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September 29, 2024

Greetings:

Just ONE new opening and ONE newly named news director in our report this week, so our list of open ND jobs remains at 35.

But we have LOTS of news about changes at Scripps, CNN, and Sinclair, and more!

Those stories are in our Names in the News Section below, along with the National News Emmys, a column from HANK PRICE expressing concern about the network affiliate partnerships. You’ll also find details about a judge allowing a defamation suit against a Nexstar station to proceed.

We’ll also tell you about THREE new Assistant News Directors in markets from large to small.

A former news director turned GM is retiring…we have his Linkedin farewell note.

Spectrum has new ads for a National EP opening and a local EP job, in different cities in Florida.

And we welcome the return of supporter BARRY NASH AND COMPANY whose VerbAItim Research is using AI to understand what today’s viewers really value in news talent — and how coaching can help drive real progress.

If you’re headed to NAB in New York, stop by the Octopus booth and meet former ND SCOTT FITZGERALD who can tell you good things about their system, And Sciline has an interesting interview opportunity.

As promised in Friday’s newsletter, it’s a busy week. Read on!

Newly Named News Director:

Larson

WXMI-TV, Grand Rapids, MI…JACE LARSON is moving within Scripps to become news director for this FOX affiliate. Here’s the note from WXMI general manager KIMBERLY KRAUSE. Jace has been the director of news gathering for the soon to be defunct Scripps News but he has years of investigative reporting experience. He’s replacing DAN BOERS who left in July after three years as ND.

 

New News Director Opening:

St. Peter

KIVI-TV, Boise, ID…KEITH ST. PETER is leaving this Scripps owned ABC affiliate for a new job within Scripps. He’ll be the Director of Newsroom Artificial Intelligence. More on his new role in this staff memo from station manager LAURIE ASIN. He was ND here for about 1 1/2 years. Keith’s a former ND in Wilkes-Barre, and has worked in Phoenix, Dayton, and Jacksonville, FL.

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WHAT OUR NATIONAL EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS ENJOY MOST :

  • Oversee coverage of national and international news stories
  • Work with reporters to shape and approve package scripts
  • Approve national news stories for distribution across Spectrum Networks
  • Oversee live special reports and breaking news on national news events for all Spectrum stations

As a part of Spectrum News, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring the character-driven stories of those in your community to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is a fast-paced and constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover.

We are focused on fostering a healthy, inclusive, and people-first team culture to effectively address challenges together. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.

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Spectrum News – National Executive Producer – Tampa, FL

Executive Producer, Spectrum News, Orlando, FL:

As Executive Producer, you’ll own the vision for the newscast. You’ll lead your team through story creation to produce compelling, timely, and accurate newscasts. You’ll be responsible for building a positive team culture, while generating story ideas that reflect your local community. You’ll make data-informed decisions to connect your audience with the stories that matter.

WHAT OUR EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS ENJOY MOST:

Uniting a team of storytellers
Overseeing projects start to finish, including breaking news coverage and issue-driven special programming.
Hands-on management and training opportunities involving graphics, cameras, and cross-newsroom workflow.

As a part of Spectrum News, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring the character-driven stories of those in your community to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is a fast-paced and constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover.

We are focused on fostering a healthy, inclusive, and people-first team culture to effectively address challenges together. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.

To apply please visit the website below!

Spectrum News – Executive Producer – Orlando, FL

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KUSA-TV, Denver, CO (relisted 9/29/24)
KTVI/KPLR-TV, St. Louis, MO (listed 9/29/24)
WDAF-TV, Kansas City, MO (relisted 9/8/24)
WHAS-TV, Louisville, KY (relisted 9/29/24)
WBRE/WYOU-TV, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA (listed 7/28/24)
WFRV-TV, Green Bay, WI (relisted 9/15/24)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 9/8/24)
WCIA-TV, Champaign, IL (listed 9/22/24)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (listed 9/29/24)
WCYB-TV, Tri-Cities, TN & VA (relisted 8/11/24)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

WPHL-TV, Philadelphia, PA (AM EP, listed 7/28/24)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (Morning Broadcast EP, listed 7/28/24)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (Evening Broadcast EP, listed 7/28/24)
KNXV-TV, Phoenix, AZ (listed 9/2/24)
Spectrum News, Tampa, FL (National EP, listed 9/29/24, see ad above!)
WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL (relisted 7/28/24)
Spectrum News, Orlando, FL (listed 9/29/24, see ad above!)
WESH-TV, Orlando, FL (listed 9/22/24)
WEWS-TV, Cleveland, OH (listed 8/11/24)
KTXL-TV, Sacramento, CA (Lifestyle show EP, listed 9/15/24)
WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC (listed 9/29/24)
Spectrum News 1, Raleigh NC (relisted 9/15/24)
WNCN-TV, Raleigh, NC (relisted 8/18/24)
KSDK-TV, St. Louis, MO (listed 9/29/24)
WTHR-TV, Indianapolis, IN (AM EP, relisted 9/29/24)
WBAL-TV, Baltimore, MD (listed 8/11/24)
KTVX/KUCW-TV, Salt Lake City, UT (relisted 8/11/24)
WCMH-TV, Columbus, OH (relisted 9/15/24)
WPBF-TV, W. Palm Beach, FL (listed 8/11/24)
WTLV/WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (relisted 9/29/24)
WZZM-TV, Grand Rapids, MI (listed 9/29/24)
WGAL-TV, Lancaster, PA (listed 8/11/24)
WXII-TV, Winston-Salem NC, (Weekend EP, listed 8/11/24)
WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA (listed 9/29/24)
WIVB-TV, Buffalo, NY (AM EP, listed 7/28/24)
WFTX-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (listed 9/2/24)
WRIC-TV, Richmond, VA (relisted 8/11/24)
WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN (listed 9/29/24)
KJRH-TV, Tulsa, OK (listed 9/2/24)
KOLR/KRBK-TV, Springfield, MO (listed 9/8/24)
WLTX-TV, Columbia, SC (relisted 9/29/24)
WMTM-TV, Portland, ME (listed 8/11/24)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (AM EP, relisted 9/29/24)
WVLA/WGMB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA (listed 9/15/24)
WQAD-TV, Moline, IL (listed 9/29/29)
KPAX-TV, Missoula, MT (relisted 9/2/24)

MANAGING EDITOR:

WTXL-TV, Tallahassee, FL (listed 9/2/24)

More News Management Openings:

Listed 9/29/24:

WTSP-TV, Tampa, FL (Digital Director)

Relisted 9/29/24:

WTLV/WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (Digital Director)
WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA (Digital Director)

Listed 9/22/24:

KSWB/KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (Digital Content Manager)
WTVF-TV, Nashville, TN (Digital Director)

Listed 9/15/24:

Spectrum News, Austin, TX (Managing Director)
WMBD-TV, Peoria, IL (Digital Media Director)

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Names in the News (and other stuff):

Our Friday UPDATE told you that Scripps was closings its national Scripps News effort, eliminating about 200 jobs. And President of News, KATE O’BRIAN, is leaving after less than a year in that role. NEW THIS EDITION: Stories from Variety and from Axios. About 50 people will remain in Washington, DC, to provide stories for Scripps’ local stations.

CNN will institute a ‘metered’ paywall for its website, allowing a few views before requiring payment.

Sinclair has rebranded its national newscasts. Going forward, they will be called The National News Desk. Those newscasts were formerly known as The National Desk.

Price

Former GM and consultant HANK PRICE observes that some stations are paying more in reverse compensation charges than they receive in retransmission fees from cable and other companies. And he think the networks need to rethink their demands before stations start becoming unprofitable. Here’s his latest column from TVNewsCheck.

A federal judge has ruled that a defamation suit filed against Nexstar and its Grand Rapids, MI, station, WOOD-TV, can proceed. Former News Director STANTON TANG and Assistant ND AMY FOX, are suing for defamation over their firings after a controversial memo regarding coverage of gay pride events.

The National News EMMYs were awarded this week. Here’s the list to the REALLY LONG list of winners. And if you go the to very end (page 31!) you’ll see that two local stations, Sinclair’s WBFF-TV (FOX) in Baltimore and Hearst’s WDSU-TV (NBC) in New Orleans were recognized (though I don’t think that includes an actual EMMY).

RONNIE LOVE, who’s been an EP at Scripps’ WXYZ-TV in Detroit, has been bumped up the food chain to Assistant ND. He’s a 14 year veteran of the station who’s also worked in Toledo.

KWES-TV (Tegna/NBC) in Midland, TX, has promoted MONIQUE BRAND to assistant ND.

An unusual move at KAIT-TV (Gray/ABC) in Jonesboro, AR, where meteorologist AARON CASTLEBERRY is giving up his on-air job to become the Assistant News Director.

General Manager News and Notes:

Longo

BOB LONGO will retire as General Manager of WJAX-WFOX-TV (CBS/FOX) in Jacksonville at the end of the year. Bob’s a former ND in Orlando, Pittsburgh, Buffalo and Binghamton and was ND at WJAX/WFOX before his promotion to GM in 2017. He posted this farewell note on Linkedin. (Cox owns WJAX and operates WFOX for Hoffman Communications.)

Lockwood’s WFXG-TV in Augusta, GA, has named BRAD HARGROVE its next GM. He’s been the National Sales Manager for WDAF-TV (FOX) in Kansas City and replaces CHASTITY SCOTT.

Our List of Open News Director jobs:

Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, September 29, 2024:

It’s unofficial, there may be others that are open, and some of these may have been filled. If you know of any in either category, please let me know: rick@rickgevers.com

KHOU-TV 5718 Westheimer Rd Houston, Texas 77057
KPRC-TV 8181 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77074
KOMO-TV 140 4th Ave. N.Seattle, WA 98109
KTXL-TV 4655 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820
WOAI-TV 4335 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX, 78229
WJXT-TV 4 Broadcast Pl, Jacksonville, FL 32207
WOLF-TV 1181 Highway 315 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 (News Manager)
WJAR-TV 23 Kenney Drive Cranston, RI 02920
WATN-TV 1725 Shelby Oaks Dr N. Memphis, TN 38134
KATV 10 Turtle Creek Lane Little Rock, AR 72202
WDTN-TV 4595 S Dixie Dr. Dayton, OH 45439
KLEW-TV 2626 17th St, Lewiston, ID 83501
WOWK-TV 350 Quarrier St, Charleston, WV 25301
WZDX-TV 1309 N. Memorial Parkway Huntsville, AL 35801
WCIV-TV 88 Allbritton Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
KNVO-TV, 801 North Jackson Rd., McAllen TX 78501 **
KTBS-TV 312 E. Kings Highway. Shreveport, LA 71104
WSIL-TV 1416 Country Aire Drive Carterville, IL 62918
KIVI-TV 1866 E. Chisholm Dr. Nampa, ID 83687
WGXA-TV 599 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Macon, GA 31201
KHSL-TV 3460 Silverbell Rd. Chico, CA 95973
KDRV-TV 1090 Knutson Ave. Medford, OR 97504
KQDS-TV 2001 London Road Duluth, MN 55812
KOSA-TV 4101 E. 42nd. Suite J-7. Odessa, TX 79761
KMID/KPEJ-TV 1550 West I-20 Odessa, TX 79763
KWES-TV 11320 West County Rd. 127. Odessa, TX 79765
WTWO-TV 10849 N US Highway 41, Farmersburg, IN 47850
WTRF-TV 96 16th St, Ste 2, Wheeling, WV 26003
WDTV 5 Television Dr. Bridgeport, WV 26330
KECI/KCFW/KTVM-TV, 340 W. Main St. Missoula, MT 59802
KTVQ-TV 3203 3rd Ave N., Billings, MT 59101
WWNY-TV 120 Arcade St. Watertown, NY 13601
KREX-TV 345 Hillcrest Drive Grand Junction, CO 81501
KYOU-TV 820 West 2nd Street; Ottumwa, IA 52501
KQTV 4000 Faraon St. Joseph, MO 64506

**: Spanish language station

September 22, 2024

Friday, September 27, 2024 UPDATE:

Greetings:

Big news today from Scripps, which announced it is closing Scripps News in mid-November, and eliminating about 200 jobs. About 50 employees will be retained in a Washington bureau to support local stations.

O’Brian

Not sure if her job was eliminated or she chose to leave, but the company’s President of News, KATE O’BRIAN, announced she is leaving the company. Her tenure in that position was so short you could count the months on the fingers of both hands, with room to spare (her appointment was announced in late February.)

Details in this article from Broadcasting and Cable and more in this story from Deadline.com.

The stock market appeared to like the news. Scripps’ stock was up 23.7%.

To $2.35 a share.

LOTS of news this week. It will be a busy newsletter this weekend.

regards,

Rick Gevers

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Greetings:

For the THIRD week in a row, THREE new NDs, but this week we have TWO new openings.

Our list of open ND jobs remains at 35.

If you’re planning on attending the NAB show in New York, make sure your plans include a stop at the Octopus booth. Details in its ad below.

We have TWO paid ads for management level jobs with Spectrum in two pretty desirable markets, Raleigh and Austin, TX. Sciline has interesting new opportunities to learn more about some election related issues and things to know if your city is considering building a new stadium or arena. And we also have an ad for longtime newsletter supporter Stephen Arnold Music.

We recap the CBS moves to assign ONE GM to oversee TWO large market stations. And we’ll tell you about the upcoming retirement of another veteran Tegna executive.

Finally, a story about a news director getting to live out a dream…umpiring a baseball game in a major league stadium.

All that and more below.

Newly Named News Directors:

Vargas-Sino

WXTV, New York, NY…ADRIANNA VARGAS-SINO has been promoted to Vice President of News for this Univision owned station. She’s been the main anchor there since 2011. More in this post from the station’s LinkedIn account. Adrianna replaces LUISA COLLINS who left in July after three years as VP of Content.

News 12 New Jersey and Connecticut…I’m told by a reliable source that BROOKE ROTHENBERG has been promoted to ND, overseeing both these Altice owned operations. I tried to confirm with emails to both Brooke and News 12 VP/News AUDREY GRUBER, but my emails were not returned. Brooke has worked at News 12 since 2005.

Schaper

WGBA-TV, Green Bay, WI…BOB SCHAPER starts in late October as the next ND for this Scripps owned NBC affiliate. He’s been the ND for Nexstar’s WOWK-TV in Charleston-Huntington WV since 2021. Here’s the note from WGBA Station Manager JACLYN CLARK to the staff. Bob replaces RYAN SCOTT who returned to sister Scripps station WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee as Managing Editor.

New News Director Openings:

Roldan

KHOU-TV, Houston, TX…LIZ ROLDAN is leaving this Tegna owned CBS affiliate after 3+ years as news director. We get details in this report from Houston media blogger MIKE McGUFF. Liz, a Houston native, came to KHOU in 2021 from WFOR-TV (CBS) in Miami where she spent nine years as news director.

WOWK-TV, Charleston/Huntington, WV…we told you above that BOB SCHAPER is leaving after three years to become ND for Scripps’ WGBA-TV in Green Bay.

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WHAT OUR MANAGING DIRECTORS ENJOY MOST

Working closely with Managing Editors and Executive producers to help grow and develop them into great leaders.
Managing high-performing teams by inspiring, guiding, educating, and coaching skillfully to draw in and nurture potential.

As a part of Spectrum News, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring the character-driven stories of those in your community to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is a fast-paced and constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover.

We are focused on fostering a healthy, inclusive, and people-first team culture to effectively address challenges together. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.

To apply please visit the website below!

Spectrum News – Managing Director – Austin, TX

Executive Producer, Spectrum News, Raleigh, NC:

As Executive Producer, you’ll own the vision for the newscast. You’ll lead your team through story creation to produce compelling, timely, and accurate newscasts. You’ll be responsible for building a positive team culture, while generating story ideas that reflect your local community. You’ll make data-informed decisions to connect your audience with the stories that matter.

WHAT OUR EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS ENJOY MOST

Uniting a team of storytellers
Overseeing projects start to finish, including breaking news coverage and issue-driven special programming.
Hands-on management and training opportunities involving graphics, cameras, and cross-newsroom workflow.

As a part of Spectrum News, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring the character-driven stories of those in your community to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is a fast-paced and constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. We are focused on fostering a healthy, inclusive, and people-first team culture to effectively address challenges together. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.

To apply please visit the website below!

Spectrum News – Executive Producer – Raleigh, NC

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WXYZ-TV, Detroit, MI (listed 8/18/24)
KUSA-TV, Denver, CO (relisted 7/21/24)
WDAF-TV, Kansas City, MO (relisted 9/8/24)
WVEC-TV, Norfolk, VA (relisted 7/21/24)
WHAS-TV, Louisville, KY (listed 8/11/24)
WBRE/WYOU-TV, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA (listed 7/28/24)
KTHV-TV, Little Rock, AR (listed 7/21/24)
WFRV-TV, Green Bay, WI (relisted 9/15/24)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 9/8/24)
WCIA-TV, Champaign, IL (listed 9/22/24)
KFSM-TV, Fayetteville, AR (listed 7/21/24)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (listed 7/21/24)
WCYB-TV, Tri-Cities, TN & VA (relisted 8/11/24)
KWES-TV, Midland, TX (relisted 7/21/24)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

WPHL-TV, Philadelphia, PA (AM EP, listed 7/28/24)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (Morning Broadcast EP, listed 7/28/24)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (Evening Broadcast EP, listed 7/28/24)
KNXV-TV, Phoenix, AZ (listed 9/2/24)
WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL (relisted 7/28/24)
WESH-TV, Orlando, FL (listed 9/22/24)
WEWS-TV, Cleveland, OH (listed 8/11/24)
KTXL-TV, Sacramento, CA (Lifestyle show EP, listed 9/15/24)
Spectrum News 1, Raleigh NC (relisted 9/15/25, see ad above!)
WNCN-TV, Raleigh, NC (relisted 8/18/24)
WTHR-TV, Indianapolis, IN (AM EP, relisted 7/21/24)
WBAL-TV, Baltimore, MD (listed 8/11/24)
KTVX/KUCW-TV, Salt Lake City, UT (relisted 8/11/24)
WCMH-TV, Columbus, OH (relisted 9/15/24)
WPBF-TV, W. Palm Beach, FL (listed 8/11/24)
WTLV/WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (listed 7/21/24)
WGAL-TV, Lancaster, PA (listed 8/11/24)
WXII-TV, Winston-Salem NC, (Weekend EP, listed 8/11/24)
WIVB-TV, Buffalo, NY (AM EP, listed 7/28/24)
WGRZ-TV, Buffalo, NY (listed 7/21/24)
WFTX-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (listed 9/2/24)
WRIC-TV, Richmond, VA (relisted 8/11/24)
WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN (listed 7/21/24)
KJRH-TV, Tulsa, OK (listed 9/2/24)
KOLR/KRBK-TV, Springfield, MO (listed 9/8/24)
WLTX-TV, Columbia, SC (listed 7/21/24)
WMTM-TV, Portland, ME (listed 8/11/24)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (AM EP, listing modified 7/1/24)
WVLA/WGMB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA (listed 9/15/24)
KPAX-TV, Missoula, MT (relisted 9/2/24)

MANAGING EDITOR:

WTXL-TV, Tallahassee, FL (listed 9/2/24)

More News Management Openings:

Listed 9/22/24:

KSWB/KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (Digital Content Manager)
WTVF-TV, Nashville, TN (Digital Director)

Listed 9/15/24:

Spectrum News, Austin, TX (Managing Director) See ad above!
WMBD-TV, Peoria, IL (Digital Media Director)

Listed 7/21/24:

WTLV/WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (Digital Director)
WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA (Digital Director)

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  • Major factors that drive voter turnout for different demographic groups;
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Names in the News (and other stuff):

Gibson

BRADY GIBSON, news director for WISH-TV here in Indianapolis (Circle City Broadcasting, CW) got a rare honor recently. He was chosen to be one of the umpires for Prep Baseball Report’s High School All-American game in Miami. Brady’s a big baseball fan who regularly umpires games around Indianapolis. The station aired this story.

General Manager News and Notes:

Beall

LYNN BEALL, who’s Tegna’s EVP and COO, will leave in mid-2025. Here’s the news release. She first joined Tegna (then Gannett) as GM of KSDK-TV (NBC) in St. Louis, became EVP in 2006, and moved into her current job in 2017. This comes just one week after Tegna’s SVP of News, ELLEN CROOKE, announced her 2025 retirement, and just three months after Tegna got a new CEO, MIKE STEIB.

Our Wednesday UPDATE told you that CBS was assigning TWO former news directors turned GMs to oversee TWO stations each. JOHNNY GREEN, JR., who’s been running WCBS-TV in New York, will also oversee WBZ-TV in Boston (where Johnny had once been ND). And TIM WIELAND will move to Los Angeles to be GM at KCBS/KCAL-TV, but continue to serve as GM for KCNC-TV in Denver, as he has since 2021 after his promotion from ND.

I could not find any CBS news releases about those changes, perhaps because MIKE NELSON, who might have overseen those releases, is leaving as SVP/Communications for CBS News and Stations. He was quickly replaced by LANCE FRANK.

Our List of Open News Director jobs:

Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, September 22, 2024:

It’s unofficial, there may be others that are open, and some of these may have been filled. If you know of any in either category, please let me know: rick@rickgevers.com

KHOU-TV 5718 Westheimer Rd Houston, Texas 77057
KPRC-TV 8181 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77074
KOMO-TV 140 4th Ave. N.Seattle, WA 98109
KTXL-TV 4655 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820
WOAI-TV 4335 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX, 78229
WJXT-TV 4 Broadcast Pl, Jacksonville, FL 32207
WXMI-TV 3117 Plaza Drive NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525
WOLF-TV 1181 Highway 315 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 (News Manager)
WJAR-TV 23 Kenney Drive Cranston, RI 02920
WATN-TV 1725 Shelby Oaks Dr N. Memphis, TN 38134
KATV 10 Turtle Creek Lane Little Rock, AR 72202
WDTN-TV 4595 S Dixie Dr. Dayton, OH 45439
WOWK-TV 350 Quarrier St, Charleston, WV 25301
WZDX-TV 1309 N. Memorial Parkway Huntsville, AL 35801
WCIV-TV 88 Allbritton Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
KTBS-TV 312 E. Kings Highway. Shreveport, LA 71104
WSIL-TV 1416 Country Aire Drive Carterville, IL 62918
KNVO-TV, 801 North Jackson Rd., McAllen TX 78501 **
KLEW-TV 2626 17th St, Lewiston, ID 83501
WGXA-TV 599 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Macon, GA 31201
KHSL-TV 3460 Silverbell Rd. Chico, CA 95973
KDRV-TV 1090 Knutson Ave. Medford, OR 97504
KQDS-TV 2001 London Road Duluth, MN 55812
KOSA-TV 4101 E. 42nd. Suite J-7. Odessa, TX 79761
KMID/KPEJ-TV 1550 West I-20 Odessa, TX 79763
KWES-TV 11320 West County Rd. 127. Odessa, TX 79765
WTWO-TV 10849 N US Highway 41, Farmersburg, IN 47850
WTRF-TV 96 16th St, Ste 2, Wheeling, WV 26003
WDTV 5 Television Dr. Bridgeport, WV 26330
KECI/KCFW/KTVM-TV, 340 W. Main St. Missoula, MT 59802
KTVQ-TV 3203 3rd Ave N., Billings, MT 59101
WWNY-TV 120 Arcade St. Watertown, NY 13601
KREX-TV 345 Hillcrest Drive Grand Junction, CO 81501
KYOU-TV 820 West 2nd Street; Ottumwa, IA 52501
KQTV 4000 Faraon St. Joseph, MO 64506

**: Spanish language station

September 15, 2024

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 UPDATE:

Greetings:

Big changes this week at CBS owned stations…and they are a big departure in the way stations are managed.

Wieland

Today, TIM WIELAND was named a Regional GM for KCBS/KCAL-TV in Los Angeles. He will continue to serve as GM for KCNC-TV in Denver, a job he’s held since 2021 (and where he formerly served as news director). Tim will move to Los Angeles. I have yet to see a news release from CBS, but here are stories from Broadcasting and Cable and TVNewsCheck. Tim replaces JOEL VILMENAY who sent this note to the staff.

KRISTINE STRAIN, who’s been ND at KCNC since Tim was promoted to GM, has been given the new title of Station Manager and News Director.

Tim’s promotion is the second such move this week.

Green, Jr.

JOHNNY GREEN, JR., who’s been the General Manager for WCBS-TV in New York since 2021, has also been named a Regional General Manager, adding oversight of WBZ-TV in Boston (where he had once served as news director). Haven’t seen a news release on this change, either .He replaces JUSTIN DRAPER: we told you last weekend that Justin, a long time CBS employee, was leaving.

And earlier this summer, WBBM-TV (Chicago) GM JENNIFER LYONS (also a former ND) added oversight of CBS’s struggling Detroit station, WWJ-TV.

As one observer put it in an email to me, glad to see CBS is trying these changes in such small markets (#1, #2, #3, #8. #14, and #16).

Who knows what the rest of the week will bring….but we’ll endeavor to bring it to you with UPDATES (if warranted) and in our full newsletter this weekend.

regards,

 

Rick Gevers

**** ***** ****

Greetings:

For the second week in a row, THREE new NDs. but just ONE new opening.

These changes take our list of open ND jobs to 35.

We have TWO paid ads for management level jobs with Spectrum in two pretty desirable markets, Raleigh and Austin, TX. Weather coach TIM HELLER is back with an ad for his services, and Sciline has some good opportunities to learn more about science coverage.

After a long career at CBS, one of its o-and-o GMs is leaving his post. That’s below. along with details about an upcoming retirement for Tegna’s SVP of News, ELLEN CROOKE

All that and more below.

Newly Named News Directors:

Frack

KATU-TV, Portland, OR…native Oregonian DANIELLE FRACK has been promoted to ND at this Sinclair Broadcasting owned ABC affiliate. A nine year veteran of the station, Danielle has most recently been the Assistant ND, one of many jobs she’s held there. Danielle replaces YVONNE SIMONS who left in July to become ND for Sinclair’s WZTV (FOX) in Nashville, a move that gets her closer to family in Michigan,

Campbell

Spectrum News, Austin, TX…JEREMY CAMBPELL moves from Spectrum’s NY1 to become Senior News Director for this cable news operation. In addition to his time in New York, Jeremy was a news director in Knoxville (WBIR-TV), and also worked in Tampa, Atlanta, Birmingham, and Lafayette, LA, where he started on air, as you’ll learn on his Linkedin page.

Rizzo

WFFF/WVNY-TV, Burlington, VT…JOHN RIZZO moves within Nexstar to become the next news director for this FOX/ABC operation. He’s been the Digital EP for the company’s WTEN-TV in Albany, NY. John replaces ROB TAYLOR who left last month to move within Nexstar as the Assistant ND for WSYR-TV in Syracuse.

September SciLine events

Zoom – All events are free

On September 18th (2-3 p.m. ET), SciLine is offering a Zoom-based science “crash course”—designed specifically for editors. This free course will teach basic principles about how science works, how to integrate it skillfully into your outlet’s journalism, and strategies for making sure the science is right during the editing process.

Former longtime Washington Post science reporter Rick Weiss and Ph.D. neuroscientist Dr. Tori Espensen will together lay out key do’s, don’ts, and pitfalls to watch for when editing a news story that includes scientific information or sources. Their insights are based on decades of experience working with reporters, editors, and scientists.

Forty-five minutes of interactive teaching will be followed by a 15-min open Q&A.

REGISTER TODAY

MORE FROM SCILINE:

MEDIA BRIEFINGS

MORE 2024 ELECTION RESOURCES

 

SciLine, a philanthropically funded, free service for reporters, also runs a free expert matching service that connects reporters rapidly to scientist-sources on deadline.

New News Director Openings:

Avery

KECI/KCFW/KTVM-TV, Montana…CHRIS AVERY is leaving these Sinclair owned NBC affiliates after six years (branded as NBC Montana) to return to Salt Lake City where he’ll be the Assistant ND at sister Sinclair station KUTV. (CBS). It’s completes the Salt Lake City hat trick for Chris, who’s also worked at KSTU-TV and KTVX-TV.

Also: a correction from an item from last week.

In our report about WCIV-TV (Charleston, SC) ND CATHY HOBBS‘ new job taking over her company’s True Crime Team, we had the wrong company. It’s Sinclair, not Gray, as I reported.

Apologies to all.

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WHAT OUR MANAGING DIRECTORS ENJOY MOST

Working closely with Managing Editors and Executive producers to help grow and develop them into great leaders.
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Executive Producer, Spectrum News, Raleigh, NC:

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WHAT OUR EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS ENJOY MOST

Uniting a team of storytellers
Overseeing projects start to finish, including breaking news coverage and issue-driven special programming.
Hands-on management and training opportunities involving graphics, cameras, and cross-newsroom workflow.

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Spectrum News – Executive Producer – Raleigh, NC

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WXYZ-TV, Detroit, MI (listed 8/18/24)
KUSA-TV, Denver, CO (relisted 7/21/24)
WDAF-TV, Kansas City, MO (relisted 9/8/24)
WVEC-TV, Norfolk, VA (relisted 7/21/24)
WHAS-TV, Louisville, KY (listed 8/11/24)
WBRE/WYOU-TV, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA (listed 7/28/24)
KTHV-TV, Little Rock, AR (listed 7/21/24)
KHQ-TV, Spokane, WA (listed 7/7/24)
WFRV-TV, Green Bay, WI (relisted 9/15/24)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 9/8/24)
KFSM-TV, Fayetteville, AR (listed 7/21/24)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (listed 7/21/24)
WCYB-TV, Tri-Cities, TN & VA (relisted 8/11/24)
KWES-TV, Midland, TX (relisted 7/21/24)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

KTLA-TV, Los Angeles, CA (listed 7/28/24)
WPHL-TV, Philadelphia, PA (AM EP, listed 7/28/24)
KIAH-TV, Houston, TX (AM EP/Special Projects, relisted 8/11/24)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (Morning Broadcast EP, listed 7/28/24)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (Evening Broadcast EP, listed 7/28/24)
KNXV-TV, Phoenix, AZ (listed 9/2/24)
WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL (relisted 7/28/24)
WEWS-TV, Cleveland, OH (listed 8/11/24)
KTXL-TV, Sacramento, CA (Lifestyle show EP, listed 9/15/24)
Spectrum News 1, Raleigh NC (relisted 9/15/25, see ad above!)
WNCN-TV, Raleigh, NC (relisted 8/18/24)
WTHR-TV, Indianapolis, IN (AM EP, relisted 7/21/24)
WBAL-TV, Baltimore, MD (listed 8/11/24)
KTVX/KUCW-TV, Salt Lake City, UT (relisted 8/11/24)
WCMH-TV, Columbus, OH (relisted 9/15/24)
WPBF-TV, W. Palm Beach, FL (listed 8/11/24)
WTLV/WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (listed 7/21/24)
WGAL-TV, Lancaster, PA (listed 8/11/24)
WXII-TV, Winston-Salem NC, (Weekend EP, listed 8/11/24)
WIVB-TV, Buffalo, NY (AM EP, listed 7/28/24)
WGRZ-TV, Buffalo, NY (listed 7/21/24)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (two openings, listing modified 6/2/24)
WFTX-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (listed 9/2/24)
WRIC-TV, Richmond, VA (relisted 8/11/24)
WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN (listed 7/21/24)
KJRH-TV, Tulsa, OK (listed 9/2/24)
KOLR/KRBK-TV, Springfield, MO (listed 9/8/24)
WLTX-TV, Columbia, SC (listed 7/21/24)
WMTM-TV, Portland, ME (listed 8/11/24)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (AM EP, listing modified 7/1/24)
WVLA/WGMB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA (listed 9/15/24)
KPAX-TV, Missoula, MT (relisted 9/2/24)

MANAGING EDITOR:

WTXL-TV, Tallahassee, FL (listed 9/2/24)

More News Management Openings:

Listed 9/15/24:

Spectrum News, Austin, TX (Managing Director) See ad above!
WMBD-TV, Peoria, IL (Digital Media Director)

Listed 7/21/24:

WTLV/WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (Digital Director)
WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA (Digital Director)

Names in the News (and other stuff):

Crooke

ELLEN CROOKE, who’s the SVP of News for Tegna, has announced her retirement in January 2025. Ellen joined Tegna’s management team in 2014 and moved into her current role in 2021. She’s a former news director in Atlanta, Buffalo, and South Bend, and also worked in Louisville. More in the Tegna news release.

General Manager News and Notes:

Draper

He spent about three decades at CBS, and worked at many of its owned stations, but that will come to and end at the end of the month when JUSTIN DRAPER leaves his job as GM for WBZ-TV in Boston. The Boston Globe has more. He also served as a GM for KOVR/KMAX-TV in Sacramento, and also working at o-and-o’s in Los Angeles, Chicago, Minneapolis, and an earlier stint in Boston.

Our List of Open News Director jobs:

Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, September 15, 2024:

It’s unofficial, there may be others that are open, and some of these may have been filled. If you know of any in either category, please let me know: rick@rickgevers.com

WXTV 500 Frank W Burr Blvd Ste 6. Teaneck, NJ 07666 **
KPRC-TV 8181 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77074
KOMO-TV 140 4th Ave. N.Seattle, WA 98109
KTXL-TV 4655 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820
WOAI-TV 4335 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX, 78229
WJXT-TV 4 Broadcast Pl, Jacksonville, FL 32207
WXMI-TV 3117 Plaza Drive NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525
WOLF-TV 1181 Highway 315 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 (News Manager)
WJAR-TV 23 Kenney Drive Cranston, RI 02920
WATN-TV 1725 Shelby Oaks Dr N. Memphis, TN 38134
KATV 10 Turtle Creek Lane Little Rock, AR 72202
WDTN-TV 4595 S Dixie Dr. Dayton, OH 45439
WGBA-TV 1391 North Rd Green Bay, WI 54313
WZDX-TV 1309 N. Memorial Parkway Huntsville, AL 35801
WCIV-TV 88 Allbritton Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
KTBS-TV 312 E. Kings Highway. Shreveport, LA 71104
WSIL-TV 1416 Country Aire Drive Carterville, IL 62918
KNVO-TV, 801 North Jackson Rd., McAllen TX 78501 **
KLEW-TV 2626 17th St, Lewiston, ID 83501
WGXA-TV 599 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Macon, GA 31201
KHSL-TV 3460 Silverbell Rd. Chico, CA 95973
KDRV-TV 1090 Knutson Ave. Medford, OR 97504
KQDS-TV 2001 London Road Duluth, MN 55812
KOSA-TV 4101 E. 42nd. Suite J-7. Odessa, TX. 79761
KMID/KPEJ-TV 1550 West I-20 Odessa, TX 79763
KWES-TV 11320 West County Rd. 127. Odessa, TX, 79765
WTWO-TV 10849 N US Highway 41, Farmersburg, IN 47850
WTRF-TV 96 16th St, Ste 2, Wheeling, WV 26003
WDTV 5 Television Dr. Bridgeport, WV 26330
KECI/KCFW/KTVM-TV, 340 W. Main St. Missoula, MT 59802
KTVQ-TV 3203 3rd Ave N., Billings, MT 59101
WWNY-TV 120 Arcade St. Watertown, NY 13601
KREX-TV 345 Hillcrest Drive Grand Junction, CO 81501
KYOU-TV 820 West 2nd Street; Ottumwa, IA 52501
KQTV 4000 Faraon St. Joseph, MO 64506

**: Spanish language station

September 8, 2024

Greetings:

We’re later than I had hoped to be tonight, but you can blame it on my double header this afternoon, first taking in the Colts-Texans football game and then the Indiana Fever-Atlanta Dream WNBA game. (Full disclosure: we missed the first eight minutes of the basketball game).

But we have lots of news to share…another reason why we’re late.

THREE new NDs, TWO in top 15 markets. And FOUR new openings, all created by the departures of very experienced newswomen.

These changes take our list of open ND jobs to 37.

Please heck out the ads for Stephen Arnold Music and a new series of opportunities from Sciline.

There’s ONE obituary, that of a former Florida GM.

And there are GM changes at FOUR stations, including TWO at Spanish language stations in top 15 markets.

Finally, just ONE item in Names in the News, but it’s one that was significant for me and should give all some encouragement about the future for some young journalists.

All that and more below.

Newly Named News Directors:

Dacy

WFLD-TV, Chicago, IL…this FOX owned station has named GLEN DACY as VP of News Content and Streaming. Our Wednesday UPDATE told you that it’s a return to WFLD for Glen, who worked there for ten months as part of the launch team for Good Day Chicago. This FOX news release has the rest of his background. He replaces MATT PIACENTE who left in the spring after eight years as ND.

Veloz

WRMD-TV, Tampa, FL…MEREDITH VELOZ  will be the next news director for this Telemundo owned station. She’s been the EP for both WCAU-TV (NBC owned) and its Telemundo sister station in Philadelphia. More here.

Aaro

WKEF/WRGT-TV, Dayton, OH…ADAM AARO moves from the anchor desk to the news director’s office at this Sinclair owned ABC/FOX duopoly. He’s been the evening anchor there for almost nine years, and reported his promotion tonight on his Linkedin page. Adam replaces BECKY GULDEN who left in July after four years to take a job out of television.

 

September SciLine events

Zoom – All events are free

On September 18th (2-3 p.m. ET), SciLine is offering a Zoom-based science “crash course”—designed specifically for editors. This free course will teach basic principles about how science works, how to integrate it skillfully into your outlet’s journalism, and strategies for making sure the science is right during the editing process.

Former longtime Washington Post science reporter Rick Weiss and Ph.D. neuroscientist Dr. Tori Espensen will together lay out key do’s, don’ts, and pitfalls to watch for when editing a news story that includes scientific information or sources. Their insights are based on decades of experience working with reporters, editors, and scientists.

Forty-five minutes of interactive teaching will be followed by a 15-min open Q&A.

REGISTER TODAY

MORE FROM SCILINE:

EXPERT INTERVIEWS (15-minute, 1-on1 Zoom interviews)

September 12th (10 a.m.-noon EDT): Parental stress with Dr. Robin Gurwitch (Duke U.)

September 19th (2-4 p.m. EDT): Rural hospital closures with Dr. Mark Holmes (UNC)

MEDIA BRIEFINGS:

September 25th (2-3 p.m. EDT): Voter demographics, access, and turnout

MORE 2024 ELECTION RESOURCES

SciLine, a philanthropically funded, free service for reporters, also runs a free expert matching service that connects reporters rapidly to scientist-sources on deadline.

New News Director Openings:

Burger

KTXL-TV, Sacramento, CA…in the first of FOUR departures of veteran female news managers, LISA BURGER is leaving after not quite two years as ND for this Nexstar owned FOX affiliate. She came to Sacramento from sister Nexstar operation KSEE/KGPE-TV in Fresno where she spent 3+ years as ND. Lisa also worked for another Fresno station as well as in Denver and San Diego.

Bonfield

WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL…after more than 13 years as news director of this Graham Media owned independent station, KATHRYN BONFIELD has left the station. She did not respond to a message I sent her via Linkedin. Kathryn also spent three years as a news director for WCBD-TV in Charleston, SC, and held a variety of news management jobs over 16 years (in two stints) at WFLA-TV in Tampa.

Hobbs

WCIV-TV, Charleston, SC…CATHY HOBBS is taking a new job with owner Sinclair but will still be based here. She’s taking over Gray’s True Crime team. In her words: “It’s called Criminally Obsessed and it’s on FB, Twitter, Tik Tok and IG. I will be heading up the team producing “Current and trending content”. Here are the notes to staff from Cathy and her GM. She’s been ND for this ABC station for 13 years.

Danehart

WTRF-TV, Wheeling, WV…BRENDA DANEHART makes (I believe) her first appearance in these pages on the occasion of her upcoming retirement. She’s not been mentioned before because she’s been the news director here for more than 20 years, and has worked at this Nexstar owned operation for more than 40 years. More on her background from this 2022 profile when the AP Broadcasters of West Virginia honored her with a lifetime achievement award.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

No ads again this week. If you have a news management opening you need to fill, there’s no more targeted audience than ours. Email me for details: rick@rickgevers.com

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WXYZ-TV, Detroit, MI (listed 8/18/24)
KUSA-TV, Denver, CO (relisted 7/21/24)
WDAF-TV, Kansas City, MO (relisted 9/8/24)
WVEC-TV, Norfolk, VA (relisted 7/21/24)
WHAS-TV, Louisville, KY (listed 8/11/24)
WBRE/WYOU-TV, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA (listed 7/28/24)
KTHV-TV, Little Rock, AR (listed 7/21/24)
KHQ-TV, Spokane, WA (listed 7/7/24)
WFRV-TV, Green Bay, WI (listed 7/14/24)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 9/8/24)
KFSM-TV, Fayetteville, AR (listed 7/21/24)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (listed 7/21/24)
WCYB-TV, Tri-Cities, TN & VA (relisted 8/11/24)
KWES-TV, Midland, TX (relisted 7/21/24)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

KTLA-TV, Los Angeles, CA (listed 7/28/24)
WPHL-TV, Philadelphia, PA (AM EP, listed 7/28/24)
KIAH-TV, Houston, TX (AM EP/Special Projects, relisted 8/11/24)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (Morning Broadcast EP, listed 7/28/24)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (Evening Broadcast EP, listed 7/28/24)
KNXV-TV, Phoenix, AZ (listed 9/2/24)
WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL (relisted 7/28/24)
WEWS-TV, Cleveland, OH (listed 8/11/24)
Spectrum News 1, Raleigh NC (relisted 7/21/24)
WNCN-TV, Raleigh, NC (relisted 8/18/24)
WTHR-TV, Indianapolis, IN (AM EP, relisted 7/21/24)
WBAL-TV, Baltimore, MD (listed 8/11/24)
KTVX/KUCW-TV, Salt Lake City, UT (relisted 8/11/24)
KUTV, Salt Lake City, UT (listed 7/1/24)
WCMH-TV, Columbus, OH (listed 7/1/24)
WPBF-TV, W. Palm Beach, FL (listed 8/11/24)
WTLV/WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (listed 7/21/24)
WGAL-TV, Lancaster, PA (listed 8/11/24)
WXII-TV, Winston-Salem NC, (Weekend EP, listed 8/11/24)
WIVB-TV, Buffalo, NY (AM EP, listed 7/28/24)
WGRZ-TV, Buffalo, NY (listed 7/21/24)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (two openings, listing modified 6/2/24)
WFTX-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (listed 9/2/24)
WRIC-TV, Richmond, VA (relisted 8/11/24)
WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN (listed 7/21/24)
KJRH-TV, Tulsa, OK (listed 9/2/24)
KOLR/KRBK-TV, Springfield, MO (listed 9/8/24)
WLTX-TV, Columbia, SC (listed 7/21/24)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (AM EP, listing modified 7/1/24)
WMTM-TV, Portland, ME (listed 8/11/24)
KPAX-TV, Missoula, MT (relisted 9/2/24)

MANAGING EDITOR:

WTXL-TV, Tallahassee, FL (listed 9/2/24)

More News Management Openings:

Listed 7/21/24:

WTLV/WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (Digital Director)
WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA (Digital Director)

Obituary:

Cuismano

CHARLIE CUSIMANO, who retired in 2020 after almost two years as GM for Sarasota’s SNN-TV, died in late August at the age of 75. He’d been the GSM there before his promotion. Charlie’s son, TOM CUSIMANO, passed along this note about his father’s life and career. More on Charlies’ career can be found on his Linkedin page.

Names in the News (and other stuff):

I spent Thursday and Friday in Atlanta at an IRE/Ida B. Wells Society workshop on investigative reporting for students at HBCU schools in the southeast. About 40 students took part, and I was quite impressed AND encouraged that many of them drove long distances…some as long as six hours…to take part. A very brief description of the workshop is here (which explains why I was involved).

And my thanks to some industry professionals who shared their insight and answered questions from the students. First, JAMES FINCH, VP of News Services for Gray. In the middle picture, WANF-TV (Atlanta/CBS/Gray) News Director KIM SAXON, and finally WANF reporter ANDY PIERROTTI. (And I regret not getting a picture of CNN’s WILLIAM MITCHELL, though you can see him in the background of the second picture).

General Manager News and Notes:

JESUS CHAVEZ rejoins Univision as GM for KMEX-TV in Los Angeles. Details in this report from Media Moves.

Carr

We told you in our Tuesday UPDATE that news director turned general manager MICHAEL CARR is moving up the ABC o-and-o ladder. He’s been promoted to GM for Houston’s KTRK-TV, leaving ABC’s KFSN-TV in Fresno where he’s been GM for more than four years. In Houston, he replaces another ND turned GM, WENDY GRANATO, who was promoted to GM for KABC-TV in Los Angeles earlier this year.

Franklin

The new general manager for Scripps’ WLEX-TV (NBC) in Lexington, KY, comes from an engineering background. It’s SEAN FRANKLIN who has been director of engineering for the station since 2019. More details about his background and promotion in this news release.

CINDI DIAS has been promoted to GM for Sinclair’s KBAK/KBFX-TV (CBS/FOX) in Bakersfield, CA. She’s been the sales manager there and replaces TERESA BURGESS who retired and posted this on LinkedIn.

Our List of Open News Director jobs:

Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, September 9, 2024:

It’s unofficial, there may be others that are open, and some of these may have been filled. If you know of any in either category, please let me know: rick@rickgevers.com

WXTV 500 Frank W Burr Blvd Ste 6. Teaneck, NJ 07666 **
KPRC-TV 8181 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77074
KOMO-TV 140 4th Ave. N.Seattle, WA 98109
KTXL-TV 4655 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820
KATU-TV 2153 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR 97232
WOAI-TV 4335 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX, 78229
Spectrum News Texas (based in Austin, TX)
WJXT-TV 4 Broadcast Pl, Jacksonville, FL 32207
WXMI-TV 3117 Plaza Drive NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525
WOLF-TV 1181 Highway 315 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 (News Manager)
WJAR-TV 23 Kenney Drive Cranston, RI 02920
WATN-TV 1725 Shelby Oaks Dr N. Memphis, TN 38134
KATV 10 Turtle Creek Lane Little Rock, AR 72202
WDTN-TV 4595 S Dixie Dr. Dayton, OH 45439
WGBA-TV 1391 North Rd Green Bay, WI 54313
WZDX-TV 1309 N. Memorial Parkway Huntsville, AL 35801
WCIV-TV 88 Allbritton Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
KTBS-TV 312 E. Kings Highway. Shreveport, LA 71104
WSIL-TV 1416 Country Aire Drive Carterville, IL 62918
WFFF/WVNY-TV, 298 Mountain View Drive, Colchester, VT, 05446
KNVO-TV, 801 North Jackson Rd., McAllen TX 78501 **
KLEW-TV 2626 17th St, Lewiston, ID 83501
WGXA-TV 599 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Macon, GA 31201
KHSL-TV 3460 Silverbell Rd. Chico, CA 95973
KDRV-TV 1090 Knutson Ave. Medford, OR 97504
KQDS-TV 2001 London Road Duluth, MN 55812
KOSA-TV 4101 E. 42nd. Suite J-7. Odessa, TX. 79761
KMID/KPEJ-TV 1550 West I-20 Odessa, TX 79763
KWES-TV 11320 West County Rd. 127. Odessa, TX, 79765
WTWO-TV 10849 N US Highway 41, Farmersburg, IN 47850
WTRF-TV 96 16th St, Ste 2, Wheeling, WV 26003
WDTV 5 Television Dr. Bridgeport, WV 26330
KTVQ-TV 3203 3rd Ave N., Billings, MT 59101
WWNY-TV 120 Arcade St. Watertown, NY 13601
KREX-TV 345 Hillcrest Drive Grand Junction, CO 81501
KYOU-TV 820 West 2nd Street; Ottumwa, IA 52501
KQTV 4000 Faraon St. Joseph, MO 64506

**: Spanish language station

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