August 14, 2016

Thursday, August 18, 2016 UPDATE:

Here’s the UPDATE I teased yesterday, as a veteran newsman returns to Missouri as the next news director for KMOV-TV in St. Louis.

Diener

Diener

SCOTT DIENER, who was graduated from the University of Missouri, was named ND for that Meredith owned CBS affiliate moments ago.

Here’s the news release from the station.

Scott most recently was the ND for KCBS/KCAL-TV in Los Angeles, a job he left in June 2015 after five years. He’s also been an ND in Dallas, San Jose/San Francisco, Phoenix, Cincinnati, and Louisville, and worked in Minneapolis, Raleigh, Knoxville, and Columbia, MO. More on his Linkedin profile.

At KMOV, he replaces BRIAN THOUVENOT who left the station in June after just over two years as ND and six years at the station.

One more note: KELLY JOHNSTON has been named ND for WLNE-TV in Providence, RI. She replaces NIC MOYE who left the station earlier this month, apparently for an ND job in Oregon.

More in our full report this weekend.

regards,

Rick Gevers

Wednesday, August 17, 2016 UPDATE:

A Boston area native returns home as News Director for WFXT-TV, Cox’s FOX affiliate there.

Oliveira

Oliveira

MIKE OLIVEIRA has spent the past 3+ years as ND for Cox’s WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh. He was the managing editor for that NBC affiliate for almost three years before getting promoted. He first joined WPXI in 2005.

More here.

Earlier in his career he produced for WHDH-TV in Boston, and has also worked in Syracuse where he went to college.

At WFXT, he replaces LEE ROSENTHAL who left the station last month after not quite two years there.

I expect to have another UDPATE for you later this week.

regards,

Rick Gevers

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Greetings:

While the numbers were obviously smaller, great to meet a number of you at this week’s AAJA conference in Las Vegas. I’ll hope to see still more of you in New Orleans at RTNDA/EIJ in September.

To my knowledge, there are NO newly opened ND jobs this week, while TWO positions were filled. Our total of open ND positions drops to 23.

Ever wanted to be an Executive Producer in Charlotte? Now’s your chance, with Paid Help Wanted ads for TWO such jobs among our FOUR ads this week.

And we have a number of what I think of as interesting items in Names in the News, including new jobs for two former top 25 market NDs, new co-presidents for Fox News, and the Washington Post catches up two a long running trend in TV newsrooms.

Read on!

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New News Director Openings:

To my knowledge, no new openings this week.  Please let me know if I’m wrong!

Newly Named News Directors:

Fitzgerald

Fitzgerald

KRNV/KRXI-TV, Reno, NV…SCOTT FITZGERALD lands his first ND job as he takes over this NBC/FOX duopoly operated by Sinclair. His background is wide and varied and detailed on his Linkedin page. For the past four years. he’s worked for CBS Interactive in South Florida. Scott replaces JASON GOODWIN who left in April after less than a year on the job.

Rates

Rates

KAEF-TV, Eureka, CA…SCOTT RATES is the new ND and anchor for this Bonten Media owned ABC affiliate. For the past few months he’s been the Assistant ND and anchor for sister Bonten station KRCR-TV in Redding, CA. He’s also worked as a reporter in San Francisco and for two stations in Orlando. Scott replaces LINDSAY HOUSAMAN who left to become the Assistant ND for WRIC-TV in Richmond, VA.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

Print

Executive Producer, WCNC, Charlotte, NC:

Are you all about social and new media? Do you like change? And does “risk” mean “potential” in your vocabulary? Be part of a news team that’s changing, growing and serving our community in the process. WCNC-TV, the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Charlotte, NC is experiencing an exciting time in its newsroom and has an opening for a dynamic, creative Morning Executive Producer.

The Morning Executive Producer is a strong leader with major, breaking news experience, strong editorial judgment, newscast producing expertise and fully understands the needs of our audience across all our platforms. This position requires solid decision making skills, the ability to work well in a dynamic newsroom environment, social media experience and leadership in the digital content areas and skilled at infusing the mission of “Looking Out For You” into all newscasts.

A major metropolitan with a home town feel, Charlotte is great for professionals and families alike. Charlotte has it all – dine with an amazing view at Fahrenheit, Sunday night football up close and personal with the Carolina Panthers, scientific exhibits for the family at Discovery Place, concerts at Time Warner Arena and much more! Just a drive away experience the mountains in the fall and beaches in the summer. Charlotte is the place you want to call home!

If you are looking for a fast-paced atmosphere to thrive and develop in a city full of excitement – WCNC-TV and Charlotte is the place to be!

Please apply here!

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Nightside Executive Producer, WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY:

WAVE 3 News, the NBC affiliate in Louisville, KY, is looking for a strong leader to be our next Nightside Executive Producer.

The person we hire will share our vision of quality journalism that matters, and will be able to deliver it in a high-energy newscast from which viewers can’t turn away. We have an experienced team of producers committed to their craft, we have a brand new set and top notch graphics, and we have momentum in the ratings and within our newsroom. What we need is a leader who can build on those strengths and take our production quality to an even higher level.

Louisville is a dynamic city where something amazing is always happening, and we do those events bigger than anyone. From major breaking stories, to community celebrations, to The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports, our Executive Producer will lead that coverage. He or she will also mentor, coach, and challenge producers, and have a key “seat at the table” when it comes to overall newsroom direction.

You must have at least 3 years of experience producing newscasts – preferably in a large or medium market – to be considered. Some supervisory experience is helpful, and knowledge of digital platforms is a must. You will also need to submit examples of recent newscasts you’ve produced, and be able to demonstrate how you’ve helped other producers make their newscasts better.

Our legacy is being Kentucky and Indiana’s first television station.

Our commitment is to always be Kentucky and Indiana’s best television station. If you want to be part of that commitment, complete online application by clicking here and attaching your resume with link to your most recent work.

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

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Producers, KDVR/KWGN-TV, Denver, CO:

HOT SHOT PRODUCERS NEEDED IN THE CITY NAMED BEST PLACE TO LIVE!

If you are an experienced, aggressive, and competitive newscast producer and a passionate journalist to boot – we have opportunities for you to join our team AND live and work in one of the most desirable cities in the country.

KDVR/KWGN is Tribune Media’s duopoly in Denver – producing 14 hours of TV news every weekday with several more hours on weekends.

Interested?

Then we want to hear from you. But please don’t waste your time, or ours, if you don’t fit the description above – AND if you don’t possess excellent news judgment, top-of-the-line writing and communication skills, and contemporary production techniques. Five years of producing experience and a college degree are preferred.

Qualified candidates are urged to apply immediately at: www.tribunemediacareers.com JOB ID 2016-44641.

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Executive Producer, WBTV, Charlotte, NC:

WBTV, in Charlotte, NC (DMA #22) has a rare news leadership opening for its market leading, award winning newscasts in one of America’s best, fastest growing and most livable cities.

We’re looking for an outstanding Executive Producer, with a track record of strong leadership and show producing skills, with the ability to teach others while still able to take control in the booth when the chips are down. Our EP mentors and guides the producer team, helps coordinate coverage, sets standards of performance and maintains quality control, participates in daily coverage planning and plays a key role in long term strategic planning.

A working knowledge of digital and social media is also important.

If you have the proven leadership and show building skills to keep WBTV on a winning track, apply online by clicking here.

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

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KXAS-TV, Ft. Worth/Dallas, TX (new listing this week)
WTAE-TV, Pittsburgh, PA (new listing this week)

KMBC-TV, Kansas City, MO (relisted 8/7/16)
WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL (relisted 6/12/16)
WVLT-TV, Knoxville, TN (relisted 6/12/16)
WFIE-TV, Evansville, IN (listed 7/24/16)
KEZI-TV, Eugene, OR (listed 6/12/16)

EXECUCTIVE PRODUCER:

KXAS-TV, Ft. Worth/Dallas, TX (new listing this week)
NBC Boston (listed 7/31/16)
WAGA-TV, Atlanta, GA (AM EP, listed 6/26/16)
WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL (AM EP, listed 7/4/11)
KMGH-TV, Denver, CO (relisted this week)
WEWS-TV, Cleveland, OH (Dayside EP, relisted this week)
WBTV, Charlotte, NC (listed 8/7/16, see ad above!)
WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC (AM EP, new listing this week, see ad above!)
KPTV, Portland, OR (listed 7/10/16)
WRTV, Indianapolis, IN (AM EP, relisted this week)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (listing modified 6/12/16)
KCTV, Kansas City, MO (PM EP, listed 7/4/11)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (AM EP, relisted this week)
KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM (PM EP, listing revised 6/12/16)
WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY (new listing this week, see ad above!)
KOB-TV, Albuquerque, NM (listed 7/24/16)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (listed 6/12/16)
WVLT-TV, Knoxville, TN (relisted 6/12/16)
WOWK-TV, Charleston/Huntington, WV (relisted 7/10/16)
WAAY-TV, Huntsville, AL (PM EP, relisted 7/10/16)
WCTI-TV, New Bern, NC (relisted 7/17/16)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (AM EP, relisted this week)

MANAGING EDITOR:

NBC Boston (listed 7/31/16)

Names in the News:

In case you missed the news late Friday, Fox has named BILL SHINE and JACK ABERNETHY as co-presidents of FOX News. More from the New York Times.

The Washington Post has discovered that investigative reporting is back in local TV newsrooms. Who knew? Well, we could start with almost everyone in the TV business. Read the paper’s take on this trend here.

LaPlante

LaPlante

One time Boston News Director GARY LAPLANTE returns to WHDH-TV there as Executive Producer. He’d been the ND for WBZ-TV for just over a year and half before leaving that CBS o-and-o in March. He’d been the Assistant ND for WFXT-TV in Beantown, worked for two stations in Albany, NY, as an ND and Ass’t. ND, and worked in Hartford as well as at WHDH earlier in his career.

Thouvenot

Thouvenot

Former KMOV-TV (St. Louis) News Director BRIAN THOUVENOT has landed as the Chief Development Officer for Catholic Charities of St. Louis. He spent just over eight years at that CBS affiliate, the last 2+ as news director, before leaving in June. He also worked in Lancaster, PA and Springfield, MO. More on his new job in this article.

ALLISON GIBSON, who’d been the Senior Executive Producer for WSJV-TV in Elkhart/South Bend, IN, has joined her former ND there, PERRY BOXX, in Peoria where she’ll be the Assistant ND for WEEK/WHOI-TV. She’s also worked in Roanoke and for News 12 New Jersey.

One time CNN and ABC correspondent CHARLES BIERBAUER is stepping down as Dean of the University of South Carolina’s communications school. He’s been there since 2002 and will leave at the end of the school year.

An update on the health of longtime Kentucky newsman JERRY SANDER. We told you last week he was facing surgery following complications from pneumonia from a fall which broke 6 ribs. I’m now told he’s in intensive care at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Lexington, He’s a one-time ND at WTVQ-TV in Lexington and reporter for WKYT-TV there.

Finally, apologies to JACOB BURBRINK whose first name I changed last week in reporting his move to WPTA-TV in Ft, Wayne as Internet Director.

General Manager Moves:

LARRY STRUMWASSER is the new GM for Sinclair’s WCGV-TV (MNT) and WVTV (CW) in Milwaukee.

BILL WHITE joins Lockwood Broadcasting as GM of CW Affiliate WCWG-TV in Greensboro, NC.

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, August 14, 2016:
If you know of any additions/deletions/updates, please email me at: rick@rickgevers.com

KTTV/KCOP-TV 1999 S. Bundy Dr. Los Angeles CA 90025
KNTV 2450 N 1st St, San Jose, CA 95131
WFXT-TV 25 Fox Drive Dedham MA 02027
KRIV-TV 4261 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77027
KMOV-TV One Memorial Drive St. Louis MO 630102
WCPO-TV 1720 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
KAKW-TV 2233 W North Loop Blvd. Austin, TX 78756
WLNE-TV, 10 Orms Street Providence, R.I. 02904
WGRZ-TV 259 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY 14202
WIVB-TV, 2077 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, NY 14207
WKEF/WRGT-TV 2245 Corporate Pl, Miamisburg, OH 45342
WSET-TV 2320 Langhorne Rd. Lynchburg VA 24501
WCSH/WLBZ-TV One Congress Square Portland, ME 04101
WAND-TV 904 South Side Drive Decatur, IL 62521
KRDO-TV 399 S. 8th St. Colorado Springs, CO 80905
WPTA/WISE-TV 3401 Butler Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
WWTV/WWUP 22320 130th Ave, Tustin, MI 49688
KIMA/KEPR-TV 2801 Terrace Heights Dr. Yakima,WA 98901
KARD/KTVE-TV 200 Pavilion Road W. Monroe, LA 71292
KRCG-TV 10188 Old Highway 54 North. New Bloomfield, MO 65063
KMID/KPEJ-TV 3200 LaForce Boulevard Midland, TX 79711
KPLC-TV 320 Division St. Lake Charles LA 70601
KYOU-TV 820 W Second St. Ottumwa IA 52501

* Spanish language station

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