-TV, San Francisco, CA (Dayside EP, relisted 3/31/19)
Nexstar Washington Bureau, Washington, DC (relisted 5/5/19)
WXIA-TV, Atlanta, GA (relisted 3/31/19)
KUSA-TV, Denver, CO (2 openings, listed 5/5/19)
WSMV-TV, Nashville, TN (PM EP, relisted 4/21/19)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Senior EP, relisted 5/12/19)
WISN-TV, Milwaukee, WI (AM EP, new listing this week)
KLAS-TV, Las Vegas, NV (Digital EP, relisted 5/5/19)
WJAX/WFOX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (relisted 5/5/19)
WVTM-TV, Birmingham, AL (listed 3/31/19)
WAVY-TV, Norfolk, VA (AM EP, listed 5/5/19)
WFMY-TV, Greensboro, NC (AM EP, listed 5/5/19)
WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA (AM EP, 5/5/19)
WBRE-TV, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA (listed 5/12/19)
KREM-TV, Spokane, WA (Dayside EP, listed 5/5/19)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 3/31/19)
KXRM-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (Digital EP, relisted 5/12/19)
WCTV, Tallahassee, FL (Digital EP, listing modified 5/5/19)
KEYT-KCOY-KKFX-TV, Santa Barbara, CA (listed 3/31/19)
WQOW-TV, Eau Claire, WI (listed 3/24/19)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KXAS-TV, Dallas/Ft. Worth (relisted 3/31/19)

Other News Management Openings:

New Listings This Week:

WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC (Enterprise Executive Producer, see ad above!)
WKRN-TV, Nashville TN (Digital Content Manager)
WFTX-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (PM Content Manager)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (Digital Executive Producer)

Listed 4/21/19:

WTAJ-TV, Altoona, PA (Digital Executive Producer)

Listed 3/31/19:

WFXR-TV, Roanoke, VA (Digital Content Executive Producer)
KFDX-TV, Wichita Falls, TX (Digital Content Manager)

Listed 3/24/19:

WTNH-TV, Hartford/New Haven, CT (Digital Content Manager)

Names in the News (and other items):

People regularly ask me what the average tenure is for a news director. I don’t know, but old friend BOB PAPPER answers that question and many others in this survey, his 25th annual research project for RTDNA in conjunction with Hofstra University (and Ball State before that). (Don’t let ‘research project’ scare you…it’s only two pages!)

Lupenski

TIFFANI LUPENSKI is headed to Chicago’s WBBM-TV as Director of Content. She’ll report to VP/News Director JEFF HARRIS. Tiffani tells me she’ll be responsible for leading the newsroom’s multi-platform content operation on a daily basis. Tiffani most recently was the ND for KSDK-TV in St. Louis, a job she left last March after less than 18 months. She’s also been an ND in San Diego and Portland, OR.

Zelich

Long-ago WSAW-TV (Wausau, WI) News Director MARK ZELICH was honored with the Mitchell V. Charnley Award from the Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association. This story from his old station tells us that he kept a scrapbook with notes on everyone who once worked for him, and there’s some pretty impressive names in that book.

General Manager News and Notes:

No changes this week, to my knowledge.

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, May 19, 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

Verizon Fios 1 News 800 Westchester Avenue, Rye Brook, NY 10573
KNBC-TV 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
WUVG-TV 3350 Peachtree Road #1250, Atlanta, GA 30326 **
KING-TV 1501 1st Ave. South, Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98134
KIRO-TV 2807 Third Ave., Seattle WA 98121
KUVS-TV 1710 Arden Way, Sacramento CA 95815 **
KXTV 400 Broadway Sacramento, CA 95818
KSDK-TV 1000 Market St. St. Louis MO 63101
KGW-TV 1501 SW Jefferson St, Portland, OR 97201
KFMB-TV 7677 Engineer Road San Diego, CA 92111
KULX-TV 314 S Redwood Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84104 **
KSHB-TV 4720 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64112
WBNS-TV 770 Twin Rivers Dr, Columbus, OH 43215
WITI-TV 9001 N Green Bay Rd, Brown Deer, WI 53209
WPEC-TV 1100 Fairfield Dr. West Palm Beach, FL 33407
KTNV-TV 3355 S. Valley View Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89102
WBRE/WYOU-TV 62 S. Franklin Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
WLEX-TV P.O. Box 1457 Lexington, KY 40588-1457
WROC-TV 201 Humboldt St. Rochester, NY 14610
KRDO-TV 399 S. 8th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80905 (see ad above!)
WCBD-TV 210 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
WLTZ-TV 6140 Buena Vista Rd. Columbus, GA 31907
KIII-TV 5002 South Padre Island Dr. Corpus Christi, TX 78411
KVII-TV 1 Broadcast Center, Amarillo, TX 79101
KBMT-TV 525 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont, TX 77701
WICU/WSEE-TV 3514 State St. Erie, PA 16508
KTTC-TV 6301 Bandel Rd. NW Rochester, MN 55901
WGFL-TV 1703 NW 80th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32606
WOAY-TV P.O. BOX 3001 Oak Hill, WV 25901
WJMN-TV 3165 Wright Street, Suite 101 Marquette, MI 49855

**: Spanish language station

May 12, 2019

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 UPDATE:

Greetings:

Tonight a long time Wisconsin news director is on the move.

LaPorte

JOHN LaPORTE, who’s been VP/News for Tribune’s WITI-TV in Milwaukee since September, 2010, is leaving that FOX affiliate. That’s according to this note from General Manager CHUCK STEINMETZ.

As alert readers may have noticed, the memo doesn’t say WHERE John is headed. We expect that to be announced soon.

John’s also been an ND for WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee as well as stations in Eau Claire, WI, and Palm Springs, CA. His entire career history is outlined on his very detailed Linkedin page.

When his new job is announced, we will of course bring it to you.

We’ll see you soon with either that news or our full weekly newsletter this weekend.

regards,

Rick Gevers

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Greetings:

A belated Happy Mother’s Day to all.

Happy, indeed, for TWO people who are celebrating new news director’s job. And there are TWO new openings, leaving our count of stations with ND openings at 30.

TWO of those openings are featured in Paid Help Wanted Ads below.

There are TWO obituaries this week, both of men who spent many years as ND of one station. We’ll also tell you about FOUR new general managers and share details about THREE news managers on the move.

Read on for details!

Newly Named News Directors: 

Paras

WFFT-TV, Ft. Wayne, IN…ANDY PARAS is joining this Heartland Media owned FOX affiliate as news director. We told you last month that Andy was leaving WGFL-TV in Gainesville, FL, after two years as ND. Andy was the Content Manager for WCIV-TV in Charleston, SC. At WFFT, he replaces STEW HIRSCH who left the station last September. Sadly, Stew died in March.

Wilhelm

WBNG-TV, Binghamton, NY…ADAM WILHELM joins this Quincy Media owned CBS affiliate as news director. He most recently worked for WOFL-TV in Orlando, and has also worked at stations in Atlanta, Miami, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, and Louisville. At WBNG, he replaces JOHN LAUGHRIN who left earlier this year to return to his native Wisconsin as ND for WGBA-TV in Green Bay.

New News Director Openings: 

Hofmann

KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO…we told you earlier this week that CARRIE HOFMANN was stepping down as ND for this Scripps’ owned NBC affiliate. New today; the email from GM STEPHEN WATT to the staff. We shared Carrie’s note explaining her decision in our UPDATE Thursday. She’s also worked in Denver, Phoenix, Charlotte and Milwaukee.

Rausch

KRDO-TV, Colorado Springs, CO…veteran ND MIKE RAUSCH is leaving this News Press and Gazette owned ABC affiliate, but tells me he is NOT retiring. His note to the staff explains his next career move. Mike’s been ND here for 3+ years, and has also been an ND in Orlando, Portland, OR (two stations), Louisville, Mobile, and Rochester, NY, and as an Assistant ND in Buffalo. In all, he’s worked at eleven stations, beginning as a reporter. You can learn more about this opportunity in the paid help wanted ad just below.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

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

KRDO, NewsChannel 13, in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado, is looking for a News Director.

Responsibilities include overall supervision and development of the news department staff, providing direction in story selection, story-telling and coverage. Candidate must possess proven ability to manage, coach, critique and motivate the news team to make our news programs the best and first choice for local news, information, weather and sports in our market.

Experience with brand building, applying news research and managing the station’s news website is also required.

The successful candidate will lead, manage, hire, train, supervise and motivate news department personnel; must be experienced in preparing operating budgets and be prepared to be involved in news department capital planning.

Candidate must have excellent news judgment, be thoroughly versed in digital and social media have a passion for breaking news and weather with strong organizational and leadership skills.

Listening and relating to the staff is an important component we are looking for. We have a wide variety of experience levels here so teaching, training and nurturing are required.

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

Please apply by clicking here.

News Director, KTTC-TV, Rochester, MN:

Here’s your chance to lead a truly special newsroom-in a place you would be proud to call home. NBC affiliate KTTC in Rochester, MN has a newsroom loaded with talent! We are committed to strong journalism and community service and we are #1 in southeastern Minnesota.

KTTC’s next News Director will be ready to lead our award-winning newsroom with established leadership skills and at least five years of experience. You must be a catalyst and a leader in our digital and social efforts and set the tone every day in the newsroom. Excellent coaching and communication skills are required.

This could be one of the best jobs you will ever have. SE MN is a beautiful part of the country recognized again and again for its incredible quality of life. Rochester itself is known for its incredible quality of life, with Mayo Clinic and IBM among our strong corporate citizens.

KTTC-TV is proud to be a Quincy Media station. Join our team and see why Quincy has been named one of the top companies to work for in the business. Visit www.quincymediacareers.com for links to all stations and opportunities.

If you think you’re qualified, want to work with a great group of people and live in one of America’s best cities, send your link, cover letter, resume and references to:

Jim McKernan
Regional Vice President
Quincy Media Inc.

jmckernan@quincymedia.com

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. EOE

News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KHOU-TV, Houston, TX (listed 5/5/19)
WESH-TV, Orlando, FL (listed 3/17/19)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted this week)
WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL (listed 5/5/19)
WIAT-TV, Birmingham, AL (listed 4/21/19)
KARK-TV, Little Rock, AR (listed 4/14/19)
KREM-TV, Spokane, WA (listed 5/5/19)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 4/21/19)
WBND-TV, South Bend, IN (relisted 3/10/19)
WJAC-TV, Johnstown, PA (relisted this week)
KRNV-TV, Reno, NV (listed 3/24/19)
KIII-TV, Corpus Christi, TX (listed 5/5/19)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

KGO-TV, San Francisco, CA (Dayside EP, relisted 3/31/19)
Nexstar Washington Bureau, Washington, DC (relisted 5/5/19)
WXIA-TV, Atlanta, GA (relisted 3/31/19)
KUSA-TV, Denver, CO (2 openings, listed 5/5/19)
WSMV-TV, Nashville, TN (PM EP, relisted 4/21/19)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Senior EP, relisted this week)
KLAS-TV, Las Vegas, NV (Digital EP, relisted 5/5/19)
KTNV-TV, Las Vegas, NV (Nightside EP, listed 3/31/19)
WJAX/WFOX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (relisted 5/5/19)
WVTM-TV, Birmingham, AL (listed 3/31/19)
WAVY-TV, Norfolk, VA (AM EP, listed 5/5/19)
WFMY-TV, Greensboro, NC (AM EP, listed 5/5/19)
WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA (AM EP, 5/5/19)
WJAR-TV, Providence, RI (relisted 3/10/19)
WBRE-TV, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA (new listing this week)
KREM-TV, Spokane, WA (Dayside EP, listed 5/5/19)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 3/31/19)
KXRM-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (Digital EP, relisted this week)
WCTV, Tallahassee, FL (Digital EP, listing modified 5/5/19)
KEYT-KCOY-KKFX-TV, Santa Barbara, CA (listed 3/31/19)
WQOW-TV, Eau Claire, WI (listed 3/24/19)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KXAS-TV, Dallas/Ft. Worth (relisted 3/31/19)

Other News Management Openings:

Listed 4/21/19:

WTAJ-TV, Altoona, PA (Digital Executive Producer)

Listed 3/31/19:

WFXR-TV, Roanoke, VA (Digital Content Executive Producer)
KFDX-TV, Wichita Falls, TX (Digital Content Manager)

Listed 3/24/19:

WTNH-TV, Hartford/New Haven, CT (Digital Content Manager)

Obituaries:

Ed W.

Funeral services for longtime WGAL-TV (Lancaster, PA) news director ED WICKENHEISER were held yesterday in Columbia, PA. We told you earlier this week that Ed lost his battle with cancer last Monday at the age of 80. He spent more than 20 years as ND for WGAL, which aired this tribute to him. More about Ed’s life and career can be found in this obituary.

Gonzalez

DAVID GONZALEZ‘ funeral was also held Saturday. And like Ed, he died last Monday and had a long run as ND at one station. David was 63. He spent 15 years as ND and anchor for KBIR-TV in Roswell, NM. He also worked in Albuquerque and Midland, TX, and finished his career as General Manager for Cable One in Roswell. This obituary adds a lot more information about his life and career.

Names in the News (and other items):

Tobin

THOMAS TOBIN returns to WPIX-TV in New York as the Senior Executive Producer for the morning news. He spent a year there as the weekend news manager earlier in his career. Thomas has worked as the Assistant ND for WABC-TV, an EP at WJLA-TV in Washington, DC, as well as for two other DC stations. He began his career at three stations in Virginia, in Richmond, Roanoke, and Harrisonburg.

Kelleher

There’s a new Assistant ND for Gray Television’s WBTV in Charlotte. MOLLY KELLEHER has been promoted to fill the vacancy created when KIM SAXON was promoted to news director. Kim sent this note to the staff. Molly’s been at this CBS affiliate for five years, most recently as the morning executive producer. She’s also worked in Tucson, the Tri-Cities market in Washington state, and in Bangor, ME, where she began her career as a reporter.

JAMES LINDSAY returns to Florida as the executive producer for WCTV in Tallahassee. He’s a Navy vet who spent some of his service at the naval base in Jacksonville, FL. He most recently has been working as a producer for KCEN-TV in Temple, TX.

General Manager News and Notes:

Hannes

WVIT-TV in Hartford/New Haven, CT, is getting a new GM. DIANE HANNES will replace SUSAN TULLY at this NBC owned station. As you’ll learn in this news release, Diane has spent the last 15 years working for the NBC/Telemundo stations in Chicago. We told you last month than Susan was leaving to return to Texas for family reasons.

Heinrich

CHARLIE HENRICH will join Meredith’s WHNS-TV (FOX) in Greenville, SC, on June 3, as the next GM there. He’s currently running KMEG/KPTH-TV in Sioux City, IA. Charlie’s also been a GM for WFTX-TV in Ft. Myers and was the VP/Operations for some Newport Television stations. He replaces another former WFTX GM, LES VANN, who stepped down to concentrate on his fight against Parkinson’s.

Two GM moves at Lockwood Broadcasting stations:

KATHY YEVAK has been promoted to General Manager of the company’s independent station, WSKY-TV in Norfolk. She’s been the sales manager there for the past six years and has 30 years of experience, all in the Norfolk market.

And NEAL DAVIS returns to Knoxville as GM for WTNZ/WKNX (FOX/independent). He’s currently running Lockwood’s KAKE-TV in Wichita.

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, May 12, 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

Verizon Fios 1 News 800 Westchester Avenue, Rye Brook, NY 10573
KNBC-TV 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
WUVG-TV 3350 Peachtree Road #1250, Atlanta, GA 30326 **
KING-TV 1501 1st Ave. South, Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98134
KIRO-TV 2807 Third Ave., Seattle WA 98121
KUVS-TV 1710 Arden Way, Sacramento CA 95815 **
KXTV 400 Broadway Sacramento, CA 95818
KSDK-TV 1000 Market St. St. Louis MO 63101
KGW-TV 1501 SW Jefferson St, Portland, OR 97201
KFMB-TV 7677 Engineer Road San Diego, CA 92111
KULX-TV 314 S Redwood Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84104 **
KSHB-TV 4720 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64112
WBNS-TV 770 Twin Rivers Dr, Columbus, OH 43215
WSPA-TV 250 International Dr. Spartanburg, SC 29303
WPEC-TV 1100 Fairfield Dr. West Palm Beach, FL 33407
KTNV-TV 3355 S. Valley View Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89102
WBRE/WYOU-TV 62 S. Franklin Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
WLEX-TV P.O. Box 1457 Lexington, KY 40588-1457
WROC-TV 201 Humboldt St. Rochester, NY 14610
WGME-TV 81 Northport Drive. Portland, ME 04103
KRDO-TV 399 S. 8th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80905 (see ad above!)
WLTZ-TV 6140 Buena Vista Rd. Columbus, GA 31907
KIII-TV 5002 South Padre Island Dr. Corpus Christi, TX 78411
KVII-TV 1 Broadcast Center, Amarillo, TX 79101
KBMT-TV 525 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont, TX 77701
WICU/WSEE-TV 3514 State St. Erie, PA 16508
KTTC-TV 6301 Bandel Rd. NW Rochester, MN 55901 (see ad above!)
WGFL-TV 1703 NW 80th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32606
WOAY-TV P.O. BOX 3001 Oak Hill, WV 25901
WJMN-TV 3165 Wright Street, Suite 101 Marquette, MI 49855

**: Spanish language station