June 30, 2014

Greetings:

Great to see some of you at this past week’s IRE conference, which welcomed a record attendance of over 1,500 journalists (and a few agents!) Another great year of broadcast participation, with Gannett, Scripps, and the NBC owned stations group particularly well represented. (Apologies to any other groups who sent large contingents.) I’ve said before that IRE is my favorite conference, with practical lessons that you can put to work on Monday.

Mark your calendars (and plan budgets) for the next conference in Philadelphia, June 4-7, 2015.

This week’s newsletter features TWO newly named NDs, with, to my knowledge, NO new openings, bringing our count of open jobs to 26.

Please note our advertisers this week, including the Carole Kneeland Project, the NEFE/RTDNA Personal Finance Awards, ExciteM, and AccuWeather, along with help wanted ads for THREE newsroom positions in a wide variety of market sizes.

We have an obituary for a longtime Alabama news director and anchor, a trade of general managers in two top ten markets, and a number of news managers on the move.

All that…and more…as you read on.

The Kneeland Project Accepting Applications Now

You don’t want to miss this opportunity. Apply today!

The Kneeland Project is accepting applications for their September 24-27 session in Austin, TX. Applications are due Friday, July 11 and are available at: kneelandproject.org/apply

Thanks to Kneeland’s generous funders, this opportunity is nearly free for 18 selected news directors. The Kneeland Project pays for all tuition costs as well as hotel and several meals. Participants cover only their transportation and a few meals: Kneeland takes care of the rest.

In a recent survey of Kneeland Fellows, 100% reported they still regularly use lessons learned at Kneeland, believe that time spent at Kneeland improved their career, and said they have recommended Kneeland to a friend or colleague.

This fall’s participants will be joined by some of the best and brightest leaders in the industry, but they won’t provide didactic, one-way lectures. On the contrary. Kneeland is seeking applications from news directors with high-level expertise, insight, and experience to make this a truly unique opportunity.

Most importantly, journalists will leave the program with a solid plan to guide their leadership decisions starting the day they return to their newsroom. This isn’t theoretical information that news managers will put on a shelf and neglect. Every participant will walk away with concrete action items to implement immediately that will make a difference in their station…and their life.

It’s an intensive program unlike any other. It’s practical. It’s highly interactive. It produces long-lasting results. Journalists return to their stations refreshed and ready to tackle the sometimes overwhelming challenges newsrooms now face.

Click here for more information and to apply. www.kneelandproject.org

Only 18 news directors will be selected for this program. Apply today!

New News Director Openings:

None, that I know of. Do you know of any? Then shoot me an email! rick@rickgevers.com

Newly Named News Directors:

Hamilton

KHQA-TV, Hannibal, MO/Quincy, IL…KRISTEN HAMILTON returns to Illinois to become news director for this Sinclair Broadcasting owned CBS affiliate (which airs ABC programming on a digital channel). Kristen is currently Content Manager for WXIN-TV in Indianapolis, but before her 3 1/2 years there she was an Assistant ND in Peoria. She’s also worked in Springfield, MO, and Savannah, GA. Kristen replaces NORA BALDNER who was ND there for almost four years.  UPDATE 6/30/14:  Nora has accepted a job as an Assistant Professor of Communication at Quincy University.

KTLM-TV, Brownsville, TX…this Telemundo owned station has named FRANCISCO COBOS has its next news director.

Paid Help Wanted Ads:    

News Director, KPVI-TV, Pocatello ID:

KPVI NBC 6 in the majestic Idaho Falls/Pocatello, Idaho market, has an opening for a motivated, versatile, knowledgeable, experienced, and goal-oriented News Director to manage our news operations. While News Director experience is preferred, we also want to hear from any experienced Executive Producers or an Assistant News Director looking to take that next step.

The KPVI News Director position is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operations of the television newsroom and website, budgeting, hiring and training of the newsroom personnel, maintenance of journalistic and legal standards, superior news gathering and news production. The News Director must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Organization and time management skills are a must. Position reports directly to the VP/General Manager, Shawn Wilcox.

If you wish to work for a company that rewards excellence and you are a motivated, goal-oriented self-starter, please e-mail your resume and a link to your finished news product to swilcox@kpvi.com.

Resumes and links may also be mailed as follows:

Mr. Shawn Wilcox
General Manager
KPVI-TV
902 E. Sherman
Pocatello ID 83201

IDAHO BROADCAST PARTNERS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Morning Executive Producer, KING-TV, Seattle. WA:

KING 5 TV, Seattle’s #1 news station, is looking for a creative Executive Producer to oversee the content and direction of our 4 ½ hour morning newscast. If you are competitive and passionate about covering news, have strong journalistic credentials, and proven leadership skills to manage a large staff, we want to talk to you.

You will lead a staff of reporters, producers, writers, photographers, and assignment editors. To be successful in this position, you need to thrive at producing, planning, and motivating. You need to know how to solve problems and make decisions as the leader of the team. Experience growing digital and social platforms beyond simple broadcast companions is desired.

Candidates with a college degree and 5 years news management experience preferred. System experience with ENPS, Axis graphics, and Vertigo is beneficial.

KING TV is owned by Gannett, the largest local media company in the country. To be considered a candidate for an opening at KING, you must complete the online application on the employment tab found on: king5.com/on-tv and attach your resume and cover letter.

Paper resumes or any electronic information received that do not come through the online application process will not be considered part of the applicant pool.

KING TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Morning Executive Producer, KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO:

KOAA, the number one NBC affiliate in beautiful Colorado Springs-Pueblo is looking for an Executive Producer to lead our talented morning team through a two and a half hour award winning newscast.

We are looking for a true leader who can set the pace in the market on multiple platforms including web, mobile and social media. We staff for multiple morning live shots, and expect a fact paced, informative newscast on brand. The ideal candidate will be a great teacher for young producers, coordinate with marketing, collaborate with managers and bring creative solutions to the table; must be able to make smart decisions and execute last minute changes to shows without supervision.

We are an investigative station in a market with a lot of breaking news, including critical weather conditions during morning drive. At least two years producing experience required. Management experience preferred – but leadership qualities are even more important. Familiarity with NBC Newschannel, ENPS, Social News Desk & Ross Overdrive is helpful.

You will get to work in one of the most beautiful places on earth, in a happy newsroom, with full benefits and competitive pay. We love what we do – come see why.

Rush your resume & link to your work via email to: EPJob@KOAA.com, SUBJECT LINE: Executive producer

NO phone calls please.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WLS-TV, Chicago, IL (listed 5/24/14)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (relisted 6/15/14)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 6/7/14)
KVVU-TV, Las Vegas, NV (relisted 6/15/14)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (relisted 6/15/14)
WCJB-TV, Gainesville, FL (listed 5/2/11)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

WFLD-TV, Chicago, IL (AM EP, listed 5/30/14)
WLS-TV, Chicago, IL (relisted 5/24/14)
KTVU-TV, San Francisco/Oakland, CA (Digital EP, listed 6/22/14)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (AM EP, relisted 6/15/14)
KING-TV, Seattle, WA (AM EP, listed 6/22/14, see ad above!)
KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO (relisted 6/15/14)
WDAF-TV, Kansas City, MO (PM EP, listed 6/22/14)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Senior EP, relisted 5/18/14)
WGHP-TV, Greensboro/High Point, NC (Dayside EP, listed 6/22/14)
WTEV/WAWS, Jacksonville, FL (AM EP, listed 5/11/14)
WJAR-TV, Providence, RI (relisted 6/15/14)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (Nightside EP, listed 5/24/14)
KGUN-TV, Tucson, AZ (Morning EP, relisted 5/24/14)
WHAM-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 5/30/14)
WISC-TV, Madison, WI (listed 5/30/14)
WSJV-TV, South Bend/Elkhart, IN (AM EP, listing modified 4/25/14)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (AM EP, relisted 6/22/14, see ad above!)
WCIV-TV, Charleston, SC (relisted 5/24/14)
KTVA-TV, Anchorage, AK (listed 5/2/14)
KTTC-TV, Rochester, MN (relisted 5/30/14)

ASSIGNMENT MANAGER:

WSPA-TV, Spartanburg, SC (relisted 5/18/14)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (listed 6/15/14)

MANAGING EDITOR:

WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Digital ME, relisted 5/18/14)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 6/7/14)

DIRECTOR OF NEWS TECHNOLOGY:

WSB-TV, Atlanta, GA (listed 5/24/14)

NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER:

WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY (listed 5/18/14)

Obituary:

JOE LANGSTON, a longtime Birmingham news anchor and news director, died Saturday, June 21, at the age of 82. He joined the staff of WBRC-TV in 1962, worked briefly at WVTM in Birmingham, and later returned to WBRC as news director. He left TV in 1987 to accept an endowed chair at Jacksonville State University. WBRC remembers him here, while the local newspaper covered his passing here.

Situations Wanted:

We offer a free situations wanted ad to news managers who are looking for a new opportunity. If you’d like to state your case to a well targeted audience, email me an item (max. 150 words). You may include a link to a website, an email address, and a photo. You must include your name. I’ll run it for one week. I don’t represent or endorse those listed, but merely trying to help.

Names in the News…and other things:

Friday marked the last day on the job for two longtime news directors. GREG CAPUTO, spent much of his career in Chicago, the last 11+ at WGN-TV. He’ll turn 65 next month. Chicago media writer ROBERT FEDER has more in this article. And in Seattle, BOB JORDAN also stepped down on Friday. He marks his 68th birthday in July, as well. Best wishes to both for a long and happy retirement.

Also moving on after a long career is JACK MAHER, who’s leaving Denver’s KUSA-TV after 34 years on the morning show. He was the first producer when the program began and is now Senior Producer. The station paid tribute during his final newscast.

An update to our UPDATE earlier this week on the trade of stations between Fox and the Cox Media Group. The General Managers of the two largest stations in the deal, soon-to-be former Cox stations, KTVU/KICU-TV, and about to be a former FOX o-and-o WFXT-TV in Boston, will trade places according to this article. WHBQ-TV in Memphis also switches from Fox ownership to Cox.

LANA DURBAN-SCOTT will serve as interim station manager for Scripps’ WEWS-TV in Cleveland while GM SAM ROSENWASSER recovers from some health issues. She worked at the station earlier in her career. She’ll return to her job as Director of News Strategy & Operations for the company.

It’s a return to Los Angeles for MATT GOLDBERG, who’s headed back to KNBC-TV as Managing Editor. He’s currently the Assistant ND for another NBC o-and-o, KNTV in San Jose/San Francisco. Matt worked at KNBC before moving to the Bay Area. He’s also other stations in San Francisco and Los Angeles, and in Houston.

WRTV in Indianapolis has named SHAWN REYNOLDS as its morning EP. He’s been a producer at the Weather Channel, and has also worked at two stations in Atlanta, and for stations in Huntington/Charleston, WV, Lexington, and Hazard, KY.

ROD JACKSON joins KSNT/KTKA-TV in Topeka as Assistant News Director. He most recently was ND for KGAN/KFXA-TV in Cedar Rapids, IA. Many of you may know him from his days as a producer for ABC NewsOne in Los Angeles.

General Manager Notes:

CHRIS TOPF has been named GM of Tribune’s WPMT-TV in Harrisburg, PA. He most recently served as GM of WNWO-TV in Toledo.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

If you know of any additions/deletions/updates, please email me at: rick@rickgevers.com

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, June 29, 2014.

KWHY-TV 1201 West 5th St., # T-900 Los Angeles CA 90017 *
WGN-TV 2501 Bradley Place Chicago IL 60618
KTVT-TV 5233 Bridge St. Ft. Worth TX 76103
New England Cable News, 160 Wells Avenue Newton, MA 02459
WBZ-TV 1170 Soldiers Field Rd. Boston MA 02134
WFDC-TV 101 Constitution Ave. NW Washington DC 20001 *
KPRC-TV 8181 SW Freeway Houston TX 77074
KIRO-TV 2807 Third Ave. Seattle WA 98121
KCEC-TV 777 Grant St. #110 Denver CO 80203 *
WEWS-TV 3001 Euclid Ave. Cleveland OH 44115
KMAX-TV 2713 Kovr Drive Sacramento CA 95605
KOIN-TV 222 SW Columbia St. Portland OR 97201
WCNC-TV 1001 Wood Ridge Center Dr. Charlotte NC 28217
WHP-TV 3300 North 6th Street Harrisburg PA 17110
WTLV/WJXX-TV, 1070 E. Adams St. Jacksonville, FL 32202
WSET-TV 2320 Langhorne Rd. Lynchburg VA 24501
WFRV-TV 1181 E. Mason St. Green Bay WI 54301
WOI-TV 3903 Westown Parkway West Des Moines IA 50266
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521
WCBD-TV 210 W. Coleman Blvd. Charleston SC 29464
KVRR-TV 4015 9th Ave S Fargo ND 58103
WAKA-TV 3251 Harrison Road Montgomery AL 36109
KLFY-TV 1808 Eraste Landry Rd. Lafayette LA 70506
KPVI-TV 902 E Sherman Pocatello ID 83201 (see ad above!)
KLDO/KXOF-TV 226 Bob Bullock Loop Laredo TX 78040
WBUP/WBKP-TV 1705 Ash Street Ishpeming MI 49849

* Spanish language station

June 23, 2014

Tuesday, June 24, 2014 UPDATE:

A major station swap today, with Cox Media Group and FOX being the players.

Cox is trading its San Francisco duopoly, KTVU-TV and KICU-TV, for two FOX o-and-o’s in Boston (WFXT-TV) and Memphis (WHBQ-TV).

More details in this news release from Cox.

Our full report this week may be delayed by our attendance at the annual IRE conference in San Francisco, where I hope to see many of you.

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Greetings:

There are TWO new openings, both in 100+ markets, to tell you about this week, and, to my knowledge, NO new NDs were hired this week.  Those changes bring our total of open ND jobs to 27.

ONE of those 27 jobs is featured in a paid ad below, along with THREE ads for Executive Producer openings in a wide range of markets.

Names in the News features good news about longtime consultant DAVE SMITH and longtime newsman SCOTT LIBIN, along with a number of news managers on the move and some GM changes, too.

Finally, last week I mentioned that we’d moved and have new telephone numbers.  Due to some spectacularly inept customer service by my former former phone company TDS Telcom (Motto: America’s seventh largest local exchange telephone company. Seriously.), I’d like to repeat the new numbers and encourage you to update your contact list.

New work number is: 317-635-7912.  New fax number is 317-635-7919.  And the new address is:

355 E. Ohio St. #303
Indianapolis IN 46204

All this week’s news after this ad from a returning advertiser, ExciteM!

New News Director Openings:

WAKA-TV, Montgomery, AL…after just one month on the job, an illness involving his mother has forced JACK PAGANO to step down as ND for this Bahakel owned CBS affiliate. He joined the station after spending six years as a television mentor/trainer in Afghanistan since retiring from the Army. He once served as ND for WWAY-TV in Wilmington, NC.

KPVI-TV, Pocatello, ID…is advertising for a new news director. You can see that paid ad below. My records show that TODD BLACKINTON had been the ND/anchor there for the past two years. He’d earlier worked in Peoria. KPVI is an NBC affiliate and is now owned by Idaho Broadcast Partners.

Newly Named News Directors:

None, that I know of. Do you know of any? Then shoot me an email! rick@rickgevers.com

Paid Help Wanted Ads:    

News Director, KPVI-TV, Pocatello ID:

KPVI NBC 6 in the majestic Idaho Falls/Pocatello, Idaho market, has an opening for a motivated, versatile, knowledgeable, experienced, and goal-oriented News Director to manage our news operations. While News Director experience is preferred, we also want to hear from any experienced Executive Producers or an Assistant News Director looking to take that next step.

The KPVI News Director position is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operations of the television newsroom and website, budgeting, hiring and training of the newsroom personnel, maintenance of journalistic and legal standards, superior news gathering and news production. The News Director must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Organization and time management skills are a must. Position reports directly to the VP/General Manager, Shawn Wilcox.

If you wish to work for a company that rewards excellence and you are a motivated, goal-oriented self-starter, please e-mail your resume and a link to your finished news product to swilcox@kpvi.com.

Resumes and links may also be mailed as follows:

Mr. Shawn Wilcox
General Manager
KPVI-TV
902 E. Sherman
Pocatello ID 83201

IDAHO BROADCAST PARTNERS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Morning Executive Producer, KING-TV, Seattle. WA:

KING 5 TV, Seattle’s #1 news station, is looking for a creative Executive Producer to oversee the content and direction of our 4 ½ hour morning newscast. If you are competitive and passionate about covering news, have strong journalistic credentials, and proven leadership skills to manage a large staff, we want to talk to you.

You will lead a staff of reporters, producers, writers, photographers, and assignment editors. To be successful in this position, you need to thrive at producing, planning, and motivating. You need to know how to solve problems and make decisions as the leader of the team. Experience growing digital and social platforms beyond simple broadcast companions is desired.

Candidates with a college degree and 5 years news management experience preferred. System experience with ENPS, Axis graphics, and Vertigo is beneficial.

KING TV is owned by Gannett, the largest local media company in the country. To be considered a candidate for an opening at KING, you must complete the online application on the employment tab found on: king5.com/on-tv and attach your resume and cover letter.

Paper resumes or any electronic information received that do not come through the online application process will not be considered part of the applicant pool.

KING TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Morning Executive Producer, KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO:

KOAA, the number one NBC affiliate in beautiful Colorado Springs-Pueblo is looking for an Executive Producer to lead our talented morning team through a two and a half hour award winning newscast.

We are looking for a true leader who can set the pace in the market on multiple platforms including web, mobile and social media. We staff for multiple morning live shots, and expect a fact paced, informative newscast on brand. The ideal candidate will be a great teacher for young producers, coordinate with marketing, collaborate with managers and bring creative solutions to the table; must be able to make smart decisions and execute last minute changes to shows without supervision.

We are an investigative station in a market with a lot of breaking news, including critical weather conditions during morning drive. At least two years producing experience required. Management experience preferred – but leadership qualities are even more important. Familiarity with NBC Newschannel, ENPS, Social News Desk & Ross Overdrive is helpful.

You will get to work in one of the most beautiful places on earth, in a happy newsroom, with full benefits and competitive pay. We love what we do – come see why.

Rush your resume & link to your work via email to: EPJob@KOAA.com, SUBJECT LINE: Executive producer

NO phone calls please.

Executive Producer, KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO:

The E.W. Scripps owned NBC affiliate in Kansas City, MO, 41 Action News seeks an Executive Producer who is a strong show doctor ready for the next challenge. You should be high-energy, aggressive with breaking news and know how to think big. You’ll run the day to day operations, guide coverage across 3 screens and create special coverage plans. You’ll need to be great at juggling multiple projects and collaborating with the team to ensure those projects are executed.

The successful candidate will possess 3 + years’ experience in newsroom management and progressive producing desired. Must have proven and effective leadership skills; fosters open dialogue, empowers others, addresses conflict quickly and directly. Strong organizational and communication skills (verbal and written) required.

Send resume and a letter of introduction via email to: carrie.hofmann@kshb.com or via mail to:

Carrie Hofmann
News Director
KSHB-TV
4720 Oak Street
Kansas City MO 64112

Scripps Media, Inc., certifies that its advertising sales agreements do not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity. All advertising sales agreements contain nondiscrimination clauses.

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WLS-TV, Chicago, IL (listed 5/24/14)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (relisted 6/15/14)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 6/7/14)
KVVU-TV, Las Vegas, NV (relisted 6/15/14)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (relisted 6/15/14)
WCJB-TV, Gainesville, FL (listed 5/2/11)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

WFLD-TV, Chicago, IL (AM EP, listed 5/30/14)
WLS-TV, Chicago, IL (relisted 5/24/14)
KTVU-TV, San Francisco/Oakland, CA (Digital EP, listed modified this week)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (AM EP, relisted 6/15/14)
KING-TV, Seattle, WA (AM EP, new listing this week, see ad above!)
KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO (relisted 6/15/14, see ad above!)
WDAF-TV, Kansas City, MO (PM EP, new listing this week)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Senior EP, relisted 5/18/14)
WGHP-TV, Greensboro/High Point, NC (Dayside EP, new listing this week)
WTEV/WAWS, Jacksonville, FL (AM EP, listed 5/11/14)
WJAR-TV, Providence, RI (relisted 6/15/14)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (Nightside EP, listed 5/24/14)
KGUN-TV, Tucson, AZ (Morning EP, relisted 5/24/14)
WHAM-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 5/30/14)
WISC-TV, Madison, WI (listed 5/30/14)
WSJV-TV, South Bend/Elkhart, IN (AM EP, listing modified 4/25/14)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (AM EP, relisted this week, see ad above!)
WCIV-TV, Charleston, SC (relisted 5/24/14)
KTVA-TV, Anchorage, AK (listed 5/2/14)
KTTC-TV, Rochester, MN (relisted 5/30/14)

ASSIGNMENT MANAGER:

WSPA-TV, Spartanburg, SC (relisted 5/18/14)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (listed 6/15/14)

MANAGING EDITOR:

WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Digital ME, relisted 5/18/14)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 6/7/14)

DIRECTOR OF NEWS TECHNOLOGY:

WSB-TV, Atlanta, GA (listed 5/24/14)

NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER:

WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY (listed 5/18/14)

Situations Wanted:

We offer a free situations wanted ad to news managers who are looking for a new opportunity. If you’d like to state your case to a well targeted audience, email me an item (max. 150 words). You may include a link to a website, an email address, and a photo. You must include your name. I’ll run it for one week. I don’t represent or endorse those listed, but merely trying to help.

Names in the News…and other things:

Smith

We have good news to report on the condition of SmithGeiger CEO DAVE SMITH who underwent his second kidney transplant surgery earlier this week at UCLA Medical Center. The new kidney is functioning well and his recovery is going well. Dave’s daughter HARPER, who donated a kidney to an exchange program that resulted in the kidney for Dave, is also doing well. There were a total of 22 people in the exchange program, 11 donors and 11 recipients at eight medical centers. While he recovers, Dave can’t accept flowers, but a donation to the PKD Foundation would be appreciated. Click here to learn more. Your note of well wishes should go to: dave@smithgeiger.com

Libin

SCOTT LIBIN is joining the faculty at the University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Scott tells me he’ll teach two courses each semester, coordinate internships, work on redesigning the curriculum and engage the industry in an ongoing conversation about what media employers need from graduates. And he’ll continue to do outside consulting and training. Scott most recently had been working for Internet Broadcasting. He’s a former ND for two stations in Minneapolis and one in Greensboro-High Point, NC, and has worked at Poynter.

MIKE AVILA joins WPIX-TV in New York as Supervising Producer of the morning news. He had been working for WLNY-TV in New York and has also worked for WNBC-TV and WCBS-TV in the Big Apple.

Speaking of New York, STEVE BOGNAR joins WNBC-TV as Managing Editor. He’s been an EP for WBZ-TV in Boston and earlier worked for WDIV-TV in Detroit.

DENETRA WALKER has been promoted to Assistant ND at Raycom’s WIS-TV in Columbia, SC. She’s been an EP at this NBC affiliate, and earlier in her career worked in Augusta, GA.

General Manager Notes:

Longtime WSVN-TV (Miami) General Manager BOB LEIDER will retire in September. He’ll be replaced by the GM of sister Sunbeam Broadcasting station WHDH-TV in Boston, CHRIS WAYLAND. And Wayland will be replaced by ROBERT BURNS.

PAUL PEROZENI has been promoted to GM for WJW-TV in Cleveland. He’d been the sales manager there.

JOSE LUIS PADILLA is the new GM for KAZA-TV, the Azteca America o-and-o in Los Angeles.

Sinclair Broadcasting promoted GREG CONNER to GM for WXLV-TV and WZLV-TV in Winston-Salem, NC. He’d been the Director of Sales for another Sinclair duopoly, KVCW-TV and KVMY-TV in Las Vegas.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

If you know of any additions/deletions/updates, please email me at: rick@rickgevers.com

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, June 22, 2014.

KWHY-TV 1201 West 5th St., # T-900 Los Angeles CA 90017 *
WGN-TV 2501 Bradley Place Chicago IL 60618
KTVT-TV 5233 Bridge St. Ft. Worth TX 76103
New England Cable News, 160 Wells Avenue Newton, MA 02459
WBZ-TV 1170 Soldiers Field Rd. Boston MA 02134
WFDC-TV 101 Constitution Ave. NW Washington DC 20001 *
KPRC-TV 8181 SW Freeway Houston TX 77074
KIRO-TV 2807 Third Ave. Seattle WA 98121
KCEC-TV 777 Grant St. #110 Denver CO 80203 *
WEWS-TV 3001 Euclid Ave. Cleveland OH 44115
KMAX-TV 2713 Kovr Drive Sacramento CA 95605
KOIN-TV 222 SW Columbia St. Portland OR 97201
WCNC-TV 1001 Wood Ridge Center Dr. Charlotte NC 28217
WHP-TV 3300 North 6th Street Harrisburg PA 17110
WTLV/WJXX-TV, 1070 E. Adams St. Jacksonville, FL 32202
WSET-TV 2320 Langhorne Rd. Lynchburg VA 24501
WFRV-TV 1181 E. Mason St. Green Bay WI 54301
WOI-TV 3903 Westown Parkway West Des Moines IA 50266
KTLM-TV 3900 N. 10th St., 7th Floor McAllen TX 78501
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521
WCBD-TV 210 W. Coleman Blvd. Charleston SC 29464
KVRR-TV 4015 9th Ave S Fargo ND 58103
WAKA-TV 3251 Harrison Road Montgomery AL 36109
KLFY-TV 1808 Eraste Landry Rd. Lafayette LA 70506
KPVI-TV 902 E Sherman Pocatello ID 83201 (see ad above!)
KLDO/KXOF-TV 226 Bob Bullock Loop Laredo TX 78040
WBUP/WBKP-TV 1705 Ash Street Ishpeming MI 49849

* Spanish language station

June 16, 2014

Greetings:

One small bit of housekeeping before we move to our normal business, if you’ll indulge me.

We’ve moved!

That means new phone numbers and, of course, a new address, so please take a moment to update your contact lists.

The new telephone number is 317-635-7912.

The new fax number is 317-635-7919.

And our new address at the World Headquarters is:

355 E. Ohio St. #303
Indianapolis IN 46204

Email, of course, stays the same: rick@rickgevers.com

On to business:

THREE new NDs and TWO new openings top this week’s delayed report. Those changes bring our total of open ND jobs to 26.

We have ONE ad for an EP in Kansas City.

THREE obituaries, though. One for a former Florida ND, one for a well known station owner out West, and one for the mother of a longtime Magid and NBC executive. Those items are below, as well as a few items in Names in the News, including this year’s National Edward R. Murrow Award winners.

All that and more below.

New News Director Openings:

WTLV/WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, FL…KATHY WILLIAMS resigned on Friday after almost two years as ND for the Gannett owned duopoly. Kathy’s been away from the station for two months, on leave due to ongoing medical issues in her family and has been commuting back and forth to Texas.  She’s a former ND in Houston and for two different stations in Cleveland. She’s also worked in Chicago and Washington, as well as two other stints in Houston.

WSET-TV, Lynchburg, VA…we’ve had this opening on our list for several months despite some confusion as to whether or not BOB CASHEN had actually left the station. It now appears Bob officially left last month, after less than a year here.

KLDO/KXOF-TV, Laredo, TX…DIANA CASTILLO is leaving this Entravision owned duopoly for an ND job in Iowa. More details below.

Newly Named News Directors:

WXTV, New York, NY…ESTEBAN CRESTE has been named ND for this Univision owned station. He’s a former ND for Spanish language stations in Los Angeles and Chicago. He’s been the EP and news director for Fox Deportes in Mexico City for the past three years. At WXTV, he replaces NORMA MORATO who left the station in May after 13 years as ND.

WICD-TV, Champaign, IL…MIKE TRUETT is now ND for this Sinclair owned station. The company had been using one ND for WICD and WICS-TV in Springfield, IL, but have now separated the positions. He’s been the Assistant ND there since April, 2013. Mike’s also worked for two stations in Memphis, sandwiched around a three year stint in the Peace Corps.

KMEG/KPTH-TV, Sioux City, IA…DIANA CASTILLO is joining this duopoly as ND. She’s been the ND for another duopoly, KLDO/KXOF-TV in Laredo, TX. Diana replaces AARON WEISS who was ND here for about 2 1/2 years.

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Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WLS-TV, Chicago, IL (listed 5/24/14)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (relisted this week)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 6/7/14)
KVVU-TV, Las Vegas, NV (relisted this week)
WIS-TV, Columbia, SC (listed 4/19/14)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (relisted this week)
WBND-TV, South Bend, IN (listed 4/12/14)
WCJB-TV, Gainesville, FL (listed 5/2/11)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

WFLD-TV, Chicago, IL (AM EP, listed 5/30/14)
WLS-TV, Chicago, IL (relisted 5/24/14)
KTVU-TV, San Francisco/Oakland, CA (Digital EP, listed 4/25/14)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (AM EP, relisted this week)
WFLA-TV, Tampa. FL (relisted 4/5/14)
KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO (relisted this week, see ad above!)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Senior EP, relisted 5/18/14)
WXIX-TV, Cincinnati, OH (PM EP, listing revised 4/12/14)
WTEV/WAWS, Jacksonville, FL (AM EP, listed 5/11/14)
WJAR-TV, Providence, RI (relisted this week)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (Nightside EP, listed 5/24/14)
KGUN-TV, Tucson, AZ (Morning EP, relisted 5/24/14)
WHAM-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 5/30/14)
WISC-TV, Madison, WI (listed 5/30/14)
WSJV-TV, South Bend/Elkhart, IN (AM EP, listing modified 4/25/14)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (AM EP, listed 4/25/14)
WCIV-TV, Charleston, SC (relisted 5/24/14)
KTVA-TV, Anchorage, AK (listed 5/2/14)
KTTC-TV, Rochester, MN (relisted 5/30/14)

ASSIGNMENT MANAGER:

WSPA-TV, Spartanburg, SC (relisted 5/18/14)
KMTV, Omaha, NE (new listing this week)

MANAGING EDITOR:

WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Digital ME, relisted 5/18/14)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted 6/7/14)

DIRECTOR OF NEWS TECHNOLOGY:

WSB-TV, Atlanta, GA (listed 5/24/14)

NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER:

WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY (listed 5/18/14)

Obituaries:

BERT ROSELLE, a longtime news director and anchor for what was then WJKS-TV in Jacksonville, FL, died this week at the age of 80. Bert also worked at another Jacksonville station, as well as in Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Houston. More details in this story.

JIM ROGERS died Saturday at the age of 75 after a long battle with cancer. He owned KSNV-TV in Las Vegas and had owned 13 other stations through his company, Sunbelt Communications (which later became Intermountain West Communications). Rogers once served as Chancellor of Higher Education in Nevada. The Las Vegas Review Journal ran this obituary.

Finally, our sympathy to good friend, former Magid executive and one-time VP/News for the NBC owned stations, STEVE CAGLE, on the loss of his mother. SHIRLEY CAGLE died Saturday after a long illness.  She was 91, and in addition to Steve, is survived by another son, Phillip, three grand-children, and one great grandchild.  Visitation will be Friday, with the funeral service on Saturday morning, both at the Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home in Plainfield, IN. Your kind note to Steve can be sent to: steve@smithgeiger.com

Situations Wanted:

We offer a free situations wanted ad to news managers who are looking for a new opportunity. If you’d like to state your case to a well targeted audience, email me an item (max. 150 words). You may include a link to a website, an email address, and a photo. You must include your name. I’ll run it for one week. I don’t represent or endorse those listed, but merely trying to help.

Names in the News…and other things:

JASON DUSETT crosses the street in Rochester, NY, to become the new morning EP for WHEC-TV. Jason’s been the senior nightside producer for WHAM-TV there. He previously worked in Hartford.

RTDNA announced the winners of National Murrow Awards earlier this week. The entire story can be found here.

DIANE FIOLEK has joined Devlin Design Group as CSD. She’s earlier worked for BrightHouse Networks and VDO, though she’s worked with DDG on several projects. Here’s more from Devlin Design Group, a longtime supporter of this newsletter.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

If you know of any additions/deletions/updates, please email me at: rick@rickgevers.com

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Sunday, June 15, 2014.

KWHY-TV 1201 West 5th St., # T-900 Los Angeles CA 90017 *
WGN-TV 2501 Bradley Place Chicago IL 60618
KTVT-TV 5233 Bridge St. Ft. Worth TX 76103
New England Cable News, 160 Wells Avenue Newton, MA 02459
WBZ-TV 1170 Soldiers Field Rd. Boston MA 02134
WFDC-TV 101 Constitution Ave. NW Washington DC 20001 *
KPRC-TV 8181 SW Freeway Houston TX 77074
KIRO-TV 2807 Third Ave. Seattle WA 98121
KCEC-TV 777 Grant St. #110 Denver CO 80203 *
WEWS-TV 3001 Euclid Ave. Cleveland OH 44115
KMAX-TV 2713 Kovr Drive Sacramento CA 95605
KOIN-TV 222 SW Columbia St. Portland OR 97201
WCNC-TV 1001 Wood Ridge Center Dr. Charlotte NC 28217
KVDA-TV 6234 San Pedro San Antonio TX 78216 *
WHP-TV 3300 North 6th Street Harrisburg PA 17110
WTLV/WJXX-TV, 1070 E. Adams St. Jacksonville, FL 32202
WSET-TV 2320 Langhorne Rd. Lynchburg VA 24501
WFRV-TV 1181 E. Mason St. Green Bay WI 54301
WOI-TV 3903 Westown Parkway West Des Moines IA 50266
KTLM-TV 3900 N. 10th St., 7th Floor McAllen TX 78501
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521
WCBD-TV 210 W. Coleman Blvd. Charleston SC 29464
KVRR-TV 4015 9th Ave S Fargo ND 58103
KLFY-TV 1808 Eraste Landry Rd. Lafayette LA 70506
KLDO/KXOF-TV 226 Bob Bullock Loop Laredo TX 78040
WBUP/WBKP-TV 1705 Ash Street Ishpeming MI 49849

* Spanish language station

June 8, 2014

Greetings:

THREE new news directors in our report this week, including one who’ll head up a new state-wide new network. And there’s just ONE new opening, that’s at a Spanish language station in Washington.

Those changes bring our total of open ND jobs to 25.

We again feature TWO ads from network o-and-o’s in the top three markets.

And there’s just one item in Names in the News this week, and that’s an update on an item we told you about last issue. Don’t forget to send me your news!

Read on for all this week’s news.

New News Director Openings:

WFDC-TV, Washington, DC…KAREN MENDEZ (as you’ll read below) is leaving to become ND for KXTX-TV in Dallas. She’s been ND here for about 2 1/2 years.

Newly Named News Directors:

KXTX-TV, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX…KAREN MENDEZ joins this Telemundo station as ND. We’ told you above that she’s been ND for Univision’s WFDC-TV in Washington, DC. More in this item from Media Moves. She’s also worked in New York, Orlando, and Puerto Rico. Karen replaces JOSE FLORES who left to be a GM in McAllen, TX.

Atkinson

New Hampshire One News, Concord, NH…ROBB ATKINSON is leaving CNN NewsSource to become the first news director for a new statewide news network. Here’s what Robb told me about the operation, owned by Binnie Media:

NH1 News will be seen on the independent station WBIN TV in the Boston/Manchester DMA starting this fall. Our focus will be all things New Hampshire with bureaus in Manchester/Derry, Laconia, Nashua, Lebanon and Portsmouth. The NH1 Media Center in the state capital of Concord will be completed soon and will stand as the preeminent media facility in the state, housing NH1 TV, NH1 Radio, NH1.com and studios for six Binnie Media radio stations.

Robb’s been at CNN for four years, and earlier had been an ND in Portland, ME, Knoxville, and Wilmington, NC, and worked at MSNBC and CNBC.

Tang

KOLO-TV, Reno, NV…STANTON TANG succeeded in his desire to move west. We told you a few months ago that Stanton was leaving his job as ND of WZZM-TV in Grand Rapids, MI, so he could move west to be closer to family. He served four years as ND in Grand Rapids, and five years before that as EP. He’s also worked in Las Vegas, Sacramento and Phoenix. He replaces JENNIFER HARDY who left to become ND at WAAY-TV in Huntsville. Stanton will be the eighth ND in 12 years for this Gray TV owned ABC affiliate.

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Morning Executive Producer, WFLD-TV, Chicago, IL:

Fox TV Stations – Chicago is looking for an individual who will help break the mold of morning television via enterprise segment creation, colorful/diverse contributor and guest development to become part of a smart, savvy morning news team. Direct planning, content selection, content development, formatting and overall editorial direction for a five and a half hour morning news block.

The AM EP will be directly responsible overseeing newscasts producers, morning news crews, production staff, as well as, approve scripts, and edit copy. Story and future planning, social media campaigns, critiquing programs and evaluating staff are essential components of the position. Ability to perform all other duties as assigned. Approve and regulate expenses.

REQUIREMENTS: Top candidates must have 5 or more year’s television newscast executive producing/writing experience. Prior news management experience necessary. Superior creativity and organizational skills essential. Must be resourceful, cost efficient, have strong production and technical knowledge, be able to meet deadlines and perform well under pressure. Good interpersonal skills and an understanding of budgetary issues necessary. Moderate stair climbing, standing, sitting at workstation, and bending.

For consideration, please email your resume and cover letter to: WFLD-HR@foxtv.com with the position in the subject line. Web site: www.myfoxchicago.com

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled

Other News Management Openings:

ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:

WLS-TV, Chicago, IL (listed 5/24/14)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (relisted 4/12/14)
WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL (relisted 4/5/14)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted this week)
KVVU-TV, Las Vegas, NV (listing revised 4/12/14)
WIS-TV, Columbia, SC (listed 4/19/14)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 4/5/14)
WBND-TV, South Bend, IN (listed 4/12/14)
WCJB-TV, Gainesville, FL (listed 5/2/11)

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER:

WFLD-TV, Chicago, IL (AM EP, new listing this week, see ad above!)
WLS-TV, Chicago, IL (relisted 5/24/14)
KTVU-TV, San Francisco/Oakland, CA (listed 4/25/14)
KPHO-TV, Phoenix, AZ (relisted 4/12/14)
WFLA-TV, Tampa. FL (relisted 4/5/14)
KCRA-TV, Sacramento, CA (relisted 3/30/14)
KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO (relisted 4/5/14)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Senior EP, relisted 5/18/14)
WXIX-TV, Cincinnati, OH (PM EP, listing revised 4/12/14)
WTEV/WAWS, Jacksonville, FL (AM EP, listed 5/11/14)
WJAR-TV, Providence, RI (relisted 4/5/14)
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH (Nightside EP, listed 5/24/14)
KGUN-TV, Tucson, AZ (Morning EP, relisted 5/24/14)
WHAM-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 5/30/14)
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY (listed 4/5/14)
WISC-TV, Madison, WI (listed 5/30/14)
WSJV-TV, South Bend/Elkhart, IN (AM EP, listing modified 4/25/14)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (AM EP, listed 4/25/14)
WCIV-TV, Charleston, SC (relisted 5/24/14)
KTVA-TV, Anchorage, AK (listed 5/2/14)
KTTC-TV, Rochester, MN (relisted 5/30/14)

ASSIGNMENT MANAGER:

WSPA-TV, Spartanburg, SC (relisted 5/18/14)

MANAGING EDITOR:

WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Digital ME, relisted 5/18/14)
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, OH (relisted this week)

DIRECTOR OF NEWS TECHNOLOGY:

WSB-TV, Atlanta, GA (listed 5/24/14)

NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER:

WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY (listed 5/18/14)

Situations Wanted:

We offer a free situations wanted ad to news managers who are looking for a new opportunity. If you’d like to state your case to a well targeted audience, email me an item (max. 150 words). You may include a link to a website, an email address, and a photo. You must include your name. I’ll run it for one week. I don’t represent or endorse those listed, but merely trying to help.

Names in the News…and other things:

We have more information about VIRGIL TETER, who we reported last week was being replaced as ND for KWTX-TV in Waco, TX.  Virgil is moving to a new role as Director of Special Projects for the station, where’s he worked for 25 of his 54 years in TV news.

Our Full List of ND Openings:

If you know of any additions/deletions/updates, please email me at: rick@rickgevers.com

Here is my list of stations with open ND jobs, as of Saturday, June 7, 2014.

WXTV 500 Frank W. Burr Blvd., 6th Floor, Teaneck NJ 07666 *
KWHY-TV 1201 West 5th St., # T-900 Los Angeles CA 90017 *
WGN-TV 2501 Bradley Place Chicago IL 60618
KTVT-TV 5233 Bridge St. Ft. Worth TX 76103
New England Cable News, 160 Wells Avenue Newton, MA 02459
WBZ-TV 1170 Soldiers Field Rd. Boston MA 02134
WFDC-TV 101 Constitution Ave. NW Washington DC 20001 *
KPRC-TV 8181 SW Freeway Houston TX 77074
KIRO-TV 2807 Third Ave. Seattle WA 98121
KCEC-TV 777 Grant St. #110 Denver CO 80203 *
WEWS-TV 3001 Euclid Ave. Cleveland OH 44115
KMAX-TV 2713 Kovr Drive Sacramento CA 95605
KOIN-TV 222 SW Columbia St. Portland OR 97201
WCNC-TV 1001 Wood Ridge Center Dr. Charlotte NC 28217
KVDA-TV 6234 San Pedro San Antonio TX 78216 *
WHP-TV 3300 North 6th Street Harrisburg PA 17110
WSET-TV 2320 Langhorne Rd. Lynchburg VA 24501
WFRV-TV 1181 E. Mason St. Green Bay WI 54301
WOI-TV 3903 Westown Parkway West Des Moines IA 50266
KTLM-TV 3900 N. 10th St., 7th Floor McAllen TX 78501
KVEO-TV 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521
WCBD-TV 210 W. Coleman Blvd. Charleston SC 29464
KVRR-TV 4015 9th Ave S Fargo ND 58103
KLFY-TV 1808 Eraste Landry Rd. Lafayette LA 70506

* Spanish language station