Rick Gevers & Associates

October 9, 2022

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 UPDATE:

Greetings:

Two large market items of note in this UPDATE.

Matthews

We’ll start in New York, where veteran newsman SCOTT MATTHEWS has been named VP and News Director for WABC-TV, the network’s owned station there. It’s a return to a local newsroom for Scott, who previously held ND jobs in New York (WNYW/WWOR-TV), Philadelphia (WTXF-TV) and Boston (WFXT-TV). (Bonus points to you if you knew that all were Fox o-and-o’s)

He left local news for jobs at CNN, CNBC, among others. Scott’s Linkedin page has the full story.

At WABC, he replaces REHAN ASLAM who died in July after a battle with brain cancer.

Carlston

Our other item crosses the country to Los Angeles, where longtime LA GM STEVE CARLSTON has been named GM for Fox’s KTTV/KCOP-TV. Steve spent eleven years as GM for KNBC-TV in Los Angeles before being shown the door last April. He’s also a former GM in Salt Lake City and was an executive with the UPN Network. More details in this story from TV NewsCheck. Steve replaces BILL LAMB who retired earlier this month after five years in the job.

We’ll see you Sunday with our full report.

regards,

Rick Gevers

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Greetings:

It’s been a few weeks since we’ve had some ND openings, and this week we have FOUR with NO newly hired news directors.

That bumps our list of open ND jobs to 20, with ONE paid ND ad highlighting an opening at a legacy station in the Pacific Northwest.

There’s also a new ad for THREE faculty positions at the University of Kentucky.

Our friends at SciLine are back with an updated list of opportunities for you to set up interviews with experts on a variety of topics.

We have a link to the funeral for AL PRIMO, and an obituary for a three time ND who held big jobs at CBS and NPR.

And HANK PRICE is back with a column advising stations to start getting ready for an hour long prime time newscast which could radically change the local TV business.

All that and more below!

SciLine, a nonpartisan, philanthropically funded, free service for reporters, tees up articulate scientists from universities across the country for windows of media availability. Journalists can sign up to book broadcast-quality Zoom interviews for their exclusive use.

1-ON-1 INTERVIEW AVAILABILITIES:

Oct. 12: Safe sleep for infants (Dr. Rachel Moon, University of California)
Oct. 19: Deer hunting in the U.S. on the decline (Dr. Lincoln Larson, North Carolina State University)
Oct. 26: Unpacking political advertisements (Dr. Danilo Yanich, University of Delaware)

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Newly Named News Director:

I am not aware of any new NDs this week, but I believe we’ll have at least one next week.

New News Director Openings:

After little movement, there are FOUR openings this week.

Strickland

KPRC-TV, Houston, TX…the biggest market move came at this Graham Media owned NBC affiliate. We told you in a Friday UPDATE that DAVE STRICKLAND was out, as explained in this short note from newly arrived GM PHIL LANE. New this edition: Local media observer MIKE McGUFF has more. Dave was here six years and earlier was an ND for 15 years at KTRK-TV in Houston and five years at WAVY-TV in Norfolk.

Wilhelm

KWCH-TV, Wichita, KS…KIM WILHELM is moving up within Gray Television as she’s been named Senior Executive News Trainer for the company. This email from JAMES FINCH, Director of News Services for Gray, explains her new role. Kim’s been ND at this CBS affiliate since 2017, She started there as a reporter, then became managing editor and investigative reporter, and was the assistant ND before moving up to ND.

WBUP/WBKP-TV, Marquette, MI…this ABC/CW affiliate is advertising for a new news director on its website. That same site lists LISA BOWERS as news director. I’ve emailed her, with no response as of this writing. If you’ve like me, you may not know much about the duopoly but the ‘about us’ page of that website will fill you in.

Standiford

KNOP-TV, North Platte, NE…another Gray station has an opening for a much different reason. This NBC affiliate parted ways with MELANIE STANDIFORD for collecting signatures on a petition to declare Curtis, NE, a ‘sanctuary city’ for the unborn, thus banning abortions there. The local newspaper has much more on the story. Melanie’s Linkedin page says she’s been ND there for 2 1/2 years and has worked there for five.

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News Director, KTVZ-TV, Bend, OR:

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• Lead a team of journalists in the market’s #1 multi-platform newsroom
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• 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.

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)
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)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (listed 9/18/22)
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)
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)
KGW-TV, Portland, OR (AM EP, listed 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)
Florida 24 Network (based at WFTS-TV in Tampa. listed 9/5/22)
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)

Listed 7/31/22:

Obituaries:

Primo

Funeral services were held yesterday in Connecticut for a giant of our industry, AL PRIMO. We told you last week that Al had died of lung cancer at 87. You can watch the service here (you’ll need a password, which is: Primo100822 And we have the link to the New York Times obituary. Al, as you know, is widely credited with reforming television newscasts.

Ferrante

ROBERT FERRANTE, a veteran newsman who held news director jobs in Boston, Chicago, and Pittsburgh, as well as leadership positions at NPR and CBS News, died September 15th. He was 87 and died of complications of a stroke, according to his daughter. This New York Times obituary credits him with retooling NPR’s Morning Edition and creating CBS’s Nightwatch, its overnight news program.

Names in the News:

I strongly recommend you spend a few moments reading this TV NewsCheck column from former GM and consultant HANK PRICE. There are important details here that could radically change the local TV business.

Scheld

TIM SCHELD, recently elected chair of RTDNA, will leave his job as News Director and Brand Manager for New York’s WCBS-AM news radio at the end of the year. Details about his decision are here. He will likely be able to complete his one year term as RTDNA chair. A requirement for the job is to be an active member, but anyone who was chair or treasurer is considered an active member for life. Tim’s the first chair from radio since 2019.

There are a number of news managers on the move.

KUSA-TV, Tegna’s NBC affiliate in Denver, has promoted chief reporter NELSON GARCIA, to Assistant News Director. He’s worked there since 2006, and previously worked in Minneapolis and TWO Columbias, South Carolina and Missouri, as well as Terre Haute, IN.

Long ago Chattanooga news director BILL DOBILAS returns to a local newsroom as joins Tegna’s WXIA-TV (NBC) in Atlanta as Managing Editor. He most recently has been working for CNN, Bill’s complete work history is here on his Linkedin page.

Digital Producer AVERY WILLIAMS has been promoted to Digital Content Manager for Gray’s WOIO/WUAB-TV in Cleveland. She’s been an assignmen editor and digital producer for this CBS/CW duopoly.

Congratulations to SCOTT NAGEL, who’s been promoted to weekend EP for Capitol’s WRAL-TV (NBC) in Raleigh, NC. He’s been a producer there, as you’ll learn in the staff memo from Assistant ND ASYU BASARAN.

The Murray Center for Documentary Journalism at the University of Missouri has a new supervising producer. Click here to learn more about SEBASTIÁN MARTÍNEZ VALDIVIA.

General Manager News and Notes:

I am not aware of any GM changes this week. If you are, please let me know what I missed!

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, October 9, 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
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
KTVE/KARD-TV 200 Pavilion Rd. West Monroe, LA 71292
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
KYOU-TV 820 West 2nd Street; Ottumwa, IA 52501
KNOP-TV 402. S. Dewey. North Platte NE 69101

**: Spanish language station

October 2, 2022

Greetings:

A two-time Houston news director is out after 20 years running newsrooms there.

Strickland

DAVE STRICKLAND, who’s been the news director for Graham Media’s KPRC-TV (NBC) since 2017, has left the station. He also spent 15 years as the news director for KTRK-TV, the ABC owned station there. Dave worked at KTRK twice, first for ten years as a sports producer and managing editor. In between his stints there, he spent five years as ND for WAVY-TV (NBC) in Norfolk.

His departure comes just five weeks after PHIL LANE was named as the new GM at KPRC. Today, Lane sent this email to the staff.

This change brings to mind our oft repeated adage:

30 days hath September, April, and any sitting ND who gets a new GM.

We’ll see you Sunday with our full newsletter.

regards,

Rick Gevers

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Greetings:

Only ONE news director change this week, but lots of items in Names in the News, our obituary section, and the first GM change in THREE weeks.

The ONE ND change comes in San Diego, where an anchor moves from the desk to the ND office.

There are still 16 openings on our smaller-than-it’s-been-in-a-long-time list of openings, with ONE paid ad highlighting an opening at a legacy station in the Pacific Northwest.

Speaking of ads, our friends at SciLine are back with THREE opportunities for you to set up interviews with experts in a variety of topics.

We have much more on the death of AL PRIMO, a giant (as he often described others) of our industry. And we have news of the death of the wife of a longtime Atlanta and Miami news man.

There’s a new GM in San Antonio, and we have a series of quick items about current and former news managers.

We have other interesting stories, including a veteran GM and consultant who tries to answer the question: Is there too much local news?

And everyone complains about not being able to find producers, but we’ll tell you about one company’s interesting effort to develop more.

All that and more below!

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1-ON-1 INTERVIEW AVAILABILITIES:

Oct. 11: What’s next for public transit? (Dr. Kari Watkins, University of California, Davis)
Oct. 12: Safe sleep for infants (Dr. Rachel Moon, University of California)
Oct. 19: Deer hunting in the U.S. on the decline (Dr. Lincoln Larson, North Carolina State University)

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Newly Named News Director:

Ruggiero

KTDF-TV, San Diego, CA…an unusual move at this Entravision owned station as ADRIANNA RUGGIERO moves from the anchor desk to the news director’s office. Details in this story from Media Moves. where you’ll learn she’ll oversee news operations at stations in Palm Springs El Centro and the Central Coast markets. She’s anchored at KTDF since 2020, previously anchored at a Spanish language station in Los Angeles, and worked as an attorney in her native Venezuela.

New News Director Openings:

Once again, as far as I know, there are no new ND openings this week. If I’ve missed something, please send me an email!

Paid Help Wanted Ad:

News Director, KTVZ-TV, Bend, OR:

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 mentor and developer of staff that 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 at the number one news station in Central Oregon.

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.

Candidates must have a degree in Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications, or related field. In addition, a minimum of four years of newsroom or related managerial experience is a must.

Please apply online at KTVZ.com.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WTSP-TV, Tampa/St. Petersburg (relisted 10/2/22)
KMGH-TV, Denver, CO (listed 8/28/22)
KUSA-TV, Denver, CO (relisted 9/11/22)
WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC (relisted 8/14/22)
WGRZ-TV, Buffalo NY (relisted 9/25/22)
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)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (listed 9/18/22)
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)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (AM EP, listing revised 7/31/22)
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)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (AM EP, relisted 9/18/22)
WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC (AM EP, relisted 9/11/22)
KGW-TV, Portland, OR (AM EP, listed 9/11/22)
WRTV, Indianapolis, IN (listed 9/5/22)
WTHR-TV, Indianapolis, IN (listed 8/28/22)
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 (Special Projects EP, relisted 9/18/22)
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)
WGRZ-TV, Buffalo, NY (relisted 9/11/22)
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)
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)
WCIA-TV, Champaign, IL (Digital EP, listed 8/14/22)
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)
Florida 24 Network (based at WFTS-TV in Tampa. listed 9/5/22)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (listed 8/28/22)
WSLS-TV, Roanoke, VA (listed 9/5/22)
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 9/25/22:

WTHR-TV, Indianapolis, IN (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)

Listed 7/31/22:

Listed 7/24/22:

WOIO/WUAB-TV, Cleveland, OH (Digital Content Manager)

Obituary:

Primo

One of the Giants (a term he liked to use about others) of our industry died Thursday, as we told you in an UPDATE. AL PRIMO was 87 and lost his short fight against cancer. Best known for being the creator of Eyewitness News which, among other things, brought more diversity into the newsroom. Learn more in his obituary, in this story from WABC-TV, where he was once ND, and in this 2018 well-worth-your-time appreciation by ANDREW HEYWARD.

Wade & Jan Hill

JAN HILL, wife of longtime (and long ago) Miami and Atlanta newsman WADE HILL died last Friday. Wade and I worked together from 1976-77 at WCKT-TV (now WSVN-TV) in Miami, where he held a variety of jobs before moving to the assignment desk. He later worked at WSB-TV in Atlanta and for American Airlines. More on Wade’s Facebook page.

Names in the News:

Quick hits about people:

At Birmingham’s WBRC-TV, ANGIE BIERLEY moves to EP from her current role as digital content manager.

JOEY PARKER, who’s been an ND a several TV stations and most recently ND for Missourinet, a statewide radio network, is moving into a new role with parent company Learfield. He’ll be affiliate relations manager, based in the company’s Jefferson City, MO, headquarters.

Pickey

Another several time ND, SCOTT PICKEY, is the new Media Coordinator for the University of Memphis College of Communication and Fine Arts. Scott’s a Memphis native and is working on a masters degree in journalism and strategic media there.

HEATH ALLEN is retiring after a long career as a reporter at Hearst’s WDSU-TV (NBC) in New Orleans. But he makes our report as he once served as interim news director there.

Quick hits about the industry:

Veteran broadcaster HANK PRICE wonders if there is too much local news?

Everyone is looking for producers, but the owners of WISH-TV here in Indianapolis are launching a new program to develop them. Circle City Broadcasting (along with several partners) will develop a one year program at a local community college. Read all about it here.

Scripps is rebranding Newsy and all of its nationally focused news programs into a new division called Scripps News. Details in this news release.

General Manager News and Notes:

Parker

Our two week long drought of general manager movement ended this week with news of a new GM in San Antonio. ASHLEY PARKER moves into the big office at Graham Media’s KSAT-TV (ABC). She’s a 19 year veteran of the station who’s been the general sales manager there since 2013. Ashley replaces PHIL LANE who was also promoted, in his case to GM for the company’s KPRC-TV (NBC) in Houston.

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, October 2, 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
KPNX-TV 200 East Van Buren Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
WYMT-TV 199 Black Gold Blvd. Hazard, KY 41701
WEHT/WTVW-TV, 800 Marywood Dr., Henderson, KY 42420
WKBT-TV 141 South 6th Street La Crosse, WI 54601
KTVE/KARD-TV 200 Pavilion Rd. West Monroe, LA 71292
KQDS-TV 2001 London Road Duluth, MN 55812
WJET-TV 8455 Peach Street Erie, PA 16509
KALB-TV 605 Washington Street; Alexandria, LA 71301
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
KYOU-TV 820 West 2nd Street; Ottumwa, IA 52501

**: Spanish language station

September 25, 2022

Thursday, September 29, 2022 UPDATE:

Greetings:

      Al Primo

AL PRIMO, a legend of our industry, has died.

Al, who played huge roles in the development of both local and network news, died this afternoon after a battle with cancer. He was 87.

Perhaps most well known for having developed the Eyewitness News format, he also held top roles at ABC News, worked as a consultant, and developed the syndicated program Teen Kids News.

Al’s cousin is veteran newsman JOE ROVITTO, who sent me this note tonight with some background on Al’s career and their relationship And there is more on Al’s Wikipedia page.

Al’s wife ROSINA died in 2018. Our sympathy to their daughters, JULIET and VALERI, his cousin Joe. who provided information for this report, and to other family and his many friends.

There will be a lot of coverage in the trades over the next day or two. I’ll try and highlight the best of it in Sunday’s full newsletter.

regards,

Rick Gevers

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Greetings:

At least for one week, my Colts tickets are of the market. (Colts 20, Kansas City 17). But they were VERY lucky. 🙂

There are TWO new news directors in this week’s report, with NO new openings.

Thus, our list shrinks to just 16 open ND jobs.

For the second consecutive week, no news about GM changes (that seems unusual).

There’s an obituary for a veteran ND who ran newsrooms in several major markets.

We have news about TWO former NDs, who have either a new job or a new honor.

And we have the link to Saturday’s Celebration of Life for longtime Missouri educator KENT COLLINS which was attended by many current or former network executives and correspondents, GMs, and, of course, family, friends and many former students.

All that and more as you read on.

Newly Named News Directors:

Hums

WTHR-TV, Indianapolis, IN…our Tuesday UPDATE told you of a new management structure for this Tegna (at least for now) NBC affiliate. SCOTT HUMS, who’d been the interim ND, is upped to Director of Content, while NICOLE BLOCK joins as ND. More details in this news release, and more on Nicole’s background here. They replace JEFF ROSETTI who left in June after three years as news director and eleven at the station.

Irvin

WVVA-TV, Bluefield, WV…MATT IRVIN has been promoted to news director for this Gray TV owned NBC affiliate. A 19 year employee of the station, he’s done a little bit of everything, from master control to satellite truck operator to drone supervisor to voice talent! He’s replacing WES ARMSTEAD who is retiring. Wes has been ND here since 2019 and has had a long and varied career.

New News Director Openings:

To the best of my knowledge, there are new new ND openings this week. If I’ve missed something, please send me an email!

Paid Help Wanted Ads:

We have no paid help wanted ads this week. If you are struggling to fill that open ND, EP, or other news management job, considering an ad in THE most targeted publication you can find. Send me an email and I can fill you in.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KNXV-TV, Phoenix, AZ (listed 7/31/22)
WTSP-TV, Tampa/St. Petersburg (listed 7/31/22)
KMGH-TV, Denver, CO (listed 8/28/22)
KUSA-TV, Denver, CO (relisted 9/11/22)
WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC (relisted 8/14/22)
WGRZ-TV, Buffalo NY (relisted 9/25/22)
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)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (listed 9/18/22)
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)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (AM EP, listing revised 7/31/22)
KRIV-TV, Houston, TX (listed 7/17/22)
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)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (AM EP, relisted 9/18/22)
WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC (AM EP, relisted 9/11/22)
KGW-TV, Portland, OR (AM EP, listed 9/11/22)
WRTV, Indianapolis, IN (listed 9/5/22)
WTHR-TV, Indianapolis, IN (listed 8/28/22)
WMAR-TV, Baltimore, MD (relisted 8/28/22)
WNCN-TV, Raleigh, NC (listed corrected 9/25/22)
WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC (Weekend EP, revised 7/24/22)
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 (Special Projects EP, relisted 9/18/22)
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)
WJAX/WFOX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (PM EP, revised 7/24/22)
WAVY/WVBT-TV, Norfolk, VA (relisted 9/11/22)
WBRC-TV, Birmingham, AL (listed 7/24/22)
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)
WGRZ-TV, Buffalo, NY (relisted 9/11/22)
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)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (relisted 9/18/22)
WLTX-TV, Columbia, SC (PM EP, listing revised 9/18/22)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (relisted 7/24/22)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (listing revised 9/18/22)
KRGV-TV, Weslaco, TX (AM EP, relisted 9/5/22)
WCIA-TV, Champaign, IL (Digital EP, listed 8/14/22)
WCBD-TV, Charleston, SC (listed 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)
Florida 24 Network (based at WFTS-TV in Tampa. listed 9/5/22)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (listed 8/28/22)
WSLS-TV, Roanoke, VA (listed 9/5/22)
News Center Maine, Portland/Bangor (listed 8/28/22)

More News Management Openings:

Listed 9/25/22:

WTHR-TV, Indianapolis, IN (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)

Listed 7/31/22:

Listed 7/24/22:

WOIO/WUAB-TV, Cleveland, OH (Digital Content Manager)
WTKR-TV, Norfolk, VA (Director of Digital Media)

Relisted 7/24/22:

Spectrum News NY1 (Senior Producer & Senior Producer-Politics)
Missouri School of Journalism, Columbia, MO: (Supervising Producer, Documentary Journalism Center)

Obituary:

Beardsley

MIKE BEARDSLEY, who had a long career in our business and was a news director in many large market newsrooms, died August 20 at the age of 71. This detailed obituary details his many ND stops as well as other career highlights, including a stint as a ‘Chair’ at Louisiana State University where he taught journalism and ethics. Mike also taught journalism internationally.

Names in the News:

Collins

Several hundred people gathered yesterday in Columbia, MO, for a Celebration of Life for the late Missouri journalism educator KENT COLLINS. Kent died at 74 in July after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. You can watch the service here, (it starts about 24 minutes in, preceded by a photo montage) and click here to see the printed program. Kent often referred to the Missouri Journalism School as the ‘Church’ of Journalism, and in his remarks Saturday, Dean DAVID KURPIUS said, “If that’s true, Kent was the Pope”. He impacted SO many lives.

Vann

LES VANN wrote to tell me about his new endeavor. Les stepped down from his last GM job in 2019 to concentrate on his battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Now he’s joining a marketing company as an organizational change consultant, as you’ll read here. Many of you know Les who was a longtime ND and anchor in Springfield, IL, and a GM in many stations. Friends can say hi via email.

Mitchell

One-time news director JAY MITCHELL continues to prove that there is life after the newsroom (as many of you already know). Jay left the newsroom (three of which he ran as a news director) in 2004 for a career as a realtor. Now he’s been named Virginia Realtor of the Year. Details here, and congrats to Jay. Your kind note to him can be sent here.

General Manager News and Notes:

For the second consecutive week, I’m not aware of any GM moves. Please let me know if I’ve missed something.

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, September 25, 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
KPNX-TV 200 East Van Buren Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
WYMT-TV 199 Black Gold Blvd. Hazard, KY 41701
WEHT/WTVW-TV, 800 Marywood Dr., Henderson, KY 42420
WKBT-TV 141 South 6th Street La Crosse, WI 54601
KTVE/KARD-TV 200 Pavilion Rd. West Monroe, LA 71292
KQDS-TV 2001 London Road Duluth, MN 55812
WJET-TV 8455 Peach Street Erie, PA 16509
KALB-TV 605 Washington Street; Alexandria, LA 71301
WWNY-TV 120 Arcade St. Watertown, NY 13601
KTVZ-TV 62990 O.B. Riley Rd. Bend OR 97703
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
KYOU-TV 820 West 2nd Street; Ottumwa, IA 52501

**: Spanish language station

September 18, 2022

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 UPDATE:

Greetings:

There’s a new management team coming to a Tegna owned NBC affiliate here in Indianapolis. And we have details about a live-stream for this Saturday’s Celebration of Live for longtime Missouri educator KENT COLLINS.

Hums

SCOTT HUMS, currently the interim news director for WTHR-TV, has been named Director of Content. He’s held the interim title since JEFF ROSETTI left the station in June after three years as news director and eleven years at the station. Before becoming interim ND, Scott was Director of Digital for the past seven years. He’d earlier held a similar role for WISH-TV in Indianapolis and at stations in Salt Lake City and South Bend. He began his career as a photographer.

Block

But wait, there’s more! WTHR also named NICOLE BLOCK as its new news director. She’s currently the Assistant News Director for CBS’s KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh, and has worked in a number of large markets as you’ll see by checking out her Linkedin profile.

Here’s the station’s news release with more details about both Scott and Nicole.

Collins

One more item. In Sunday’s report on the Celebration of Life for the late Missouri Journalism Professor KENT COLLINS, I neglected to share that the event will be live-streamed for those who can not attend. Here’s the link. It is scheduled to begin at 2:00 (Central time) this Saturday, September 24th.

If you can attend in person, please let the family know by clicking here.

Have a great week!

regards,

Rick Gevers

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Greetings:

Anyone want to buy the rest of my Indianapolis Colts season tickets? (For non sports-fans, the team as gotten off to, shall we say, a VERY disappointing start.)

This will sound familiar as I wrote the very same words last week: Just ONE new opening, and we’ve removed THREE jobs from our list of open jobs for reasons I explain in the “Newly Named News Directors” section just below. (TWO of those are obvious: someone was hired.)

With those changes, our list drops to just 17 open ND jobs. ONE of those 19 jobs is our only Paid Help Wanted ad.

We do have an important UPDATE on details for the Celebration of Life for longtime Missouri Journalism Professor KENT COLLINS. The date and time are the same, but the location has moved (but not by much). That’s below.

THREE obituaries this week of people with widely dramatic backgrounds.

And as far as I know, NO GM changes this week.

And several items in Names in the News: some managers on the move and a longtime Indiana newsman on the mend.

Great to see some of you are RTDNA this week. Glad the weather cooperated!

Newly Named News Directors:

Keenan

KTVT/KTXA-TV, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX…the first of our TWO UPDATES this week reported that SCOTT KEENAN is returning to this CBS o-and-o as VP/News Director. Scott was the Assistant AND here from 2004-2006. More recently, he’s been the Southwest Bureau Chief for CBS News in Dallas. Scott’s also worked in Chicago. He replaces LAURIE PASSMAN who’s moving to a new role as Director of Special Content after four years as ND and seven at the station.

Shelley

WBRZ-TV, Baton Rouge, LA…and our SECOND UPDATE broke the news that JONATHAN SHELLEY is returning to Louisiana as ND for this Manship owned ABC affiliate. He’s a former ND for WDSU-TV (NBC) in New Orleans from 2007-09 and has been ND for WPTA/WISE-TV in Ft. Wayne, IN,. from then until last month. He’s replacing his new boss, TREY SCHMALTZ who’s been promoted to GM.

And I’ve removed WLTZ-TV in Columbus, GA, from the list of stations looking for a new news director. Thanks to the loyal reader who tipped that WTVM-TV now produces news for WLTZ. And has been since 2020. Oops!

New News Director Opening:

Freeman

WEHT/WTVW-TV, Evansville, IN…BOB FREEMAN is retiring from this ABC/CW operation at the end of November. He’s been an ND in the market for 21 years including time as the ND for WFIE-TV across town. GM CURT MOLANDER broke the news to the staff in this email. Bob’s also worked in Louisville during his 43 year career. Nexstar owns WEHT and operates WTVW which is owned by Mission Broadcasting.

Paid Help Wanted Ad:

News Director, KTVZ-TV, Bend, OR:

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 mentor and developer of staff that 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 at the number one news station in Central Oregon.

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.

Candidates must have a degree in Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications, or related field. In addition, a minimum of four years of newsroom or related managerial experience is a must.

Please apply online at KTVZ.com.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

KNXV-TV, Phoenix, AZ (listed 7/31/22)
WTSP-TV, Tampa/St. Petersburg (listed 7/31/22)
KMGH-TV, Denver, CO (listed 8/28/22)
KUSA-TV, Denver, CO (relisted 9/11/22)
WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC (relisted 8/14/22)
WTHR-TV, Indianapolis, IN (relisted 9/18/22)
WCMH-TV, Columbus, OH (listed 8/14/22)
WGRZ-TV, Buffalo NY (relisted 7/24/22)
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)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (listed 9/18/22)
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)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (AM EP, listing revised 7/31/22)
KRIV-TV, Houston, TX (listed 7/17/22)
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)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (AM EP, relisted 9/18/22)
WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC (AM EP, relisted 9/11/22)
KGW-TV, Portland, OR (AM EP, listed 9/11/22)
WRTV, Indianapolis, IN (listed 9/5/22)
WTHR-TV, Indianapolis, IN (listed 8/28/22)
WMAR-TV, Baltimore, MD (relisted 8/28/22)
WNCN-TV, Raleigh, NC (listed 9/11/22)
WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC (Weekend EP, revised 7/24/22)
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 (Special Projects EP, relisted 9/18/22)
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)
WJAX/WFOX-TV, Jacksonville, FL (PM EP, revised 7/24/22)
WAVY/WVBT-TV, Norfolk, VA (relisted 9/11/22)
WBRC-TV, Birmingham, AL (listed 7/24/22)
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)
WGRZ-TV, Buffalo, NY (relisted 9/11/22)
KGUN-TV, Tucson, AZ (listed 8/28/22)
WHO-TV, Des Moines, IA (AM EP, relisted 7/24/22)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (relisted 9/18/22)
KOLR-TV, Springfield, MO (AM EP, listing revised 8/14/22)
WLTX-TV, Columbia, SC (PM EP, listing revised 9/18/22)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (relisted 7/24/22)
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY (listing revised 9/18/22)
KRGV-TV, Weslaco, TX (AM EP, relisted 9/5/22)
WCIA-TV, Champaign, IL (Digital EP, listed 8/14/22)
WCBD-TV, Charleston, SC (listed 9/5/22)
WGMB/WVLA-TV, Baton Rouge, LA (listed 8/14/22)
WBTW-TV, Myrtle Beach, SC (relisted 7/24/22)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (relisted 9/18/22)
WMBD-TV, Peoria, IL (listed 9/18/22)
WHBF-TV, Rockford, IL (Digital EP, listed 9/18/22)
WTVO/WQRF-TV, Rockford, IL (relisted 8/28/22)

MANAGING EDITOR:

WXIA-TV, Atlanta, GA(listed 8/28/22)
Florida 24 Network (based at WFTS-TV in Tampa. listed 9/5/22)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (listed 8/28/22)
WSLS-TV, Roanoke, VA (listed 9/5/22)
News Center Maine, Portland/Bangor (listed 8/28/22)

More News Management Openings:

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)

Listed 7/31/22:

Listed 7/24/22:

WOIO/WUAB-TV, Cleveland, OH (Digital Content Manager)
WTKR-TV, Norfolk, VA (Director of Digital Media)

Relisted 7/24/22:

Spectrum News NY1 (Senior Producer & Senior Producer-Politics)
Missouri School of Journalism, Columbia, MO: (Supervising Producer, Documentary Journalism Center)

Memorial Service Update:

Collins

A reminder that the Celebration of Life for longtime Univeristy of Missouri journalism professor KENT COLLINS is this Saturday, September 24, at 2:00pm.

The location, however, has changed.

It will now be held at the Bush Auditorium in Cornell Hall (home of the Business School) which is just south of the Alumni Center on the University Campus.

This map will help (you may need to rotate it) and also show a good parking option, the Turner Avenue parking garage.

The reception following the event will be held at one of Kent’s favorite places, The Heidelberg, across the street from the Journalism School at 410 S. 9th St., 65201.

There is a rooftop area which will be held for our group with beverages and appetizers provided. The Hitt St. Parking Garage directly behind The Heidelberg should also have a lot of space.

If you are coming, please click here and fill out the very simple form.

The weather is looking like it’s going to cooperate on Saturday, and the Collins family looks forward to celebrating with you!

Obituaries:

RICHARD STRADER, whose obituary says he spent 20 years as news director for WMAR-TV in Baltimore, died Wednesday at a Reston, VA, hospital. He was 86 years old. That same obituary says he spent 22 working for the Voice of America. He worked for many years at WMAR with a brother, DAVID, who predeceased him.

Fowler

MAXINE FOWLER, mother of longtime news manager CAROL FOWLER, died September 8th at the age of 84. Carol, now Director of Content for Tegna’s KSDK-TV in St. Louis (and a three time Chicago ND), told me her mother sparked her interest in news. Carol posted this to Facebook, and you can find her mother’s obituary here. A kind note to Carol can be sent here.

TERICIA ANN (BANKS) GREGORY died at 88 back on August 21. Her obituary says she was the President and GM of the first black owned TV station in the U.S., Detroit’s WGPR-TV. That story, and her background, are quite interesting and covered in great detail in this lengthy obituary.

Names in the News:

At KGW-TV (Tegna/NBC) in Portland, OR, they’re getting a new Managing Editor. NINA MEHLHAF is moving from in front of the camera to behind the scenes. She posted this to LinkedIn.

And in Columbus, OH, RODNEY DUNIGAN becomes the Assistant ND for Sinclair’s WSYX/WTTE-TV (ABC/FOX). He’s a five year veteran of the station and has held a wide variety of jobs there.

Linn

Longtime Indiana Newsman TED LINN is on the mend from heart surgery last month to replace his mitral valve. Ted retired in 2020 after 16 years as ND for WANE-TV in Ft. Wayne and a long run as the assistant ND for sister station WISH-TV in Indianapolis. Ted will consider his recovery complete if he continues his consecutive streak of attending Indy 500’s next May. Wish (pun intended) him well here.

General Manager News and Notes:

I’m not aware of any GM moves this week. Please let me know if I’ve missed something.

Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:

Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, September 19, 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
KPNX-TV 200 East Van Buren Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
WTHR-TV 1000 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46204
WYMT-TV 199 Black Gold Blvd. Hazard, KY 41701
WEHT/WTVW-TV, 800 Marywood Dr., Henderson, KY 42420
WKBT-TV 141 South 6th Street La Crosse, WI 54601
KTVE/KARD-TV 200 Pavilion Rd. West Monroe, LA 71292
KQDS-TV 2001 London Road Duluth, MN 55812
WJET-TV 8455 Peach Street Erie, PA 16509
KALB-TV 605 Washington Street; Alexandria, LA 71301
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
KYOU-TV 820 West 2nd Street; Ottumwa, IA 52501

**: Spanish language station