June 11, 2023
Greetings:
Just TWO ND jobs were filled this week and only ONE job came open, meaning there are now 35 open positions on our list of open jobs.
One of those 35 jobs are among our THREE Paid Help Wanted ads.
And…for only the second time in the 27 or 28 year history of this newsletter… we have a FREE Paid Help Wanted ad. But there’s a good reason it’s free.
There’s ONE obituary for the sister of a well known news director.
Just ONE new GM, and TWO items in Names in the News.
Send me your news!
All that and more below.
Newly Named News Directors:
Cowan
KGTV, San Diego, CA…SARAH COWAN has been promoted to news director for this Scripps owned ABC affiliate. Here’s the staff note from GM LEON CLARK. She’s worked there since 2008 in a variety of roles, most recently as Assistant ND. She replaces BOBBI GEARHART who left in May to become ND for Fox’s KTTV in Los Angeles. Sarah is the fourth news director in two years at KGTV.
Huff
WBKO-TV, Bowling Green, KY…this Gray TV owned ABC affiliate welcomes CAITLIN HUFF back, this time as ND. More in this note from GM TIM COLES. She began her career there 13 years ago and most recently been the Digital EP for Nexstar’s WKRN-TV (ABC) in Nashville. At WBKO, Caitlin replaces KALUP PHLLIPS who left earlier this year to become the Assistant ND for Gray’s KFVS-TV (CBS) in Cape Girardeau, MO.
New News Director Openings:
Janes
WIBW-TV, Topeka, KS…after a 50+ year run in our business, including almost 24 years as the news director for this (now owned by Gray) CBS affiliate, JON JANES is retiring at the end of the month. He sent me this note which explains his decision. Jon began as a photographer, worked in some corporate positions, and has been a news director in a lot of stations as you’ll learn on his Linkedin page.
Paid Help Wanted Ads:
Managing Editor, WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL
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The Managing Editor is crucial in setting the content agenda and shaping daily news coverage. You will have the chance to showcase your editorial expertise by overseeing the production of 13+ hours of local news on weekdays. We are a fast-paced organization, and we need someone who thrives in a high-pressure environment and can effectively manage a team of reporters and producers.
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The best candidates will have and apply high journalistic standards, ethics, and practices. Plus, help maintain a positive, healthy, inclusive culture in the newsroom. Candidates must have 3 to 5 years of newsroom leadership experience in a broadcast news television operation.
Qualified candidates should apply by clicking here.
The hiring manager is Rich Garcia, WINK’s News Director.
No phone calls, please.
Executive Producer, WXIX-TV, Cincinnati, OH:
The #1 news station in Cincinnati is looking for its next great leader!
Cincy is a vibrant, amazing city. From sports like the red-hot Bengals to festivals almost every weekend to amazing museums, nightlife, and restaurants, Cincinnati rocks… and so does the news at Fox19!
We win with aggressive journalism, compelling storytelling, and high-energy newscasts. We are looking for an Executive Producer with a knack for showcasing and making newscasts sizzle! At least 4 years producing experience required.
Prior news management experience preferred.
Click here to learn more and apply.
News Director, WBNG-TV, Binghamton, NY:
WBNG is looking for a dynamic newsroom leader to take our team to the next level.
WBNG-TV, the CBS affiliate in Binghamton, NY, seeks a News Director to help guide our news department to new heights of journalistic and ratings success. This is an exciting opportunity to join a great team in one of New York’s most beautiful places to live.
The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and maintaining market leading standards for newsroom operations and content. Other duties include hiring, coaching, supervising and evaluating news personnel, as well as preparation and administration of newsroom budgets and capital requests. The News Director is expected to work closely with other department managers to achieve the company’s overall performance goals.
A minimum of 4 years television news management experience and a college degree in broadcast journalism preferred. Must be able to demonstrate strong working knowledge of community issues, as well as sound journalistic principles. Must have the ability to make fast, accurate journalistic and logistical judgments.
If you have a passion for excellence, and a burning desire to lead the best local broadcast news operation in Binghamton, NY, we want to hear from you.
WBNG offers a competitive salary and traditional benefits package.
If you think you’re qualified, want to work with a great group of people and live in a great community, apply online at:
Please apply by clicking here.
WBNG-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Free Help Wanted Ad:
First, don’t get any ideas.
People are always asking for a free ad, and the answer is always no.
Always. Not fair to those who’ve supported this newsletter by paying.
But the answer is different when my wife asks.
Last person before her who asked said “But I’m a long time subscriber.” Yeah, but she’s a longer time subscriber.
The person who gets this job will report to my wife, KAREN BURNS, who is the Executive VP/External Relations for the Indianapolis Zoo.
And the person leaving the job (after ten years) is a long time TV type.
JUDY PALERMO is off to DC to become Chief Communications Officer for American Humane and Global Humane. Judy’s a former EP in Dallas and Indianapolis, who also worked in Columbus and Dayton, OH.
And the job?
Director of Public Relations, Indianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis, IN:
Click here to learn more and apply.
Other News Management Openings:
ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:
KCBS/KCAL-TV, Los Angeles, LA (listed 4/30/23)
WATN-TV, Memphis, TN (listed 6/4/23)
KREM-TV, Spokane, WA (listed 4/30/23)
WNCT-TV, Greenville, NC (listed 5/21/23)
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:
KTLA-TV, Los Angeles, CA (relisted 5/29/23)
KIAH-TV, Houston, TX (AM/Special Projects EP, relisted 4/23/23)
WDCW-TV, Washington DC (listed 6/11/23)
KGO-TV, San Francisco, CA (relisted 4/23/23)
WTSP-TV, Tampa/St. Petersburg (AM EP, listed 6/4/23)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (AM EP, listed 6/4/23)
WCNC-TV, Charlotte, ND (AM EP, listed 6/4/23)
WNCN-TV, Raleigh, NC (listed 5/21/23)
WXIN/WTTV, Indianapolis, IN (relisted 5/29/23)
WKRN-TV, Nashville, TN (listed 5/14/23)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Special Projects EP, listed 6/4/23)
KCTV, Kansas City, MO (AM EP, listed 5/14/23)
KVUE-TV, Austin, TX (AM EP, listed 6/4/23)
WREG-TV, Memphis, TN (listed 5/21/23)
KREM-TV, Spokane, WA (listed 4/30/23)
WLTX-TV, Columbia, SC (AM EP, listed 6/4/23)
WCBD-TV, Charleston, SC (listed 6/11/23)
WCIA-TV, Champaign, IL (Digital EP, listed 5/29/23)
WKBT-TV, La Crosse, WI (relisted 4/23/23)
MANAGING EDITOR:
KTXL-TV, Sacramento, CA (listed 4/16/23)
KCTV, Kansas City, MO (listed 5/13/23)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (listed 6/11/23, see ad above!)
More News Management Openings:
Listed 6/11/23:
Indianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis, IN (Director of Public Relations)
Listed 5/14/23:
Voice of America, Washington, DC (Standards Editor)
WMBD-TV, Peoria, IL (Assignment Manager)
WWTI-TV, Watertown, NY (Digital Content Manager)
Listed 5/7/23:
U. of Florida, Gainesville, FL (Multimedia News Manager)
U. of Florida, Gainesville, FL (Technical News Producer)
Listed 4/30/23:
WHAS-TV, Louisville, KY (Director of Digital Content)
Obituaries:
De Ryckere
ROBIN De RYCKERE, sister of long time ND SCOTT DIENER, lost a long battle with breast cancer in April. She was 69 years old. Robin had a varied career, beginning as a teacher and moving to marketing, eventually becoming publisher of a quarterly magazine about San Diego. Learn more about an interesting life here. It’s been a tough six years for Scott, who during that time lost his mother and three siblings. Cheer him up with a kind email sent here.
Names in the News:
RTDNA and Syracuse University released its annual salary survey this week. It’s free to members and costs $30 for non-members.
Vickers
Family issues have forced DENISE VICKERS to leave her job as Director of the Innovation News Center at the University of Florida. She started there in April 2022 after serving as a general manager in Augusta, GA, and as a news director in several other markets. Her Linkedin page has more.
General Manager News and Notes:
Murphy
CARTER MURPHY has been promoted to VP/GM for Nexstar’s WJBF-TV (ABC) in Augusta, GA. He’s been the General Sales Manager there since 2021, and first joined the station as an account executive in 1997 and was later promoted to local sales manager. Carter replaces BILL STEWART who is retiring after 15 years as general manager.
Our List of Open News Director jobs:
Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, June 11, 2023:
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
WXIA-TV One Monroe Place NE Atlanta, GA 30324
WZDC-TV 4001 Nebraska Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20016 **
WCCO-TV 90 S. 11th Street Minneapolis, MN 55403
WLTV 9405 NW 41st St, Doral, FL 33178 **
KXTV 400 Broadway Sacramento, CA 95818
WTIC-TV 285 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06115
KSNV-TV 1500 Foremaster Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89101
WWMT-TV 590 West Maple St. Kalamazoo, MI 49008
WLNE-TV 10 Orms St. Providence, RI 02904
KFTV 3239 W Ashlan Av. Fresno, CA 93722 **
WIVB-TV 2077 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, NY 14207
KOKI-TV 2625 S Memorial Dr. Tulsa, OK 74129
WHIO-TV 1611 S Main St. Dayton, OH 45409
KITV 801 So. King St. Honolulu, HI 96813
KLEW-TV 2626 17th St, Lewiston, ID 83501
WISC-TV 7025 Raymond Rd. Madison, WI 53719
WICS-TV 2680 E. Cook St. Springfield, IL 62703
WQAD-TV 3003 Park 16th Street Moline, IL 61265
KHGI-TV 1078 25 Road Axtell, NE 68924
WTAJ-TV 5000 Sixth Avenue Altoona, PA 16602
KIMA-TV 2801 Terrace Heights Dr. Yakima, WA 98901
KMIZ-TV 501 Business Loop 70 E., Columbia MO 65201
KQDS-TV 2001 London Road Duluth, MN 55812
WIBW-TV 631 SW Commerce Place. Topeka, KS 66615
WBNG-TV 560 Columbia Dr. Johnson City, NY 13790 (see ad above!)
KMID/KPEJ-TV 1550 West I-20 Odessa TX 79763
WBUP/WKBP-TV 1705 Ash Street Suite 5 Ishpeming, MI 49849
WDTV 5 Television Dr. Bridgeport, WV 26330
WWNY-TV 120 Arcade St. Watertown, NY 13601
KGNS-TV 120 W. Del Mar Blvd. Laredo TX 78041
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
KYOU-TV 820 West 2nd Street; Ottumwa, IA 52501
KNOP-TV 402. S. Dewey. North Platte NE 69101
**: Spanish language station