October 6, 2024
Greetings:
Just ONE newly named news director in our report this week, so our list of open ND jobs drops to 34.
But we have news about another top 20 ND who’s getting a promotion (but will keep his current ND gig).
That’s in Names in the News below, along with sad news about a former Meredith executive who’s been diagnosed with brain cancer. And we have links to TWO national stories about changes coming to network news operations.
TWO Gray Television general managers are leaving. One left her station on Friday, and the other will depart at the end of the year.
We’ve relisted an ad for an AM EP job in a top ten market and also have ads for Spectrum, with both a National EP opening and a local EP job, in different cities in Florida.
NAB in New York is this week…if you are going please stop by the Octopus booth and meet former ND SCOTT FITZGERALD learn more about their innovate system.And longtime supporters Stephen Arnold Music is with us this edition, as well.
Read on!
Newly Named News Director:
Lastra
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX…ANA LASTRA is being promoted to ND for this Graham Media owned NBC affiliate. She’s been the Manager of Coverage and Content for the last three months and has held a number of jobs during her 3 1/2 years there. She’s also worked in Minneapolis and Tulsa. Ana replaces BERNICE KEARNEY who apparently took a buyout in May after 18 months at KPRC and 27 years with the company.
New News Director Opening:
I’m not aware of any openings. If you know something I don’t please let me know!
Paid Help Wanted Ads:
Morning Broadcast Executive Producer, KPRC-TV, Houston, TX
KPRC 2, a leader in innovative news broadcasting, is seeking a Morning Broadcast Executive Producer. This dynamic role is ideal for a leader passionate about enhancing newscasts and nurturing talent.
As the Executive Producer, you will guide the broadcast team to deliver engaging content across platforms, ensuring alignment with our brand pillars. Collaborating with News Managers, you will set the editorial direction, foster a strong newsroom culture, and leverage new technology to keep our content innovative.
You will oversee the onboarding and training of new producers, aiding them with script writing and newscast crafting. By using showcasing skills, you will help create compelling newscasts and ensure cohesive content delivery across all platforms. Your news judgment will be critical in reacting to breaking news and adjusting coverage priorities seamlessly. You will advocate for content that resonates with our diverse audience and addresses community issues, ensuring active community engagement from our content and talent.
The ideal candidate has experience as a producer in a large-market TV news operation, creative writing skills for news promos and teases, and strong copy-editing abilities. Familiarity with Augmented Reality and proficiency in Edius and other editing programs are essential. Exceptional leadership, creative and editorial judgment, and strong communication skills are required.
Preferred qualifications include experience as an Executive Producer and a degree in Journalism or Communications.
To apply: Please send your resume to: Manager of Content and Coverage, MCCKPRC@kprc.com
Visit Click2houston.com to view learn more.
National Executive Producer, Spectrum News. Tampa, FL:
As a National Executive Producer, you’ll lead your team through story creation to produce compelling, timely, and accurate content for Spectrum News +, our National News product. You’ll be responsible for building a positive team culture, while working with the team to generate story ideas that impact our communities.
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.
To apply please visit the website below!
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 (AM Broadcast EP, relisted 10/6/24, see ad above!)
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 9/29/29)
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 (Digital EP, listing modified 10/6/24)
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)
Names in the News (and other stuff):
Schnell
Congratulations to KCRA-TV (Sacramento/NBC) ND DEREK SCHNELL who is adding additional duties as a Regional ND for parent company Hearst Television. He’s been ND at KCRA for almost four years and has worked there for ten. Derek’s a Hearst lifer, having also worked in Omaha, Oklahoma City, and Kansas City before joining KCRA. He began at KOMU-TV, the University of Missouri’s NBC affiliate in Columbia.
ABC has joined the long list of broadcasters who are laying off employees.
And in a story which should surprise few of our readers, The Wall Street Journal forecasts a decline in the eight figure salaries paid to star network anchors.
Lowe
Sorry to report that longtime Meredith executive DOUG LOWE has been diagnosed with glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer. Doug posted this note to social media and has a positive outlook. Our thoughts are with Doug, his family, and many friends.
General Manager News and Notes:
TWO Gray Television GMs are retiring, LAURA LONG, who left KNOE-TV in Monroe, LA, on Friday, and RICK DEAN will step down at KXII-TV in Sherman, TX, at the end of the year. More details here.
Our List of Open News Director jobs:
Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, October 6, 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
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