February 28, 2016
Greetings:
There’s just ONE new opening in this week’s newsletter, but it’s a big one: a network owned station in the third market.
That moves our list of open ND jobs to 17, still well below the normal number.
We have THREE ads for news management jobs in a wide range of markets.
There’s an obituary for a longtime Maine news director. We have a number of management changes to tell you about, and, in a slight departure from our typical content, are offering TWO links to stories about the movie Spotlight (Best Picture Winner!) that I hope you’ll find interesting.
Have a great week!
New News Director Openings:
Doerr
WFLD-TV, Chicago, IL…veteran news director TOM DOERR is leaving this FOX o-and-o to return to Florida for family reasons. Tom’s been the ND here for three years, coming from another FOX o-and-o, KRIV-TV in Houston, after four years as ND there. His background is long and varied, with a series of ND and station management jobs, as well as a consulting stint. ROBERT FEDER speculates that two current WFLD employees (both former NDs at different Cleveland stations) might be contenders to replace Tom.
Newly Named News Directors:
None that I am aware of. Would love to hear from you if you know something I don’t: rick@rickgevers.com
Paid Help Wanted Ads:
Executive Producer, WOWK, Charleston/Huntington, WV:
We’re looking for an E-P in Charleston, WV at WOWK-TV in the beautiful Kanawha Valley. 13 News is the fastest growing news organization in the state. We want people to help us tell stories, not just recite news. If you’re that person who can help us polish up our product, please reach out to us immediately.
Position Summary:
The Executive Producer manages and leads the production of daily newscast items for broadcast/publication across all platforms.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
*Manages the production of newscasts for broadcast across all platforms.
*Writes and orders news stories.
*Approves scripts.
*Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts.
*Edits video.
*Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms.
*Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites.
*Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience. Fluency in English.Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Minimum two years’ experience in news operations. (More or less depending on market size.)Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment. Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Flexibility to work all shifts.
To apply, please go to nexstar.tv. Please direct questions to kwhite@wowktv.com
Assistant News Director, WCYB-TV, Bristol, VA:
WCYB-TV, Bristol VA-TN, serving the Tri-Cities DMA, seeks a dynamic Assistant News Director to join our #1 news operation.
Qualified candidates will have at least 3 years of television producing, assignment desk and/or assistant news director experience. The successful candidate must be an excellent writer and producer, have exemplary management and supervisory skills and exhibit a passion to cover local television news with a record of doing so with credibility and integrity.
The Assistant News Director will be someone who can craft shows, mentor young producers and be the standard-bearer of our “Getting the Facts Right”. As a steward of the brand, you will copy-edit and proofread reporter scripts in a manner consistent with that goal. You will also take charge in the producing of breaking news, severe weather coverage and select special programs. At every turn you must be competitive, energetic and a true team player.
A degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent is preferred. Send a cover letter, resume and a link to examples of your work which demonstrates in detail the qualifications listed above to hr@wcyb.com Subject: Assistant News Director.
No phone calls please.
WCYB-TV, 101 Lee Street, Bristol VA 24201 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Executive Producer, WTNH-TV, New Haven, CT:
WTNH-TV, the Media General ABC affiliate in New Haven, CT is searching for an executive producer for our evening and late newscasts. We’re looking for a show doctor who knows how to build a great newscast, showcase our coverage and lead with passion and compassion. We have all the tools you need to shine as a teacher and trainer of the next generation of producers.
It’s the perfect opportunity for a large market line producer to move up or for a smaller market newsroom manager to move into a critical leadership role, in a highly competitive market. New Haven is a vibrant, progressive city on the scenic Connecticut Shoreline, just a short train ride from New York and Boston.
We’re looking for a minimum of four years line producing experience, outstanding writing and line producing skills, the ability to develop producing talent and a hands on approach to newsroom leadership. College degree or equivalent experience required.
Apply on line at wtnh.com.
Other News Management Openings:
ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:
KMBC-TV, Kansas City, MO (listed 1/17/16)
KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO (relisted 1/24/16)
WXIX-TV, Cincinnati, OH (listed 2/7/16)
WDJT-TV, Milwaukee, WI (relisted 1/31/16)
KOB-TV, Albuquerque, NM (listed 2/7/16)
WRIC-TV, Richmond, VA (listed 2/21/16)
WOWK-TV, Charleston/Huntington, WV (new listing this week, see ad above!)
WCSC-TV, Charleston, SC (listed 2/14/16)
WCYB-TV, Tri-Cities, TN (relisted this week, see ad above!)
KRCR-TV, Redding, CA (relisted 12/20/15)
KTIV-TV, Sioux City, IA (relisted 1/10/16)
EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:
WFXT-TV, Boston, MA (AM EP, relisted 2/7/16)
KOMO-TV, Seattle, WA (Digital EP, listed revised 1/10/16)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (relisted 1/10/16)
KOIN-TV, Portland, OR (Investigative EP, relisted 1/24/16)
WTNH-TV, New Haven, CT (PM EP, listed 2/21/16, see ad above!)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (PM EP, relisted 1/10/16)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (AM EP, Dayside EP, new listing this week)
KTNV-TV, Las Vegas, NV (AM EP, relisted 1/10/16)
KWTV, Oklahoma City, OK (PM EP, listed 12/27/15)
KFSN-TV, Fresno, CA (listed 1/31/16)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (Morning EP, relisted 1/24/16)
KGUN-TV, Tucson, AZ (Morning EP, listed 2/7/16)
WAAY-TV, Huntsville, AL (PM EP, relisted 2/21/16)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (Dayside EP, listed 1/24/16)
WJCL-TV, Savannah, GA (relisted 1/17/16)
KRNV-TV, Reno, NV (AM EP, listed 1/24/16)
WPTA-TV, Ft. Wayne, IN (listed 1/3/16)
WLTZ-TV, Columbus, GA (listed 2/21/16)
WAOW-TV, Wausau, WI (relisted 12/13/15)
MANAGING EDITOR:
WHIO-TV, Dayton, OH (relisted 2/21/16)
Obituary:
FRED NUTTER, a longtime Maine newsman who served as ND for WCSH-TV in Portland until becoming the station’s Editorial Director, died last Friday at the age of 82. The station remembers him in this story which includes one of his editorials.
Names in the News…and other things:
DANIEL BROWN heads to Charlotte as Assistant ND at WCNC-TV, the Tegna-owned NBC affiliate there. The move reunited him with ND MATT KING: they worked together at WXIA-TV in Atlanta where Daniel held the title of Morning News Director, overseeing the station’s morning programs. He’s also worked in Cleveland and Baton Rouge.
Glover
MARK GLOVER is the new Assistant News Director for Raycom’s WBRC-TV in Birmingham. He’s spent the last four years here in Indianapolis as an EP for WISH-TV and is a former ND for WEHT-TV in Evansville, IN. More details in this memo to the staff from ND SHANNON MAZE.
Two new news managers at KWWL-TV in Waterloo, IA. NIKKI NEWBROUGH has been promoted to Assignment Manager. She’s been a reporter there for five years. This is her first management position. And 5:00 PM producer SOMMER STEINER has been promoted to Executive Producer.
DeLORIS WASHINGTON moves across the street in Columbus, GA, to become Assistant ND for WTVM-TV there. She had been the News Content Managing Producer for WLTZ-TV in Columbus. She began her career in radio. More here.
Finally, the Oscar telecast is airing as I write, so it seemed appropriate to include links to two articles I found interesting. MARTIN BARON, then the editor of the Boston Globe (portrayed in the movie Spotlight by LIEV SCHREIBER) discusses the importance of the movie in this essay in The Washington Post, where he is now the editor. And the Columbia Journalism Review looks at the reporting (or in some cases, lack of reporting) on this story done by Boston TV stations.
General Manager News:
Sinclair Broadcasting has two new General Managers. JOHN NIZAMIS returns to Indiana as GM for WSBT-TV in South Bend. He’d been the GM of the company’s WNWO-TV in Toledo. And CHARITY FREEMAN is being promoted to replace John at WNWO. More in this news release.
Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:
If you know of any additions/deletions/updates, please email me at: rick@rickgevers.com
WFLD-TV, 205 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
WWSB-TV 1477 10th St, Sarasota, FL 34236 (Tampa market)
KCEC-TV 777 Grant St. #110 Denver CO 80203 *
WJZY/WMYT-TV 3501 Performance Road Charlotte, NC 28214
XETV 8253 Ronson Rd. San Diego 92111
KSL-TV 55 North 300 West Salt Lake City, UT 84110
WCPO-TV 1720 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
WPEC-TV 1100 Fairfield Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33407
WPTV 1100 Banyan Blvd. W. Palm Beach, FL 33401
KTUL-TV 3333 S 29th W Ave, Tulsa, OK 74107
WAFF-TV 1414 N Memorial Parkway Huntsville, Al 35801
KIMA/KEPR-TV 2801 Terrace Heights Dr. Yakima,WA 98901
KSBY-TV 1772 Calle Joaquin San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
KBAK-TV1901 Westward Drive Bakersfield, CA 93301
KMID/KPEJ-TV 3200 LaForce Boulevard Midland, TX 79711
KAUZ/KSWO-TV 3601 Seymour Highway Wichita Falls, TX 76309
KTIV-TV 3135 Floyd Blvd. Sioux City, IA 51108
* Spanish language station