September 20, 2015
Monday, September 21, 2015 UPDATE:
A veteran news director returns to Florida in today’s UPDATE.
Bob C.
BOB CLINKINGBEARD has been named news director for Tegna’s WTSP-TV in Tampa/St. Petersburg. It’s a move within the company for Bob, who’s been the ND for WFMY-TV in Greensboro for the past five years.
Here’s the memo from GM ELLIOTT WISER to the staff.
I mentioned a return to Florida: Bob spent 3+ years as news director for WOFL-TV in Orlando, the FOX o-and-o there, and another seven years as ND for (then) FOX’s WITI-TV in Milwaukee. He’s also worked in Detroit (for two different stations), Philadelphia, Baltimore, Birmingham, Alexandria, LA, and Columbia, MO.
Bob’s an avid Harley rider, a big Packers’ fan, and he and his wife PAM have worked with therapy dogs, visiting schools and hospitals to visit students and patients.
At WTSP, he replaces PETER ROGHAAR who’s been the ND here for almost six years. Peter’s making an unusual turn and moving to the sales department for this CBS affiliate.
Have a great week!
regards,
Rick Gevers
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Greetings:
This week’s EIJ conference in Orlando saw 1,500 attendees and a sold out exhibit floor, in combination with SPJ and NAHJ. Next year’s gathering will be in New Orleans from September 18-20. New officers were elected and you can read about that in our Names in the News section.
I enjoyed meeting some of you for the first time and seeing others again.
This week’s newsletter brings news of just ONE new ND opening, and ONE newly filled job. That leaves our count of open positions at 27.
One of those open jobs is among our FIVE paid help wanted ads, which this week includes a sales position at the Associated Press.
We have FOUR new news management appointments in Names in the News. Interestingly, all are promotions within stations or groups. And there’s just ONE GM change, this one involving a former ND turned GM.
And there’s an obituary for the mother of a group news executive.
All that…and more…as you read on.
New News Director Opening:
Houston
KFOR-TV, Oklahoma City, OK…CARLTON HOUSTON leaves Oklahoma for the bright lights of Washington, DC, where he’ll be the Assistant News Director for WUSA-TV, the Tegna owned CBS affiliate. Carlton and WUSA ND BILL LORD know each other from the days when they were both news directors in the Allbritton chain. Carlton’s been ND for this Tribune owned station for 2+ years, spent six years as an ND in Tulsa, held management jobs in a number of other cities, and began his career on-air.
Newly Named News Director:
Crews
WDHN-TV, Dothan, AL…we’re a little late in reporting STEPHEN CREWS‘ ascension to news director for this Nexstar owned ABC affiliate. He was promoted last May, following the departure of KEN CURTIS who spent 26 years in the ND chair and is now Senior Reporter for WTVY-TV in Dothan. Stephen has worked at WDHN for almost five years, and spent many years before that working for some weekly newspapers in the region.
Because we strive for accuracy in this space, I will tell you that we erred last week in our report on CHRIS HUSTON‘s move to KMVT-TV in North Twin Falls, ID. We told you that station was owned by Neuhoff Communications. Neuhoff was sold to Gray Television this summer.
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Supervising Producer, XETV, San Diego, CA:
San Diego 6 is seeking a solid and experienced producer to manage our morning newscasts and multi-platform news product.
Supervising Producer (SP) will produce, supervise, and directly manage our morning newscasts and maintain oversight over our newscasts in other dayparts and weekends. Strong leadership and team-building skills are a must. Applicant must be a strong writer, have solid news judgment, produce compelling newscasts, adjust quickly and efficiently to breaking news situations, and use graphics effectively.
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Assignment Desk Manager, KVVU-TV, Las Vegas, NV::
A rare, professional/management opportunity has opened on the News desk of Southern Nevada’s “Local. Las Vegas.” News Team…KVVU/FOX5 LAS VEGAS!
Position Summary: Manage daily editorial flow. Assign anchors, reporters & photojournalists to cover daily news stories and events. Research stories for future newscasts, responsible for knowing what newsworthy events are available for coverage, and developing relationships with professional contacts for reaction to stories. Monitoring emergency services radio transmissions. Position supervises and guides the development of a staff of Assignment Editors.
Education: College graduate, in journalism, communication or related field.
Experience: Two (2) years as an Assignment Editor or Assignment Manager at a commercial television or radio station.
To apply online for this exciting opportunity in the “Entertainment Capital of the World,” go to: Meredith.com, click “Careers” Tab, enter “Nevada” in the search box and then select the job from the list… and apply.
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News Director, KING-TV, Seattle, WA:
Are you equal parts confidence and humility, inspiration and analysis, bold and empowering, journalist and businessperson, smart and – well – smart, then this job should interest you.
KING 5 is one of the most watched, followed and awarded news operations in America, including the 2015 National Murrow Award for overall excellence and the 2015 NAB Service to America award. In addition to producing 17 hours of news across KING, KONG, and regional cable news network NWCN each day, KING has a robust digital operation and social push that requires a leader with passion and vision for emerging media. KING has its eye on the future and is developing new ways to engage, educate and entertain our audiences.
Successful candidate must be an innovative strategic thinker; community-minded; strong communicator, collaborator, and leader; and have an understanding of winning in the digital world. Must possess solid journalist judgment and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair, and unique local content along with community engagement.
If you are not afraid to think boldly and take a great organization to even greater heights in a “digital first” era, then we want to talk to you! To be considered for this position, apply online by clicking here.
KING TV is a subsidiary of TEGNA Inc. and a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.
Executive Producer, WTVM-TV, Columbus, GA:
WTVM News Leader 9, Raycom’s legacy station in Columbus, Georgia is seeking a full-time Executive News Producer with exceptional showcasing skills. The successful candidate will lead producers in developing compelling content for newscasts, web and mobile that delivers on our promise of Coverage You Can Count On.
Raycom gives us all the latest news gathering tools: multiple live trucks, a satellite truck, LiveU backpacks, the leading news and weather apps and a well-staffed newsroom with a “digital first” urgency.
The successful candidate will possess superior writing and organizational skills and have a passion for news.
Columbus, Georgia offers great outdoor activities, like our world class white water rafting course on the Chattahoochee River; zip lines, a 25 mile Riverwalk from Columbus to Fort Benning and a friendly southern lifestyle. We’re located just an hour and a half southwest of Atlanta and just a three hour drive from Florida beaches.
To be considered for this outstanding career opportunity, please apply on line at www.raycommedia.com/careers with links to your work.
No phone calls please. EOE/M/F/D/V.
Other News Management Openings:
ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:
EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:
KPIX-TV, San Francisco, CA (listed 8/14/15)
New England Cable News, Boston, MA (Dayside EP, new listing this week)
WEWS-TV, Cleveland, OH (Nightside EP, new listing this week)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (listed 8/14/15)
KOIN-TV, Portland, OR (Morning EP, listed 8/22/15)
XETV, San Diego, CA (Supervising Producer Mornings, new listing, see ad above!)
KSTU-TV, Salt Lake City, UT (Dayside EP, relisted 8/14/15)
KWCH-TV, Wichita, KS (listed 8/8/15)
WTVG-TV, Toledo, OH (listed 8/18/15)
WMTW-TV, Portland, ME (AM EP, relisted 8/2/15)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (AM EP, relisted 8/22/15)
KKTV, Colorado Springs, CO (listed 8/22/15)
WJCL-TV, Savannah, GA (relisted 8/28/15)
WTVM-TV, Columbus, GA (relisted 9/13/15, see ad above!)
MANAGING EDITOR:
KPIX-TV, San Francisco, CA (listed 8/14/15)
ASSIGNMENT MANAGER:
WGCL-TV, Atlanta, GA (relisted 8/22/15)
KVVU-TV, Las Vegas, NV (new listing this week, see ad above!)
NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER:
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (relisted 8/14/15)
Obituary:
The mother of Raycom’s LARRY SILBERMANN died last week at the age of 80. MARGERY KLAIN devoted her life’s work to the fine arts. More details in this obituary.
It’s been a rough month for Larry. We told you just last month that he had suffered a heart attack but he’s already back on the job as one of Raycom Media’s Regional News Directors. I’m sure he’d welcome your kind note: lsilbermann@raycommedia.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:
Congratulation to VINCE DUFFY who was chosen as Chair-Elect of RTDNA at this week’s convention. It’s his second time in that role. Eight other journalists were either elected or re-elected to roles on the board. Five of them are TV news directors, as you can read here.
DEB GAITA stays within the Cox Media Group as she returns to Boston and WFXT-TV as that Fox station’s EP of Special Projects. That’s the job she’s been doing at sister-Cox station WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh. Before her move there, she worked at another Boston station and in Greensboro and Macon, GA.
WAVY-TV in Norfolk has promoted two employees. 20 year station vet TYPHANNY WIGGINS has been named Assistant ND. She has been the Assignments Manager for this NBC affiliate, where she started as an intern. And CLAIRE BLAKEMORE is the new Evening EP for WAVY. She most recently has been the investigative producer here, earlier served as the morning producer, and has also worked in Midland-Odessa.
At WPBF-TV in West Palm Beach, FL, MIKE SOKOL has been promoted to Assignment Manager. He’s a longtime employee of this Hearst station and most recently has been working as an assignment editor.
General Manager News:
Congratulations to long-ago ND and current GM NICK SIMONETTE for WBTV in Charlotte. He’s been promoted to a Group VP for Raycom Media.
Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:
Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, September 20, 2015.
If you know of any additions/deletions/updates, please email me at: rick@rickgevers.com
WSB-TV 1601 W. Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
WTSP-TV 11450 Gandy Boulevard St. Petersburg FL 33702
KING-TV 333 Dexter Avenue N. Seattle WA 98109 (see ad above!)
Northwest Cable News, 333 Dexter Avenue N. Seattle, WA 98109
KCEC-TV 777 Grant St. #110 Denver CO 80203 *
KFOR-TV 444 E. Britton Road Oklahoma City OK 73114
WPMT-TV 2005 South Queen Street York PA 17403
KOAT-TV 3801 Carlisle Boulevard NE Albuquerque NM 87107
WKBW-TV 7 Broadcast Plaza Buffalo NY 14202
WBRE/WYOU-TV 62 S. Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre PA 16701
WCHS-TV 1301 Piedmont Rd. Charleston, WV 25301
KOLD-TV 7831 N Business Park Dr. Tucson AZ 85743
KTAL/KMSS-TV 3150 N. Market Shreveport LA 71107
KVEO-TV 394 North Expressway Brownsville TX 78521
WBRZ-TV 1650 Highland Rd. Baton Rouge LA 70802
WCYB-TV 101 Lee St. Bristol VA 24201
WHBF-TV 231 18th St. Rock Island IL 61201
WCTV 1801 Halstead Blvd. Tallahassee FL 32309
WFFT-TV 3707 Hillegas Rd. Ft. Wayne IN 46807
WGXA-TV 599 Martin Luther King Blvd. Macon GA 31201
KIMA/KEPR-TV 2801 Terrace Heights Dr. Yakima,WA 98901
WVNS-TV 141 Old Cline Road Ghent WV 25843
KTMF/KWYB-TV 2200 Stephens Ave. Missoula, MT 59801
KULR-TV 2045 Overland Ave. Billings, MT 59108
WBBJ-TV 346 Muse Street, Jackson, TN 38301
KGNS-TV 120 W. Delmar Blvd. Laredo TX 78045
KTVH-TV 100 W. Lyndale Ave. Suite A Helena MT 59601
* Spanish language station