October 16, 2022
Monday, October 17, 2022 UPDATE:
Greetings:
A veteran news director makes a change.
Kosowski
ED KOSOWSKI, who’s been the news director at KTXL-TV (FOX) in Sacramento since May 2021, tells me he’s decided it was time for something new…and he’ll be leaving this Nexstar owned operation. Ed told me the timing seemed right. He’s been with Nexstar for six years, having started as ND at KETK-TV (NBC) in Tyler, TX before moving to Sacramento.
Ed’s been an ND in San Francisco, Boston, Denver and Kansas City, was an EP at CNBC, and has worked in other markets, too. We’ll keep you posted on his next move when we can!
We’ll see you Sunday with our full report.
regards,
Rick Gevers
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Greetings:
There are TWO new news directors in this week’s report, including ONE in the number ONE market. And…to the best of my knowledge…NO new openings.
Those moves change our list of open ND jobs to 19, with THREE of those jobs among our FIVE paid help wanted ads. We have an ad for a news management recruiting job at a large broadcaster and an ad for THREE faculty positions at the University of Kentucky.
Plus, SciLine is back with an updated list of opportunities for you to set up interviews with experts on different topics.
There’s an obituary for a well-regarded two-time medium market news director who died at 56.
TWO items about GMs…ONE coming in market TWO and ONE leaving a station where GM and ND changes are, sadly, way too common.
And…if you missed them..links to TWO important stories. One is last week’s Last Week with John Oliver’s HBO program with a critical look at how local news media covers crime. And the other is a CBS Mornings story on how reporters at a Las Vegas newspaper covered the murder of one of their colleagues. A Las Vegas elected official is charged with the murder.
All that and more below!
Newly Named News Directors:
Matthews
WABC-TV, New York, NY…SCOTT MATTHEWS returns to local news as ND for this ABC o-and-o. Details from the station’s website. He’s held a variety of network and other jobs since an almost nine year run as ND of Fox owned stations in New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. More from his Linkedin page. Scott replaces REHAN ASLAM who passed away from a brain tumor in July at the age of 47.
Williams
KTVE/KARD-TV, Monroe, LA…CHELSEA MONAE WILLIAMS has been promoted to news director for this Nexstar CBS/NBC operation. The station posted this story to its website. Chelsea was the Assistant ND and had been serving as interim news director since RICK BOONE was promoted to ND for WHNT-TV in Huntsville, AL, in June. Nexstar owns KARD and operates KTVE for Mission Broadcasting.
New News Director Openings:
I am not aware of any new news director opeings this week. Please let me know if you know of something I’ve missed.
Paid Help Wanted Ads:
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News Director, KPRC-TV, Houston, TX:
KPRC-TV, the Graham Media Group owned – NBC station in Houston, Texas seeks a strong, dedicated, innovative, multi-platform content focused newsroom leader that grows both people and product. A successful candidate will have a proven track record of empowering people to successfully convert audience focused research into actionable strategic goals and is relentless and consistent in delivering results.
The News Director will oversee the entire operation of the News Department on all platforms (broadcast, digital, social, etc.), create and implement strategic plans for audience growth and newsroom operations, and build and maintain key relationships to foster a positive news image within the community.
The ideal candidate must have a minimum of five years news managerial related experience in television news, be an effective leader with the ability to address conflict quickly and directly and be organized and creative with the ability to motivate the news operation in a competitive market.
A degree in Communication/journalism is preferred.
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To apply please submit cover letter, resume and references to VP & General Manager, Phil Lane at: jobs@KPRC.com
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News Director, KTVZ-TV, Bend, OR:
- Live in a city consistently ranked one of the best places to live in America
- Lead a team of journalists in the market’s #1 multi-platform newsroom
- Work for a family-owned company with terrific employee-focused benefits
- Explore the high desert of Central Oregon
NewsChannel 21, the legacy station in Bend, Oregon and the dominant news leader in Central Oregon has an exciting opportunity for someone to lead our news team as News Director. Consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America, Bend is a year-round tourist destination with plenty of recreational activities, nearby ski resort, numerous golf courses and world-famous breweries. We are family owned by News Press & Gazette, a diversified company committed to its people and properties.
The News Director will oversee and provide strategic direction to the station’s news operation consisting of broadcast and digital platforms. We are looking for a strong newsroom leader who considers coaching a priority. The ability to maximize resources, develop/manage departmental budget and make contributions on a larger scale as a member of the management team are some of the keys to success.
The ideal candidate will be a visionary coach, and an effective communicator with a passion for the news business. We are bold and creative yet remain steadfast in our commitment to maintaining the principles that have earned our community’s trust.
A degree in Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications, or related field is preferred. In addition, a minimum of four years of newsroom or related managerial experience is a must.
Please apply online at KTVZ.com.
News Director, KIEM-TV, Eureka, CA:
Redwood News in beautiful Eureka, California is seeking a News Director.
California has a moderate climate, immense redwoods, the pacific ocean and everything outdoors. It’s a great place to start a news director position or wind down your career.
News Director experience preferred however experienced executive producers or assistant news directors looking to move into the News Director role are also welcomed to apply.
It’s also a great place for someone who wants to restart their career. This is a hands on situation and not for someone who wants to sit in the office behind a desk.
We are looking for someone who:
Can oversee the daily operations of the television newsroom.
Is tech savvy with attention to website content and social media.
Hire, train, and coach news staff
Review stories to make sure they are fair and accurate before they go on the air.
Ensuring adherence to journalistic and legal standards
Mentor and guide the team
Send resume to General Manager JENNY OLSZEWSKI at:
Join one of the top-ten student journalism programs in the nation and teach the next generation of media professionals at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, located in the highly desirable Bluegrass region.
The UK School of Journalism and Media is conducting a cluster hire consisting of three tenure-track faculty openings:
Assistant Professor in Broadcast News and Sports,
Assistant Professor in Video Field Production and Media Studies, and
Open Rank Professor in Media Law and Ethics.
All-new, state-of-the-art studio facilities are being developed at the world-famous Rupp Arena.
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For more information about the UK School of Journalism and Media, click here.
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Other News Management Openings:
ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:
WTSP-TV, Tampa/St. Petersburg (relisted 10/2/22)
KMGH-TV, Denver, CO (listed 8/28/22)
WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC (relisted 8/14/22)
WGRZ-TV, Buffalo, NY (relisted 9/25/22)
KJRH-TV, Tulsa, OK (listed 10/16/22)
WGBA-TV, Green Bay, WI (listed 8/28/22)
KOLR-TV, Springfield, MO (listed 8/14/22)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 9/11/22)
KAGS-TV, Bryan, TX (listed 9/11/22)
KRGV-TV, Weslaco, TX (AM EP, relisted 9/5/22)
WKBT-TV, La Crosse, WI (relisted 8/28/22)
KTVQ-TV, Billings, MT (listed 8/28/22)
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:
KTLA-TV, Los Angeles, CA (Digital EP, listed 8/14/22)
WFAA-TV, Dallas, TX (EP Investigations, listed 10/9/22)
WDCW-TV, Washington, DC (listed 10/9/22)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (AM EP, relisted 10/9/22)
KPHO/KTVK-TV, Phoenix, AZ (relisted 8/28/22)
WTSP-TV, Tampa, FL (MSJ EP, relisted 9/11/22)
WXYZ-TV, Detroit, MI (listed 8/28/22)
KUSA-TV, Denver, CO (Digital EP, listed 10/16/22)
WOIO/WUAB-TV, Cleveland, OH (AM EP, listed 10/9/22)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (AM EP, relisted 9/18/22)
WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC (AM EP, relisted 9/11/22)
WRTV, Indianapolis, IN (listed 9/5/22)
WMAR-TV, Baltimore, MD (relisted 8/28/22)
WNCN-TV, Raleigh, NC (listed corrected 9/25/22)
WTVF-TV, Nashville, TN (relisted 9/18/22)
KGTV, San Diego, CA (listed 9/5/22)
KSWB-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted 8/28/22)
KSTU-TV, Salt Lake City (listed 8/28/22)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (2 jobs, Spec. Proj. & EP, modified 10/9/22)
WCMH-TV, Columbus, OH (listed 9/25/22)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 8/28/22)
KTNV, Las Vegas, NV (listed 8/28/22)
KXAN-TV, Austin, TX (AM EP, listed 8/28/22)
WAVY/WVBT-TV, Norfolk, VA (relisted 9/11/22)
WIAT-TV, Birmingham AL (relisted 8/28/22)
WFMY-TV, Greensboro, NC (AM EP, relisted 8/28/22)
WGHP-TV, Greensboro/High Point NC (relisted 8/28/22)
KGUN-TV, Tucson, AZ (listed 8/28/22)
WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN (listed 9/25/22)
WHO-TV, Des Moines, IA (AM EP, relisted 9/25/22)
KREM-TV, Spokane WA (listed 10/9/22)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (relisted 9/18/22)
WLTX-TV, Columbia, SC (PM EP, listing revised 9/18/22)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (relisted 10/2/22)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (listing revised 9/18/22)
KRGV-TV, Weslaco, TX (AM EP, relisted 9/5/22)
WGMB/WVLA-TV, Baton Rouge, LA (listed 8/14/22)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (relisted 9/18/22)
WMBD-TV, Peoria, IL (listed 9/18/22)
WTVO/WQRF-TV, Rockford, IL (relisted 8/28/22)
MANAGING EDITOR:
WXIA-TV, Atlanta, GA(listed 8/28/22)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (listed 8/28/22)
News Center Maine, Portland/Bangor (listed 8/28/22)
More News Management Openings:
Relisted 10/2/22:
Spectrum News NY1 (Senior Producer & Senior Producer-Politics)
WTSP-TV, Tampa/St. Petersburg (Director of Digital Content)
Listed 9/18/22:
WPTV, West Palm, Beach, FL (Senior Manager of Investigative Content)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (Assignment Desk Manager)
Listed 9/12/22:
WFXR-TV, Roanoke, VA (Digital Content Manager)
Listed 9/5/22:
AccuWeather, State College, PA (Sr. Producer, Live Broadcast)
WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN (Director of Digital Content)
WVLA/WGMB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA (Digital Content Manager)
Relisted 9/5/22:
WNCN-TV, Raleigh, NC (Digital Content Manager)
Listed 8/28/22:
KTNV, Las Vegas, NV (Digital Director)
KNWA-TV, Fayetteville, AR (Digital Content Manager)
Obituaries:
Galloway
Two time news director and longtime newsman SCOTT GALLOWAY died this week. He was 56. Scott was diagnosed with Parkinson’s last June. A Kentucky native, he worked his way through the ranks to become ND at WFIE-TV in Evansville, and later became ND at then sister-Raycom station WTOC-TV in Savannah, GA. WFIE remembered him here. Click here for his obituary and here for memorial service details.
Collins
Friends of the late Missouri Journalism Professor KENT COLLINS will be pleased to know contributions to his memorial fund have edged over the goal. But you can still help. Click here to give to the Kent Collins Student Enhancement Fund. Kent died in July after a short battle with cancer.
While on campus this week, I visited a memorial bench donated by his family with an appropriate inscription.
Names in the News:
HBO’s Last Week Tonight with JOHN OLIVER spent much of last week’s program on local media coverage of crime.
It was, by and large, not complimentary. Judge for yourself by watching the segment.
But on the bright side of the journalism ledger, check out this CBS Mornings story on how reporters at The Las Vegas Review-Journal covered the murder of the paper’s investigative reporter, JEFF GERMAN. An elected public official, ROBERT TELLES, who had been the target of German’s reporting, has been arrested in connection with the murder.
Details about news managers on the move:
Scripps’ FL24 news network has promoted SARAH GROSSBARTH to Managing Editor. She has been an EP there.
And Scripps KIVI-TV in Boise has filled its vacant Assistant ND job by hiring JEREMY DOWNING. Jeremy was an EP at WTOL-TV (CBS) in Toledo.
General Manager News and Notes:
Carlston
Veteran broadcaster STEVE CARLSTON returns to a Los Angeles General Manager’s office as he takes over at Fox’s KTTV/KCOP-TV. Steve spent eleven years as GM for KNBC-TV in Los Angeles before leaving in April. Steve earlier was the GM for two stations in Salt Lake City. He replaces BILL LAMB who left the station earlier this month after five years. More details in this story.
Stewart
And the changes continue at KCTV (Gray/CBS) in Kansas City where General Manager ANDREW STEWART is out after less than a year. He joined the station in late 2021 when Gray purchased the Meredith stations. Andrew had spent 3+ years as GM for Gray’s Omaha station, WOWT-TV. Under Meredith, KCTV had a seemingly non-stop merry-go-round of GM and ND changes.
Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:
Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, October 17, 2022:
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
KTTV 1999 S. Bundy Dr. Los Angeles CA 90025
KPRC-TV 8181 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074 (see ad above!)
KPNX-TV 200 East Van Buren Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
WYMT-TV 199 Black Gold Blvd. Hazard, KY 41701
KWCH-TV 2815 E. 37th Street North Wichita, KS 67219
WEHT/WTVW-TV, 800 Marywood Dr., Henderson, KY 42420
WKBT-TV 141 South 6th Street La Crosse, WI 54601
KQDS-TV 2001 London Road Duluth, MN 55812
WJET-TV 8455 Peach Street Erie, PA 16509
KALB-TV 605 Washington Street; Alexandria, LA 71301
WBUP/WKBP-TV 1705 Ash Street Suite 5 Ishpeming, MI 49849
WWNY-TV 120 Arcade St. Watertown, NY 13601
KTVZ-TV 62990 O.B. Riley Rd. Bend OR 97703 (see ad above!)
KMVT-TV 1100 Blue Lakes Blvd North, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Delta News 837 Washington Ave Greenville, MS 38701
KAEF-TV 540 E Street Eureka, CA 95501
KIEM/KVIQ-TV 5650 South Broadway, Eureka, CA 95501 (see ad above!)
KYOU-TV 820 West 2nd Street; Ottumwa, IA 52501
KNOP-TV 402. S. Dewey. North Platte NE 69101
**: Spanish language station