Rick Gevers & Associates

April 7, 2019

Friday, April 12, 2019 UPDATE:

Greetings:

I’m sorry to report that a longtime Associated Press executive (and a multi-time news director) lost his battle with cancer today.

Price

LARRY PRICE died this morning at his Rhode Island home. He was 71 and passed away with his family, including his wife of 49 years, Charlene, at his side.

Larry’s former AP colleague BOB YOUNG wrote this obituary for us. And Larry’s Linkedin page has details on his career…which included 25 years at the AP and 25 years in local news, including ND stints in Minneapolis and Providence among others.

Funeral arrangements are pending. We’ll include them when we can.

We’ll see you with our full newsletter later this weekend.

Rick Gevers

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Greetings:

TWO news news directors to share with you this week, and, to my knowledge, no new openings.

I show 27 stations looking for a news director. ONE of those jobs is among our THREE paid help wanted ads this week.

A number of interesting items in Names in the News…including a former ND headed to jail for bank robbery! We also have details about a longtime ABC o-and-o GM (a former ND) who’s retiring, and a new GM job for yet another former ND.

And there’s also an obituary for the well-regarded Dean of the Newhouse School at Syracuse.

A reminder…if you’re headed to NAB…RTDNA is hosting a gathering (cash bar) Tuesday night starting at 9:00 in the Parasol Down bar at the Wynn. Hope to see you there.

Newly Named News Directors: 

Kowalski

News 12 The Bronx/Brooklyn…STAN KOWALSKI will run these Altice owned cable news operations. Stan’s spent the last eleven years as the Assistant ND for sister operations News 12 Westchester and Hudson Valley. News 12’s VP/News Operations RANDAL STANLEY spread the word via this email. Stan’s worked in Cleveland, Houston, and Detroit but started his career as a $5/hour tape editor for me at WTOL-TV in Toledo. (Wasn’t I munificent?) 🙂

Hatmaker

KHQ-TV, Spokane, WA…KELLY HATMAKER gets to move into the big office for this Cowles owned NBC affiliate. He’s been the manager of coverage and content on all platforms for the past three years. Kelly’s worked in a variety of roles in several markets, as you’ll learn on his Linkedin page. He succeeds TRACI ZERAVICA who was promoted to a corporate job with Cowles last year.

New News Director Openings: 

I’m not aware of any new ND openings this week.

Please note the paid help wanted ad below for the news director opening at WBNS-TV in Columbus, OH.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

Director of News and Digital Content, WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH:

WBNS-TV, Central Ohio’s News Leader, has a rare and unique opportunity as it seeks a dynamic visionary to be its next Director of News and Digital Content. 10TV is one of the last family-owned power houses in the industry. We are nationally recognized as an industry leader with a focus on journalistic excellence. We are never satisfied at being #1 as we continue to seek ways to grow our dominance.

The Director of News and Digital Content will oversee a large news operation that is focused on enterprise and investigative reporting, creative storytelling, and compelling content. Must have the track record and skillset to produce compelling and distinctive content on all multi-media platforms. Must have a strong digital acumen and knowledge of how and where the audience consumes content and how to best optimize the opportunities to capture their attention and loyalty. Will collaborate with the General Manager and Director of Digital Strategy on digital strategy and innovation.

Must demonstrate a passion for the product with strong oversight and consistent communication and feedback with the team. Quality drives our success and we’re eager to have a leader join us and lead this exceptional news team. Minimum 7 years experience in news management and proven track record in audience growth on all screens. Please include your news philosophy when applying.

Apply online at www.10tv.com  (Note:  The link may not be operational until later Monday.)

WBNS 10TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Executive Producer, WVTM-TV, Birmingham, AL:

WVTM, a Hearst television station in Birmingham, Alabama is looking for an executive producer to grow its news product.

The Birmingham of today is much different from the history books. It is the cradle of the Civil Rights movement and is rich in history. Birmingham has undergone a renaissance in recent years. The city has received national attention and recognition for its flourishing restaurant scene, downtown revival and overall quality of life.

Alabama is more than just barbeque, though it has some of the best in the world. Zagat.com recently rated Birmingham #1 on its list of America’s Next Hot Food Cities. The historic downtown area is being renovated with condos and loft apartments within walking distance of entertainment and shopping.

There are plenty of recreational opportunities from hiking in nearby state parks to biking trails. There are nationally recognized green spaces, unique local breweries and even baseball.

Alabama is crazy about college football. There is a constant feud between fans of the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers.

This is an exciting time for WVTM. We are one of the newest members of the Hearst family. Hearst is committed to making sure we have the people and resources we need to become the market leader. Our next executive producer will lead a staff of talented people dedicated to being the #1 source of news and information in Alabama.

Why wouldn’t you want this job? Click here to apply.

Executive Producer, KCOY/KEYT/KKFX-TV, Santa Barbara, CA:

KEYT, KCOY and Fox 11 News have a rare opportunity for a front line newsroom manager.

The Executive Producer manages daily content from MMJs and producers in a diverse, competitive market producing 8 hours of news each weekday. The EP works closely with the team to craft enterprised, compelling and important stories for two separate newscasts that compete against each other every weeknight. It’s fast paced and complicated at times! Strong news producing skills are essential, as the EP regularly fills in for producers on vacation, during sick coverage, etc. The EP works with the News Director, Managing Editor and Digital Content Director to lead a team creating broadcast and digital content across the market. You’ll assist the ND with budget and reviews, you’ll play a major part in planning for special events, elections, digital coverage and of course breaking news. Our last #2 became ND at a sister station, so this is an excellent opportunity for someone with a desire to grow their newsroom management skills and can coach the team to their very best potential. No screamers or chair throwers please. We’re a team here and it takes everyone to win! A minimum 5 years experience is required.

If this resonates, definitely apply!

Go to keyt.com in jobs/internships under the “About” tab to apply.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

NPG of CA is an EOE.

News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KTVT-TV, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX (listed 2/10/19)
KXAS-TV, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX (relisted 2/3/19)
KGO-TV, San Francisco, CA (relisted 3/31/19)
WESH-TV, Orlando, FL (listed 3/17/19)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 3/3/19)
WCMH-TV, Columbus, OH (relisted 3/3/19)
KSTU-TV, Salt Lake City, UT (listed 2/3/19)
WBND-TV, South Bend, IN (relisted 3/10/19)
WJAC-TV, Johnstown, PA (relisted 3/10/19)
KRNV-TV, Reno, NV (listed 3/24/19)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

WFAA-TV, Dallas, TX (relisted 1/20/19)
KGO-TV, San Francisco, CA (Dayside EP, relisted 3/31/19)
WXIA-TV, Atlanta, GA (relisted 3/31/19)
Spectrum News, Charlotte, NC (listed 2/24/19)
WSMV-TV, Nashville, TN (PM EP, relisted 2/10/19)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Senior EP, relisted 3/10/19)
KLAS-TV, Las Vegas, NV (Digital EP, listed 3/10/19)
KTNV-TV, Las Vegas, NV (Nightside EP, listed 3/31/19)
WVTM-TV, Birmingham, AL (listed 3/31/19, see ad above!)
WOOD-TV, Grand Rapids, MI (listed 3/3/19)
WIVB-TV, Buffalo, NY (listed 3/31/19)
WJAR-TV, Providence, RI (relisted 3/10/19)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (TWO EP openings, relisted 1/27/19)
WKRG-TV, Mobile, AL (listed 3/3/19)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 3/31/19)
KXRM-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (Digital EP, relisted 3/10/19)
WCTV, Tallahassee, FL (relisted 3/24/19)
KEYT-KCOY-KKFX-TV, Santa Barbara, CA (listed 3/31/19, see ad above!)
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 3/31/19:

WIVB-TV, Buffalo, NY (Digital Content Executive Producer)
WFXR-TV, Roanoke, VA (Digital Content Executive Producer)
WFDX-TV, Wichita Falls, TX (Digital Content Manager)

Listed 3/17/19:

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

Listed 3/10/19:

KOIN-TV, Portland, OR (Digital Director)
WKRG, Mobile, AL (Digital Content Manager)
KGET-TV, Bakersfield, CA (Digital Content Manager)
KFDX-TV, Wichita Falls, TX (Digital Content Manager)

Listed 3/3/19:

Rocky Mountain Public Media, Denver, CO (Chief Content Officer)
KLAS-TV, Las Vegas, NV Digital Executive Producer)
KXRM-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (Digital Executive Producer)

Relisted 2/10/17:

WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (Senior Manager of Editorial Content)
E.W. Scripps, Denver, CO (National Executive Producer)
WTOC-TV, Savannah, GA (Digital Content Manager)

Obituaries:

Branham

LORRAINE BRANHAM, who spent more than ten years as Dean of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, lost her battle with cancer this week. She was 66. Branham earlier served as Dean of the Journalism School at the University of Texas-Austin. Her professional career was in newspapers. DAVID RUBIN, who preceded her as Dean, offers this tribute.

Names in the News (and other items):

MARK SHEPHERD will be the next Assistant ND for Fox affiliate KSTU-TV in Salt Lake City. Mark most recently worked in Dallas and earlier spent time in Detroit, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Austin and Tyler, TX.

Few news directors (to my knowledge) have been the subject of a documentary. Check out the second item in this story to learn more about a film covering the career of legendary Iowa newsman GRANT PRICE.

One time Canadian news director turned bank robber (!) STEPHEN VOGELSANG was sentenced to the equivalent of a five year prison sentence for his crimes. Details here.

And our friends at Devlin Design Group were chosen to design the first set for the soon-to-debut Black News Channel. Check out this release and visit DDG’s booth at NAB.

General Manager News and Notes:

Florsheim

News Director turned General Manager HENRY FLORSHEIM is retiring after 22 years running ABC’s KTRK-TV in Houston. Henry’s spent 34 years working for three ABC owned stations, as ND for WABC-TV and also worked at WLS-TV in Chicago. He also worked for two other stations in New York and for one in Providence.

Suarez

Another former ND turned GM, JOSE SUAREZ, has been named GM for Telemundo stations in Sacramento and Salt Lake City. He’ll also oversee a station in Fresno. More in this story from Media Moves. And Jose’s Linkedin page has his career background.

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, April 7, 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

News 12 New Jersey 450 Raritan Center Parkway Edison, NJ 08837
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 **
KSDK-TV 1000 Market St. St. Louis MO 63101
WBTV 1 Julian Price Pl, Charlotte, NC 28208
KFMB-TV 7677 Engineer Road San Diego, CA 92111
WBNS-TV 770 Twin Rivers Dr, Columbus, OH 43215 (see ad above!)
WSPA-TV 250 International Drive Spartanburg, SC 29303
KTNV-TV 3355 S. Valley View Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89102
WHBQ-TV 485 S. Highland. Memphis, TN 38111
KARK-TV 1401 West Capitol Avenue, # 104 Little Rock, AR 72201
WOWK-TV 350 Quarrier St, Charleston, WV 25301
WLEX-TV P.O. Box 1457 Lexington, KY 40588-1457
WGME-TV 81 Northport Drive. Portland, ME 04103
WFFT-TV 3707 Hillegas RD Ft. Wayne IN 46807
WLTZ-TV 6140 Buena Vista Rd. Columbus, GA 31907
KIII-TV 5002 South Padre Island Dr. Corpus Christi, TX 78411
WECT-TV 322 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28412
KVII-TV 1 Broadcast Center, Amarillo, TX 79101
KBMT-TV 525 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont, TX 77701
WBNG-TV 560 Columbia Dr. Johnson City, NY 13790
WOAY-TV P.O. BOX 3001 Oak Hill, WV 25901
WJMN-TV 3165 Wright Street, Suite 101 Marquette, MI 49855

**: Spanish language station

March 31, 2019

Greetings:

A very busy week with lots to tell you about.

There are THREE new news director openings, all at pretty well regarded stations. (One of those openings…in the second market) was created by a promotion to GM. And there are TWO new news directors, both getting their first ND jobs. (And check out the remarkable sidebar to one of those people.)

That leaves our list of openings at 29. ONE of those 29 open ND jobs is among our THREE paid help wanted ads this week.

There are TWO obituaries, one for a veteran CBS News executive who covered foreign news, and the other for a former Los Angeles GM turned station group co-founder turned art collector.

And lots to share in Names in the News, including details about a retired ND and former RTNDA chair who’s on the mend after a spill.

Speaking of RTDNA (notice I used both versions of the initials) the organization will host a cash bar reception at the normal spot at NAB in Las Vegas. That’s the Parasol Down bar at the Wynn Hotel on Tuesday night beginning at 9:00. I’ll hope to see you there.

Newly Named News Directors: 

KSEE/KGPE-TV, Fresno, CA…LISA BURGER gets her first ND job as she takes over for this Nexstar NBC/CBS duopoly. She’s currently the EP at KMGH-TV in Denver. But Lisa is no stranger to Fresno or California, having worked for KMPH-TV in Fresno as an EP and producer for ten years and having served as the Assistant ND for KUSI-TV in San Diego. At KSEE/KGPE, Lisa replaces CHAD McCOLLUM who left earlier this year to become Public Affairs and Information Supervisor for Clovis, CA, where Chad lives. He was ND here six years and worked at the stations for 12.

WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY…congratulations to 27 year station veteran DAVE OVERACKER who’s being promoted to ND for this Hubbard Broadcasting owned NBC affiliate. He most recently has been the Assistant ND here, and started at the station as a sports photographer and worked his way up to Assignment Editor and Managing Editor. Check out his twitter feed for his remarkable weight loss story over the past three years. Dave succeeds CASEY CLARK who left last year to become ND for KCTV in Kansas City.

New News Director Openings: 

KNBC-TV, Los Angeles, CA…we told you Friday that TODD MOKHTARI was being bumped up the NBC corporate ladder to become General Manager for sister NBC/Telemundo stations KNSD/KUAN-TV in San Diego. Todd’s been the ND here for seven years, had earlier been an ND for two stations in Seattle, and worked for NBC’s KNTV in San Jose/San Francisco, CA. He began his career as an intern for KCRA-TV in Sacramento.

WBTV, Charlotte, NC…after 18 years as news director for this CBS affiliate, DENNIS MILLIGAN will retire after the May rating period. GM SCOTT DEMPSEY sent this email with details. Before Charlotte, Dennis worked in San Francisco, Fresno, and Bakersfield, CA. He began his career in radio, starting as a news writer for a top 40 station in San Diego (while he was still in high school!) and worked for radio stations in Yuma, AZ, and Marion, OH.

WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH…STEVE KOLES has left this Dispatch Broadcasting owned CBS affiliate after about eight months as ND. Before that, he spent seven years as ND for WWMT-TV in Kalamazoo/Grand Rapids, MI, and also worked in Providence, Tulsa, Baltimore, and Norfolk. You can learn more about this opportunity in the paid help wanted ad below.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

Director of News and Digital Content, WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH:

WBNS-TV, Central Ohio’s News Leader, has a rare and unique opportunity as it seeks a dynamic visionary to be its’ next Director of News and Digital Content. 10TV is one of the last family-owned power houses in the industry. We are nationally recognized as an industry leader with a focus on journalistic excellence. We are never satisfied at being #1 as we continue to seek ways to grow our dominance.

The Director of News and Digital Content will oversee a large news operation that is focused on enterprise and investigative reporting, creative storytelling, and compelling content. Must have the track record and skillset to produce compelling and distinctive content on all multi-media platforms. Must have a strong digital acumen and knowledge of how and where the audience consumes content and how to best optimize the opportunities to capture their attention and loyalty. Will collaborate with the General Manager and Director of Digital Strategy on digital strategy and innovation.

Must demonstrate a passion for the product with strong oversight and consistent communication and feedback with the team. Quality drives our success and we’re eager to have a leader join us and lead this exceptional news team. Minimum 7 years experience in news management and proven track record in audience growth on all screens. Please include your news philosophy when applying.

Apply online at www.10tv.com  (Note:  The link may not be operational until later Monday.)

WBNS 10TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Executive Producer, WVTM-TV, Birmingham, AL:

WVTM, a Hearst television station in Birmingham, Alabama is looking for an executive producer to grow its news product.

The Birmingham of today is much different from the history books. It is the cradle of the Civil Rights movement and is rich in history. Birmingham has undergone a renaissance in recent years. The city has received national attention and recognition for its flourishing restaurant scene, downtown revival and overall quality of life.

Alabama is more than just barbeque, though it has some of the best in the world. Zagat.com recently rated Birmingham #1 on its list of America’s Next Hot Food Cities. The historic downtown area is being renovated with condos and loft apartments within walking distance of entertainment and shopping.

There are plenty of recreational opportunities from hiking in nearby state parks to biking trails. There are nationally recognized green spaces, unique local breweries and even baseball.

Alabama is crazy about college football. There is a constant feud between fans of the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers.

This is an exciting time for WVTM. We are one of the newest members of the Hearst family. Hearst is committed to making sure we have the people and resources we need to become the market leader. Our next executive producer will lead a staff of talented people dedicated to being the #1 source of news and information in Alabama.

Why wouldn’t you want this job? Click here to apply.

Executive Producer, KCOY/KEYT/KKFX-TV, Santa Barbara, CA:

KEYT, KCOY and Fox 11 News have a rare opportunity for a front line newsroom manager.

The Executive Producer manages daily content from MMJs and producers in a diverse, competitive market producing 8 hours of news each weekday. The EP works closely with the team to craft enterprised, compelling and important stories for two separate newscasts that compete against each other every weeknight. It’s fast paced and complicated at times! Strong news producing skills are essential, as the EP regularly fills in for producers on vacation, during sick coverage, etc. The EP works with the News Director, Managing Editor and Digital Content Director to lead a team creating broadcast and digital content across the market. You’ll assist the ND with budget and reviews, you’ll play a major part in planning for special events, elections, digital coverage and of course breaking news. Our last #2 became ND at a sister station, so this is an excellent opportunity for someone with a desire to grow their newsroom management skills and can coach the team to their very best potential. No screamers or chair throwers please. We’re a team here and it takes everyone to win! A minimum 5 years experience is required.

If this resonates, definitely apply!

Go to keyt.com in jobs/internships under the “About” tab to apply.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

NPG of CA is an EOE.

News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KTVT-TV, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX (listed 2/10/19)
KXAS-TV, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX (relisted 2/3/19)
KGO-TV, San Francisco, CA (relisted this week)
WESH-TV, Orlando, FL (listed 3/17/19)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 3/3/19)
WCMH-TV, Columbus, OH (relisted 3/3/19)
KSTU-TV, Salt Lake City, UT (listed 2/3/19)
WBND-TV, South Bend, IN (relisted 3/10/19)
WJAC-TV, Johnstown, PA (relisted 3/10/19)
KRNV-TV, Reno, NV (listed 3/24/19)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

KGO-TV, San Francisco, CA (Dayside EP, relisted this week)
WXIA-TV, Atlanta, GA (relisted this week)
Spectrum News, Charlotte, NC (listed 2/24/19)
WSMV-TV, Nashville, TN (PM EP, relisted 2/10/19)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Senior EP, relisted 3/10/19)
KLAS-TV, Las Vegas, NV (Digital EP, listed 3/10/19)
KTNV-TV, Las Vegas, NV (Nightside EP, new listing this week)
WVTM-TV, Birmingham, AL (new listing this week, see ad above!)
WOOD-TV, Grand Rapids, MI (listed 3/3/19)
WIVB-TV, Buffalo, NY (new listing this week)
WJAR-TV, Providence, RI (relisted 3/10/19)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (TWO EP openings, relisted 1/27/19)
WKRG-TV, Mobile, AL (listed 3/3/19)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (new listing this week)
KXRM-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (Digital EP, relisted 3/10/19)
WCTV, Tallahassee, FL (relisted 3/24/19)
KEYT-KCOY-KKFX-TV, Santa Barbara, CA (new listing this week, see ad above!)
WQOW-TV, Eau Claire, WI (listed 3/24/19)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KXAS-TV, Dallas/Ft. Worth (relisted this week)

Other News Management Openings:

New listings this week:

WIVB-TV, Buffalo, NY (Digital Content Executive Producer)
WFXR-TV, Roanoke, VA (Digital Content Executive Producer)
WFDX-TV, Wichita Falls, TX (Digital Content Manager)

Listed 3/17/19:

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

Listed 3/10/19:

KOIN-TV, Portland, OR (Digital Director)
WKRG, Mobile, AL (Digital Content Manager)
KGET-TV, Bakersfield, CA (Digital Content Manager)
KFDX-TV, Wichita Falls, TX (Digital Content Manager)

Listed 3/3/19:

Rocky Mountain Public Media, Denver, CO (Chief Content Officer)
KLAS-TV, Las Vegas, NV Digital Executive Producer)
KXRM-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (Digital Executive Producer)

Relisted 2/10/17:

WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (Senior Manager of Editorial Content)
E.W. Scripps, Denver, CO (National Executive Producer)
WTOC-TV, Savannah, GA (Digital Content Manager)

Obituaries:

ANA REAL, a longtime CBS foreign news manager, died this week of leukemia. The network paid tribute to her in this story.

BLAKE BYRNE, a former GM for KCAL-TV in Los Angeles and co-founder of Argyle Television, died last weekend at the age of 83. He was also a world renowned art collector.

Names in the News (and other items):

Godfrey

ED GODFREY, a one-time news director in markets like Atlanta, Portland, OR, and Louisville, (and a former RTNDA chair) is on the mend after a spill in a Louisville grocery store. His wife SUE tells me he injured his right side but fortunately their son was with Ed and able to get him prompt attention. He’ll be in a nursing home for a while but your email note would brighten his day: esbeach@bellsouth.net.

The Cronkite News Lab profiles BYRON HARMON and his efforts to change the culture at New York’s WNYW-TV (FOX). His efforts include creation of a unit called the ICU (not the one you hear in your newsroom every day).

A tip of the hat to the newsroom employees at WKRG-TV in Mobile who died their hair blue (the color of colon cancer awareness) to support a veteran employee diagnosed with the disease. Assignment editor JENNIFER ROGERS burst into tears when she saw her colleagues.

Speaking of WKRG, congratulations to KENDRA DAY who’s been promoted to Executive Producer for that Nexstar owned CBS affiliate. She’s been the 10:00 producer there.

PATRICIA SAUCEDA is the new EP for KJRH-TV in Tulsa. She’s been a producer in Phoenix and Tucson.

JUSTIN WULF is returning to the assistant news director job at KDLT-TV in Sioux Falls, SD. He had previously served as KDLT’s Interim News Director after JESSICA BROVOLD’s departure last year.

And the South Carolina Senate honored one time News Director and longtime AP staffer JACK JONES as he retires after 40 years in news.

General Manager News and Notes:

We told you above about TODD MOKHTARI‘s appointment as GM for NBC’s KNSD/KUAN-TV in San Diego. We repeat it here for those of you with short memories.

Bahakel Communications has named JEFFREY McCALLISTER GM of its FOX affiliate, WFXB-TV in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, March 31, 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

News 12 New Jersey 450 Raritan Center Parkway Edison, NJ 08837
News 12 The Bronx 930 Soundview Avenue Bronx, NY 10473
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 **
KSDK-TV 1000 Market St. St. Louis MO 63101
WBTV 1 Julian Price Pl, Charlotte, NC 28208
KFMB-TV 7677 Engineer Road San Diego, CA 92111
WBNS-TV 770 Twin Rivers Dr, Columbus, OH 43215 (see ad above!)
WSPA-TV 250 International Drive Spartanburg, SC 29303
KTNV-TV 3355 S. Valley View Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89102
WHBQ-TV 485 S. Highland. Memphis, TN 38111
KARK-TV 1401 West Capitol Avenue, # 104 Little Rock, AR 72201
WOWK-TV 350 Quarrier St, Charleston, WV 25301
WLEX-TV P.O. Box 1457 Lexington, KY 40588-1457
KHQ-TV 1201 W. Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99201
WGME-TV 81 Northport Drive. Portland, ME 04103
WFFT-TV 3707 Hillegas RD Ft. Wayne IN 46807
WLTZ-TV 6140 Buena Vista Rd. Columbus, GA 31907
KIII-TV 5002 South Padre Island Dr. Corpus Christi, TX 78411
WECT-TV 322 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28412
KVII-TV 1 Broadcast Center, Amarillo, TX 79101
KBMT-TV 525 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont, TX 77701
WBNG-TV 560 Columbia Dr. Johnson City, NY 13790
WOAY-TV P.O. BOX 3001 Oak Hill, WV 25901
WJMN-TV 3165 Wright Street, Suite 101 Marquette, MI 49855

**: Spanish language station

March 24, 2019

March 29, 2019 UPDATE:

Greetings:

We’re always pleased when a news director ascends to the GM chair, and that’s our report today.

Mokhtari

TODD MOKHTARI heads down I-5 to become GM of the NBC stations in San Diego, KNSD/KUAN-TV (NBC/Telemundo).

Todd’s an NBC veteran, having spent the last seven years as ND for KNBC-TV in Los Angeles, where he had earlier been the Managing Editor. He also spent time as the Assistant ND at NBC’s KNTV in San Jose/San Francisco.

Todd’s non-NBC stops included ND jobs at KCPQ-TV and KIRO-TV in Seattle. He began his career in Sacramento.

At KSND, he replaces DICK KELLEY who is retiring.

More on all this week’s developments in our full newsletter later this weekend.

regards,

Rick Gevers

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Greetings:

Is your bracket destroyed yet? 🙂

We have just ONE new news director to introduce to you this weekend, but he’s no rookie…having been an ND in Los Angeles and Chicago. Read on to learn about his move to market 154.

And we have TWO new ND openings to report. That brings out count of open ND jobs to 28.

Just below you’ll see the new ad from a frequent advertiser, Weather Metrics. Please check out their booth at NAB, along with the booth for longtime advertiser Devlin Design Group. The booth addresses are in their ads.

Just ONE GM item this week, and several stories in Names in the News, including details about a longtime AP exec leaving the company and headed to the open road!

All that and more as you read on.

Newly Named News Director: 

Hume

KAAL-TV, Rochester/Austin, MN…CRAIG HUME is headed north to be ND for this Hubbard Broadcasting owned ABC affiliate. Here’s the station’s news release. Many of you know Craig, who’s career as taken him from ND jobs in Los Angeles to Chicago to Orlando, and many other stops. His career is outlined in his Linkedin page. My records (not always accurate) list DAVID SPRINGER as ND here from 2012 until last December.

New News Director Openings: 

Levy

WOWK-TV, Charleston-Huntington, WV…GRENDEL LEVY has left this Nexstar Broadcasting owned CBS affiliate. She’s been the ND here for just about a year. Grendel spent six years at KIVI-TV in Boise, the last four as ND for that Scripps’ owned ABC affiliate. She’s also worked in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Biloxi. Her replacement will be the fourth ND here in less than three years.

Saxton

WECT-TV, Wilmington, NC…SCOTT SAXTON will leave this Gray Television owned NBC affiliate when his contract expires in May. Scott tells me he and his wife have bought the local franchise for Soccer Shots, which he describes as Soccer Shots, a soccer education program for children. Here’s the note from his GM. Scott’s been there almost ten years. He spent much of his earlier career at WSAZ-TV in Huntington, WV, beginning as a reporter and working his way up to ND.

News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KTVT-TV, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX (listed 2/10/19)
KXAS-TV, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX (relisted 2/3/19)
KGO-TV, San Francisco, CA (listed 2/3/19)
WESH-TV, Orlando, FL (listed 3/17/19)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 3/3/19)
WCMH-TV, Columbus, OH (relisted 3/3/19)
KSTU-TV, Salt Lake City, UT (listed 2/3/19)
WBND-TV, South Bend, IN (relisted 3/10/19)
WJAC-TV, Johnstown, PA (relisted 3/10/19)
KRNV-TV, Reno, NV (new listing this week)
KDLT-TV, Sioux Falls, SD (relisted this week)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

WFAA-TV, Dallas, TX (relisted 1/20/19)
KGO-TV, San Francisco, CA (Dayside EP, relisted 1/13/19)
WXIA-TV, Atlanta, GA (relisted 1/20/19)
Spectrum News, Charlotte, NC (listed 2/24/19)
WSMV-TV, Nashville, TN (PM EP, relisted 2/10/19)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Senior EP, relisted 3/10/19)
KLAS-TV, Las Vegas, NV (Digital EP, listed 3/10/19)
WOOD-TV, Grand Rapids, MI (listed 3/3/19)
WJAR-TV, Providence, RI (relisted 3/10/19)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (TWO EP openings, relisted 1/27/19)
WKRG-TV, Mobile, AL (listed 3/3/19)
KJRH-TV, Tulsa, OK (PM EP, listed 1/27/19)
KXRM-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (Digital EP, relisted 3/10/19)
WCTV, Tallahassee, FL (relisted 3/24/19)
WQOW-TV, Eau Claire, WI (new listing this week)

MANAGING EDITOR:

OTHER NEWS MANAGEMENT OPENINGS:

Listed 3/17/19:

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

Listed 3/10/19:

KOIN-TV, Portland, OR (Digital Director)
WKRG, Mobile, AL (Digital Content Manager)
KGET-TV, Bakersfield, CA (Digital Content Manager)
KFDX-TV, Wichita Falls, TX (Digital Content Manager)

Listed 3/3/19:

Rocky Mountain Public Media, Denver, CO (Chief Content Officer)
KLAS-TV, Las Vegas, NV Digital Executive Producer)
KXRM-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (Digital Executive Producer)

Relisted 2/10/17:

WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (Senior Manager of Editorial Content)
E.W. Scripps, Denver, CO (National Executive Producer)
WTOC-TV, Savannah, GA (Digital Content Manager)

Names in the News (and other items):

RTDNA executive director DAN SHELLEY penned this nice response defending our business to a letter to the editor to a column written by a local blogger that was printed (corrected 3/25/19) in the Joplin Globe (Dan’s from Southwest Missouri).

Vann

We told you that longtime GM and former ND LES VANN was stepping down as GM for Meredith’s WHNS-TV, the FOX affiliate in Greenville, SC, to concentrate on his battle with Parkinson’s. More details in this note that Les sent me, which includes his email address for anyone wanting to wish him well. Les has been at WHNS for two years, and his been a GM in eight stations and spent 17 years as an anchor and ND in Springfield, IL.

Young

Congratulations to longtime Associated Press Regional Television Executive BOB YOUNG who left the AP on Friday after 33 years. Bob told me he bought an RV and he and his wife Diane will be traveling the country. Before the AP, Bob was an ND in Wilkes-Barre, PA, and Jackson, MS, and an anchor/reporter in Wilmington, NC, and Chattanooga.

Apologies for an error last week…we reported that VICKI BRADLEY was joining WTXL-TV in Tallahassee as its new Assistant ND. In fact, Vicki is the new morning EP at that Scripps owned ABC affiliate.

General Manager News and Notes:

JENNIFER HANSEN has been named General Manager of Sinclair’s WRLH-TV in Richmond, VA. That’s the FOX and MyTV network affiliate.

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, March 24, 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

News 12 New Jersey 450 Raritan Center Parkway Edison, NJ 08837
News 12 The Bronx 930 Soundview Avenue Bronx, NY 10473
Verizon Fios 1 News 800 Westchester Avenue, Rye Brook, NY 10573
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 **
KSDK-TV 1000 Market St. St. Louis MO 63101
KFMB-TV 7677 Engineer Road San Diego, CA 92111
WSPA-TV 250 International Drive Spartanburg, SC 29303
KTNV-TV 3355 S. Valley View Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89102
WHBQ-TV 485 S. Highland. Memphis, TN 38111
KSEE/KGPE-TV 5035 E McKinley Ave, Fresno, CA 93727
KARK-TV 1401 West Capitol Avenue, # 104 Little Rock, AR 72201
WOWK-TV 350 Quarrier St, Charleston, WV 25301
WLEX-TV P.O. Box 1457 Lexington, KY 40588-1457
KHQ-TV 1201 W. Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99201
WHEC-TV 191 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604
WGME-TV 81 Northport Drive. Portland, ME 04103
WFFT-TV 3707 Hillegas RD Ft. Wayne IN 46807
WLTZ-TV 6140 Buena Vista Rd. Columbus, GA 31907
KIII-TV 5002 South Padre Island Dr. Corpus Christi, TX 78411
WECT-TV 322 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28412
KVII-TV 1 Broadcast Center, Amarillo, TX 79101
KBMT-TV 525 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont, TX 77701
WBNG-TV 560 Columbia Dr. Johnson City, NY 13790
WOAY-TV P.O. BOX 3001 Oak Hill, WV 25901
WJMN-TV 3165 Wright Street, Suite 101 Marquette, MI 49855

**: Spanish language station

March 17, 2019

Monday, March 18, 2019 UPDATE:

Greetings:

Sorry to tell you that a longtime general manager (and former news director) is stepping down for health reasons.

Vann

LES VANN, who’s spent the last years two years as GM of Meredith’s WHNS-TV (FOX) in Greenville, SC, told his staff this afternoon that he is leaving to concentrate on his battle against Parkinson’s. More in this email that Les sent me earlier today, which includes his email address for anyone wishing to send him a note.

In addition to WHNS, Les has held, by my count, GM jobs at eight other stations and spent 17 years in Champaign, Springfield, IL, as a news director and anchor.

That emailed note Les sent me did include one bright note…he’s being inducted into the Illinois State University Television Hall of Fame late this spring. That’s his alma mater.

One other note: about three dozen of you were nice enough to email me pointing out that in yesterday’s story about former Ft. Wayne ND DICK FLOREA‘s induction to the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame, a typo turned ‘inducted’ into ‘indicted’.

He was not indicted.

Journalism is not a crime in Indiana.

At least not yet.

regards,

Rick Gevers

**** ***** ****

Greetings:

Is your bracket finished yet? 🙂

Our weekly list of news director and news management changes includes TWO new news directors and THREE new openings. See if you can find the common thread among the new openings. (To be honest, we’re making it pretty easy for you.)

The number of stations looking for a news director remains at 27. Check out the listing for ONE of those jobs, featured among our THREE paid help wants ads.

Sadly, THREE obituaries this week, including one for a former news director who just left his last post in September.

We’ll tell you about a big honor for a longtime industry maintstay. That’s among the items in Names in the News. There are several news managers on the moves, and we have not one, not two, but FOUR stories about former news directors.

Read on!

Newly Named News Directors: 

Varner

KSTP-TV, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN…KIRK VARNER will be the next news director for this Hubbard Broadcasting owned ABC affiliate. Details in this news release. Kirk’s currently the ND for Nexstar’s WSPA-TV in South Carolina (more on that below) and has been an ND in several markets, held management jobs for cable news operations and once served as ND for ESPN. He replaces ANNE WITTENBORG who announced last December she would be leaving the station after ten years and three as ND.

Shill

WQOW-TV, Eau Claire, WI…KRISTEN SHILL is being promoted and will replace DAN SCHILLINGER as the ND for this Quincy owned ABC affiliate. She’s currently the Assistant ND there as you’ll learn in this memo from GM DAVE BOOTH. She’s held a wide number of jobs during her career there. We told you last week that Dan is retiring but will still do some work for Quincy.

New News Director Openings: 

Careful readers will note a common thread in our THREE openings this week.

WSPA-TV, Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville, SC… we told you above that KIRK VARNER is headed north to be ND at KSTP-TV in Minneapolis. WSPA is a CBS affiliate owned by Nexstar.

Tortora

WROC-TV, Rochester, NY…JIM TORTORA is apparently leaving as the job is posted. He’s been there for more than three years, and is a longtime upstate New York news manager who also spent three years as VP/News and Station Manager for WGGB-TV in Springfield, MA. WROC is a CBS affiliate owned by Nexstar.

WJMN-TV, Marquette, MI…another apparent departure as this job is posted as well. My records show that CYNTHIA THOMPSON has been ND here for more than five years. Let’s say it together: WJMN is a CBS affiliate owned by Nexstar.

Also, please note the ad below for the news director job at KIRO-TV in Seattle, WA.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

News Director, KIRO-TV, Seattle, WA:

KIRO-TV in Seattle seeks a dynamic leader with solid news judgment to oversee all aspects of daily news and digital content. The News Director will be responsible for leading an experienced news team of 115+ in the execution of top quality newscasts while growing audience ratings and our digital products. This station broadcasts 5.5 hours of local news each day.

As a part of Cox Media Group, KIRO 7 News is dedicated to straightforward breaking news coverage and informing the community in Western Washington. Our team at Cox Media Group is creating innovative ways to deliver news and information, tell entertaining stories and hold the powerful accountable.

The News Director will provide strategic and tactical direction for day-to-day news coverage, breaking news, special projects, investigative reporting, special event coverage for all distribution channels, including creating content for OTT channels.
You will supervise executive producers, producers, and managing editor in carrying out the organization’s policies and goals, and you’ll work collaboratively to integrate digital platform into everything we create. You’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop a diverse staff, to include identifying, recruiting and retaining top talent from a wide variety of sources.

Click here and apply to join our team, and help us build the future of media together.

Executive Producer, WJAR-TV, Providence, RI:

WJAR, Southern New England’s News Leader, and one of America’s most successful NBC stations, has a rare opening for an energetic and creative Executive Producer.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the production of relevant, compelling newscasts with high production value.

Strong news judgment, communication, and leadership skills are a must.

Rhode Island is a small state, but we play big, often competing with Boston on big stories. If you are looking to dive into management, or move to a bigger market, you can’t ask for a better shop.

Our team is experienced, hard-working, and driven to stay on top. We’ve been #1 for 70 years – we’re looking for someone to help keep us there.

As an added bonus, you’ll get to enjoy a spectacular restaurant scene, oceanfront views, and some of the best beaches in America. (P.S. We hear the football team that’s 20 minutes from our front door is pretty good, too!)

To learn more or apply, please click on this link:

Newscast Producer (Weekend), KNTV, San Jose, CA:

KNTV is looking for a highly motivated Weekend Newscast Producer with outstanding news judgment and digital skills, a sense of good production value, and the ability to pitch great stories for a highly competitive, high pressure newsroom.

The Producer will be responsible for producing a newscasts in conjunction with the Executive Producer, Assignment Editors, Reporters, Anchors, Writers and other Producers. They will desktop edit, write and produce news content for broadcast, digital and web platforms. Successful candidates will be active on social media and understand how to leverage those platforms for all stories in the show.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Basic Qualifications:

* A degree in Broadcasting, Journalism or related field
* A minimum of 3 years’ experience producing in a broadcast or cable news environment in a middle-to-major news market.

Desired Characteristics:

* Strong news writing skills and the ability to write, edit, produce and gather content under heavy deadline pressure, without compromising accuracy or credibility
* Must be a team player and work well with Reporters, Assignment Editors, Writers and other Producers
* Must be active on social media and understand how to leverage those platforms for all stories
* Passion to develop and present story ideas
* Invested and engaged in the local community and authentically understands and represents the local viewer
* Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms, including broadcast, web and mobile
* Strong computer skills, with basic understanding of multi-media file formats
* A pioneering spirit with the desire the learn emerging technologies

Click here to apply.

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News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KTVT-TV, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX (listed 2/10/19)
KXAS-TV, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX (relisted 2/3/19)
KGO-TV, San Francisco, CA (listed 2/3/19)
WESH-TV, Orlando, FL (new listing this week)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 3/3/19)
WCMH-TV, Columbus, OH (relisted 3/3/19)
KSTU-TV, Salt Lake City, UT (listed 2/3/19)
WBND-TV, South Bend, IN (relisted 3/10/19)
WJAC-TV, Johnstown, PA (relisted 3/10/19)
KDLT-TV, Sioux Falls, SD (listed 1/13/19)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

WFAA-TV, Dallas, TX (relisted 1/20/19)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (Special Projects EP, relisted 1/6/19)
KGO-TV, San Francisco, CA (Dayside EP, relisted 1/13/19)
WXIA-TV, Atlanta, GA (relisted 1/20/19)
Spectrum News, Charlotte, NC (listed 2/24/19)
WSMV-TV, Nashville, TN (PM EP, relisted 2/10/19)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Senior EP, relisted 3/10/19)
KLAS-TV, Las Vegas, NV (Digital EP, listed 3/10/19)
WOOD-TV, Grand Rapids, MI (listed 3/3/19)
WJAR-TV, Providence, RI (relisted 3/10/19, see ad above!)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (TWO EP openings, relisted 1/27/19)
WKRG-TV, Mobile, AL (listed 3/3/19)
KJRH-TV, Tulsa, OK (PM EP, listed 1/27/19)
KXRM-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (Digital EP, relisted 3/10/19)
WCTV, Tallahassee, FL (relisted this week)

MANAGING EDITOR:

OTHER NEWS MANAGEMENT OPENINGS:

New listings this week:

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

Listed 3/10/19:

KOIN-TV, Portland, OR (Digital Director)
WRKG, Mobile, AL (Digital Content Manager)
KGET-TV, Bakersfield, CA (Digital Content Manager)
KFDX-TV, Wichita Falls, TX (Digital Content Manager)

Listed 3/3/19:

Rocky Mountain Public Media, Denver, CO (Chief Content Officer)
KLAS-TV, Las Vegas, NV Digital Executive Producer)
KXRM-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (Digital Executive Producer)

Relisted 2/10/17:

WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (Senior Manager of Editorial Content)
E.W. Scripps, Denver, CO (National Executive Producer)
WTOC-TV, Savannah, GA (Digital Content Manager)

Obituaries:

Hirsch

STEW HIRSCH died March 8th after what this obituary calls a brief illness. He was just 53 years old. Stew most recently was the ND for WFFT-TV in Ft. Wayne. His career took him around several stations in Ohio and other parts of the country, and also to jobs outside our business. More in his Linkedin page.

Carlson

DENNIS CARLSON, a longtime Montana news anchor and news director, died last Friday at the age of 58. He lost a battle with pancreatic cancer. More in this tribute posted by KTVH-TV in Helena.

Finally, JEFF LYLE died at the age of 56 of a stroke. He was the GM of a company called SSN Media Gateway. The firm serves as a major broadcast and master control service outsourcer for TV stations around the country.

Names in the News (and other items):

Connell

Congratulations to SANDRA CONNELL, well known in our industry. She’s being honored with Dallas-For Worth Alliance for Women in Media Silver Award of Excellence. You know (or at least should) that Sandra is the President of Talent Dynamics, now in its 22nd year after a long career with Audience Research & Development. Sandra will be given the award at a gala next month in Dallas.

WXIX-TV in Cincinnati has a new executive producer. NICK HELTON, who’s been a producer for this Gray TV owned FOX affiliate, gets bumped up. He’s also worked for another Cincinnati station.

Bradley

VICKI BRADLEY is the new Assistant ND Morning EP (corrected 3/17/19) for WTXL-TV in Tallahassee. That’s the Scripps owned ABC affiliate in Florida’s capital city. She’s a former ND in Tyler, TX, and has worked for two stations in the Greensboro-High Point market, as well as in Wilmington, NC, and for the Weather Channel.

BRIT STACK joins WJHL-TV in the Tri-Cities market (covering parts of Virginia and Tennessee) as the Assistant ND. Most recently she was the Senior Producer for WCYB-TV, the NBC affiliate in the Tri-Cities. She’s also worked in New Orleans and Alexandria, LA, and in Harlingen, TX.

Several items about former news directors in the news:

Adams

KAREN ADAMS, once a news director in Charlotte but perhaps better known as a longtime anchorfor WPRI-TV in Providence, has donated one million dollars to her endowment at the University of Rhode Island. It’s aimed at helping female students in the media school there.

Chard

DEBI CHARD has retired just one month short of her 43rd anniversary with WCSC-TV in Charleston, SC. She served the station primarily as an anchor, but besides anchoring, she has been the medical reporter, a managing editor, an assignment editor, a producer and even news director for a time.

Florea

Longtime Ft. Wayne anchor and news director DICK FLOREA is one of five people being inducted into the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame. He retired in 2001 after 35 years at WJKG-TV (now WISE-TV).

Renick

And the Miami Herald dug deep into the archives for a long look at the long career of groundbreaking Miami ND and anchor RALPH RENNICK. He spent 35 years as anchor and ND for WTVJ-TV before hanging it up in 1985. He then launched a short lived run for governor of Florida which ended after a few months.

General Manager News and Notes:

Kravetz

Longtime Boston newsman CHARLIE KRAVETZ abruptly left his post as GM of WBUR-FM this week. He’s a former GM of New England Cable News and spent 12 years as a news manager for WCVB-TV there.

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, March 17, 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

News 12 New Jersey 450 Raritan Center Parkway Edison, NJ 08837
News 12 The Bronx 930 Soundview Avenue Bronx, NY 10473
Verizon Fios 1 News 800 Westchester Avenue, Rye Brook, NY 10573
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 (see ad above!)
KUVS-TV 1710 Arden Way, Sacramento CA 95815 **
KSDK-TV 1000 Market St. St. Louis MO 63101
KFMB-TV 7677 Engineer Road San Diego, CA 92111
WSPA-TV 250 International Drive Spartanburg, SC 29303
KTNV-TV 3355 S. Valley View Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89102
WHBQ-TV 485 S. Highland. Memphis, TN 38111
KSEE/KGPE-TV 5035 E McKinley Ave, Fresno, CA 93727
KARK-TV 1401 West Capitol Avenue, # 104 Little Rock, AR 72201
WLEX-TV P.O. Box 1457 Lexington, KY 40588-1457
KHQ-TV 1201 W. Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99201
WHEC-TV 191 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604
WGME-TV 81 Northport Drive. Portland, ME 04103
WFFT-TV 3707 Hillegas RD Ft. Wayne IN 46807
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
KAAL-TV 1320 Salem Rd SW, Rochester, MN 55902
WBNG-TV 560 Columbia Dr. Johnson City, NY 13790
WOAY-TV P.O. BOX 3001 Oak Hill, WV 25901
WJMN-TV 3165 Wright Street, Suite 101 Marquette, MI 49855

**: Spanish language station