April 22, 2018
Greetings:
Just ONE new news director opening in our report this week, with TWO new news directors…though neither are really new…just at new stations. That brings our list of open ND jobs to 32.
ONE of those ND openings is featured in one of our TWO paid help wanted ads this week. The other ad is a for a news management job in Wisconsin.
In our GM News and Notes section, details about a promotion for a Boston general manager and the retirement of a longtime Pittsburgh GM.
We have an obituary for a longtime Oregon news director and anchor. And just TWO items in Names in the News: a new EP in Nashville and the retirement of a longtime University of Missouri School of Journalism faculty member (and former KOMU-TV news director)…and details about a fund established in his honor.
Read on!
Newly Named News Directors:
Bell
KVVU-TV, Las Vegas, NV…our Monday UPDATE brought you the details about TOM BELL joining the Meredith owned FOX affiliate. He’s spent the last five years as the ND for CBS o-and-o KOVR/KMAX-TV in Sacramento. (More on his term there below, including the GM’s memo to the staff and Tom’s past with Meredith.) Tom’s been an ND in Detroit, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and San Antonio, and also worked in St. Louis. At KVVU, he replaces CRISTI JESSEE who left the station in February after two years as ND.
Jacoby
WVLT-TV, Knoxville, TN…that same Monday UPDATE reported that MARYBETH JACOBY is the new ND for this Gray TV owned CBS affiliate. The station posted this story on its website. Marybeth spent nine years as ND for WLTX-TV in Columbia, SC, before leaving last July. She’s also worked in Dallas, Charlotte, Milwaukee, and Jacksonville, FL. She replaces TONY BERNHARDT who left in December after 2 1/2 years.
New News Director Opening:
KOVR/KMAX-TV, Sacramento, CA…as noted above, TOM BELL is headed to KVVU-TV in Las Vegas. GM JAY HOWELL sent this note to the staff. While you might wonder about a 20 market drop , Tom has a home in Vegas, family there, and used to work for KVVU owner Meredith when he was the ND at KPHO-TV in Phoenix.
Paid Help Wanted Ads:
Senior Executive Producer, WKOW-TV, Madison, WI:
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Proven creativity with in-studio presentation, newsroom technology (LIVE U., Drone, GoPro, etc.) and graphics presentation will make you a top candidate. A strong eye for video and a desire to create something that helps the viewer “feel” the story is a top skill for our next EP.
If you have a desire to win every day, we want to talk with you. Five years of strong news producing and writing experience as well as sound editorial and ethical judgment is required. Management experience is a plus. Come work with a dynamic and growing newsroom named “Station of the Year” by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association.
WKOW is part of Quincy Media, Inc., a family owned company.
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Ed Reams
News Director
WKOW – TV
5727 Tokay Blvd.
Madison, WI 53719
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Director of News and Digital Content, WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH:
WBNS-TV, Central Ohio’s News Leader, has a rare and unique opportunity as it seeks a dynamic visionary to be its’ next Director of News and Digital Content. 10TV is one of the last family-owned power houses in the industry. We are nationally recognized as an industry leader with a focus on journalistic excellence. We are never satisfied at being #1 as we continue to seek ways to grow our dominance.
The Director of News and Digital Content will oversee a large news operation that is focused on enterprise and investigative reporting, creative storytelling, and compelling content. Must have the track record and skillset to produce compelling and distinctive content on all multi-media platforms. Must have a strong digital acumen and knowledge of how and where the audience consumes content and how to best optimize the opportunities to capture their attention and loyalty. Will collaborate with the General Manager and Director of Digital Strategy on digital strategy and innovation.
Must demonstrate a passion for the product with strong oversight and consistent communication and feedback with the team. Quality drives our success and we’re eager to have a leader join us and lead this exceptional news team. Minimum 7 years experience in news management and proven track record in audience growth on all screens. Please include your news philosophy when applying.
Apply online at www.10tv.com
WBNS 10TV is an equal opportunity employer.
Other News Management Openings:
ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:
Spectrum News, Los Angeles, CA (listed 3/18/18)
KTNV, Las Vegas, NV (relisted this week)
WAAY-TV, Huntsville, AL (relisted 3/25/18)
WAND-TV, Decatur, IL (listed 3/31/18)
KSBW-TV, Monterey, Salinas, Santa Cruz, CA (relisted 3/31/18)
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:
KRIV-TV, Houston, TX (Evening EP, relisted this week)
KOMO-TV, Seattle, WA (PM EP, relisted this week)
WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC (AM EP, listed 3/18/18)
WXIN/WTTV, Indianapolis, IN (relisted 3/25/18)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (AM EP, listed 2/25/18)
KSTU-TV, Salt Lake City (AM EP, listed 3/18/18)
WLUK-TV, Green Bay, WI (Nightside EP, listed 3/11/18)
WKOW-TV, Madison, WI (Senior EP, new listing this week, see ad above!)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (2 openings, AM & PM, listed 3/11/18)
Obituary:
Doyle
The man some call the Father of Television News in Eugene, OR, JOHN DOYLE, died April 14th. He was 93 years old. He worked at KVAL-TV in Eugene for almost 40 years, where he served as both news director and anchor. The local newspaper reported this detailed story, and here’s the obituary from the station.
Names in the News (and other items):
ERIN ZIEGLER has been promoted to Executive Producer at Scripps’ WTVF-TV in Nashville. She’s worked for that CBS affiliate for the past seven years, most recently as the 10:00 producer.
Collins
Finally, former KOMU-TV news director STACEY WOELFEL helped organize a gathering for retiring Missouri Journalism Professor KENT COLLINS. Kent retires at the end of June after 35 years at Missouri. He has impacted the careers of hundreds, perhaps even thousands of journalists….if not you, likely someone you work with. Thanks to SHANNON BURKE-KRANZBERG for recording Kent’s remarks….and here’s Stacey’s report on the celebration of Kent’s career:
Former students and colleagues from as far away as Alaska, California and Maryland gathered Saturday night (4/21) to celebrate the retirement of Kent Collins at the campus hangout Heidelberg restaurant in Columbia. Collins was visibly moved by the turnout and by recorded and written messages from many more who could not be there. Organizers announced more than $27,000 had been raised in Kent’s honor to successfully establish a new endowment called the “Kent Collins Student Enhancement Fund.” The endowment will generate income to provide funds to pay for student reporting projects.
You can honor Kent and contribute to that fund by clicking on the link above.
General Manager News and Notes:
Magnes
PAUL MAGNES, General Manager of WHDH-TV (independent) in Boston has been named executive VP and general manager of parent company Sunbeam Television. Sunbeam also owns FOX affiliate WSVN-TV in Miami. Magnes replaces longtime Sunbeam exec BOB LEIDER who will remain with the company as a consultant. Paul will be replaced as GM of WHDH by JIM ROGERS who has been the sales manager there.
Pike
CHRIS PIKE, who’s been GM of CBS’s KDKA/WPCW-TV in Pittsburgh for the past 14 years, announced his retirement this week. More from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Chris has been a GM in Washington, DC, Harrisburg, and Norfolk, VA. He’ll stay on the job until his successor is named. He’s the second CBS o-and-o GM to retire this spring, following MARTY WILKE at WBBM-TV in Chicago.
Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:
Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, April 22, 2018:
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
WABC-TV 7 Lincoln Square, New York, NY 10023
WBBM-TV 22 West Washington St., Chicago, IL 60602
Verizon Fios 1 News 800 Westchester Avenue, Rye Brook, NY 10573
WBTS-TV 160 Wells Avenue Newton, MA 02459
WFXT-TV 25 Fox Drive. Dedham, MA 02026
WUSA-TV 4100 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington DC 20016
WUVG-TV 3350 Peachtree Road #1250, Atlanta, GA 30326 **
KARE-TV 8811 Olson Memorial Hwy, Golden Valley, MN 55427
WKYC-TV 1333 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
KOVR/KMAX-TV 2713 KOVR Dr. West Sacramento, CA 95605
KUVS-TV 1710 Arden Way, Sacramento CA 95815 **
WFSB-TV 333 Capital Blvd. Rocky Hill, CT 06067
WBNS-TV 770 Twin Rivers Drive Columbus OH 43215 (see ad above)
WHAS-TV 520 W Chestnut St, Louisville, KY 40202
WFXR-TV 5305 Valleypark Drive, Suite 1. Roanoke, VA 24019
WNEM-TV 107 N. Franklin St. Saginaw, MI 48607
WIS-TV 1111 Bull St, Columbia, SC 29201
WLBT/WDBD-TV 715 South Jefferson Street Jackson, MS 39201
KTVB-TV 5407 West Fairview Ave. Boise, ID, 83706
KHSL/KNVN-TV 3460 Silverbell Rd. Chico, CA 95973
WAOW-TV 1908 Grand Ave. Wausau WI 54403
WTVO/WQRF-TV P.O. Box 470 Rockford, IL 61105
KMIR-TV 72920 Parkview Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260
KCAU-TV 5993 Gordon Drive Sioux City, IA 51106
KPVI-TV 902 E Sherman St, Pocatello, ID 83201
WOAY-TV 7113 Legends Hwy, Oak Hill, WV 25901
KOTA-TV 2001 Skyline Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701
WETM-TV 101 E Water St, Elmira, NY 14901
WNKY-TV 325 Emmett Ave # N, Bowling Green, KY 42101
KXLF/KZBK-TV 1003 S Montana St, Butte, MT 59701
KMVT-TV 1100 Blue Lakes Blvd N. Twin Falls, ID 83301
WABG-TV 849 Washington Ave. Greenville MS 38701
**: Spanish language station