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April 28, 2012

Greetings:

Can it be?

NO new news director openings and FIVE newly named NDs! (I can just hear some GMs saying “The May book starts WHEN?” OMG!)

TWO of those newly filled ND jobs are in California (including one just announced late today) and TWO are in Texas.

Those changes leave our count of open ND positions to 26.

And there are actually more ND openings than that as we have TWO blind box ads this week, as well as new ads for an EP in Orlando and an Assistant ND in North Carolina. And we’re repeating an ad for an EP for a Virginia station.

We have obituaries for two long-ago news managers who went on to work for politicians (one for a Vice-President!) and lots of Names in the News, including a new job for veteran ND JACQUES NATZ, retirements for TWO longtime news managers, a few items about news managers on the move, and an honor for a Mississippi newsman who helped break the color barrier in that state.

All that and more after this week’s changes:

New News Director Openings:

None that I know of. Please let me know if you know of any changes…just send an email to me at: rick@rickgevers.com

Newly Named News Directors:

Parra

KXTV, Sacramento, CA…JEROME PARRA was named ND here this afternoon. It’s a return to Sacramento and KXTV for Jerome, who began his career as a writer and assignment editor there in 1990. He’s currently the Assistant News Director for another Gannett station, KPNX-TV in Phoenix. Jerome’s also been an ND in Flagstaff and has worked on the assignment desk for another Phoenix station. He replaces TIM GERAGHTY who left this ABC affiliate earlier this year to become Senior Director of News and Station Manager for Central Florida News 13. Tim was ND here for almost three years.

Carr

KFSN-TV, Fresno, CA…MICHAEL CARR has been promoted to news director for this ABC o-and-o. Mike started here 13 years ago as the weekend assignment editor. He later became a producer and most recently has been the executive producer. He served as the acting news director since TRACEY WATKOWSKI left the station in March after 5+ years as ND to return to another ABC o-and-o, KGO-TV in San Francisco, as ND.

KVII-TV, Amarillo, TX…RYAN HAZELWOOD will be the next ND for this ABC affiliate owned by Barrington Broadcasting. Ryan is currently an instructor and broadcast engineer at West Texas A & M University. He’s previously worked at KVII as a photojournalist, and has also worked in Austin. Ryan replaces STEVE PAIR who left the station last August after three years as ND for a job outside of TV.

Crespo

KTEN-TV, Denison, TX…TOM CRESPO moves across the market to become ND and anchor for this NBC affiliate. He’s been working as the anchor for KXII-TV, and follows former KXII ND ANTHONY MAISEL to KTEN, where Anthony is now the General Manager. Tom and Anthony also worked together when Anthony was ND for KDAF-TV in Dallas. Tom’s also worked in Jacksonville, FL, Meridian, MS, Tallahassee, FL, and Augusta, GA. If my records are correct, he replaces MARK FARRELL who was named ND for this Lockwood Broadcasting station in February, 2011.

WBBJ-TV, Jackson, TN…KEITH BAKER returns to Jackson as ND for this Bahakel Communications owned ABC affiliate. Keith’s parents are from Jackson and his grandmother’s house is across the street from the station. He’s currently the Assistant ND for WCTI-TV in New Bern, NC, which is now looking for his replacement (see ad below). Keith has also worked in Tampa and Pittsburgh. He replaces ROBERT DAVIDSON who left the station to return to Mississippi as ND for WCBI-TV in Columbus, MS, after more than two years as ND.

Help Wanted Ads:

First Blind Box News Director Ad, Top 5 market:

TV news station is seeking an experienced News Director for a station in a top 5 DMA.

Position requires prior tv news experience, specifically news director or assistant news director experience in a top 20 DMA.

Qualified applicants should forward resume and cover letter with salary requirement to: resume.tvnews@gmail.com

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Second Blind Box News Director Ad, Market 100-125:

Market 100-125 in the beautiful and sunny SE has an opening for a motivated, versatile, knowledgeable, experienced, and goal-oriented News Director to manage news operations across 2 networks.

The successful candidate will be capable of handling multiple tasks. The News Director position is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operations of the television newsrooms and websites, budgeting, hiring of the newsroom personnel, maintenance of journalistic and legal standards, superior news gathering and news production. In addition, the News Director must be adept at team-building and is responsible for motivating, teaching and mentoring diverse newsrooms across our properties. The News Director must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Organization and time management skills are a must. Position reports directly to the VP/General Manager.
News Director experience is highly preferred, however Assistant News Director will be considered.

If you wish to work for a company that rewards excellence and you are a motivated, goal-oriented self-starter, please e-mail your resume and a link to your finished news product to: broadcastcandidates@gmail.com

EOE.

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Executive Producer, WKMG-TV, Orlando, FL

WKMG in Orlando is searching for its next great leader!

We are currently seeking an innovative Executive Producer to oversee the planning and execution of Local 6 Newscasts. Applicants must be able to drive content on television, on the web, and on social media outlets. 6 Years of news producing experience is required.

Prior management experience is preferable.

Please send resumes to News Director Steve Hyvonen at shyvonen@wkmg.com

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Assistant News Director, WCTI-TV, New Bern, NC:

Newschannel 12 & FOX Eastern Carolina is looking for an Assistant News Director to help lead a dynamic newsroom.

Here is a great opportunity to earn those senior manager stripes. You will work closely with the news director in all aspects of running this ABC and FOX High Definition News Department.

Duties include: Supervising newscast producers, reporters and photographers. You’ll be instrumental in building and executing a successful strategic plan. The qualified candidate will be a fantastic coach of energetic producers, reporters and photographers. Three years producing experience required along with a college degree.

Send resume and newscast DVD to:

Shane Moreland
News Director
WCTI-TV
225 Glenburnie Dr.
New Bern NC 28560

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Executive Producer, WCYB-TV, Bristol, VA:

Great opportunity in one of the most beautiful and affordable places in the nation.

News 5 WCYB-TV Tri-Cities, TN-VA, is seeking an Executive News Producer. Qualified candidates will have at least 3 years of television producing, Assignment desk and or Assistant News Director experience in a smaller market. To be considered, applicants must be excellent show producers and writers, meet deadlines, have management and supervision skills and be passionate about TV news. The Executive Producer must be someone who can craft shows, mentor young producers, a person who understands our goals and how to achieve them. You must also be able to copy edit and proof reporter scripts, produce specials and work with weather, sports and other departments to produce quality content. You must be competitive, energetic, a true team player and a person who works well with others.

Send resume, references, cover letter and dvd or link of a recent newscast to: ksmith@wcyb.com or via regular mail:

Ken Smith
News Director
WCYB-TV
101 Lee Street
Bristol VA 24201

No phone calls or faxes please. WCYB is an equal opportunity employer.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KRIV-TV, Houston, TX (relisted 4/20/12)
WITI-TV, Milwaukee, WI (relisted this week)
WMC-TV, Memphis, TN (relisted 3/3/12)
WREG-TV, Memphis, TN (relisted 4/20/12)
WEYI-TV, Flint, MI (listed 4/20/12)
WCTI-TV, New Bern, NC (new listing this week, see ad above!)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

KDFW-TV, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX (Morning EP, relisted 4/20/12)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (relisted this week)
WKMG-TV, Orlando, FL (new listing this week, see ad above!)
KOIN-TV, Portland OR (PM EP, listed 4/7/12)
WTAE-TV, Pittsburgh, PA (Dayside EP, relisted 4/20/12)
WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC (listed 3/24/12)
WRTV, Indianapolis, IN (AM EP, listed 3/31/12)
WITI-TV, Milwaukee, WI (new listing this week)
WTMJ-TV, Milwaukee, WI (listed 4/20/12)
WPTV, West Palm Beach, FL (PM EP, 3/17/12)
WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL (PM EP, listing revised 3/10/12)
WINK-TV, Fort Myers, FL (Dayside EP, relisted 3/10/12)
WHIO-TV, Dayton, OH (2 openings, AM & PM, listing updated 4/20/12)
WCYB-TV, Bristol, VA (relisted 4/20/12, see ad above!)
KHBS/KHOG-TV, Ft. Smith, AR (Digital Media Mgr., relisted 4/20/12)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KXTV, Sacramento, CA (relisted this week)

ASSIGNMENT MANAGER:

WTMJ-TV, Milwaukee, WI (listed 4/20/12)

Obituaries:

We have two obituaries of former news managers this week. Ironically, both left TV news for jobs working for politicians, in one case a Vice-President:

JOHN SURRICK died April 6th. He was 84 and died of complications from brain surgery. John worked for WJZ-TV in Baltimore and was the Assistant News Director for WMAR-TV there before taking a job with then-Maryland Governor SPIRO AGNEW. He continued to work for Agnew when Agnew was Vice-President. Among his survivors is a son, JOHN SURRICK, who I believe worked for WBAL-TV in Baltimore for 12 years. The Washington Post story is here and John’s obituary is here.

Connaughton

KEN CONNAUGHTON died of cancer on April 18th at the age of 70. He worked as an executive producer for KTVX-TV in Salt Lake City, and later for a station in Texas. Ken also served as a spokesman for the Mayor of Salt Lake City and dealt with the bribery scandals around the Salt Lake City Olympics.. The Salt Lake City Tribune reports on his life here, and an obituary he wrote himself is here.

Names in the News:

Natz

Veteran news director JACQUES NATZ is joining SmithGeiger as a Senior Vice President and Senior Consultant. For the last five years, Jacques has been the Director of Media Content for Hearst. He’s been a news director in Indianapolis, Seattle, and Boston, and has worked in Chicago, Detroit, Sacramento, and Columbia, MO. He’ll continue to live in New York City and will begin work at SmithGeiger on July 1st.

Throndsen

A man who worked for Jacques in Seattle is also retiring. BOB THRONDSEN has spent 34 of his 43 years in the business working for KOMO-TV and radio there, as an anchor, reporter, managing editor and, most recently, news director for KOMO Radio. He also worked for another Seattle TV station, and for stations in Portland, OR, and Philadelphia. Take a few minutes to enjoy this very well done story on Bob from the KOMO website.

Howell

One time news director and longtime anchor BOB HOWELL is retiring from WSFA-TV in Montgomery. Bob spent more than 30 years anchoring for this Raycom-owned NBC affiliate in two stints there. He was lured across the street in the late 90’s to anchor for a competitor but later returned to WSFA in 2004. He also worked in Dothan, AL, earlier in his career. He’ll officially retire at the end of May.

WLWT-TV in Cincinnati has named JON CARLISLE Morning Executive Producer for this NBC affiliate. Jon comes from sister-Hearst-station WESH-TV in Orlando where he’s been the morning producer for the last five years. He previously worked in Ft. Smith, AR.

DAVID SEALS has been promoted to Assistant News Director at Sinclair’s WZTV in Nashville. He had been the EP there and had spent many years working for WAVY-TV in Norfolk. David’s also worked in Syracuse. Hartford/New Haven, and Albany, NY.

There’s a new Assistant News Director at LIN Media’s WDTN-TV in Dayton as PETER SPECIALE joins this NBC affiliate. He most recently spent seven months as ND for WREX-TV in Rockford, IL before leaving the station last month. Peter’s also been an ND in Gainesville, Fl, Burlington, VT, and Youngstown, and has also worked in Dayton, Cleveland, Hartford, and Oklahoma City among others.

Collins

The Mississippi Associated Press Broadcasters honored old friend CORRICE COLLINS last Saturday night with a Pioneer of Television Award for helping break the color barrier in Mississippi television. Corrice was the first black reporter and anchor for WLBT-TV in Jackson in 1967. He returned to the station later in his career as the Assistant News Director/Assignment Editor. Corrice left Jackson in 1973 to attend the University of Missouri where we worked together. He later worked in Wichita, Kansas City, and Chicago. There’s a poorly shot (I can say that, I shot it!) iPhone video of some of the ceremony here.
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Our Full List of News Director Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Friday, April 27, 2012.

If you know of any additions/deletions/updates, please email me at: rick@rickgevers.com

KNBC-TV 3000 W. Alameda Ave. Burbank CA 91523
WKYC-TV 1333 Lakeside Ave. Cleveland OH 44114
XETV 8253 Ronson Rd. San Diego CA 92111
WPTV 1100 Banyan Blvd. W. Palm Beach FL 33401
KSNV-TV 1500 Foremaster Lane Las Vegas NV 89101
KOKH-TV 1228 E. Wilshires Oklahoma City OK 72111
WBIR-TV 1513 Hutchison Ave. Knoxville TN 37917
WTVQ-TV 6940 Man O War Blvd. Lexington KY 40509
KSNW-TV 833 N. Main Wichita, KS 67203
KRBK-TV (apply to corporate) Springfield, MO
KMTV 10714 Mockingbird Dr. Omaha NE 68127
WACH-TV 1400 Pickens St. Columbia SC 29201
KGAN-TV 600-2 Old Marion Rd NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
KWQC-TV, 805 Brady Street Davenport, IA 52803
WTAJ-TV 5000 Sixth Ave. Altoona PA 16602
WBTW-TV 101 McDonald Court Myrtle Beach SC 29588
KHGI-TV 13 S. Highway 44 Kearney NE 66848
WTXL-TV 1620 Commerce Blvd. Midway, FL 32343
KNOE-TV 1400 Oliver Rd. Monroe, LA 71211
KAAL-TV 1701 10th Place, NE Austin MN 55912
WVNS-TV 141 Old Cline Rd. Ghent WV 25843
KKCO-TV 2325 Interstate Ave. Grand Junction CO 81505
KGNS-TV 120 W. Delmar Blvd. Laredo TX 78045
KGWN-TV 2923 E. Lincolnway Cheyenne WY 82001
KSAX-TV PO Box 189 Alexandria MN 56308
WYIN-TV 8625 Indiana Place Merrilville IN 46410

April 20, 2012

Greetings:

It was great to see some of you at NAB this week: I hope to see more of you at other conventions this summer and at RTDNA in Florida in September.

There’s ONE new ND opening this week: it’s in a top 20 market and we first told you about it yesterday in an UPDATE.

When we first published the newsletter last week, we didn’t know what had happened to one ND whose station was advertising his job.  But we were able to update that quickly thanks to an emailed tip from a loyal reader.  But we’re including that information again for all as a Newly Named ND.

Those changes leave our count of open ND positions to 30.

We have ads this week for TWO of those ND openings…in Knoxville and Springfield, MO, as well as an ad for an EP in a beautiful part of Virginia and another for a Senior Producer for a top five network owned stations.

We’ve done (he said, modestly) a nice job of freshening our list of Other News Management Openings, and in Names in the News there are several items about new jobs for some news managers.

All that and more after this week’s changes:

New News Director Opening:

Andolsen

WKYC-TV, Cleveland, OH…RITA ANDOLSEN is moving to a new job for this Gannett-owned NBC affiliate. She’s been named Director of Advocacy & Community Initiatives, and will oversee the station’s efforts in community outreach, creative local programming, and special events. Rita’s been ND here for five years, and spent seven years as the Assistant ND there before that. She previously worked for Cleveland’s WJW-TV as a producer.

New News Director:

WCBI-TV, Columbus, MS…ROBERT DAVIDSON returns to the market as ND for this Morris Multimedia owned by CBS. We told you last week that Robert was leaving his job as ND for WBBJ-TV in Jackson, TN, but when we first published we didn’t know he was coming here. At WCBI, he replaces RUSS GELLER who is leaving to return to Memphis as an EP for WHBQ-TV. Russ was ND here for five years.

Help Wanted Ads:

Executive Producer, WCYB-TV, Bristol, VA:

Great opportunity in one of the most beautiful and affordable places in the nation.

News 5 WCYB-TV Tri-Cities, TN-VA, is seeking an Executive News Producer. Qualified candidates will have at least 3 years of television producing, Assignment desk and or Assistant News Director experience in a smaller market. To be considered, applicants must be excellent show producers and writers, meet deadlines, have management and supervision skills and be passionate about TV news. The Executive Producer must be someone who can craft shows, mentor young producers, a person who understands our goals and how to achieve them. You must also be able to copy edit and proof reporter scripts, produce specials and work with weather, sports and other departments to produce quality content. You must be competitive, energetic, a true team player and a person who works well with others.

Send resume, references, cover letter and dvd or link of a recent newscast to: ksmith@wcyb.com or via regular mail:

Ken Smith
News Director
WCYB-TV
101 Lee Street
Bristol VA 24201

 

No phone calls or faxes please. WCYB is an equal opportunity employer.

News and Information Center Dir., WBIR-TV, Knoxville:

WBIR-TV, the Gannett-owned NBC affiliate in Knoxville is searching for a motivated, versatile leader for our news and information center. The successful candidate will embrace WBIR’s standard of story- telling excellence and community service while boldly advancing this brand across multiple platforms. A visionary in the age of digital media, the candidate must have solid journalistic judgment and a news philosophy that emphasizes accuracy, unique local content and superior quality of text and images.

The ability to lead the integration of our community’s conversations through various paths of social media is also a must. WBIR’s people are our most important asset and the News and Information Center Director must be a true leader with a keen eye for recognizing, guiding and enhancing talent in an atmosphere that inspires professional growth, enterprise and creativity. Departmental long range planning and budget presentation skills are necessary. A degree in Broadcast Journalism is preferred, with a proven track record of news management experience.

This position reports to the President and General Manager.

Responsibilities:

  • Strategically and successfully lead, manage and evolve WBIR’s News and Information Center.
  • Clearly and consistently communicate an aggressive, focused vision for the WBIR brand and products across all present and future platforms.
  • Build and grow an energetic, skill-rich, focused and innovative team.
  • Engage conversation with the community; viewers and users.
  • Develop relationships with third parties to plan and implement successful content sharing partnerships.

Learn more about the qualifications required here:

Please apply to:

Virgil Smith
Vice President
Talent Acquisition and Diversity
Gannett Corporate Human Resources

Email to: jobadvances@gannett.com
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News Director/EP, KRBK-TV, Springfield, MO:

When was the last time you heard of a station starting a news operation?

How often do you get to be on the ground floor of a new FOX start-up?

We’re doing it in the 75th market! KRBK-TV – Springfield, MO – is looking for a leader. Someone who is creative, dynamic and hands-on. A news director that doesn’t spend time in their office; but pitches in, teaches, and motivates. You’ll work with station management to create the look, feel, and direction of the news image; hire staff; and make an impact in the market. You must have prior experience and a willingness to do “whatever it takes”.

If you’ve ever said, “That’s the way it’s always been done”, then you need not apply. Social media knowledge is imperative. We’ll need proof of your creativity and experience. WOW us!

Resumes & links via email to deanne@koplar.com

or via mail to:

DeAnne Diedrich
Director of Human Resources
Koplar Communications/FOX KRBK
50 Maryland Ave.
St. Louis MO 63108

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.
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10:00 PM Senior Producer, KXAS-TV, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX:

KXAS, the NBC Owned Television Station in Dallas-Ft. Worth is looking for a Senior Producer to oversee its Murrow Award winning late newscast.

The ideal candidate is skilled at showcasing the day’s top story, building team coverage, emphasizing and embracing breaking news. The Senior Producer works closely with the Executive Producer, anchors and reporters to create a polished, solid nightly newscast. Must have a track record of excellence in producing and booth skills. Candidates who are Executive Producers in medium markets or Producers in large markets are desired.

Please apply online at nbcunicareers.com, job listing # 5269.

For more information on the position, email Shannon Hammel

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KRIV-TV, Houston, TX (relisted this week)
WITI-TV, Milwaukee, WI (listed 2/17/12)
WMC-TV, Memphis, TN (relisted 3/3/12)
WREG-TV, Memphis, TN (relisted this week)
KARK-TV, Little Rock, AR (listed 3/24/12)
WEYI-TV, Flint, MI (new listing this week)
KTIV-TV, Sioux City, IA (listed 2/10/12)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

KDFW-TV, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX (Morning EP, relisted this week)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (listing revised 1/20/12)
KOIN-TV, Portland OR (PM EP, listed 4/7/12)
WTAE-TV, Pittsburgh, PA (Dayside EP, relisted this week)
WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC (listed 3/24/12)
WRTV, Indianapolis, IN (AM EP, listed 3/31/12)
WTMJ-TV, Milwaukee, WI (new listing this week)
WPTV, West Palm Beach, FL (PM EP, 3/17/12)
WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL (PM EP, listing revised 3/10/12)
WINK-TV, Fort Myers, FL (Dayside EP, relisted 3/10/12)
WHIO-TV, Dayton, OH (2 openings, AM & PM, listing updated this week)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (listed 2/10/12)
WCYB-TV, Bristol, VA (relisted this week, see ad above!)
KHBS/KHOG-TV, Ft. Smith, AR (Digital Media Mgr., relisted this week)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KXTV, Sacramento, CA (relisted 3/24/12)

ASSIGNMENT MANAGER:

WTMJ-TV, Milwaukee, WI (new listing this week)

Names in the News:

BYRON HARMAN has joined WNYW-TV in New York as the Senior EP for the 10:00 news. He’s been working for CNN International. The move to this Fox o-and-o reunites him with ND DIANNE DOCTOR: they worked together at WCBS-TV. Byron has also worked for WNBC.

Hayes

KTVT-TV in Dallas/Ft. Worth, the CBS o-and-o there, has hired TANYA HAYES  as a Dayside Executive Producer.  Tanya has been the PM Executive Producer for Post-Newsweek’s KPRC-TV in Houston.  She first joined that NBC affiliate in 2002 as a producer and was upped to EP in 2010.  Tanya has also worked in Lubbock, TX.

MELISSA DART heads north up I-75 for her new job as Morning Executive Producer at WTSP-TV, Gannett’s CBS affiliate in Tampa-St. Petersburg.  For the last two years, she’s been the Evening EP for WFTX-TV in Ft. Myers. She’s also worked in West Palm Beach and Tallahassee.

Pace

There’s a ‘kinda’ reunion in Indianapolis, where PERRY PACE has been named Dayside Executive Producer for NBC affiliate WTHR-TV. Perry comes from KHOU-TV in Houston where he was hired for his second stint at the station by KEITH CONNORS. But Keith left KHOU before Perry started and later joined WTHR as ND. Perry’s also worked for another Houston station and in Nashville.

Reynolds

KATHY REYNOLDS, news director for WEYI-TV in Flint, MI, is assuming additional duties as the Regional News Director for WEYI and sister-Barrington Broadcasting station WNWO-TV in Toledo. Kathy’s been ND here since last June, and previously worked in Wausaw, WI, Springfield, MA, Grand Rapids, MI, Burlington, VT, Fargo, ND, and Elmira, NY. As noted in Other Management Openings, WEYI is hiring an Assistant ND to help.

WLNS-TV in Lansing, MI, has hired JULIE HOLTON as an EP. It’s a return to the station for Julie who began her career there as a part-time producer. Since then, she’s been an EP in Minneapolis and Indianapolis and has worked in Saginaw and Richmond, VA.

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Our Full List of News Director Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Friday, April 20, 2012.

If you know of any additions/deletions/updates, please email me at: rick@rickgevers.com

KNBC-TV 3000 W. Alameda Ave. Burbank CA 91523
WKYC-TV 1333 Lakeside Ave. Cleveland OH 44114
KXTV 400 Broadway Sacramento CA 95818
XETV 8253 Ronson Rd. San Diego CA 92111
WPTV 1100 Banyan Blvd. W. Palm Beach FL 33401
KSNV-TV 1500 Foremaster Lane Las Vegas NV 89101
KOKH-TV 1228 E. Wilshires Oklahoma City OK 72111
KFSN-TV 1777 G Street Fresno CA 93706
WBIR-TV 1513 Hutchison Ave. Knoxville TN 37917 (see ad above!)
WTVQ-TV 6940 Man O War Blvd. Lexington KY 40509
KSNW-TV 833 N. Main Wichita, KS 67203
KRBK-TV (apply to corporate) Springfield, MO (see ad above!)
KMTV 10714 Mockingbird Dr. Omaha NE 68127
WACH-TV 1400 Pickens St. Columbia SC 29201
KGAN-TV 600-2 Old Marion Rd NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
KWQC-TV, 805 Brady Street Davenport, IA 52803
WTAJ-TV 5000 Sixth Ave. Altoona PA 16602
WBTW-TV 101 McDonald Court Myrtle Beach SC 29588
KHGI-TV 13 S. Highway 44 Kearney NE 66848
WTXL-TV 1620 Commerce Blvd. Midway, FL 32343
KVII-TV One Broadcast Center Amarillo TX 79101
KNOE-TV 1400 Oliver Rd. Monroe, LA 71211
KAAL-TV 1701 10th Place, NE Austin MN 55912
WVNS-TV 141 Old Cline Rd. Ghent WV 25843
WBBJ-TV 346 Muse St. Jackson, TN 38301
KKCO-TV 2325 Interstate Ave. Grand Junction CO 81505
KGNS-TV 120 W. Delmar Blvd. Laredo TX 78045
KGWN-TV 2923 E. Lincolnway Cheyenne WY 82001
KSAX-TV PO Box 189 Alexandria MN 56308
WYIN-TV 8625 Indiana Place Merrilville IN 46410

April 14, 2012

Thursday, April 19, 2012 UPDATE:

There’s a news director change in a top 20 market to tell you about this afternoon.

Andolsen

RITA ANDOLSEN, who’s been ND for Gannett’s WKYC-TV in Cleveland for the last five years, will take on a new role at this NBC affiliate, with the title of Director of Advocacy & Community Initiatives. She’ll oversee the station’s enhanced efforts in community outreach, creative local programming, andsuccessful special events. More details in this story from the WKYC website.

Rita has worked for WKYC for 12 years, first as Assistant ND before being promoted to ND in 2007. She previously worked for WJW-TV in Cleveland for four years as a producer. The search for her replacement is underway.

As always, all the week’s developments in our regular newsletter. I hope to publish tomorrow but may be delayed by travel.

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(Saturday morning 4/15/12 update.)  We updated this edition to include new information on ROBERT DAVIDSON, the ND at WBBJ-TV in Jackson, TN.  Our earlier report had him leaving the station but not knowing where he is going.  We now know that he’s returning to Mississippi.  More below.)

Greetings:

We have news of a start-up news operation in Missouri this week…it’s been a while since we’ve seen one of those. That’s one of TWO new news director openings, while THREE stations have new faces running the news department.

Those changes leave our count of open ND positions to 28.

We have paid help wanted ads for FOUR of those ND openings, in Knoxville, Omaha, Bluefield, and the afore-mentioned Missouri startup. And we have an ad for a Senior Producer at an o-and-o in a top five market.

A social note: If you’re attending NAB in Las Vegas this week, RTDNA is organizing a get-together Tuesday night following its day of programming at the convention. The gathering is scheduled for 9:00 PM in the Parasol Down bar at the Wynn Hotel and Casino. It’s been the site of similar gatherings at recent conventions, and a great opportunity to see other news people. I plan to attend and hope to see you there.

This week, we’ve turned the Names in the News section into Awards in the News, as two more organizations announced award winners. (And I didn’t have any Names in the News, so it’s time for a reminder to send me items.)

All that and more after this week’s changes:

New News Director Openings:

KRBK-TV, Springfield, MO…this Koplar Communications owned FOX affiliate is starting a news operation from scratch. You can learn more about this opportunity by checking out the paid help wanted ad below!

WBBJ-TV, Jackson, TN…ROBERT DAVIDSON has left this Bahakel Communications owned ABC affiliate to return to Mississippi as ND for WCBI-TV in Columbus, MS. More on that below. He’s been ND here since the fall of 2009.

New News Directors:

Blaisdell

WHTM-TV, Harrisburg, PA…some management changes at this Albritton owned ABC affiliate. Longtime WHTM employee KEITH BLAISDELLhas been promoted from Director of Technology to Director of Broadcast Operations. In addition to engineering and technology, he’ll oversee news and production. Keith also has been ND during his years at WHTM.

Jones

Assistant ND DAVID JONES has been promoted to Acting ND. He’s been at the station for almost a year and has worked in Charlotte, Washington, DC, Pittsburgh, Johnstown, and Erie, PA. DENNIS FISHER, who’s been the ND here since 2007, has left the station, but hopes to stay in the area. He asked me to pass along his email address: dennisfisher24@gmail.com

WCBI-TV, Columbus, MS…as mentioned above, ROBERT DAVIDSON is the new ND here. It’s a return to the market for Robert, who earlier in his career was ND for WTVA-TV in Tupelo, a job he left in 2008. Since 2009, he’s been the ND for WBBJ-TV in Jackson, TN. At WCBI, he replaces RUSS GELLER, who is leaving the station to return to Memphis as an EP for WHBQ-TV.

Raker

WTVY-TV, Dothan, AL…JEFF RAKER returns to Dothan and WTVY as ND for this Gray TV owned CBS affiliate. He was ND here from 1997-1999. Jeff most recently was ND for KMEG-TV in Sioux City, IA, has been an ND in Youngstown, OH, and Jefferson City, MO, and has worked in Charlotte, Las Vegas, Huntsville, Wichita, and Toledo.  He replaces KATIE McMANUS-FAYE who left the station in January (after seven years as ND here) to become ND at WICS/WICD in Springfield, IL, her home state.

Help Wanted Ads:

News and Information Center Dir., WBIR-TV, Knoxville:

WBIR-TV, the Gannett-owned NBC affiliate in Knoxville is searching for a motivated, versatile leader for our news and information center. The successful candidate will embrace WBIR’s standard of story- telling excellence and community service while boldly advancing this brand across multiple platforms. A visionary in the age of digital media, the candidate must have solid journalistic judgment and a news philosophy that emphasizes accuracy, unique local content and superior quality of text and images.

The ability to lead the integration of our community’s conversations through various paths of social media is also a must. WBIR’s people are our most important asset and the News and Information Center Director must be a true leader with a keen eye for recognizing, guiding and enhancing talent in an atmosphere that inspires professional growth, enterprise and creativity. Departmental long range planning and budget presentation skills are necessary. A degree in Broadcast Journalism is preferred, with a proven track record of news management experience.

This position reports to the President and General Manager.

Responsibilities:

  • Strategically and successfully lead, manage and evolve WBIR’s News and Information Center.
  • Clearly and consistently communicate an aggressive, focused vision for the WBIR brand and products across all present and future platforms.
  • Build and grow an energetic, skill-rich, focused and innovative team.
  • Engage conversation with the community; viewers and users.
  • Develop relationships with third parties to plan and implement successful content sharing partnerships.

Learn more about the qualifications required here:

Please apply to:

Virgil Smith
Vice President
Talent Acquisition and Diversity
Gannett Corporate Human Resources

Email to: jobadvances@gannett.com
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News Director/EP, KRBK-TV, Springfield, MO:

When was the last time you heard of a station starting a news operation?

How often do you get to be on the ground floor of a new FOX start-up?

We’re doing it in the 75th market! KRBK-TV – Springfield, MO – is looking for a leader. Someone who is creative, dynamic and hands-on. A news director that doesn’t spend time in their office; but pitches in, teaches, and motivates. You’ll work with station management to create the look, feel, and direction of the news image; hire staff; and make an impact in the market. You must have prior experience and a willingness to do “whatever it takes”.

If you’ve ever said, “That’s the way it’s always been done”, then you need not apply. Social media knowledge is imperative. We’ll need proof of your creativity and experience. WOW us!

Resumes & links via email to deanne@koplar.com

or via mail to:

DeAnne Diedrich
Director of Human Resources
Koplar Communications/FOX KRBK
50 Maryland Ave.
St. Louis MO 63108

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.
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10:00 PM Senior Producer, KXAS-TV, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX:

KXAS, the NBC Owned Television Station in Dallas-Ft. Worth is looking for a Senior Producer to oversee its Murrow Award winning late newscast.

The ideal candidate is skilled at showcasing the day’s top story, building team coverage, emphasizing and embracing breaking news. The Senior Producer works closely with the Executive Producer, anchors and reporters to create a polished, solid nightly newscast. Must have a track record of excellence in producing and booth skills. Candidates who are Executive Producers in medium markets or Producers in large markets are desired.

Please apply online at nbcunicareers.com, job listing # 5269.

For more information on the position, email Shannon Hammel

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News Director, KMTV, Omaha, NE:

KMTV, Journal’s CBS affiliate in Omaha, seeks innovative, positive leader to manage its up-and-coming News operation.

Bolstered by Journal-Omaha’s 5 top-rated radio stations and rapidly expanding digital initiatives, the successful candidate will have a unique set of distribution platforms to help re-energize KMTV’s news product. In addition to a proven ability to improve performance, the candidate must have a thorough knowledge of the broadcast business, high journalistic standards, and excellent communication, motivational, and organizational skills.

As a key member of Journal-Omaha’s senior management team, the News Director will work closely with TV and Radio’s Marketing, Sales, and Production colleagues to engage Viewers, foster strong ties to the community, and to develop and implement multi-platform initiatives to enhance KMTV’s News product.

This is not a position for a first-time News Director or the faint of heart — but if you are eager to join a terrific company and test your leadership talents in one of our nation’s most livable cities, this is the right opportunity for you.

Please send cover letter, salary requirements, and resume to:

Christopher Sehring
Vice President and Market Manager
10714 Mockingbird Drive
Omaha NE 68127

or via email csehring@jrn.com

Journal Broadcast Group is an equal opportunity employer.

News Director, WVNS-TV, Bluefield/Beckley, WV:

WVNS-TV, the CBS and FOX affiliate in the Bluefield-Beckley West Virginia market is looking for a News Director. This is a great opportunity for that producer or executive producer looking to take that next step into management.

Our stations have a three year track record of ratings growth and we are looking for that person with the desire to keep that trend going. Our station is very unique as we are part of a state wide network of 8 network affiliates that reaches all of West Virginia. You will have access to numerous resources not available to your competition.

The candidate should have a minimum of 4 years experience as a producer/executive producer.

Send your resume in confidence to:

Chris Leister
General Manager
WVNS-TV
141 Old Cline Road
Ghent WV 25843

or via email to: cleister@wvnstv.com

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Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KRIV-TV, Houston, TX (listed 2/10/12)
WITI-TV, Milwaukee, WI (listed 2/17/12)
WMC-TV, Memphis, TN (relisted 3/3/12)
WREG-TV, Memphis, TN (relisted 2/10/12)
KARK-TV, Little Rock, AR (listed 3/24/12)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (listed 1/27/12)
KTIV-TV, Sioux City, IA (listed 2/10/12)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

KDFW-TV, Dallas, TX (Morning EP, listed 1/20/12)
KTVT-TV, Dallas/Ft. Worth. TX (dayside EP, listed 2/10/12)
The Weather Channel, Atlanta, GA (relisted 12/16/11)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (listing revised 1/20/12)
WTSP-TV, Tampa, FL (AM EP, listed 3/24/12)
KOIN-TV, Portland, OR (PM EP, listed 4/7/12)
WTAE-TV, Pittsburgh, PA (Dayside EP, relisted 2/10/12)
WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC (listed 3/24/12)
WTHR-TV, Indianapolis, IN (Dayside EP, listed 1/27/12)
WLWT-TV, Cincinnati, OH (AM EP, listed 4/7/12)
WPTV, West Palm Beach, FL (PM EP, listing modified 3/17/12)
WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL (PM EP, listed revised 3/10/12)
WINK-TV, Fort Myers, FL (Dayside EP, relisted 3/10/12)
WHIO-TV, Dayton, OH (listed 1/27/12)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (listed 2/10/12)
WCYB-TV, Bristol, TN (listed 2/17/12)
KHBS/KHOG-TV, Ft. Smith, AR (Digital Media Mgr., listed 2/17/12)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KXTV, Sacramento, CA (relisted 3/24/12)

Awards in the News:

It’s the time of year…awards time. Last week we reported on the Peabody Awards and the IRE Awards. This week, there are more.

RTDNA announced the Regional Edward R. Murrow Award winners this week. The complete list is here.

And SPJ issued its list of SDX winners. You can find the television winners here.
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Our Full List of News Director Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Saturday, April 14, 2012.

If you know of any additions/deletions/updates, please email me at: rick@rickgevers.com

KNBC-TV        3000 W. Alameda Ave. Burbank CA 91523
KXTV               400 Broadway Sacramento CA 95818
XETV               8253 Ronson Rd. San Diego CA 92111
WPTV            1100 Banyan Blvd. W. Palm Beach FL 33401
KSNV-TV       1500 Foremaster Lane Las Vegas NV 89101
KOKH-TV   1228 E. Wilshires Oklahoma City OK 72111
KFSN-TV       1777 G Street Fresno CA 93706
WBIR-TV      1513 Hutchison AVe. Knoxville TN 37917 (see ad above!)
WTVQ-TV     6940 Man O’War Blvd. Lexington KY 40509
KSNW-TV      833 N. Main Wichita, KS 67203
KMTV  10714 Mockingbird Dr. Omaha NE 68127 (see ad above!)
WACH-TV     1400 Pickens St. Columbia SC 29201
KGAN-TV     600-2 Old Marion Rd NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
KWQC-TV     805 Brady Street Davenport, IA 52803
WTAJ-TV   5000 Sixth Ave. Altoona PA 16602
WBTW-TV    101 McDonald Court Myrtle Beach SC 29588
KHGI-TV      13 S. Highway 44 Kearney NE 66848
WTXL-TV     1620 Commerce Blvd. Midway, FL 32343
KVII-TV One Broadcast Center Amarillo TX 79101
KNOE-TV 1400 Oliver Rd. Monroe, LA 71211
KAAL-TV 1701 10th Place, NE Austin MN 55912
WVNS-TV  141 Old Cline Rd. Ghent WV 25843 (see ad above!)
WBBJ-TV 346 Muse St. Jackson TN 38301
KKCO-TV     2325 Interstate Ave. Grand Junction CO 81505
KGNS-TV     120 W. Delmar Blvd. Laredo TX 78045
KGWN-TV    2923 E. Lincolnway Cheyenne WY 82001
KSAX-TV      PO Box 189 Alexandria MN 56308
WYIN-TV     8625 Indiana Place Merrilville IN 46410

** Spanish language station

April 8, 2012

Greetings:

For the second consecutive week, we have  TWO  new news director openings,  THREE  newly named NDs, and a lot of items in our Names in the News section. Both of the new ND openings are created because the incumbents are taking news management positions in larger markets.

Those changes lower our count of open ND positions to 29.

TWO of those open ND jobs are featured in paid help wanted ads below, along with an ad for a morning EP position in Indianapolis.

We also welcome a new advertiser this week, DSI RF, which is introducing NewsShark, live ENG Video via 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi. They also provide other services…be sure to check out their ad below and their booth at NAB. Beat the Traffic also returns as an advertiser…they’ll also be at NAB, and CGS Automation and Devlin Design Group are advertising this week as well. We appreciate their support.

In Names in the News, some very prestigious awards were announced this week, a long ago San Diego ND returns to a newsroom…at least for a while, and we have several other items about news managers on the move.

All that and more after this week’s changes:

New News Director Openings:

Geller

WCBI-TV, Columbus, MS…RUSS GELLER is leaving to become an EP for WHBQ-TV in Memphis. It’s a return to Memphis (and WHBQ) for Russ who produced there from 1983-90. He’s also worked in Macon, GA, and for two stations in Chattanooga. Russ also worked in Louisville as a consultant and talent coach. Russ spent more than five years as ND for this CBS affiliate which is owned by Morris Multimedia.

KAAL-TV, Austin, MN…MIKE SCHRAM is also leaving to take a management job in a larger market. Mike’s joining WISH-TV in Indianapolis as the morning executive producer. He’s been the ND for this Hubbard Broadcasting owned ABC affiliate for almost five years. He previously worked for WLNS-TV in Lansing and WJRT-TV in Flint.

Newly Named News Directors:

KITV, Honolulu, HI…CHUCK PARKER has been promoted to ND for this Hearst-owned ABC affiliate. He’s been the interim ND since GENIE GARNER left the station in February after 3+ years as ND. Chuck joined the station in 2010 as Managing Editor. He’s a former ND at KHNL-TV in Honolulu, worked at two other Honolulu stations, and also was the deputy city editor for the Honolulu Star-Bulletin.

Osgood

KTAB/KRBC-TV, Abilene, TX…according to his LinkedIn page, KEVIN OSGOOD is now the ND for this Nextstar owned NBC/CBS duopoly. Kevin’s a former ND at WHNT-TV in Huntsville, and has also worked in Richmond and Tampa. He’s been out of the newsroom since 2005 working for several different companies, mostly in the set design field. He replaces AUSTIN KELLERMAN who left the station in February to become ND for sister-Nexstar station KARK-TV in Little Rock.

Benner

WCAV/WVAW-TV, Charlottesville, VA…GRIFF BENNER has been promoted to news director for this Gray Television owned CBS/ABC duopoly. Griff’s worked there since 2005 when he joined the staff as assistant news director. He’s also worked in Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Columbia, SC, and Harrisburg, PA. At WCAV, he replaces JIM HANCHETT who left the station in January after three years as ND for a job as Director of Marketing and Communications at Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

Help Wanted Ads:

News Director, KMTV, Omaha, NE:

KMTV, Journal’s CBS affiliate in Omaha, seeks innovative, positive leader to manage its up-and-coming News operation.

Bolstered by Journal-Omaha’s 5 top-rated radio stations and rapidly expanding digital initiatives, the successful candidate will have a unique set of distribution platforms to help re-energize KMTV’s news product. In addition to a proven ability to improve performance, the candidate must have a thorough knowledge of the broadcast business, high journalistic standards, and excellent communication, motivational, and organizational skills.

As a key member of Journal-Omaha’s senior management team, the News Director will work closely with TV and Radio’s Marketing, Sales, and Production colleagues to engage Viewers, foster strong ties to the community, and to develop and implement multi-platform initiatives to enhance KMTV’s News product.

This is not a position for a first-time News Director or the faint of heart — but if you are eager to join a terrific company and test your leadership talents in one of our nation’s most livable cities, this is the right opportunity for you.

Please send cover letter, salary requirements, and resume to:

Christopher Sehring
Vice President and Market Manager
10714 Mockingbird Drive
Omaha NE 68127

or via email csehring@jrn.com

Journal Broadcast Group is an equal opportunity employer.

News Director, WVNS-TV, Bluefield/Beckley, WV:

WVNS-TV, the CBS and FOX affiliate in the Bluefield-Beckley West Virginia market is looking for a News Director. This is a great opportunity for that producer or executive producer looking to take that next step into management.

Our stations have a three year track record of ratings growth and we are looking for that person with the desire to keep that trend going. Our station is very unique as we are part of a state wide network of 8 network affiliates that reaches all of West Virginia. You will have access to numerous resources not available to your competition.

The candidate should have a minimum of 4 years experience as a producer/executive producer.

Send your resume in confidence to:

Chris Leister
General Manager
WVNS-TV
141 Old Cline Road
Ghent WV 25843

or via email to: cleister@wvnstv.com

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Morning Executive Producer, WRTV, Indianapolis, IN:

Are you ready to lead news coverage in the most interesting, exciting and relevant time of day? Then RTV-6 wants to talk to you.

We are seeking an executive producer of morning news who can help us grow. You’ll be backed by the resources of the E.W. Scripps Co. and by the commitment of a strong local management team. Our tools include a helicopter, microwave and satellite trucks, new traffic system and more. You’ll work in the city that just hosted Super Bowl 46 and has been described as “possibly the most competitive market east of the Mississippi.”

We want to win on all three screens and we already have a leg up with www.theindychannel.com, the most popular broadcast news site in Indianapolis. You can help us win if you have strong producing and writing skills, excellent news judgment, competitive drive and true newsroom leadership. At least five years of TV newsroom experience, including at least one year as an executive producer, senior producer or producer in charge of a particular shift. Bachelor’s or equivalent TV experience.

Send a DVD (or a link, via e-mail) to:

Kevin Finch
News Director
WRTV
1330 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Via email to: Kevin.finch@wrtv.com

or apply on line by clicking here.

E/O/E M/F/V/D

All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of the application process, which includes a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KRIV-TV, Houston, TX (listed 2/10/12)
WITI-TV, Milwaukee, WI (listed 2/17/12)
WMC-TV, Memphis, TN (relisted 3/3/12)
WREG-TV, Memphis, TN (relisted 2/10/12)
KARK-TV, Little Rock, AR (listed 3/24/12)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (listed 1/27/12)
KTIV-TV, Sioux City, IA (listed 2/10/12)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

KDFW-TV, Dallas, TX (Morning EP, listed 1/20/12)
KTVT-TV, Dallas/Ft. Worth. TX (dayside EP, listed 2/10/12)
The Weather Channel, Atlanta, GA (relisted 12/16/11)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (listing revised 1/20/12)
WTSP-TV, Tampa, FL (AM EP, listed 3/24/12)
KOIN-TV, Portland, OR (PM EP, new listing this week)
WTAE-TV, Pittsburgh, PA (Dayside EP, relisted 2/10/12)
WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC (listed 3/24/12)
WRTV, Indianapolis, IN (AM EP, new listing this week, see ad above!)
WTHR-TV, Indianapolis, IN (Dayside EP, listed 1/27/12)
WLWT-TV, Cincinnati, OH (AM EP, new listing this week)
WPTV, West Palm Beach, FL (PM EP, listing modified 3/17/12)
WPMT-TV, Harrisburg, PA (AM EP, relisted 2/17/12)
WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL (PM EP, listed revised 3/10/12)
WINK-TV, Fort Myers, FL (Dayside EP, relisted 3/10/12)
WHIO-TV, Dayton, OH (listed 1/27/12)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (listed 2/10/12)
WCYB-TV, Bristol, TN (listed 2/17/12)
KHBS/KHOG-TV, Ft. Smith, AR (Digital Media Mgr., listed 2/17/12)
WLNS-TV, Lansing, MI (relisted 3/24/12)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KXTV, Sacramento, CA (relisted 3/24/12)

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Names in the News:

Some of the most prestigious awards in our industry were announced this week.

KTRK-TV in Houston, the ABC o-and-o there, was honored with the IRE Medal, the highest honor from Investigative Reporters and Editors. KQED-TV in San Francisco won the other Medal awarded, a rare year in which broadcasters won the only medals. WVUE-TV in New Orleans, ABC News, and CNN also received awards. You can see the complete list of winners by clicking here. The awards will be presented at the group’s annual conference in Boston this June. If you’ve not been, it’s well worth your time and I encourage you to attend.

Congratulations to four commercial TV stations who won Peabody awards this week. Honors went to KING-TV (Belo/NBC) in Seattle, KPHO-TV (Meredith/CBS) in Phoenix, WEWS-TV (Scripps/ABC) in Cleveland, and KLAS-TV (Landmark/CBS) in Las Vegas. ABC News and CBS News were also honored, as were CNN and PBS. You can read the Peabody Awards news release here, and see the complete list of winners here.

Kass

Former News Director IRV KASS is back in a newsroom, at least temporarily. He’s been named the interim ND for XETV in San Diego, where he’s lived for 22 years. For some of that time, of course, Irv was ND for KNSD-TV. Since leaving KNSD, Irv’s been working with a range of not for profits, over the last few years, helping out with strategic planning and leadership/board relations. Irv tells me he is not a candidate to be the next ND for XETV.

Two management moves at KTVX-TV in Salt Lake City. LEESA DILLON, a former ND in Cleveland and for News 12 the Bronx has been promoted to Assistant News Director here. She had been the Nightside EP. ROB TOMKINS has been promoted to fill her role as the Nightside EP.

Cates

WSPA/WYCW-TV (CBS/CW in Spartansburg/Greenville/Asheville) has promoted News Director DAN CATES to become Director of Digital Content. He’ll oversee all news and non-paid programming content for WSPA and WYCW and all related digital content platforms. He’ll also manage marketing for those areas. Dan’s been ND here since 2009, spent the ten years before that as ND for sister-Media General station WKRG-TV in Mobile, and has also worked in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa.

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Our Full List of News Director Openings:

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Saturday, April 7, 2012.

If you know of any additions/deletions/updates, please email me at: rick@rickgevers.com

KNBC-TV        3000 W. Alameda Ave. Burbank CA 91523
KXTV               400 Broadway Sacramento CA 95818
XETV               8253 Ronson Rd. San Diego CA 92111
WPTV            1100 Banyan Blvd. W. Palm Beach FL 33401
KSNV-TV       1500 Foremaster Lane Las Vegas NV 89101
KOKH-TV   1228 E. Wilshires Oklahoma City OK 72111
KFSN-TV       1777 G Street Fresno CA 93706
WBIR-TV      1513 Hutchison AVe. Knoxville TN 37917
WTVQ-TV     6940 Man O’War Blvd. Lexington KY 40509
KSNW-TV      833 N. Main Wichita, KS 67203
KMTV  10714 Mockingbird Dr. Omaha NE 68127 (see ad above!)
WACH-TV     1400 Pickens St. Columbia SC 29201
KGAN-TV     600-2 Old Marion Rd NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
KWQC-TV     805 Brady Street Davenport, IA 52803
WTAJ-TV   5000 Sixth Ave. Altoona PA 16602
WBTW-TV    101 McDonald Court Myrtle Beach SC 29588
KHGI-TV      13 S. Highway 44 Kearney NE 66848
WTXL-TV     1620 Commerce Blvd. Midway, FL 32343
WCBI-TV 201 5th St. South Columbus MS 39701
KVII-TV One Broadcast Center Amarillo TX 79101
KNOE-TV 1400 Oliver Rd. Monroe, LA 71211
KAAL-TV 1701 10th Place, NE Austin MN 55912
WVNS-TV  141 Old Cline Rd. Ghent WV 25843 (see ad above!)
WTVY-TV    PO Box 1089 Dothan AL 36302
KKCO-TV     2325 Interstate Ave. Grand Junction CO 81505
KGNS-TV     120 W. Delmar Blvd. Laredo TX 78045
KGWN-TV    2923 E. Lincolnway Cheyenne WY 82001
KSAX-TV      PO Box 189 Alexandria MN 56308
WYIN-TV     8625 Indiana Place Merrilville IN 46410

** Spanish language station