Rick Gevers & Associates

August 24, 2014

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 UPDATE:

Another day, another Denver News Director move.

Harris

Today it’s KMGH-TV’s JEFF HARRIS, who’s leaving one Scripps ABC affiliate for another Scripps ABC station, WEWS-TV in Cleveland. It’s a homecoming for Jeff: he’s from Cleveland, and worked at WEWS earlier in his career, from 1997-2000 as a producer.

He left to become EP/Special Projects for KMGH, then left KMGH for a stint as an investigative producer at KPIX-TV in San Francisco. Jeff returned to Denver and KMGH as News Director in October, 2008.

He replaced BYRON GRANDY at KMGH when Byron was promoted to General Manager. Today, Byron sent this note to the staff.

In Cleveland, Jeff replaces JILL MANUEL, who left in March after 5 1/2 years as ND.

We’ll have more on this move…and yesterday’s departure of KDVR/KWGN-TV ND ED KOSOWSKI in our full report later this week.

Monday, August 25, 2014 UPDATE:

A veteran news director is leaving a top 20 market to pursue new opportunities.

ED KOSOWSKI will leave Tribune’s KDVR/KWGN-TV when his contract expires next week after three years as ND for this duopoly. In this note to the staff, General Manager PETER MARONEY says Ed resigned to pursue new ‘personal and professional goals.’

Ed’s been an ND in San Francisco and Boston, worked in Washington and Miami, as well as for CNBC. His Linkedin page has the whole story.

One other note.  When I first posted this Saturday, I told you that NORA ZIMNETT was going to the Weather Channel as VP of Live Programming.  She’s actually Senior VP of Live Programming.  JENNIFER RIGBY remains as VP of Live Programming.  It’s been corrected below.

More on all this in our full newsletter later this week.

Greetings:

FOUR new news directors top this week’s report, but the ONE new ND opening is in the number one market.

Those changes mean there are now 23 open ND jobs on our list.

We have TWO paid help wanted ads this week for EP positions, one on the West Coast and one on the East Coast.

There’s an obituary for the mother of a longtime newswoman, several news manager changes, and a handful of GM moves, as well.

Read on for details.

New News Director Openings:

Effron

WPIX-TV, New York, NY…MARK EFFRON will leave this Tribune-owned CW affiliate in October, after about 18 months as news director.  Mark tells me he hopes to do some teaching, some consulting, and to spend time with his family, including his mother, who, as you learned last week, lost her husband and Mark’s dad earlier this month.  Mark had worked for a public radio station in New York before returning to TV.  He’s a former MSNBC executive and a longtime VP/News for the Post-Newsweek stations.

Newly Named News Directors:

Wilson

WPTV, West Palm Beach, FL…DAN WILSON sheds the ‘interim’ title as he has been named News Director for this Scripps owned NBC affiliate.  Dan’s been the Assistant ND for the company’s Phoenix station, KNXV-TV for the past eight years.  He also spent ten years in Las Vegas, as a producer, Executive Producer, and Assistant ND at what was then KVBC-TV and is now KSNV-TV. Dan worked briefly in Pocatello, ID.  He’s been the interim ND here since MIKE GARBER left the station in July to become ND for KTVT-TV in Dallas/Ft. Worth.

Reams

WKOW-TV, Madison, WI…ED REAMS makes the short trip from Milwaukee to Madison to become ND for this Quincy owned ABC affiliate. Ed’s been the Assistant ND for WISN-TV in Milwaukee since 2011. He earlier served for five years as ND at WHSV-TV in Harrisonburg, VA, and worked as a reporter and anchor in Atlanta, New Orleans, Raleigh, and Roanoke. At WKOW, he replaces JOE RADSKE who went across town to become an EP at WISC-TV last month after two years as ND.

WWAY-TV, Wilmington, NC…KEVIN WUZZARDO has been promoted to ND for this Morris Multimedia owned ABC affiliate. He first joined the station in 2006 as morning anchor, moved into management in 2010 and was named Assistant ND last June. Kevin replaces SCOTT PICKEY who left the station earlier this month after more than four years as ND.

WAGM-TV, Presque Isle, ME…it appears that KELLY O’MARA has been promoted to news director for this FOX/CBS combo. That’s according to the station’s website, where, in a different place, she’s listed as the morning anchor. CHRIS WEIMER, who had been the ND and anchor there, left to take a reporting job at WBOC-TV in Salisbury, MD.

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Morning Executive Producer, WTNH-TV, Hartford/New Haven, CT:

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A real morning show specialist and leader. Someone who can guide the coverage on their shift. Make the important calls as to crews, resources and what gets on the air.

An innovator. We need someone has great ideas and who’ll adopt the mantra that today’s shows are going to be different than any shows we’ve aired before.

A motivator. Can you get the people working with you excited about today’s challenge?

A Watchdog for the Brand. We’re the Voice of the People. That means our stories have to have some viewer benefit and they have to be told through the eyes and voices of real people.

We also say “We’ve Got Your Back” a lot: we want to do stories that stand up for the regular guy, ask tough questions and hold people accountable.

Why New Haven? This is a fantastic part of the country, miles from the Long Island Sound and located in easy driving/train riding distance from New York, Boston, Cape Cod, Philadelphia and the JerseyShore.

WTNH has a large newsroom with three satellite newsrooms, multiple sat trucks, live vans and TVUs. Do you want to work for a newsroom that is growing?

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Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (listed 7/27/14)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (relisted this week)
WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN (listed 8/3/14)
KRCR/KCVU-TV, Redding, CA (listed 7/6/14)
WCJB-TV, Gainesville, FL (relisted 7/13/14)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

WFLD-TV, Chicago, IL (AM EP, relisted 8/3/14)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (AM EP, relisted this week)
KOVR-TV, Sacramento, CA (PM EP, new listing this week)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (PM EP, new listing this week, see ad above!)
KATU-TV, Portland, OR (AM EP, listed 7/13/14)
WTNH-TV, Hartford/New Haven, CT (AM EP, relisted this week, see ad above!)
KMBC-TV, Kansas City, MO (PM EP, listed 7/20/14)
WDAF-TV, Kansas City, MO (PM EP, listed 6/22/14)
WTMJ-TV, Milwaukee, WI (2 positions, EP & Spec. Projects, listed 7/13/14)
KOKH-TV, Oklahoma City, OK (PM EP, listed 8/3/14)
WGHP-TV, Greensboro/High Point, NC (Dayside EP, relisted this week)
WJAR-TV, Providence, RI (relisted 6/15/14)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (Nightside EP, relisted 8/3/14)
KOLD-TV, Tucson, AZ (Nightside EP, listed 7/20/14)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (PM EP, listed 7/13/14)
WCYB-TV, Tri-Cities, TN (listed 7/27/14)
KTVA-TV, Anchorage, AK (relisted 7/13/14)
KTTC-TV, Rochester, MN (relisted 5/30/14)
KTXS-TV, Abilene, TX (listed 7/6/14)

ASSIGNMENT MANAGER:

WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 7/13/14)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KIRO-TV, Seattle, WA (listed 8/3/14)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 8/17/14)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (listed 7/20/14)

NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER:

WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY (relisted 7/20/14)

Obituary:

NANCY MONTET, mother of longtime newswoman, VICKI MONTET, died this week in Atlanta. She had been battling ovarian cancer. In addition to Vicki, she’s survived by her husband of 61 years, a son, and other family members. More in this obituary. Vicki is now working for CNN Newsource. She’s a former ND in Charlotte and Nashville, worked for Gannett in Atlanta for a few years, and earlier worked in Jacksonville.  Your sympathy note can be sent to vicki.montet@turner.com

Situations Wanted:

We offer a free situations wanted ad to news managers who are looking for a new opportunity. If you’d like to state your case to a well targeted audience, email me an item (max. 150 words). You may include a link to a website, an email address, and a photo. You must include your name. I’ll run it for one week. I don’t represent or endorse those listed, but merely trying to help.

Names in the News…and other things:

NORA ZIMMETT joins The Weather Channel as Senior VP of Live Programming. She won’t have far to move…she’s been working at CNN, and has also worked at Bloomberg News and the Fox News Channel.

GRANT CRUISE joins KRNV-TV in Reno as Assistant News Director. He’s been a producer in Harrisburg, VA, and has also worked in Charlotte.

Congratulations to STEPHEN RYDBERG who’s been promoted to Executive Producer at KTTC-TV in Rochester, MN. He joined the station two years ago as a producer, and previously worked in La Crosse, WI.

GENERAL MANAGER NEWS:

BRAD RAMSEY, GM of Gannett’s WVEC-TV in Norfolk, has been upped to VP of Sales for Gannett. He’s also been a GM in Charlottesville, VA.

TONY D’ANGELO has been promoted to GM for the Sinclair duopoly in Columbus, OH, WSYX-WTTE-TV. He had been the Sales Manager there and replaces DAN MELLON. We told you last week that Dan was headed to one of Sinclair’s newest stations, WJLA-TV in Washington as GM.

KELLY LATTIMER will be the next GM for the Nexstar operations in Rockford, IL. She’s been the Director of Sales there.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

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

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Saturday, August 23, 2014.

WPIX-TV 220 E. 42nd Street New York NY 10017
KWHY-TV 1201 West 5th St., # T-900 Los Angeles CA 90017 *
New England Cable News, 160 Wells Avenue Newton MA 02459
WFDC-TV 101 Constitution Ave. NW Washington DC 20001 *
WGCL-TV 425 14th St NW, Atlanta GA 30318
KTRK-TV 3310 Bissonet St. Houston TX 77005
KCEC-TV 777 Grant St. #110 Denver CO 80203 *
WEWS-TV 3001 Euclid Ave. Cleveland OH 44115
WCNC-TV 1001 Wood Ridge Center Dr. Charlotte NC 28217
KEYE-TV 10700 Metric Blvd. Austin TX 78758
WBMA/WCFT/WJSU-TV 800 Concourse Parkway, # 200, Birmingham, AL 35244
WTLV/WJXX-TV, 1070 E. Adams St. Jacksonville FL 32202
WIVB-TV 2077 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo NY 14207
WSLS-TV P.O. Box 10 Roanoke VA 24022
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521
WBTW-TV 101 McDonald Court Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
KVRR-TV 4015 9th Ave S Fargo ND 58103
KLFY-TV 1808 Eraste Landry Rd. Lafayette LA 70506
KTAB/KRBC-TV 4510 S. 14th St. Abiliene, TX 79605
KLDO/KXOF-TV 226 Bob Bullock Loop Laredo TX 78040
WKTV 5936 Smith Hill Road Utica NY 13502
WBUP/WBKP-TV 1705 Ash Street Ishpeming MI 49849
KAVU-TV 3808 N. Navarro Victoria, TX 77901

* Spanish language station

August 18, 2014

Greetings:

A slow week for news director movement, with just ONE newly named news director and, for the second consecutive week, NO new ND openings. As always, we remind you to let us know of any ND changes via email: rick@rickgevers.com

There are now 25 open ND jobs on our list.

We have ONE paid help wanted ad, and welcome back WeatherMetrics whose ad appears just below.

We have THREE obituaries…for a network executive, a long-ago Kansas General Manager, and the father of a longtime ND and news manager. (If you have a relative who has or had dementia, check out the wonderful essay this news manager wrote about his dad.) That’s below.

We have a taker on our free ‘Situations Wanted’ feature. Learn more about him.

And there’s lots of items in our “Names in the News and Other Things”, including a look at local print coverage of this week’s surprising affiliation change here in Indianapolis. We have two new news managers in Chicago to tell you about, and some GM changes, including the retirement of a photographer-turned-ND-turned-Group VP/News-turned GM.

New News Director Openings:

I’m not aware of any this week.  If you know of any, please let me know via email: rick@rickgevers.com

Newly Named News Director:

Samp

WOI-TV, Des Moines, IA…APRIL SAMP returns to a newsroom as the next ND for the Nexstar owned ABC affiliate. She’s been working out of TV for the last three years, since leaving WAVY-TV in Norfolk, where she was the ND for just over a year. She’s also been an ND in Cedar Rapids and Davenport, IA, an EP in Oklahoma City, and a producer in Kansas City. At WOI, she replaces SCOTT FREDERICK who left the station in January after ten years as ND.

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Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (listed 7/27/14)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (relisted 6/15/14)
WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN (listed 8/3/14)
KRNV/KRXI, Reno, NV (listed 7/20/14)
KRCR/KCVU-TV, Redding, CA (listed 7/6/14)
WCJB-TV, Gainesville, FL (relisted 7/13/14)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

WFLD-TV, Chicago, IL (AM EP, relisted 8/3/14)
KTVU-TV, San Francisco/Oakland, CA (Digital EP, listed 6/22/14)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (AM EP, relisted 6/15/14)
KATU-TV, Portland, OR (AM EP, listed 7/13/14)
WTNH-TV, Hartford/New Haven, CT (AM EP, listed 7/6/14)
KMBC-TV, Kansas City, MO (PM EP, listed 7/20/14)
KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO (relisted 6/15/14)
WDAF-TV, Kansas City, MO (PM EP, listed 6/22/14)
WTMJ-TV, Milwaukee, WI (2 positions, EP & Spec. Projects, listed 7/13/14)
KOKH-TV, Oklahoma City, OK (PM EP, listed 8/3/14)
WGHP-TV, Greensboro/High Point, NC (Dayside EP, listed 6/22/14)
WJAR-TV, Providence, RI (relisted 6/15/14)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (Nightside EP, relisted 8/3/14)
KOLD-TV, Tucson, AZ (Nightside EP, listed 7/20/14)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (PM EP, listed 7/13/14)
WCYB-TV, Tri-Cities, TN (listed 7/27/14)
KTVA-TV, Anchorage, AK (relisted 7/13/14)
KTTC-TV, Rochester, MN (relisted 5/30/14)
KTXS-TV, Abilene, TX (listed 7/6/14)

ASSIGNMENT MANAGER:

WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 7/13/14)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KIRO-TV, Seattle, WA (listed 8/3/14)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted this week)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (listed 7/20/14)

NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER:

WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY (relisted 7/20/14)

Obituaries:

DOTTY LYNCH, a CBS News veteran, died this week at the age of 69. She had been battling melanoma. She spent 20 years as the Political Editor for CBS News. Politico has more in this article.

DALE LARSEN, a long-ago General Manager for KTVH-TV (now KWCH-TV) in Wichita, died in late July at the age of 91. He retired in 1982, and you can learn about his life and career by reading this obituary:

IRVING EFFRON, father of WPIX-TV News Director and longtime newsman MARK EFFRON died at the age of 92. He’s survived by his wife of 67 years, and two sons, Mark and ERIC. He was a WW II vet who worked as a salesman until a late career change as a broker. Please take a moment to read this very moving essay Mark wrote in The New York Times last year on his dad’s relationship with his grandson during his battle with dementia.

If you want to send Mark a note of sympathy, his email address is: markeffron@gmail.com

Situations Wanted:

We offer a free situations wanted ad to news managers who are looking for a new opportunity. If you’d like to state your case to a well targeted audience, email me an item (max. 150 words). You may include a link to a website, an email address, and a photo. You must include your name. I’ll run it for one week. I don’t represent or endorse those listed, but merely trying to help.

This week, meet ANDREW GILLFILLAN:

Gillfillan

If you are looking for a passionate news executive to energize your newsroom, look no more.

My name is Andrew Gillfillan, the assistant news director at WXMI-TV in Grand Rapids, MI. (DMA 39). With more than a decade of experience in both medium and major market television stations, I have transformed stale working newsrooms into vibrant brainstorming and investigative centers built on a foundation of watchdog journalism and weather dominance.

I decided not to renew my contract at the end of November so that I can, once again, move out of the West Michigan for my next big challenge as a ND, AND or EP. Please click here for more information.

Names in the News…and other things:

I’m sure by now most of you know of the blockbuster affiliation news here in Indianapolis this week. CBS is moving its affiliate from longtime (58 year) partner WISH-TV to WTTV, currently the CW affiliate. It’s owned by Tribune, which also owns WXIN-TV, the FOX affiliate. As of this writing, LIN Media, owner of WISH, has still not announced its plans for the station. Click here for local coverage from The Indianapolis Business Journal and The Indianapolis Star.

Two management moves in Chicago:

WGN-TV promoted SANDY PUDAR to Assistant ND. She’s been the morning EP for this Tribune-owned station, and replaces JENNIFER LYONS who vacated that job when she was named ND after GREG CAPUTO’s retirement earlier this summer. And JESSE HAMILTON moves north to WLS-TV in Chicago as the new morning EP for this ABC o-and-o. He’s been the EP for prime time for the Weather Channel since November 2010. He’s also worked in Phoenix and Oklahoma City.

Congratulations to CHERIE GRZECH who’s been bumped up senior director of the Washington bureau and politics for FOX News. She’s been director of news and politics for FOX. She’s a former ND in Lansing, MI, and has also worked in Portland, OR and Raleigh, NC.

KELLEY DICKENS returns to WBND-TV in South Bend as the Assistant ND. She was the 11:00 producer there when this ABC affiliate launched news in 2011. She later left for a producer job in Norfolk. She’s also worked in Flint and Detroit.

GENERAL MANAGER NEWS:

ASHLEY GOLD MESSINA has been named GM of Media General’s KRON-TV in San Francisco. She’s been the GM for WDCW-TV in Washington, DC.

And there are apparently about to be two GM openings in Columbus, OH. I am told, though I have not seen it reported anywhere, that DAN MELLON, GM of Sinclair’s WSYX/WTTE-TV is headed to Washington to be GM of Sinclair’s newly acquired WJLA-TV.

And old friend and longtime newsman-turned-general manager DAN BRADLEY has announced his retirement at the end of the year. Dan’s been GM of Media General’s WCMH-TV in Columbus, OH, since 2009. His background is in news, including eight years as VP/News for Media General and 21 years at WFLA-TV in Tampa where he began as a photojournalist and worked his way up to ND. He also worked in Dayton and Toledo as a photographer, but cleaned up well for the corporate office!

GM Bradley

Photographer Bradley

Our Full List of ND Openings:

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

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, August 17, 2014.

KWHY-TV 1201 West 5th St., # T-900 Los Angeles CA 90017 *
New England Cable News, 160 Wells Avenue Newton, MA 02459
WFDC-TV 101 Constitution Ave. NW Washington DC 20001 *
WGCL-TV 425 14th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
KTRK-TV 3310 Bissonet St. Houston TX 77005
KCEC-TV 777 Grant St. #110 Denver CO 80203 *
WEWS-TV 3001 Euclid Ave. Cleveland OH 44115
WCNC-TV 1001 Wood Ridge Center Dr. Charlotte NC 28217
KEYE-TV 10700 Metric Blvd. Austin TX 78758
WPTV 1100 Banyan Blvd. West Palm Beach FL 33401
WBMA/WCFT/WJSU-TV 800 Concourse Parkway, # 200, Birmingham, AL 35244
WTLV/WJXX-TV, 1070 E. Adams St. Jacksonville, FL 32202
WIVB-TV 2077 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo NY 14207
WSLS-TV P.O. Box 10 Roanoke VA 24022
WKOW-TV 5727 Tokay Boulevard Madison WI 53719
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521
WBTW-TV 101 McDonald Court Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
KVRR-TV 4015 9th Ave S Fargo ND 58103
KLFY-TV 1808 Eraste Landry Rd. Lafayette LA 70506
WWAY-TV 615 N. Front St. Wilmington NC 28401
KTAB/KRBC-TV 4510 S. 14th St. Abiliene, TX 79605
KLDO/KXOF-TV 226 Bob Bullock Loop Laredo TX 78040
WKTV 5936 Smith Hill Road Utica NY 13502
WBUP/WBKP-TV 1705 Ash Street Ishpeming MI 49849
KAVU-TV 3808 N. Navarro Victoria, TX 77901

* Spanish language station

August 11, 2014

Greetings:

FOUR open ND jobs were filled this week, while I’m not aware of any new openings.

There are now 26 open ND jobs on our list.

ONE of those openings is featured in one of our FIVE paid help wanted ad below, along with a new ad for a News Editor at a PBS station in sunny San Diego.

We have the obituary for a former President of CBS News.

In Names in the News, details on several news management moves, including the return of two newswomen to newsrooms after long stretches out of the business. And we’ve got the link to a short video preview of a new Atlanta set.

All that, and more, below!

New News Director Openings:

I’m not aware of any this week.  If you know of any, please let me know via email: rick@rickgevers.com

Newly Named News Directors:

LaPlante

WBZ-TV, Boston, MA…we shared with you on Wednesday the news that GARY LaPLANTE would be the next ND for this CBS o-and-o. Here’s the story from the WBZ website. Gary’s been the Assistant ND at Boston’s FOX o-and-o, WFXT-TV, for the past three years. Before that, he was ND at WXXA-TV in Albany, NY, an Assistant ND for another Albany station, an EP in Hartford, and a producer for WHDH-TV in Boston. Gary replaces JOHN VERRILLI who left the station in March after five years as ND and 12 years with CBS.

KMAX-TV, Sacramento, CA…JOHN ARMAND returns to this CBS owned CW affiliate, replacing BRENT BAADER, who retired after the May book. John spent four months at KMAX in 1995 as the original executive producer of what was then called The Morning Show (and is now called Good Day Sacramento). He has a varied career in our business…you can check it out on his Linkedin page. Brent retired after 21 years as ND here to work on other projects in the business.

Bothwell

WHP/WLYH-TV, Harrisburg, PA…has finally made it official, giving MIKE BOTHWELL the title of News Director for this Sinclair owned CBS-CW duopoly. He’s been both the acting news director and the Assistant ND since he joined the station last September from WTOV-TV in Steubenville, OH, where he was the ND for just under two years. He’s also been an news director in Bend, OR, and worked for two stations in Pittsburgh and one in Palm Desert, CA. Mike replaces CRAIG HUME who is now news director for KSNV-TV in Las Vegas.

Luhn

WCBD-TV, Charleston, SC…BRYAN LUHN will begin work August 18th as the ND for this Media General owned NBC affiliate. He’s currently the Assistant ND for WLOS-TV in Asheville, NC, a job he’s held for the last 7+ years. Bryan has worked at the Weather Channel, and in Seattle, Atlanta, Denver, Louisville, Ft. Myers, and Sherman, TX. At WCBD, he replaces SCOTT FLANNIGAN who left in March after four years to become ND for WALA-TV in Mobile.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

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The News Editor ensures we prioritize accountability-driven coverage, and include a mix of thought-provoking stories as well as fresh explainers that teach the audience something new. KPBS is committed to providing quality local in-depth news and news analysis on all of its platforms – TV, Radio, Web and Mobile. The mission of the news division is to provide balanced, accurate reports about the people and issues of import affecting San Diego & Imperial Counties and its citizens.

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KPBS News serves a countywide audience with news, information, cultural, and entertainment programming. KPBS is the public media station for San Diego with a mission to be the premier source of local news and information for the San Diego region.

San Diego generates diverse news stories, and excellent quality of life.

Salary range: $50 – $70,000, plus additional 10% for retirement; excellent benefits.

All candidates must apply via this link. Specify Job # 2014-1270. Job closes 8/22/2014.

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News Director, WIVB-TV, Buffalo, NY:

Do you think working in TV news is more exciting than ever? Do you wake-up “jazzed” because you are creating the future of electronic journalism? Does planning coverage on multiple platforms get your creative juices flowing? If your answer to all the above is a big, fat, YES! then News 4 Buffalo may be the place for you.

We’re looking for a News Director to be a partner with our tremendous staff of journalists. If you love investigative journalism, you’ll do plenty of that here; if you’re passionate about covering some of the wildest weather anywhere, we’ve got that too and if guiding a team of award-winning pros is right up your alley, then WIVB News 4 is right where you belong .

We’re not looking for the same old thing. We want a person who’s not afraid to shake it up and spends part of each day looking for that next “big thing.” We have all the tools you’ll need, and the mix of seasoned journalists and fresh, new talent that make coming to work fun.

If this feels like your dream job, then tell us about yourself . . . and why you belong at News 4 Buffalo!

LIN Media is a local multimedia company that operates or services 43 television stations and seven digital channels in 23 U.S. markets, and a diverse portfolio of web sites, apps and mobile products that make it more convenient to access its unique and relevant content on multiple screens.

To apply online – click here.

EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED

Managing Editor, KIRO-TV, Seattle, WA:

KIRO 7 is searching for a Managing Editor to supervise the day-to-day editorial operation of the newsroom. The right candidate will be someone who can execute the KIRO 7 playbook, interpret research, and think critically about the major news happening in Seattle. The Managing Editor should have a passion for breaking news coverage, digital news coverage, and social media. The ideal candidate will also bring excellent leadership and teambuilding skills.

The Managing Editor’s duties include (but are not limited to):

• Supervise the editorial content of the KIRO 7 news product
• Proactively exercise journalistic judgment in maintaining accurate, unbiased KIRO 7 coverage
• Work closely with the News Director, Executive Producer, Digital Team, Assignment Editors, Producers and Reporters in planning the day`s assignments
• Provide constructive editorial feedback to news staff.
• Make sure content is executed on all platforms, including website and social media sites

Qualifications:  The position requires a minimum of 7 years of newsroom experience and at least two years of management experience. Experience in a large market is a plus. College degree preferred.

Please click on this link to apply and be considered.

Executive Producer, KOKH-TV, Oklahoma City, OK:

Here’s an opportunity to work in the fastest growing newsroom in Oklahoma!

KOKH-TV Fox 25, in Oklahoma City, has an immediate opening for an Executive Producer in charge of our 5pm, 9pm and 10pm newscasts. The ideal candidate must have a passion for news, an award-winning background in local television news production, and a vision for how to showcase our team in new, exciting ways every day. The ideal candidate is also a social media rock star who understands how to incorporate digital content into our daily coverage.

Candidates must demonstrate strong news judgment and the ability to coordinate an aggressive response to breaking news and weather.

You will oversee production of newscasts and special programming, work closely with producers and reporters on daily selection and coverage, and coordinate with other news managers to implement and execute strategies to grow ratings. As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Executive Producer will lead by example.

Forbes magazine considers Oklahoma City one of the best cities in the country to live. It’s the home of the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder, some of the best college football in the country, an amazing downtown and a booming economy.

Apply by clicking here and include your salary requirements while completing our on-line application.

EEO & Drug Free Workplace!

News Manager, NBC Montana, Bozeman, MT:

NBC Montana is looking for a News Manager to manage a dynamic newsroom in one of the fastest growing communities in the West. The person we hire will have the title of Executive Producer or Assistant ND.

This is an intensely news-focused company, and we are looking for someone to take our KTVM news product to the next level. You will work closely with the News Director, based in Missoula, in running all aspects of the news department. Duties include the day to day supervision of all news and news production staff in Bozeman and Butte. You will be instrumental in building and executing a successful research-based strategic plan across our broadcast, online and mobile platforms. The right person will be an energetic leader with good motivational skills,who enjoys coaching and teaching. Good organizational and computer skills are a must.

The position is based at our KTVM studios in downtown Bozeman, home to Montana State University and surrounded by world-class skiing, outstanding summer recreation, and great restaurants. Bozeman is also the home to many high tech companies.

Send resume to: Chris Grogan, News Director, via email to: cgrogan@keci.com

or via mail to:

Chris Grogan
News Director
NBC Montana
340 West Main
Missoula, MT 59802

Bonten Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (listed 7/27/14)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (relisted 6/15/14)
WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN (listed 8/3/14)
KRNV/KRXI, Reno, NV (listed 7/20/14)
KRCR/KCVU-TV, Redding, CA (listed 7/6/14)
WCJB-TV, Gainesville, FL (relisted 7/13/14)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

WFLD-TV, Chicago, IL (AM EP, relisted 8/3/14)
WLS-TV, Chicago, IL (AM EP, listing modified 8/3/14)
KTVU-TV, San Francisco/Oakland, CA (Digital EP, listed 6/22/14)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (AM EP, relisted 6/15/14)
KING-TV, Seattle, WA (AM EP, listed 6/22/14)
KATU-TV, Portland, OR (AM EP, listed 7/13/14)
WTNH-TV, Hartford/New Haven, CT (AM EP, listed 7/6/14)
KMBC-TV, Kansas City, MO (PM EP, listed 7/20/14)
KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO (relisted 6/15/14)
WDAF-TV, Kansas City, MO (PM EP, listed 6/22/14)
WTMJ-TV, Milwaukee, WI (2 positions, EP & Spec. Proj., listed 7/13/14)
KOKH-TV, Oklahoma City, OK (PM EP, listed 8/3/14/, see ad above!)
WGHP-TV, Greensboro/High Point, NC (Dayside EP, listed 6/22/14)
WJAR-TV, Providence, RI (relisted 6/15/14)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (Nightside EP, relisted 8/3/14)
KOLD-TV, Tucson, AZ (Nightside EP, listed 7/20/14)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (PM EP, listed 7/13/14)
WCYB-TV, Tri-Cities, TN (listed 7/27/14)
KTVA-TV, Anchorage, AK (relisted 7/13/14)
KTTC-TV, Rochester, MN (relisted 5/30/14)
KTXS-TV, Abilene, TX (listed 7/6/14)

ASSIGNMENT MANAGER:

WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 7/13/14)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KIRO-TV, Seattle, WA (listed 8/3/14, see ad above!)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 6/7/14)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (listed 7/20/14)

NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER:

WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY (relisted 7/20/14)

Obituary:

ED JOYCE, a former President of CBS News, died August 2nd at the age of 81 at his home in Redding, CT. He had suffered from throat cancer. Two different accounts of his life, first from The New York Times and the other a family written obituary from The Redding Pilot.

Situations Wanted:

We offer a free situations wanted ad to news managers who are looking for a new opportunity. If you’d like to state your case to a well targeted audience, email me an item (max. 150 words). You may include a link to a website, an email address, and a photo. You must include your name. I’ll run it for one week. I don’t represent or endorse those listed, but merely trying to help.

Names in the News…and other things:

Two management moves at WHEC-TV in Rochester, NY.  JUANITA WASHINGTON has been promoted to Morning EP. She joined the station in 2008 to launch a new 7:00 newscast, and later moved to the 6:00 PM.  She’s worked at two other Rochester stations.  Meanwhile, RAY MONTINARELLO has been promoted to Assignment Manager. A nine year veteran of the station, he’s been working as a sports producer and photojournalist. He’s worked at one other Rochester station.

PAM WINDSOR returns to a newsroom as the Executive Producer for WCIV-TV in Charleston, SC. She’s a former ND in Lynchburg, VA has worked at two stations in Louisville, and for CNN International. From 2004-2012, she worked as the Communications Director for the Louisville Department of Corrections, and has been a freelance writer since then.

Also returning to a newsroom in GINGER DELGADO, who’s joining KRDO-TV in Colorado Springs as the Assistant ND. She reported for two stations in Denver until 2008, when she started her own PR company in Denver.

If you have 45 seconds, check out this preview video of the new Devlin Design Group set for WAGA-TV in Atlanta.

GM Notes:

RICK LIPPS joins WICS-TV in Springfield, IL, as GM. That’s a Sinclair station. He most recently was GM of WCBD-TV in Charleston, SC.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

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

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, August 10, 2014.

KWHY-TV 1201 West 5th St., # T-900 Los Angeles CA 90017 *
New England Cable News, 160 Wells Avenue Newton, MA 02459
WFDC-TV 101 Constitution Ave. NW Washington DC 20001 *
WGCL-TV 425 14th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
KTRK-TV 3310 Bissonet St. Houston TX 77005
KCEC-TV 777 Grant St. #110 Denver CO 80203 *
WEWS-TV 3001 Euclid Ave. Cleveland OH 44115
WCNC-TV 1001 Wood Ridge Center Dr. Charlotte NC 28217
KEYE-TV 10700 Metric Blvd. Austin TX 78758
WPTV 1100 Banyan Blvd. West Palm Beach FL 33401
WBMA/WCFT/WJSU-TV 800 Concourse Parkway, # 200, Birmingham, AL 35244
WTLV/WJXX-TV, 1070 E. Adams St. Jacksonville, FL 32202
WIVB-TV 2077 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo NY 14207 (see ad above!)
WSLS-TV P.O. Box 10 Roanoke VA 24022
WOI-TV 3903 Westown Parkway West Des Moines IA 50266
WKOW-TV 5727 Tokay Boulevard Madison WI 53719
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521
WBTW-TV 101 McDonald Court Myrtle Beach SC 29588
KVRR-TV 4015 9th Ave S Fargo ND 58103
KLFY-TV 1808 Eraste Landry Rd. Lafayette LA 70506
WWAY-TV 615 N. Front St. Wilmington NC 28401
KTAB/KRBC-TV 4510 S. 14th St. Abiliene, TX 79605
KLDO/KXOF-TV 226 Bob Bullock Loop Laredo TX 78040
WKTV 5936 Smith Hill Road Utica NY 13502
WBUP/WBKP-TV 1705 Ash Street Ishpeming MI 49849
KAVU-TV 3808 N. Navarro Victoria, TX 77901

* Spanish language station

August 4, 2014

Wednesday, August 6, 2014 UPDATE:

The long vacant WBZ-TV (the CBS o-and-o in Boston) news director opening was filled today with someone who won’t have to move.

LaPlante

GARY LaPLANTE, who’s been the Assistant ND for Fox-owned-for-now WFXT-TV in Boston, is leaving to take the ‘BZ job. Gary’s been at WFXT for three years, and earlier in his career worked for WHDH-TV in Boston. He was an EP in Hartford, an Assistant ND for WTEN-TV in Albany, NY, and the news director for WXXA-TV, the FOX station in Albany, before returning to Boston.

WFXT, as you may know, is being traded to Cox Media (along with WHBQ-TV in Memphis) for KTVU-TV in San Francisco, the Cox-owned FOX affiliate there.

He replaces JOHN VERRILLI who left the CBS o-and-o in March after five years as ND.

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Greetings:

We’re late this week due to our attendance at the NABJ conference in Boston. And there were a few interesting items to come out of the convention.

• NABJ and NAHJ have signed an agreement to consider a joint 2016 conference. As most of you know, NABJ withdrew from the Unity: Journalists for Diversity group prior to the 2012 convention. More in this article.

• My friend and client STEVE OSUNSAMI from ABC and I were at the same table at last night’s Salute to Excellence dinner with ROBERTO QUINONES, the Executive Director of Unity, and DAVID STEINBERG, the organization’s President. They told us that they are exploring opportunities for a joint convention with another organization (like ASNE, SPJ, etc.) but it’s possible that there will NOT be a Unity conference in 2016. We’ll likely know more after an October Unity board meeting.

The Salute to Excellence Dinner featured several individual awards, and an unusual way to announce the many other award winners. They were scrolled on the large screens in the ballroom with a voiceover, instead of announced individually, by the hosts. It sped up the program, but it was almost impossible to hear over the noise in the room. If you missed the winners (as most everyone there did) the entire list can be found here.

On, now, to our normal business.

FIVE new news director openings, THREE newly named NDs, and SEVEN paid help wanted ads. (Why are the busy weeks always when I’m traveling?) That means there are now 30 open ND jobs on our list at the end of this newsletter.

We have a number of large market news manager changes in our Names in the News section, as well as a pending retirement for a former (times two) RTDNA chair and a new job for a newspaper guy turned TV News Director turned newspaper guy.

All that, and more, below!

New News Director Openings:

Turchetta

KEYE-TV, Austin, TX…GREG TURCHETTA is leaving this Sinclair owned CBS affiliate to return to Southwest Florida for a job outside of TV. He’s been the ND here for almost exactly two years, coming from an Assistant ND position in Orlando. Greg’s also been an Assistant ND in Ft. Myers, an EP in Atlanta, Seattle, and Ft. Myers, and worked as a photographer in Orlando and Jacksonville.

Korioth

WBTW-TV, Myrtle Beach, SC…STEVE KORIOTH left this Media General owned CBS affiliate after two years as ND. He previously had been ND for a Media General station in Columbus, GA, spent six years as an ND in Denison, TX, and has also worked in Madison, WI, Huntsville, AL, Tucson, Dallas and Chicago. Steve tells me he’d like to land closer to family in Texas.

WWAY-TV, Wilmington, NC…SCOTT PICKEY has left this ABC affiliate after 4+ years as ND. Scott’s a former ND at another Wilmington station and in Fayetteville, AR. He’s also worked in El Paso, Huntsville, Raleigh, Richmond, and Syracuse. WWAY is owned by Morris Multimedia.

WKTV, Utica, NY…this Heartland Media owned NBC affiliate has posted a news director opening. STEVE McMURRAY has been holding down both that job and the General Manager’s position since last March, but the plan was always to add a news director down the road. Steve joined the station in 2002 as Assignment Manager, was promoted to ND in 2004, and Station Manager in 2012, and General Manager in March.

KAVU-TV, Victoria, TX…JENNIFER DODD is leaving this Saga Communications owned ABC affiliate to return to San Antonio as the Assistant News Director for KENS-TV there. She’s a former reporter/anchor for KSAT-TV in San Antonio, and has also worked in Dallas and Beaumont.

And while it’s not a new opening (we first reported the vacancy last week) please note the paid ad below for the ND opportunity at WIVB-TV in Buffalo.

Newly Named News Directors:

Vazquez

KTMD-TV, Houston, TX…a cross-town and cross language move in Houston, where longtime KTRK-TV Executive Producer JERRY VAZQUEZ moves to this Telemundo owned station. Jerry spent 13 years at KTRK, is a former ND at KMID-TV in Midland, TX, and worked both for English and Spanish language stations in San Antonio. He starts work at KTMD tomorrow and replaces REY CHAVEZ who left the station in July after 3+ years as ND.

Stevens

WSET-TV, Lynchburg, VA…LEN STEVENS has been promoted to News Director for this just-acquired-by-Sinclair-last-week ABC affiliate. He’s the primary weeknight anchor and has been the interim anchor since BOB CASHEN left the station earlier this year after a few months as news director. Len first joined WSET in January, 2002, and has also worked in his native Milwaukee, Greenville and Winston-Salem, NC.

KPVI-TV, Pocatello, ID…ERIC JOCHIM will be the next ND here. He’s been an EP for KECI/KCFW/KTVM-TV in Montana. If I’m correct, he replaces TODD BLACKINTON who’d been the ND and anchor there for the past two years. This NBC affiliate is owned by Idaho Broadcast Partners.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

News Director, WIVB-TV, Buffalo, NY:

Do you think working in TV news is more exciting than ever? Do you wake-up “jazzed” because you are creating the future of electronic journalism? Does planning coverage on multiple platforms get your creative juices flowing? If your answer to all the above is a big, fat, YES! then News 4 Buffalo may be the place for you.

We’re looking for a News Director to be a partner with our tremendous staff of journalists. If you love investigative journalism, you’ll do plenty of that here; if you’re passionate about covering some of the wildest weather anywhere, we’ve got that too and if guiding a team of award-winning pros is right up your alley, then WIVB News 4 is right where you belong .

We’re not looking for the same old thing. We want a person who’s not afraid to shake it up and spends part of each day looking for that next “big thing.” We have all the tools you’ll need, and the mix of seasoned journalists and fresh, new talent that make coming to work fun.

If this feels like your dream job, then tell us about yourself . . . and why you belong at News 4 Buffalo!

LIN Media is a local multimedia company that operates or services 43 television stations and seven digital channels in 23 U.S. markets, and a diverse portfolio of web sites, apps and mobile products that make it more convenient to access its unique and relevant content on multiple screens.

To apply online – click here.

EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED

Managing Editor, KIRO-TV, Seattle, WA:

KIRO 7 is searching for a Managing Editor to supervise the day-to-day editorial operation of the newsroom. The right candidate will be someone who can execute the KIRO 7 playbook, interpret research, and think critically about the major news happening in Seattle. The Managing Editor should have a passion for breaking news coverage, digital news coverage, and social media. The ideal candidate will also bring excellent leadership and teambuilding skills.

The Managing Editor’s duties include (but are not limited to):

• Supervise the editorial content of the KIRO 7 news product
• Proactively exercise journalistic judgment in maintaining accurate, unbiased KIRO 7 coverage
• Work closely with the News Director, Executive Producer, Digital Team, Assignment Editors, Producers and Reporters in planning the day`s assignments
• Provide constructive editorial feedback to news staff.
• Make sure content is executed on all platforms, including website and social media sites

Qualifications:  The position requires a minimum of 7 years of newsroom experience and at least two years of management experience. Experience in a large market is a plus. College degree preferred.

Please click on this link to apply and be considered.

Executive Producer, KOKH-TV, Oklahoma City, OK:

Here’s an opportunity to work in the fastest growing newsroom in Oklahoma!

KOKH-TV Fox 25, in Oklahoma City, has an immediate opening for an Executive Producer in charge of our 5pm, 9pm and 10pm newscasts. The ideal candidate must have a passion for news, an award-winning background in local television news production, and a vision for how to showcase our team in new, exciting ways every day. The ideal candidate is also a social media rock star who understands how to incorporate digital content into our daily coverage.

Candidates must demonstrate strong news judgment and the ability to coordinate an aggressive response to breaking news and weather.

You will oversee production of newscasts and special programming, work closely with producers and reporters on daily selection and coverage, and coordinate with other news managers to implement and execute strategies to grow ratings. As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Executive Producer will lead by example.

Forbes magazine considers Oklahoma City one of the best cities in the country to live. It’s the home of the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder, some of the best college football in the country, an amazing downtown and a booming economy.

Apply by clicking here and include your salary requirements while completing our on-line application.

EEO & Drug Free Workplace!

News Manager, NBC Montana, Bozeman, MT:

NBC Montana is looking for a News Manager to manage a dynamic newsroom in one of the fastest growing communities in the West. The person we hire will have the title of Executive Producer or Assistant ND.

This is an intensely news-focused company, and we are looking for someone to take our KTVM news product to the next level. You will work closely with the News Director, based in Missoula, in running all aspects of the news department. Duties include the day to day supervision of all news and news production staff in Bozeman and Butte. You will be instrumental in building and executing a successful research-based strategic plan across our broadcast, online and mobile platforms. The right person will be an energetic leader with good motivational skills,who enjoys coaching and teaching. Good organizational and computer skills are a must.

The position is based at our KTVM studios in downtown Bozeman, home to Montana State University and surrounded by world-class skiing, outstanding summer recreation, and great restaurants. Bozeman is also the home to many high tech companies.

Send resume to: Chris Grogan, News Director, via email to: cgrogan@keci.com

or via mail to:

Chris Grogan
News Director
NBC Montana
340 West Main
Missoula, MT 59802

Bonten Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Assistant News Director, KPRC-TV, Houston, TX:

KPRC – TV, Local 2 in Houston, Texas is looking for a dynamic team leader with a proven track record for achieving outstanding results as an Assistant News Director.  The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in the same or similar role, be able to direct, motivate and develop a successful team.  Must be able to perform well under pressure, meet deadlines and communicate well with all levels of management and staff.  Candidate must have excellent news judgment and instincts and a passion for breaking news / weather.  We are looking for someone who can help take our team to the next level on air, online and in the world of evolving media.

Note:  All of the essential functions of this position are not necessarily described in this posting.

Qualifications:  Prefer a minimum 5 years experience in a major market either as an Assistant News Director or in a similar management role; possess a thorough knowledge of national and international news issues demonstrating sound news judgment.  Degree in communications or related field desired.

Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful competition of a physical exam, drug screen, investigative background check, employment education verifications and reference checks.  You must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable under Texas Law.

Apply to:

Rhonda LaVelle
KPRC – TV
PO Box 2222
Houston, TX 77252

or email resumes to: rlavelle@kprc.com

No Phone Calls Please

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, matriculation or political affiliation.

Executive Producer, WCYB-TV, Tri-Cities, TN:

Journalism Professor/Radio News Director, Columbia, MO:

The Missouri School of Journalism (University of Missouri-Columbia) seeks applications for an assistant professional practice professor specializing in radio news.  This faculty member will serve as news director of KBIA-an Edward R. Murrow national award-winning radio station and a working laboratory for students of The Missouri School of Journalism.

Responsibilities include classroom teaching, faculty committee assignments and service to the profession of radio journalism.  In addition, the faculty news director will direct planning, supervising and producing news programming for radio broadcast, including in-depth and long form reports, as well as public affairs programming. This faculty news director position has significant responsibility for the multimedia news website. Please visit the University of Missouri academic employment web site for full details on job duties and required qualifications (link below).

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

To apply, please click here to access the online application system.  Required application materials include a cover letter summarizing qualifications, a resume, and a link to audio examples, including feature reporting. The job opening ID is 13888.  E-mail questions to Kent S. Collins, Chair of the Radio-Television Journalism faculty atcollinsks@missouri.edu

The University of Missouri-Columbia is committed to cultural diversity and expects candidates to share in this commitment. MU is an equal opportunity/ADA institution and encourages applications from women and minority candidates. The University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

POSTED: July 18, 2014 CLOSING: August 1, 2014

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (listed 7/27/14, see ad above!)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (relisted 6/15/14)
WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN (new listing this week)
KRNV/KRXI, Reno, NV (listed 7/20/14)
KRCR/KCVU-TV, Redding, CA (listed 7/6/14)
WCJB-TV, Gainesville, FL (relisted 7/13/14)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

WFLD-TV, Chicago, IL (AM EP, relisted this week)
WLS-TV, Chicago, IL (AM EP, listing modified this week)
KTVU-TV, San Francisco/Oakland, CA (Digital EP, listed 6/22/14)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (AM EP, relisted 6/15/14)
KING-TV, Seattle, WA (AM EP, listed 6/22/14)
KATU-TV, Portland, OR (AM EP, listed 7/13/14)
WTNH-TV, Hartford/New Haven, CT (AM EP, listed 7/6/14)
KMBC-TV, Kansas City, MO (PM EP, listed 7/20/14)
KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO (relisted 6/15/14)
WDAF-TV, Kansas City, MO (PM EP, listed 6/22/14)
WTMJ-TV, Milwaukee, WI (2 positions, EP & Spec. Proj., listed 7/13/14)
KOKH-TV, Oklahoma City, OK (PM EP, new listing this week, see ad above!)
WGHP-TV, Greensboro/High Point, NC (Dayside EP, listed 6/22/14)
WJAR-TV, Providence, RI (relisted 6/15/14)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (Nightside EP, relisted this week)
KOLD-TV, Tucson, AZ (Nightside EP, listed 7/20/14)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (PM EP, listed 7/13/14)
WCYB-TV, Tri-Cities, TN (listed 7/27/14, see ad above!)
KTVA-TV, Anchorage, AK (relisted 7/13/14)
KTTC-TV, Rochester, MN (relisted 5/30/14)
KTXS-TV, Abilene, TX (listed 7/6/14)

ASSIGNMENT MANAGER:

WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 7/13/14)

MANAGING EDITOR:

KIRO-TV, Seattle, WA (new listing this week, see ad above!)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 6/7/14)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (listed 7/20/14)

NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER:

WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY (relisted 7/20/14)

Situations Wanted:

We offer a free situations wanted ad to news managers who are looking for a new opportunity. If you’d like to state your case to a well targeted audience, email me an item (max. 150 words). You may include a link to a website, an email address, and a photo. You must include your name. I’ll run it for one week. I don’t represent or endorse those listed, but merely trying to help.

Names in the News…and other things:

Lots of large market management moves this week.

DOUG WHITMIRE moves from Morning EP to EP of the 10:00 PM news for WLS-TV in Chicago. He’s been at this ABC o-ando since 2003, and earlier worked in Toledo.

Another ABC o-and-o lost a top manager as 14 year KGO-TV employee STEPHANIE ADROUNY crosses the street (in this case, many streets) and heads to KNTV in San Jose as the new Assistant ND for that NBC owned station. That’s her most recent job at KGO.

In Atlanta, WSB-TV has hired BRIAN SMITH as its new Director of News Technology. Brian most recently worked at ABC o-and-o WPVI-TV in Philadelphia, as Director of Advanced Technology. Brian’s spent his entire career at either ABC of the owned station group.

Speaking of Atlanta, former Atlanta (and Tampa, and Washington, and Cincinnati, and Little Rock) News Director LANE MICHAELSEN moves to the Sinclair Broadcast Group as Group News Director. You know from our report earlier this week that Lane once held a similar role for Gannett.

SARA JUST, the deputy Washington bureau chief for ABC News, has been named Executive Producer of the PBS News hour.

WHAM-TV in Rochester, NY, has promoted veteran reporter SEAN CARROLL to its vacant EP position. He also handled special projects for this ABC station.

VERONICA LANDRY joins KOAA-TV in Colorado Springs, CO, as Morning Executive Producer. She’s been working in El Paso, and has also worked in Shreveport.

Two good friends are making news this week with significant career changes.

Priddy

BOB PRIDDY, longtime news director of Missourinet, but best known to you as a two-time leader of what is now RTDNA, will retire December 1st. Bob was the founding news director for the 40 year old statewide radio network, and will continue doing a daily Missouri history program that airs there. He earlier spent seven years as ND for a Jefferson City radio station and also worked in Columbia, MO. Bob, an avid IndyCar fan and terrific writer, has also penned five books and has two more in the works, all focusing on Missouri history. Friends will honor and/or roast Bob in Columbia, on October 6th. You can wish him well, too: bpriddy@missourinet.com

Parks

And old pal SCOTT PARKS has a new job. Scott’s career has taken him from newspapers, to TV and back to newspapers, most recently at the Dallas Morning News. He’s now returned to his first newspaper, the Denton (TX) Record-Chronicle, as Managing Editor. Scott’s father worked there, as his did step-father, and he spent much of his childhood in Denton. His TV career included stops as a news director in Columbia, SC, and Tulsa in the late 80’s/early 90s.  He’s written a terrific note to the readers of the paper, and I hope you’ll take a moment to enjoy it by clicking here. Scott’s email is: sparks@dentonrc.com

Our Full List of ND Openings:

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

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, August 3, 2014.

KWHY-TV 1201 West 5th St., # T-900 Los Angeles CA 90017 *
New England Cable News, 160 Wells Avenue Newton, MA 02459
WBZ-TV 1170 Soldiers Field Rd. Boston MA 02134
WFDC-TV 101 Constitution Ave. NW Washington DC 20001 *
WGCL-TV 425 14th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
KTRK-TV 3310 Bissonet St. Houston TX 77005
KCEC-TV 777 Grant St. #110 Denver CO 80203 *
WEWS-TV 3001 Euclid Ave. Cleveland OH 44115
KMAX-TV 2713 Kovr Drive Sacramento CA 95605
WCNC-TV 1001 Wood Ridge Center Dr. Charlotte NC 28217
KEYE-TV 10700 Metric Blvd. Austin TX 78758
WHP-TV 3300 North 6th Street Harrisburg PA 17110
WPTV 1100 Banyan Blvd. West Palm Beach FL 33401
WBMA/WCFT/WJSU-TV 800 Concourse Parkway, # 200, Birmingham, AL 35244
WTLV/WJXX-TV, 1070 E. Adams St. Jacksonville, FL 32202
WIVB-TV 2077 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo NY 14207 (see ad above!)
WSLS-TV P.O. Box 10 Roanoke VA 24022
WOI-TV 3903 Westown Parkway West Des Moines IA 50266
WKOW-TV 5727 Tokay Boulevard Madison WI 53719
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521
WCBD-TV 210 W. Coleman Blvd. Charleston SC 29464
WBTW-TV 3430 North TV Rd. Florence SC 29501
KVRR-TV 4015 9th Ave S Fargo ND 58103
KLFY-TV 1808 Eraste Landry Rd. Lafayette LA 70506
WWAY-TV 615 N. Front St. Wilmington NC 28401
KTAB/KRBC-TV 4510 S. 14th St. Abiliene, TX 79605
KLDO/KXOF-TV 226 Bob Bullock Loop Laredo TX 78040
WKTV 5936 Smith Hill Road Utica NY 13502
WBUP/WBKP-TV 1705 Ash Street Ishpeming MI 49849
KAVU-TV 3808 N. Navarro Victoria, TX 77901

* Spanish language station