June 2, 2019
Thursday, June 6, 2019 UPDATE:
Greetings:
Two large market news director jobs have been filled, both via internal promotions.
Renee W.
At Los Angeles’ KNBC-TV, RENEE WASHINGTON has been promoted to news director. She’d been the Assistant ND there since last fall, when she crossed the street from the same job at KABC-TV. She’s worked for two other ABC o-and-o’s, as an EP in Philadelphia and New York, as well as Cleveland, Tampa, and in her home state of Indiana where she was a producer at WISH-TV.
Renee succeeds TODD MOHKTARI who was promoted to GM of NBC’s San Diego station, KNSD-TV after seven years as ND at KNBC.
Retsinas
In Portland, OR, another promotion finds GREG RETSINAS moving into the big office at Tegna’s KGW-TV (NBC). He’s been at the station for five years in digital roles. His non-traditional background is detailed on his Linkedin page.
Greg replaces RICK JACOBS who stepped down in April after eight years as ND and 20 at the station. At the time, Rick told me he and his wife have bought some land near the mountains and will build their home. He hopes to travel as well.
Looks like we’ll have a busy newsletter this weekend. See you then.
regards,
Rick Gevers
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Greetings:
Due to travel we’re a little late (again!) this week but theres much news to share.
We have THREE new news directors and THREE new openings. Once again, lots of changes this but the number of stations looking for a new ND remains at 31. One of those moves involves a former LA news director taking a new ND job.
As you read on, we’ll tell you about a company that has named TWO new general managers. You’ll also learn about a new EP in San Francisco and about an ND turned GM turned author.
The Kneeland Project Accepting Applications Now
You don’t want to miss this opportunity. Apply today!
The Kneeland Project is accepting applications for their September 11-14 session in Austin, Texas. Applications are due Friday, June 21 and applications are available here.
Thanks to Kneeland’s generous funders, this opportunity is nearly free for 20 selected news managers. The Kneeland Project pays for all tuition costs as well as hotel and several meals. Participants cover only their transportation and a few meals — Kneeland takes care of the rest.
In a recent survey of Kneeland Fellows, 100% reported they still regularly use lessons learned at Kneeland, believe that time spent at Kneeland improved their career, and said they have recommended Kneeland to a friend or colleague.
This fall’s participants will be joined by some of the best and brightest leaders in the industry, but they won’t provide didactic, one-way lectures. On the contrary. Kneeland is seeking applications from news directors with high-level expertise, insight, and experience to make this a truly unique opportunity. It’s an intensive program unlike any other. It’s practical. It’s highly interactive. It produces long-lasting results.
Click here for more information and to apply.
Apply today!
Newly Named News Directors:
Bauer
KTNV-TV, Las Vegas, NV…veteran news director NANCY BAUER heads east as an inter-Scripps company move to become ND for this ABC affiliate. She’s spent the last two years as ND for another Scripps’ ABC affiliate, KERO-TV in Bakersfield. Nancy was a news director for more than 20 years in Los Angeles, nine at KCBS/KCAL-TV and more than 12 at KNBC-TV. She also was an ND for KNSD-TV (NBC) in San Diego, and ran a cable news operation in Palmdale, CA. Nancy replaces TRACIE McKINNEY who left in February after six months as ND.
Brown
KBMT-TV, Beaumont, TX…another inter-company move sends DANIEL BROWN to this ABC affiliate as ND. He’s spent the last 3 1/2 years as the Assistant ND for Tegna’s WCNC-TV in Charlotte and…before that…held the title of Morning News Director for Tegna’s WXIA-TV in Atlanta. He’s also worked in Cleveland and Baton Rouge. Daniel replaces PAUL BERGEN who is now the GM there after ten years as ND.
Raymond
WJMN-TV, Marquette, MI…BEN RAYMOND moves north…WAY north…to become news director of this Nexstar owned CBS affiliate. He’s spent the last 7+ years as an executive producer for WVLT-TV in Knoxville. Ben began his career as a photographer in Erie, PA, and advanced to producer there before moving to Knoxville. He replaces CYNTHIA THOMPSON who was both ND and anchor before leaving in April.
New News Director Openings:
Shory
WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY…BILL SHORY is leaving this Gray Television owned NBC affiliate after six years as ND. We have the memos from both Bill and from GM KEN SELVAGGI. Bill’s been the ND here for six years, and previously had been an ND at WBIR-TV in Knoxville. He’s also been an ND in Huntsville, and has worked in Minneapolis, Charlotte, Birmingham, and Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX.
Lee
WTXL-TV, Tallahassee, FL…DAVID LEE has left this Scripps’ owned ABC affiliate after more than five years as ND. He’s a former Assistant ND for KCOY-TV in Santa Maria, CA, and earlier worked at KION-TV in Salinas-Monterey, CA. During his career, he’s also worked as a sports anchor, reporter, and assignment editor.
KERO-TV, Bakersfield, CA…we told you above that NANCY BAUER is moving within Scripps to become ND for KTNV-TV (ABC) in Las Vegas. She was ND for this ABC affiliate for about two years.
And while it’s not a new opening, please check out the Paid Help Wanted ad below for the opportunity at Tegna’s WFAA-TV in Dallas.
Paid Help Wanted Ads:
News Director, WFAA-TV, Dallas, TX:
WFAA in Dallas/Fort Worth is looking for a creative, innovative, and experienced News Director to lead one of the most accomplished newsrooms in the country.
This industry-leading content team needs a news director with a solid track record of success.
The news director will oversee day to day editorial coverage while managing content creation and distribution on all platforms. Our ideal candidate will be strategic, have experience in digital platforms, and be a master recruiter of talent.
We are re-imagining local news in the digital age. Our next newsroom leader will develop the road map to meet the goals of both the station and the company.
To apply, please click here:
Morning Executive Producer, KDVR/KWGN-TV Denver, CO:
Are you interested in working in Denver, Colorado — one of the best cities in America – with the Rocky Mountains in your backyard, and all the hiking, skiing, snowboarding, and excitement you can handle?
Are you a show doctor who oversees a morning newscast filled with urgent, impactful news?
Do you LOVE to win the day, every day, on all platforms?
Are you looking for a rare opportunity to take your creativity to the next level and work in a fast-paced and fun newsroom with some of the most creative storytellers in the nation?
KDVR/KWGN, the Fox and CW affiliate in Denver, Colorado, is looking for a creative and aggressive Executive Content Producer to lead us on the morning shift — delivering news on multiple platforms including five and a half hours of morning news on FOX31.
The Executive Producer must be a proven newsroom leader who embodies an audience-first approach to delivering news. This individual will excel under tight deadlines and bring bold, creative ideas to our newsroom.
This is your chance to take risks, get creative, and take the helm of a strong morning show with a great team behind you in a place where everybody wants to live.
Click here to apply and send your resume/reel to brian.gregory@kdvr.com
News Management Openings:
ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:
KHOU-TV, Houston, TX (listed 5/5/19)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 5/12/19)
WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL (listed 5/5/19)
WIAT-TV, Birmingham, AL (listed 4/21/19)
KARK-TV, Little Rock, AR (listed 4/14/19)
KREM-TV, Spokane, WA (listed 5/5/19)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 4/21/19)
WBND-TV, South Bend, IN (relisted 5/19/19)
WJAC-TV, Johnstown, PA (relisted 5/12/19)
KIII-TV, Corpus Christi, TX (listed 5/5/19)
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:
Nexstar Washington Bureau, Washington, DC (relisted 5/5/19)
KDVR/KWGN-TV, Denver, CO (AM EP, listed 5/27/19, see ad above!)
KUSA-TV, Denver, CO (2 openings, listed 5/5/19)
WSMV-TV, Nashville, TN (PM EP, relisted 4/21/19)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Senior EP, relisted 5/12/19)
WISN-TV, Milwaukee, WI (AM EP, listed 5/19/19)
KLAS-TV, Las Vegas, NV (Digital EP, relisted 5/5/19)
WJAX/WFOX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (relisted 5/5/19)
WVTM-TV, Birmingham, AL (listed 3/31/19)
WHP-TV Harrisburg, PA (new listing this week)
WAVY-TV, Norfolk, VA (AM EP, listed 5/5/19)
WFMY-TV, Greensboro, NC (AM EP, listed 5/5/19)
WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA (AM EP, 5/5/19)
WBRE-TV, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA (listed 5/12/19)
KGUN-TV, Tucson, AZ (listed 5/27/19)
KREM-TV, Spokane, WA (Dayside EP, listed 5/5/19)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (relisted this week)
KXRM-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (Digital EP, relisted 5/12/19)
WLNS-TV, Lansing MI (new listing this week)
WCTV, Tallahassee, FL (Digital EP, listing modified 5/5/19)
KERO-TV, Bakersfield, CA (PM EP, new listing this week)
KEYT-KCOY-KKFX-TV, Santa Barbara, CA (listed 3/31/19)
MANAGING EDITOR:
KXAS-TV, Dallas/Ft. Worth (relisted 3/31/19)
Other News Management Openings:
Listed 5/27/19:
WTTG-TV, Washington, DC (Planning Manager)
WTNH-TV, Hartford/New Haven, CT (Digital Content Mgr.,
Listed 5/19/19:
WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC (Enterprise Executive Producer)
WKRN-TV, Nashville TN (Digital Content Manager)
WFTX-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (PM Content Manager)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (Digital Executive Producer)
Listed 4/21/19:
WTAJ-TV, Altoona, PA (Digital Executive Producer)
Listed 3/31/19:
WFXR-TV, Roanoke, VA (Digital Content Executive Producer)
KFDX-TV, Wichita Falls, TX (Digital Content Manager)
Names in the News (and other items):
JEFF MULLIGAN joins ABC’s KGO-TV in San Francisco as executive producer. He’s been the Dayside EP for KSHB-TV in Kansas City.
Longo
News Director turned General Manager (at Cox Media’s WJAX/WFOX-TV) BOB LONGO has written a novel. Bob tells me that Boomerang Bandito is out and available in ebook and print on Amazon. He added that it’s an action, thriller survival romp. The Amazon link is here.
General Manager News and Notes:
Quincy Media has two new general managers in its ranks. CHARLIE GRISHAM will run WSIL-TV in Harrisburg, IL (part of the Paducah/Cape Girardeau market), while BRYCE CALDWELL will start later this month at KTTC-TV in Rochester, MN.
Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:
Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, June 2, 2019:
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
Verizon Fios 1 News 800 Westchester Avenue, Rye Brook, NY 10573
KNBC-TV 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
WFAA-TV 606 Young St, Dallas, TX 75202 (see ad above)
WUVG-TV 3350 Peachtree Road #1250, Atlanta, GA 30326 **
KING-TV 1501 1st Ave. South, Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98134
KUSA-TV 500 E Speer Blvd, Denver, CO 80203
KUVS-TV 1710 Arden Way, Sacramento CA 95815 **
KXTV 400 Broadway Sacramento, CA 95818
KSDK-TV 1000 Market St. St. Louis MO 63101
KGW-TV 1501 SW Jefferson St, Portland, OR 97201
KFMB-TV 7677 Engineer Road San Diego, CA 92111
KULX-TV 314 S Redwood Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84104 **
KSHB-TV 4720 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64112
WBNS-TV 770 Twin Rivers Dr, Columbus, OH 43215
WCPO-TV 1720 Gilbert Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
WITI-TV 9001 N Green Bay Rd, Brown Deer, WI 53209
WPEC-TV 1100 Fairfield Dr. West Palm Beach, FL 33407
WAVE-TV 725 S Floyd St. Louisville, KY 40203
WBRE/WYOU-TV 62 S. Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
WLEX-TV P.O. Box 1457 Lexington, KY 40588-1457
WROC-TV 201 Humboldt St. Rochester, NY 14610
KRDO-TV 399 S. 8th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80905
WCBD-TV 210 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
WTXL-TV 1620 Commerce Blvd Midway, FL 32343
KERO-TV 321 21st Street Bakersfield, CA 93301
WLTZ-TV 6140 Buena Vista Rd. Columbus, GA 31907
KVII-TV 1 Broadcast Center, Amarillo, TX 79101
KTTC-TV 6301 Bandel Rd. NW Rochester, MN 55901
WGFL-TV 1703 NW 80th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32606
WOAY-TV P.O. BOX 3001 Oak Hill, WV 25901
KPAX-TV 2204 Regent St, Missoula, MT 59801
**: Spanish language station