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August 18, 2024

Greetings:

We have a few more details about the death of former ND, GM, and corporate executive JOHN LANSING who died earlier this week at the too young age of 67. That’s in our obituary section below.

Another important story is in Names in the News, also below. Shreveport police will NOT prosecute former KTBS-TV news director and anchor BILL LUNN on charges of possible inappropriate contact with a minor.

And the National Murrow winners were released this week. That’s also in Names in the News below.

As to the typical top of our report, FOUR jobs were filled this week, while TWO new positions opened up.

That shrinks our list of open ND jobs increases to 37.

We welcome back HELLER WEATHER as an advertiser, check out his ad just below.

And Sciline has a number of briefings and interview opportunities, all FREE, including one Monday afternoon.

And there’s ONE GM hire. He’s adding a second station to his job, which seems like a growing trend.

All that and more below.

Newly Named News Directors:

Tim K.

WXYZ/WMYD-TV, Detroit, MI…this Scripps owned ABC affiliate wasted little time in filling its open ND job by promoting TIM KOCHENDERFER. He’s worked there for 22 years, most recently as the Assistant ND. More in this note from GM MIKE MURRI, where you’ll learn about Tim’s unusual (and successful) hobby. He replaces KENNAN OLIPHANT who left last month to become VP/News & Station Manager for WWJ-TV, the CBS o-and-o in Detroit.

Mulligan

KSHB/KMCI-TV, Kansas City, MO…another Scripps station, another new boss. JEFF MULLIGAN returns to this NBC affiliate as Station Manager/ND. More from Regional VP KATHLEEN CHOAL. Jeff worked here as a dayside EP about six years ago but more recently has been the ND at WSIL-TV in Carbondale, IL. He replaces MATT WAGGONER who is (according to his Linkedin Page) is now VP of Growth and Brand for GreenUP Wealth in Overland Park, KS, a KC suburb.

Rafferty

KPAX-TV, Missoula, MT…a busy week for Scripps as it named a third new ND with the promotion of EP MELISSA RAFFERTY to the top job here. She’s currently the EP and has worked at this CBS affiliate for almost 21 years. More about Meliisa and her career in her station bio. She replaces KEITH HATTEN who left in July to become ND for Tegna’s WHAS-TV (ABC) in Louisville after about three years as ND here.

Hodge

WZMQ-TV, Marquette, MI…KEVIN HODGE adds ND duties in addition to his role as anchor/producer for this Lilly Broadcasting owned CBS/MeTVstation. Kevin came to WZMQ in May after two years as ND and anchor at WBKB-TV in Alpena, MI. He succeeds TRENT BAILEY, who left after nearly two years to take a communications position at the University of Michigan.

New News Director Openings:

WSIL-TV, Carterville, IL…we told you above that JEFF MULLIGAN is returning to KSHB/KMCI-TV in Kansas City as Station Manager and ND. He worked for this Allen Media Broadcasting for about 2 1/2 years.

Taylor

WFFF/WVNY-TV, Burlington, VT…ROB TAYLOR is moving with Nexstar to become the next Assistant ND for WSYR-TV in Syracuse. That station’s GM, BILL EVANS, sent this note to the staff. He’s been the ND here for about three years, spent 18 years at two stations (WLS-TV and WFLD-TV) in Chicago. and has worked in Jackson, MS, Memphis, and Greenville, SC.

August SciLine events

Zoom – All events are free

EXPERT INTERVIEWS (15-minute, 1-on1 Zoom interviews):

August 26th (1-3 p.m. EDT): Helping kids with vaccine pain and fear with Dr. Stefan Friedrichsdorf (UCSF)

August 29th (2-4 p.m. EDT): Special education teacher shortage with Dr. Kimber Wilkerson

NEW CRASH COURSE! Social science essentials for local reporters

Monday, August 19th (2-3 p.m. EDT)

This free one-hour “crash course”—designed for local and general assignment reporters—teaches basic principles about how social science works and ways it can be used to strengthen virtually any news story with a human element, especially this election season.

REGISTER

MEDIA BRIEFING: Resisting misinformation in your election reporting

Wednesday, August 28th (1-2 p.m. EDT)

Journalistic accuracy during election season is especially difficult in the face of sophisticated efforts to sow voter confusion and new technologies that can generate synthetic “truths”. This briefing will offer research-backed strategies and tools to help reporters recognize and verify material of questionable validity and correct misinformation without inadvertently amplifying it.

Panelists:

  • Dr. Cuihua (Cindy) Chen, UC Davis
  • Dr. Kate Starbird, University of Washington
  • Dr. Briony Swire-Thompson, Northeastern University

REGISTER

MORE 2024 ELECTION RESOURCES

SciLine, a philanthropically funded, free service for reporters, also runs a free expert matching service that connects reporters rapidly to scientist-sources on deadline.

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Morning Broadcast Executive Producer, KPRC-TV, Houston, TX:

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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.

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Evening Broadcast Executive Producer, KPRC-TV, Houston, TX:

KPRC 2, a leader in innovative news broadcasting, is seeking a Evening 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: Managers of Content and Coverage, MCCKPRC@kprc.com

Visit Click2houston.com to view learn more.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WXYZ-TV, Detroit, MI (listed 8/18/24)
KUSA-TV, Denver, CO (relisted 7/21/24)
WDAF-TV, Kansas City, MO (listed 7/1/24)
WVEC-TV, Norfolk, VA (relisted 7/21/24)
WHAS-TV, Louisville, KY (listed 8/11/24)
WBRE/WYOU-TV, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA (listed 7/28/24)
KTHV-TV, Little Rock, AR (listed 7/21/24)
KHQ-TV, Spokane, WA (listed 7/7/24)
WGBA-TV, Green Bay, WI (listed 7/28/24)
WFRV-TV, Green Bay, WI (listed 7/14/24)
KFSM-TV, Fayetteville, AR (listed 7/21/24)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (listed 7/21/24)
WCYB-TV, Tri-Cities, TN & VA (relisted 8/11/24)
KWES-TV, Midland, TX (relisted 7/21/24)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

KNBC-TV, Los Angeles, CA (relisted 4/14/24)
KTLA-TV, Los Angeles, CA (listed 7/28/24)
WPHL-TV, Philadelphia, PA (AM EP, listed 7/28/24)
KIAH-TV, Houston, TX (AM EP/Special Projects, relisted 8/11/24)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (Morning Broadcast EP, listed 7/28/24 (see ad above!)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (Evening Broadcast EP, listed 7/28/24) (see ad above!)
WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL (relisted 7/28/24)
WEWS-TV, Cleveland, OH (listed 8/11/24)
Spectrum News 1, Raleigh NC (relisted 7/21/24)
WNCN-TV, Raleigh, NC (relisted 8/18/24)
WTHR-TV, Indianapolis, IN (AM EP, relisted 7/21/24)
WBAL-TV, Baltimore, MD (listed 8/11/24)
KTVX/KUCW-TV, Salt Lake City, UT (relisted 8/11/24)
KUTV, Salt Lake City, UT (listed 7/1/24)
WCMH-TV, Columbus, OH (listed 7/1/24)
WPBF-TV, W. Palm Beach, FL (listed 8/11/24)
WTLV/WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (listed 7/21/24)
WGAL-TV, Lancaster, PA (listed 8/11/24)
WXII-TV, Winston-Salem NC, (Weekend EP, listed 8/11/24)
WIVB-TV, Buffalo, NY (AM EP, listed 7/28/24)
WGRZ-TV, Buffalo, NY (listed 7/21/24)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (two openings, listing modified 6/2/24)
WRIC-TV, Richmond, VA (relisted 8/11/24)
WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN (listed 7/21/24)
KWCH-TV, Wichita, KS (listed 7/1/24)
WLTX-TV, Columbia, SC (listed 7/21/24)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (AM EP, listing modified 7/1/24)
WMTM-TV, Portland, ME (listed 8/11/24)
KPAX-TV, Missoula, MT (listed 8/18/24)

More News Management Openings:

Listed 7/21/24:

WTLV/WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (Digital Director)
WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA (Digital Director)

Relisted 7/21/24:

WTIC-TV, Hartford, CT (Digital Director)

Obituary:

We told you Friday that JOHN LANSING, who held many significant jobs, died at the age of 67. New this edition: A Washington Post story which includes more details. And if you missed it, here’s the NPR story we shared Friday. John was chief executive at NPR until earlier this year. There’s still no cause of death, though John did have heart surgery in 2021.

He’s survived by his wife and four children and our sympathy to them.

One correction: our Friday UPDATE said he died in Minnesota. He actually died at his home in Wisconsin.

Names in the News (and other stuff):

RTDNA named the National Murrow Award winners. Here’s an overview of the winners and the complete list is here. Among the winners, my friend and former WTOL-TV (Toledo, OH) intern and employee, CBS’s STEVE HARTMAN, for another win for Excellence in Writing.

Lunn

Authorities in Shreveport, LA, have decided NOT to arrest or prosecute former KTBS-TV anchor and news director BILL LUNN. He resigned from the station in June after police began in investigation into possible inappropriate communication with a juvenile. Two stories: First, from KTBS, and the second from The Shreveport Times.

Following the leads of both ABC and NBC, CBS plans to add a third hour of CBS Mornings this fall. MANY details (including talent) are still to come, according to this report from The Hollywood Reporter.

And we rarely report on radio developments, but this story about the demise of all news WCBS-AM radio in New York caught my eye

General Manager News and Notes:

Kizer

Just ONE GM change this week as Tegna named JIM KIZER to oversee WOI/KCWI-TV (ABC/CW) in Des Moines. He will continue to serve as GM for WQAD-TV (ABC) in the Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa. That seems to be part of a growing trend of one GM overseeing multiple markets. More in the Tegna news release.

Our List of Open News Director jobs:

Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, August 18, 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

WXTV 500 Frank W Burr Blvd Ste 6. Teaneck, NJ 07666 **
WFLD-TV 205 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60601
KPRC-TV 8181 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77074
KATU-TV 2153 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR 97232
KTVI/KPLR-TV 2250 Ball Drive St. Louis, MO 63146
Spectrum News Texas (based in Austin, TX)
WXMI-TV 3117 Plaza Drive NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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
WKEF/WRGT-TV 2245 Corporate Place Miamisburg, OH 45342
WGBA-TV 1391 North Rd Green Bay, WI 54313
WZDX-TV 1309 N. Memorial Parkway Huntsville, AL 35801
KTBS-TV 312 E. Kings Highway. Shreveport, LA 71104
WSIL-TV 1416 Country Aire Drive Carterville, IL 62918
WFFF/WVNY-TV, 298 Mountain View Drive, Colchester, VT, 05446
KNVO-TV, 801 North Jackson Rd., McAllen TX 78501 **
KLEW-TV 2626 17th St, Lewiston, ID 83501
KYTX-TV 2211 ESE Loop 323. Tyler, TX 75701
WGXA-TV 599 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Macon, GA 31201
KATC-TV, 1103 Eraste Landry Road in Lafayette, LA 70506
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
WDTV 5 Television Dr. Bridgeport, WV 26330
KTVQ-TV 3203 3rd Ave N., Billings, MT 59101
WTVY-TV 285 North Foster St., Dothan, AL 36303
WWNY-TV 120 Arcade St. Watertown, NY 13601
KTVZ-TV 62990 O.B. Riley Rd. Bend OR 97703
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

August 12, 2024

Friday, August 16th, 2024:

Greetings:

Terribly sad news this afternoon.

Lansing

Veteran broadcaster JOHN LANSING died earlier this week at a vacation home in Wisconsin.

He was 67. No cause of death has yet been reported.

Details in this lengthy story from NPR where John last worked.

We’ll have more details in our full report this weekend, also with some much happier news…a new news director in Detroit.

regards,

 

Rick Gevers

**** ***** ****

Greetings:

It may not be the busiest week of ND changes, but we have a few and some very interesting items in Names in the News.

NO jobs were filled this week, while ONE new position opened up. And we can now tell you the new job for a Green Bay ND whose departure we reported last week. Our list of open ND jobs increases to 39.

We have TWO ads for very similar…but different…jobs in Houston. Both Steven Arnold Music and Octopus have ads this week. To explore more about Octopus Newsroom and their cutting-edge NRCS showcased at TAB 2024, visit their ad below for in-depth information and updates.

And Sciline has a number of briefings and interview opportunities, all FREE.

NO obituaries this week and NO GM changes (that I know of).

But leave it to CBS News and Stations to provide fodder for Names in the News with a whole raft of promotions. Also in Names in the News, a legendary industry publication is going away, CNN loses its media writer, who’s starting a newsletter (imagine that) and a veteran New Orleans newsman is leaving after 42 years but his farewell note is worth a read.

All that and more below.

 

Newly Named News Directors:

NO hires this week, to the best of my knowledge.

New News Director Opening:

Scott

WGBA-TV, Green Bay, WI…we first reported last week that RYAN SCOTT is leaving this Scripps owned NBC station but we now know he’s staying within Scripps and returning to WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee as Managing Editor. Here’s the note from ND TIM VETSCHER. Ryan joined WGBA as ND in late 2021 and added Station Manager duties last December. But he’d earlier spent 20 years at WTMJ in a variety of roles, beginning as a director.

Ryan becomes the FOURTH former (or current ND) housed at WTMJ. In addition to current ND Tim Vetscher, former WTMJ ND JEFF KIERNAN’s office is at WTMJ in his new role as VP/News for Scripps, and former WITI-TV (Milwaukee/FOX) ND JIM WILSON is the executive reporter at WTMJ.

Marshall

KTVZ/KFXO-TV, Bend, OR….CATHY MARSHALL will leave this News Press and Gazette owned NBC/FOX duopoly once her replacement has been hired. She’s been ND here since December, 2022 and first joined the station as a morning anchor in early 2022. Cathy’s worked for CNN, and for stations in Boston, Seattle, New Haven and for KGW-TV in Portland, OR, for eleven years before joining KTVZ.

August SciLine events

Zoom – All events are free

EXPERT INTERVIEWS (15-minute, 1-on1 Zoom interviews):

August 13th (2-4 p.m. EDT): Electric school buses with Dr. Sara Adar (U. Of Michigan)

August 15th (1-3 p.m. EDT): School cell phone policies with Dr. Jacqueline Nesi (Brown University)

NEW CRASH COURSE! Social science essentials for local reporters

Monday, August 19th (2-3 p.m. EDT)

This free one-hour “crash course”—designed for local and general assignment reporters—teaches basic principles about how social science works and ways it can be used to strengthen virtually any news story with a human element, especially this election season.

REGISTER

MEDIA BREIFING: Resisting misinformation in your election reporting

Wednesday, August 28th (1-2 p.m. EDT)

Journalistic accuracy during election season is especially difficult in the face of sophisticated efforts to sow voter confusion and new technologies that can generate synthetic “truths”. This briefing will offer research-backed strategies and tools to help reporters recognize and verify material of questionable validity and correct misinformation without inadvertently amplifying it.

Panelists:

  • Dr. Cuihua (Cindy) Chen, UC Davis
  • Dr. Kate Starbird, University of Washington
  • Dr. Briony Swire-Thompson, Northeastern University

REGISTER

MORE 2024 ELECTION RESOURCES

To strengthen journalists’ election season reporting with research-backed evidence and context, SciLine offers 2024 election resources with full videos and transcripts of recent briefings and tip sheets. Learn more:

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SciLine, a philanthropically funded, free service for reporters, also runs a free expert matching service that connects reporters rapidly to scientist-sources on deadline.

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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: Managers of Content and Coverage, MCCKPRC@kprc.com

Visit Click2houston.com to view learn more.

Evening Broadcast Executive Producer, KPRC-TV, Houston, TX:

KPRC 2, a leader in innovative news broadcasting, is seeking a Evening 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: Managers of Content and Coverage, MCCKPRC@kprc.com

Visit Click2houston.com to view learn more.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KUSA-TV, Denver, CO (relisted 7/21/24)
WDAF-TV, Kansas City, MO (listed 7/1/24)
WVEC-TV, Norfolk, VA (relisted 7/21/24)
WHAS-TV, Louisville, KY (listed 8/11/24)
WBRE/WYOU-TV, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA (listed 7/28/24)
KTHV-TV, Little Rock, AR (listed 7/21/24)
WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN (listed 6/2/24)
KHQ-TV, Spokane, WA (listed 7/7/24)
WGBA-TV, Green Bay, WI (listed 7/28/24)
WFRV-TV, Green Bay, WI (listed 7/14/24)
WSYR-TV, Syracuse, NY (relisted 8/11/24)
KFSM-TV, Fayetteville, AR (listed 7/21/24)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (listed 7/21/24)
WCYB-TV, Tri-Cities, TN & VA (relisted this week)
KWES-TV, Midland, TX (relisted 7/21/24)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

KNBC-TV, Los Angeles, CA (relisted 4/14/24)
KTLA-TV, Los Angeles, CA (listed 7/28/24)
WPHL-TV, Philadelphia, PA (AM EP, listed 7/28/24)
KIAH-TV, Houston, TX (AM EP/Special Projects, relisted 8/11/24)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (Morning Broadcast EP, listed 7/28/24 (see ad above!)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (Evening Broadcast EP, listed 7/28/24) (see ad above!)
WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL (relisted 7/28/24)
KDVR/KWGN-TV, Denver, CO (AM EP, listed 6/23/24)
WEWS-TV, Cleveland, OH (listed 8/11/24)
Spectrum News 1, Raleigh NC (relisted 7/21/24)
WNCN-TV, Raleigh, NC (relisted 6/16/24)
WTHR-TV, Indianapolis, IN (AM EP, relisted 7/21/24)
WBAL-TV, Baltimore, MD (listed 8/11/24)
KTVX/KUCW-TV, Salt Lake City, UT (relisted 8/11/24)
KUTV, Salt Lake City, UT (listed 7/1/24)
KSWB-TV, San Diego, CA (listing modified 7/1/24)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (listing modified 7/1/24)
WCMH-TV, Columbus, OH (listed 7/1/24)
WPBF-TV, W. Palm Beach, FL (listed 8/11/24)
WTLV/WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (listed 7/21/24)
WGAL-TV, Lancaster, PA (listed 8/11/24)
WTKR-TV, Norfolk, VA (listed 7/21/24)
WVEC-TV, Norfolk, VA (AM EP, (relisted 6/2/24)
WXII-TV, Winston-Salem NC, (Weekend EP, listed 8/11/24)
WIVB-TV, Buffalo, NY (AM EP, listed 7/28/24)
WGRZ-TV, Buffalo, NY (listed 7/21/24)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (two openings, listing modified 6/2/24)
WRIC-TV, Richmond, VA (relisted 8/11/24)
WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN (listed 7/21/24)
KWCH-TV, Wichita, KS (listed 7/1/24)
WLTX-TV, Columbia, SC (listed 7/21/24)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (AM EP, listing modified 7/1/24)
WMTM-TV, Portland, ME (listed 8/11/24)
WNCT-TV, Greenville, NC (Executive Digital Producer, listed 7/7/24)
KSBY-TV, San Luis Obispo, CA (listed 6/9/24)

More News Management Openings:

Listed 7/21/24:

WTLV/WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (Digital Director)
WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA (Digital Director)

Relisted 7/21/24:

WTIC-TV, Hartford, CT (Digital Director)

Obituaries:

None that I know of.

Names in the News (and other stuff):

Another week, and another list of changes at CBS News.

Roark

Former News Director and General Manager ADRIENNE ROARK becomes President of Editorial and News Gathering for CBS News and Stations and will also oversee CBS owned stations in New York and Boston. JENNIFER MITCHELL has been named Presdient of Stations and Digital for CBS News and Stations and will oversee the rest of the owned stations.

But wait! There’s MUCH more as you’ll learn in the CBS news release.

Readers of a certain age will remember anxiously waiting every week for the print edition of Broadcasting to arrive in the (postal!) mail. In the pre-internet and email eras, THAT’s how you found about job changes and openings.

No more.

The company announced this week that it is closing its (no longer a weekly but monthly) magazine (now Broadcasting and Cable) and emailed newsletter and introduce some new products.

CNN’s media writer and author of its Reliable Sources newsletter, OLIVER DARCY, has left the network and is launching his own newsletter.

But he’s going to charge for his. 🙂

(Subtle, right?)

TOM PLANCHET is leaving WWL-TV in New Orleans after 42 years and a variety of jobs, most recently launching its digital operation. It’s New Orleans, so he saw a lot of remarkable stories during his tenure there. Take a minute (or two) to read his recap and farewell note.

General Manager News and Notes:

I’m not aware of any. Please let me know if I missed something.

Our List of Open News Director jobs:

Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, August 11, 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

WXTV 500 Frank W Burr Blvd Ste 6. Teaneck, NJ 07666 **
WFLD-TV 205 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60601
KPRC-TV 8181 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77074
WXYZ-TV 20777 W. Ten Mile Rd. Southfield, Michigan 48075
KATU-TV 2153 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR 97232
KTVI/KPLR-TV 2250 Ball Drive St. Louis, MO 63146
Spectrum News Texas (based in Austin, TX)
KSHB-TV 4720 Oak Street Kansas City, MO 64112 (Station Mgr. & ND)
WXMI-TV 3117 Plaza Drive NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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
WKEF/WRGT-TV 2245 Corporate Place Miamisburg, OH 45342
WGBA-TV 1391 North Rd Green Bay, WI 54313 (Station Mgr and ND)
WZDX-TV 1309 N. Memorial Parkway Huntsville, AL 35801
KTBS-TV 312 E. Kings Highway. Shreveport, LA 71104
KNVO-TV, 801 North Jackson Rd., McAllen TX 78501 **
KLEW-TV 2626 17th St, Lewiston, ID 83501
KYTX-TV 2211 ESE Loop 323. Tyler, TX 75701
WGXA-TV 599 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Macon, GA 31201
KATC-TV, 1103 Eraste Landry Road in Lafayette, LA 70506
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
KPAX-TV 1049 West Central Ave. Missoula, MT 59801
WDTV 5 Television Dr. Bridgeport, WV 26330
KTVQ-TV 3203 3rd Ave N., Billings, MT 59101
WTVY-TV 285 North Foster St., Dothan, AL 36303
WWNY-TV 120 Arcade St. Watertown, NY 13601
KTVZ-TV 62990 O.B. Riley Rd. Bend OR 97703
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

August 4, 2024

Greetings:

Always a pleasure to see some of you at a convention, including this week at NABJ in Chicago, which welcomed record attendance. And before you ask, I did not attend Wednesday’s session with former President Trump which generated so much news coverage.

Perhaps because of the convention, it was a slow week for ND changes.

Just ONE job was filled while ONE position opened up. So, our list of open ND jobs stays at 38.

We have TWO ads for very similar…but different…jobs in Houston. Check the ads out below.

A reminder, too, if you’re going to the TAB show outside Austin this week, visit the Octopus display to learn more about the latest innovations in newsroom technology. More in the ad below.

TWO obituaries this week, one of a man who went from a reporter-commentator role to become the longest serving mayor in Seattle, and another of a man who spent a remarkable 53 years at one station in a variety of roles.

Sinclair and Scripps both named new GMs in to 40 markets this week.

Perhaps the biggest TV news this week was the new anchor lineup for the CBS Evening News. We have new stories on that change. Also in Names in the News, Nexstar has asked a judge to dismiss lawsuits filed by TWO former news managers, and we have an interesting column on the challenges facings GMs in 2025.

All that and more below.

August SciLine events

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EXPERT INTERVIEWS (15-minute, 1-on1 Zoom interviews):

August 13th (2-4 p.m. EDT): Electric school buses with Dr. Sara Adar (U. Of Michigan)

August 15th (1-3 p.m. EDT): School cell phone policies with Dr. Jacqueline Nesi (Brown University)

NEW CRASH COURSE! Social science essentials for local reporters

Monday, August 19th (2-3 p.m. EDT)

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Newly Named News Director:

Fuller

KTTC-TV, Rochester, MN…ZACH FULLER has been promoted to ND for this Gray TV owned NBC affiliate. He’s been a digital anchor/reporter and also anchors a 9:00 newscast on FOX. He joined the station in 2019 as an MMJ. Zach replaces MICHAEL ODER who transferred to sister Gray station WTOC-TV (CBS) in Savannah, GA, earlier this year after about 18 months as ND here.

New News Director Opening:

Scott

WGBA-TV, Green Bay, WI…RYAN SCOTT is stepping down at this Scripps owned NBC affiliate where he was Station Manager AND oversaw the news department. Ryan joined WGBA as ND in late 2021 and added Station Manager responsibilities last December. He spent 20 years at WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee where he started as a director, became production manager, and then content operations manager.

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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: Managers of Content and Coverage, MCCKPRC@kprc.com

Visit Click2houston.com to view learn more.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KUSA-TV, Denver, CO (relisted 7/21/24)
WDAF-TV, Kansas City, MO (listed 7/1/24)
WVEC-TV, Norfolk, VA (relisted 7/21/24)
WBRE/WYOU-TV, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA (listed 7/28/24)
KTHV-TV, Little Rock, AR (listed 7/21/24)
WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN (listed 6/2/24)
KHQ-TV, Spokane, WA (listed 7/7/24)
WGBA-TV, Green Bay, WI (listed 7/28/24)
WFRV-TV, Green Bay, WI (listed 7/14/24)
WSYR-TV, Syracuse, NY (relisted 6/16/24)
KFSM-TV, Fayetteville, AR (listed 7/21/24)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (listed 7/21/24)
WCYB-TV, Tri-Cities, TN & VA (listed 4/28/24)
KWES-TV, Midland, TX (relisted 7/21/24)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

KNBC-TV, Los Angeles, CA (relisted 4/14/24)
KTLA-TV, Los Angeles, CA (listed 7/28/24)
WPHL-TV, Philadelphia, PA (AM EP, listed 7/28/24)
KIAH-TV, Houston, TX (AM EP/Special Projects, listed 6/16/24)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (Morning Broadcast EP, listed 7/28/24 (see ad above!)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (Evening Broadcast EP, listed 7/28/24) (see ad above!)
WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL (relisted 7/28/24)
KDVR/KWGN-TV, Denver, CO (AM EP, listed 6/23/24)
Spectrum News 1, Raleigh NC (relisted 7/21/24)
WNCN-TV, Raleigh, NC (relisted 6/16/24)
WTHR-TV, Indianapolis, IN (AM EP, relisted 7/21/24)
KTVX/KUCW-TV, Salt Lake City, UT (listed 5/27/24)
KUTV, Salt Lake City, UT (listed 7/1/24)
KSWB-TV, San Diego, CA (listing modified 7/1/24)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (listing modified 7/1/24)
WCMH-TV, Columbus, OH (listed 7/1/24)
WTLV/WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (listed 7/21/24)
WTKR-TV, Norfolk, VA (listed 7/21/24)
WVEC-TV, Norfolk, VA (AM EP, (relisted 6/2/24)
WIVB-TV, Buffalo, NY (AM EP, listed 7/28/24)
WGRZ-TV, Buffalo, NY (listed 7/21/24)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (two openings, listing modified 6/2/24)
WRIC-TV, Richmond, VA (listed 6/9/24)
WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN (listed 7/21/24)
KWCH-TV, Wichita, KS (listed 7/1/24)
WLTX-TV, Columbia, SC (listed 7/21/24)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (AM EP, listing modified 7/1/24)
WNCT-TV, Greenville, NC (Executive Digital Producer, listed 7/7/24)
KSBY-TV, San Luis Obispo, CA (listed 6/9/24)

MANAGING EDITOR:

WTMJ-TV, Milwaukee, WI (listed 6/9/24)

More News Management Openings:

Listed 7/21/24:

WTLV/WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (Digital Director)
WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA (Digital Director)

Relisted 7/21/24:

WTIC-TV, Hartford, CT (Digital Director)

Obituaries:

Two broadcasters who were legends in their markets have died.

CHARLIE ROYER, a former reporter and commentator at KING-TV in Seattle, died at 84. But he’s perhaps better known as the longest serving mayor in Seattle’s history. More in this detailed obituary from The Seattle Times.

And SEAN O’FLAHERTY died this week, losing his battle to cancer at the age of 74. He spent 53 years working for WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee where he began as a reporter and then transitioned to a behind the scene role. That lead a former colleague to say that Sean could do everything from turning the transmitter on to reporting breaking news. WTMJ honored him with this story.

Names in the News (and other stuff):

Our Thursday UPDATE brought many of you (from what I was told at NABJ) the first word of the new anchor lineup at the CBS Evening News. If you missed the story, here’s the link. NEW THIS EDITION: A message from WENDY McMAHON, President and CEO of CBS News and Stations explaining the move, and another one from BILL OWENS who will be the supervising producer of the new broadcast.

Lawyers for WOOD-TV (NBC) in Grand Rapids, MI, and its parent company, Nexstar Media, have asked a federal judge to dismiss lawsuits filed by former news director STANTON TANG and former assistant ND AMY FOX. The two were fired last year over a memo about coverage of Pride Week.

In his latest column for TVNewsCheck, former general manager and consultant HANK PRICE says 2025 will be a tough year for General Managers and says it’s important for them to demonstrate their leadership qualities. There are lots of challenges ahead for TV stations next year. Hank’s column is worth your time.

General Manager News and Notes:

DEAN DITMER, a one-time GM for Tegna’s KPNX-TV (NBC) in Phoenix, is headed north to Portland, OR, where he’ll take over as GM for Sinclair’s KATU-TV (ABC). It’s a return to Sinclair for Dean, who earlier in his career ran the company’s WKEF/WRGT-TV (ABC/FOX) in Dayton.

Cook

Scripps has named JOHN COOK VP/GM of its Las Vegas station, KTNV-TV (ABC). He’s been senior director of sales for the company’s WXYZ-TV (also ABC) in Detroit for three years and earlier worked in a variety of sales positions for Graham Media’s WDIV-TV (NBC) in Detroit.

Our List of Open News Director jobs:

Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, August 4, 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

WXTV 500 Frank W Burr Blvd Ste 6. Teaneck, NJ 07666
WFLD-TV 205 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60601
KPRC-TV 8181 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77074
WXYZ-TV 20777 W. Ten Mile Rd. Southfield, Michigan 48075
KATU-TV 2153 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR 97232
KTVI/KPLR-TV 2250 Ball Drive St. Louis, MO 63146
Spectrum News Texas (based in Austin, TX)
KSHB-TV 4720 Oak Street Kansas City, MO 64112 (Station Mgr. & ND)
WXMI-TV 3117 Plaza Drive NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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
WKEF/WRGT-TV 2245 Corporate Place Miamisburg, OH 45342
WGBA-TV 1391 North Rd Green Bay, WI 54313 (Station Mgr and ND)
WZDX-TV 1309 N. Memorial Parkway Huntsville, AL 35801
KTBS-TV 312 E. Kings Highway. Shreveport, LA 71104
KNVO-TV, 801 North Jackson Rd., McAllen TX 78501 **
KLEW-TV 2626 17th St, Lewiston, ID 83501
KYTX-TV 2211 ESE Loop 323. Tyler, TX 75701
WGXA-TV 599 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Macon, GA 31201
KATC-TV, 1103 Eraste Landry Road in Lafayette, LA 70506
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
KPAX-TV 1049 West Central Ave. Missoula, MT 59801
WDTV 5 Television Dr. Bridgeport, WV 26330
KTVQ-TV 3203 3rd Ave N., Billings, MT 59101
WTVY-TV 285 North Foster St., Dothan, AL 36303
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

July 28, 2024

Thursday, August 1, 2024:

Greetings:

It didn’t take long for CBS to announce its plans for the post-Norah O’Donnell version of the CBS Evening News.

Details here.

I arrive in Chicago and NABJ later this morning. Hope to see many of you there.

regards,

Rick Gevers

**** ***** ****

Greetings:

LOTS of ND changes this week!

SIX (count ’em, SIX) jobs were filled while FOUR positions opened up, including ONE in the number ONE market.

So, our list of open ND jobs drops to 38.

We have TWO ads for very similar…but different…jobs in a top ten market. Check them out below.

If you are going to the upcoming Texas Association of Broadcasters convention, be sure to stop by the Octopus booth and say hi to former Houston news manager SCOTT FITZFERALD. He’ll show you the latest innovations in newsroom technology with Octopus Newsroom. Learn more in the ad below.

NO obituaries this week.

THREE GM changes, including one in Detroit and TWO at Nexstar stations.

The list of National EMMY News and Documentary nominees is out…we have the very long list.

Also in Names in the News, a FOUR time California ND returns to Sacramento but this time he’s working for the state, not covering it. There are TWO management moves for Hispanic news managers who work at English language stations. And TWO former news directors have written what look like intersting new books.

Read on for details!

Newly Named News Directors:

Whitmire

WLS-TV, Chicago, IL…in a move we first reported in a Tuesday UPDATE, DOUG WHITMIRE has been promoted to VP/News for this ABC o-and-o. He’s been the Assistant ND there since 2021, EP for 14 years before that, and joined the station in 2003 as a news writer. Doug replaces the only boss he ever had there, JENNIFER GRAVES, who retired last month after an amazing 22+ years as ND there.

Oliphant

WWJ-TV, Detroit, MI…Wednesday’s UPDATE told you that KENNAN OLIPHANT is moving across Southfield (a Detroit suburb) to become VP/News and Station Manager for this CBS o-and-o. Kennan’s been the Senior Director of News at Scripps’ WXYZ-TV (ABC) since 2022. It’s the first move by newly appointed Regional GM JENNIFER LYONS (more on that below.) PAUL PYTLOWANY, who had been the ND, becomes VP/Director of News Content and Special Projects.

Tierney

KGW-TV, Portland, OR…in a move we did NOT tell you about in an UPDATE (because we just learned about it today!), JOHN TIERNEY has been promoted to ND for this Tegna owned NBC affiliate. He’s been the Assistant ND for the last six years, and came to KGW in 2014 as the multi-platform EP, overseeing investigative and political reporting. He replaces GREG RETSINAS who was promoted to GM earlier this year.

Wood

WTIC-TV, Hartford CT…TERRY WOOD returns to the ND chair at this Tegna owned FOX affiliate. He’s been the assistant ND for Scripps’ WGBA-TV (NBC) in Green Bay, but earlier had been an ND in Odessa, TX. Terry has lots of major market experience. At WTIC, he replaces DANA ROSENGARD who left in March after less than a year as ND and not quite two years at the station.

Roldan

KXMB-TV, Bismarck, ND…this Nexstar owned CBS/CW affiliate has hired STEVE ROLDAN as its next news director. It’s a return to North Dakota for Steve, who earlier worked in Fargo but has spend the last seven years at KMGH-TV (ABC) in Denver. His (not yet deleted) KMGH profile page lists his roles there and his career history. He’s replacing JOE RINALDI who left earlier this year

Downing

KCWY/KGWN-TV, Casper/Cheyenne, WY…these Marquee Broadcasting stations have hired JEREMY DOWNING to oversee the news departments. Here’s the staff memo from Marquee COO GENE STEINBERG. He’s been the assistant ND for KIVI-TV in Boise, and earlier worked as an ND for another Cheyenne station.. He replaces TIFFANY LOGAN. KCWY serves Casper as an NBC affiliate, while KGWN is a CBS and NBC affiliate for Cheyenne.

New News Director Openings:

Collins

WXTV, New York,NY…LUISA COLLINS has left this Univision owned station after three years as VP of Content. The change was first reported by Media Moves. She’s also worked for Entravision and seven years as a news director for Univision in Colorado.

WUSA-TV, Washington, DC…this Tegna owned CBS affiliate is looking for a Morning News Director. LIZ GARCIA had held that role.

WXYZ-TV, Detroit, MI…you learned above that KENNAN OLIPHANT is leaving this Scripps owned ABC affiliate (where his title was Senior Director of News) to join Detroit’s CBS o-and-o, WWJ-TV, as VP/News and Station manager.

Gulden

WKEF/WRGT-TV, Dayton, OH…BECKY GULDEN has left this Sinclair owned ABC/FOX operation. She’s been the ND there since August 2020, and earlier and worked there for five years as a producer, EP, and assistant ND (though not at the same time, presumably). You’ll learn in this Linkedin post that she’s joining a local school district as the PIO.

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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.

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Evening 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: Managers of Content and Coverage, MCCKPRC@kprc.com

Visit Click2houston.com to view learn more.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KUSA-TV, Denver, CO (relisted 7/21/24)
WDAF-TV, Kansas City, MO (listed 7/1/24)
WVEC-TV, Norfolk, VA (relisted 7/21/24)
WBRE/WYOU-TV, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA (listed 7/28/24)
KTHV-TV, Little Rock, AR (listed 7/21/24)
WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN (listed 6/2/24)
KHQ-TV, Spokane, WA (listed 7/7/24)
WGBA-TV, Green Bay, WI (listed 7/28/24)
WFRV-TV, Green Bay, WI (listed 7/14/24)
WSYR-TV, Syracuse, NY (relisted 6/16/24)
KFSM-TV, Fayetteville, AR (listed 7/21/24)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (listed 7/21/24)
WCYB-TV, Tri-Cities, TN & VA (listed 4/28/24)
KWES-TV, Midland, TX (relisted 7/21/24)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

KNBC-TV, Los Angeles, CA (relisted 4/14/24)
KTLA-TV, Los Angeles, CA (listed 7/28/24)
WPHL-TV, Philadelphia, PA (AM EP, listed 7/28/24)
KIAH-TV, Houston, TX (AM EP/Special Projects, listed 6/16/24)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (Morning Broadcast EP, listed 7/28/24 (see ad below!)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (Evening Broadcast EP, listed 7/28/24) (see ad below!)
WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL (relisted 7/28/24)
KDVR/KWGN-TV, Denver, CO (AM EP, listed 6/23/24)
Spectrum News 1, Raleigh NC (relisted 7/21/24)
WNCN-TV, Raleigh, NC (relisted 6/16/24)
WTHR-TV, Indianapolis, IN (AM EP, relisted 7/21/24)
KTVX/KUCW-TV, Salt Lake City, UT (listed 5/27/24)
KUTV, Salt Lake City, UT (listed 7/1/24)
KSWB-TV, San Diego, CA (listing modified 7/1/24)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (listing modified 7/1/24)
WCMH-TV, Columbus, OH (listed 7/1/24)
WTLV/WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (listed 7/21/24)
WTKR-TV, Norfolk, VA (listed 7/21/24)
WVEC-TV, Norfolk, VA (AM EP, (relisted 6/2/24)
WIVB-TV, Buffalo, NY (AM EP, listed 7/28/24)
WGRZ-TV, Buffalo, NY (listed 7/21/24)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (two openings, listing modified 6/2/24)
WRIC-TV, Richmond, VA (listed 6/9/24)
WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN (listed 7/21/24)
KWCH-TV, Wichita, KS (listed 7/1/24)
WLTX-TV, Columbia, SC (listed 7/21/24)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (AM EP, listing modified 7/1/24)
WNCT-TV, Greenville, NC (Executive Digital Producer, listed 7/7/24)
KSBY-TV, San Luis Obispo, CA (listed 6/9/24)

MANAGING EDITOR:

WTMJ-TV, Milwaukee, WI (listed 6/9/24)

More News Management Openings:

Listed 7/21/24:

WTLV/WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (Digital Director)
WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA (Digital Director)

Relisted 7/21/24:

WTIC-TV, Hartford, CT (Digital Director)

Obituaries:

No obituaries this week, fortunately.

Names in the News (and other stuff):

NATAS announced the nominees for the 45th Annual News and Documentary awards. The list is long, so get your favorite beverage before you click here.

Veteran ND JONATHAN SHELLEY is back in a newsroom, at least temporarily. He’s filling in at Tegna’s WZDX-TV (FOX) in Huntsville. He’s been an ND in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Ft. Wayne.

Chapuis

Former ND turned GM ED CHAPUIS has a new job. Ed was kind enough to tip me to his new role in an email. And you can find out what that job is in his Linkedin post. It’s a return to Sacramento for Ed, who most recently was the GM for Scripps’ KSBY-TV in San Luis Obispo, a job he left in January. He’s twice been an ND in Sacramento as well as in Oakland, San Diego, and Las Vegas.

A number of moves at Spanish language stations as first reported by Media Moves:

PHIL LANDEROS has been promoted to manager of content and coverage at Graham Media’s WKMG-TV (CBS) in Orlando. He’d been the PM EP there.

And VERA CASTILLO joins WSPA-TV (Nexstar/CBS) as an EP, overseeing a lifestyle show. She’d been working for WTVJ-TV (NBC) and co-owned WSCV-TV (Telemundo) as Senior EP of programming.

Two former news directors have new books.

Barnes

One time Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle ND (and consultant) JOE BARNES has released Social Media Safety: What Parents and Teens Need to Know. The Kindle version is available now on Amazon. Joe tells mt the paperback version will be out in mid-August.

And longtime Toledo news manager ANTHONY KNOPPS is out with an interesting new book: “The No-Fail Mission” focuses on the stories of ten men and women who served the “Office of the President.” These military leaders are often found in the background, but they are “in the room” when history happens. Proceeds go to a scholarship fund for military families. Learn more (and order) the book on Anthony’s website.

General Manager News and Notes:

Lyons

We hinted above at JENNIFER LYONS new role as a Regional GM for CBS. She’ll continue to oversee WBBM-TV in Chicago and will now have that same responsibility for WWJ-TV in Detroit. More details here.

Nexstar named new GMs for two of stations, WHNT-TV in Huntsville and KLBK-TV in Lubbock. Both come from sales backgrounds.

Our List of Open News Director jobs:

Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, July 28, 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

WXTV 500 Frank W Burr Blvd Ste 6. Teaneck, NJ 07666
WFLD-TV 205 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60601
KPRC-TV 8181 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77074
WUSA-TV 4100 Wisconsin Ave, NW Washington, DC 20016
WXYZ-TV 20777 W. Ten Mile Rd. Southfield, Michigan 48075
KATU-TV 2153 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR 97232
KTVI/KPLR-TV 2250 Ball Drive St. Louis, MO 63146
Spectrum News Texas (based in Austin, TX)
KSHB-TV 4720 Oak Street Kansas City, MO 64112 (Station Mgr. & ND)
WXMI-TV 3117 Plaza Drive NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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
WKEF/WRGT-TV 2245 Corporate Place Miamisburg, OH 45342
WZDX-TV 1309 N. Memorial Parkway Huntsville, AL 35801
KTBS-TV 312 E. Kings Highway. Shreveport, LA 71104
KNVO-TV, 801 North Jackson Rd., McAllen TX 78501 **
KLEW-TV 2626 17th St, Lewiston, ID 83501
KYTX-TV 2211 ESE Loop 323. Tyler, TX 75701
WGXA-TV 599 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Macon, GA 31201
KATC-TV, 1103 Eraste Landry Road in Lafayette, LA 70506
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
KTTC-TV 6301 Bandel Road NW Rochester, MN 55901
WTWO-TV 10849 N US Highway 41, Farmersburg, IN 47850
KPAX-TV 1049 West Central Ave. Missoula, MT 59801
WDTV 5 Television Dr. Bridgeport, WV 26330
KTVQ-TV 3203 3rd Ave N., Billings, MT 59101
WTVY-TV 285 North Foster St., Dothan, AL 36303
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

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