August 7, 2016

Greetings:

A pleasure to see many of you at last week’s NABJ/NAHJ conference in Washington. And I’m sorry to have not gotten to say to others of you who were busy meeting with prospective employees when I was nearby. I’ll be in Las Vegas this week for AAJA and hope to see some of you there, as well.

While some of us were away, some General Managers were busy filling FOUR open news director openings, while another TWO stations now have new openings. Our total of open ND jobs stands at 24.

TWO of those open positions are among our FIVE Paid Help Wanted ads.

We have an obituary for a Spanish language GM in Houston who died a week ago, information about a station shuffle in a small Minnesota market, details on a health battle for a longtime Kentucky newsman, and we’ll tell you about a former LA and Seattle ND who’s authored a new book.

That’s all below!

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New News Director Openings:

Moye

Moye

WLNE-TV, Providence, RI…NICOLE ‘NIC’ MOYE has left this Citadel owned ABC affiliate. She’d been the ND there for three years, and had previously been the start-up ND for KOHD-TV in Bend, OR. She’s also worked in San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, OR, Harrisburg, PA, and Santa Barbara, CA.

WIVB-TV, Buffalo, NY…SCOTT LEVY is headed west to Kansas City to be the next ND for Meredith’s KCTV. More on that below.

Newly Named News Directors:

Levy

Levy

KCTV, Kansas City, MO…you learned through one of our UPDATES this week that SCOTT LEVY is joining this Meredith owned CBS affiliate. He’s been the ND for WIVB-TV in Buffalo for almost two years. He spent one year at WTAJ-TV in Altoona, PA and one year as ND for WETM-TV in Elmira, NY, both Nexstar stations. He’s also worked for News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn, and in Dallas, Memphis, Oklahoma City (two stations) and Tulsa. Scott replaces ED KOSOWSKI who left the station July 24th after not quite two years as ND there.

Queen

Queen

WHP-TV, Harrisburg, PA…BRYAN QUEEN is the next ND for this Sinclair owned CBS affiliate. His last job was as ND for WIS-TV, Raycom’s NBC station in Columbia, SC, a job he left in March after 2 1/2 years. Here’s the news release from WHP. Before WIS, Brian spent two years as an ND in Rochester, NY. He also worked for News 14 Carolina, NBC News Channel in Charlotte, in Winston-Salem and for MSNBC. He replaces MIKE BOTHWELL who left in June after two years to work for Napoli Management Group.

Clark

Clark

WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY…this Hubbard owned NBC affiliate has a new news director. It’s CASEY CLARK, who has been the Assistant ND for WBFF-TV in Baltimore for the past 3+ years. He’s also worked for another Baltimore station, and in Philadelphia, Seattle, Columbus, OH, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, FL, Ft. Myers, and Tucson. And he spent five years running a family business! Details here. Casey replaces CHRIS FORD who left the station in March after 2+ years on the job and is now an EP for WFLA-TV in Tampa.

Fray

Fray

KSNT-TV, Topeka, KS…JESSE FRAY makes an hour long drive to become the next ND for this Media General owned NBC affiliate. Learn more here. He’s been the Senior Executive Producer for KCTV in Kansas City (whose studios are in Fairway, KS). It’s a return to Topeka for Jesse, who worked as a reporter there earlier in his career. He’s also worked in Wichita. At KSNT, he replaces AL CARL who was promoted to ND for sister Media General station WISH-TV in Indianapolis.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

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

KRDO, NewsChannel 13, in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado, located on the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies, is looking for a News Director.

Job Description:

The News Director is responsible for the overall supervision and development of the News Department staff, providing direction in story selection, story-telling and coverage. We are looking for someone with the 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, news research and managing the station’s news website is a plus.

The successful candidate will lead, manage, hire, train, supervise and motivate News department personnel. They should be experienced in preparing operating budgets and be prepared to be involved in News department capital planning. Any candidate must have excellent news judgment, be thoroughly versed in digital and social media have a passion for breaking news and strong organizational and leadership skills.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have 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.

When applying for this position, please note your referral source and send resumes to:

News Channel 13
Attn: Human Resources
399 S. 8th Street
Colorado Springs, CO. 80905
Telephone (719) 632-1515
Fax (719) 575-6327
Email: personnel@krdo.com

Successful candidate must pass a drug test and background check.
News Channel 13 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posting Closes: When position is filled.

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News Director, WPTA-TV, Ft. Wayne, IN:

WPTA-TV, has just opened an extraordinary opportunity for a news director in Fort Wayne, IN.  This position will oversee both ABC and NBC news products in the market.  We’re expanding staff and news offerings.  The facility is currently undergoing a major expansion.  Just for news, we’re adding over 7,500 square feet, new studios, two new sets, new graphics and new control rooms.  The technological advancements to deliver a powerful news product here is about to be astounding.

Cool tools aside, and far more importantly, we’re looking for a major player able to rapidly grow our content, execution and news products into real deal, award winning journalism.  Simply spoken, we’re seeking excellence.

A minimum of 5 years television news management experience and a college degree in broadcast journalism preferred.

If you’ve got the chops, are a hands on leader, a teacher, and are looking for an unprecedented opportunity, this one is for you.

Contact:
Merry Ewing
General Manager
WPTA TV – WISE TV
mewing@21alive.com

WPTA-TV provides a competitive compensation and benefits plan. WPTA-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WTPA is part of the QMI Broadcast Group, a family owned company with 16 stations (ABC, NBC, FOX, CW) in 8 states. Throughout QMI, positions are available for candidates with all levels of experience and the advancement you are seeking.

Visit www.CareersAtQuincy.com for links to all stations and opportunities.

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Executive Producer,NBC Boston:

NBCU is launching an NBC Owned Station in Boston, adding to NECN and Telemundo Boston to become an even stronger news organization in the Boston market! Kenny Plotnik, VP of News, is one of the most experienced news leaders in the  country. Become a part of history and join the NBC Boston Team!

The Executive Producer is responsible for overall on-air editorial content.

Job Duties:

*  The Executive Producer is responsible for overall editorial content
*  The Executive Producer will manage Show Producers and Writers creating content for all platforms.
*  The Executive Producer will assist in the recruitment and professional development of Show Producers and Writers.
*  Responsible for the creative presentation of the day’s news, and the overall look of the newscasts
*  Ability to “produce-up” big story coverage and own the day’s top story or stories
*  Collaborate with other newsroom managers, and all divisions of NBC News for special events planning as well as day-to-day coverage.
*  Will work with all facets of the organization, including production, IT and engineering and the newsroom as a whole to
ensure the most accurate, relevant and compelling local coverage.
*  Responsible for tracking coverage related costs and ensuring fiscal responsibility in the news division.

Please apply online here!

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Managing Editor NBC Boston:

NBCU is launching an NBC Owned Station in Boston, adding to NECN and Telemundo Boston to become an even stronger news organization in the Boston market!  Kenny Plotnik, VP of News, is one of the most experienced news leaders in the country. Become a part of history and join the NBC Boston Team!

The Managing Editor helps craft and execute the strategic vision for all of our news operations including the new NBC Boston and NECN. The successful candidate will oversee daily news gathering, planning, budgeting and execution, and possess a keen understanding of news cycles for broadcast and digital platforms as well as an exceptional level of news judgment. The ME leads our news teams while seeking new tactical strategies to simplify operations. They inspire and instill confidence in the staff, and foster teamwork and collaboration. The Managing Editor is responsible for keeping their hands on the pulse of the Boston and New England community.

Please apply online here!

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KMBC-TV, Kansas City, MO (relisted this week)
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)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

NBC Boston (listed 7/31/16, see ad above!)
WAGA-TV, Atlanta, GA (AM EP, listed 6/26/16)
WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL (AM EP, listed 7/4/11)
KMGH-TV, Denver, CO (listed 6/19/16)
WEWS-TV, Cleveland, OH (Dayside EP, relisted 6/19/16)
WBTV, Charlotte, NC (new listing this week, see ad above!)
KPTV, Portland, OR (listed 7/10/16)
WRTV, Indianapolis, IN (AM EP, listed 6/19/16)
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 6/19/16)
KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM (PM EP, listing revised 6/12/16)
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, listed 6/19/16)

MANAGING EDITOR:

NBC Boston (listed 7/31/16, see ad above!)

Obituary:

Our sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of KYZA-TV (Houston) GM ROEL MEDINA who collapsed and died at his home on July 30th. He was 55. Roel had been the GM of that Azteca America affiliate since 2012. Media Moves has his complete background which includes time at English language stations in Dallas and Corpus Christi.

Names in the News:

Another complicated station shuffle is going on in Duluth, MN. Details here.

Please join me in sending good wishes to longtime Kentucky newsman JERRY SANDER who is facing more surgery following serious complications from pneumonia from a fall which broke 6 ribs. He’s a one-time ND at WTVQ-TV in Lexington and a longtime senior reporter for WKYT-TV there.

JACOB BURBRINK is the latest to make the trip from South Bend to Ft. Wayne as he joins Quincy’s WPTA-TV as Internet Director. He’s held the same job at WSJV-TV in South Bend since 2014. A lifelong Indiana native, Jason was graduated from Ball State University. He’s also sings in barbershop quartets. (Where else do you get this kind of detail?)

Barnes

Barnes

Former Los Angeles and Seattle News Director turned digital media exec JOE BARNES has written a new book. It’s called Social Media Ethics Made Easy. You can learn more about the book…and pre-order your own copy, by clicking here. Joe also spent many years running his own consulting firm.

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, August 7, 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 (see ad above!)
KRNV-TV 1790 Vassar St. Reno, NV 89502
WPTA/WISE-TV 3401 Butler Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 (see ad above!)
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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