January 31, 2021
Friday, February 5, 2021 UPDATE:
Greetings:
Big news today from Minneapolis (and Seattle) as a former Minneapolis news director returns to the Twin Cities as a general manager.
Dallman
BILL DALLMAN. currently the ND for Sinclair’s KOMO-TV (ABC) in Seattle, will be the next GM for Tegna’s KARE-TV (NBC). It’s a return both to Minneapolis and Tegna for Bill, who earlier had been the ND for FOX o-and-o KMSP-TV and once had worked for Tegna (then Gannett) stations in Grand Rapids, MI (ND at WZZM-TV) and Sacramento (EP at KXTV).
Here’s the release.
Bill’s been ND at KOMO for almost three years. He’s also run news departments in Los Angeles and Denver and was the VP/News for FOX Sports 1. The move is the Minneapolis ‘hat trick’ for Bill (appropriate given his love of hockey) as he earlier worked at KSTP-TV as a producer.
He replaces JOHN REMES who retired at the end of 2020 after 24 years as GM.
One other note. WTMJ-TV (Scripps/NBC) in Milwaukee has promoted TIM VETSCHER to news director, replacing JEFF KIERNAN who was promoted to ND for Scripps’ WXYZ-TV in Detroit. Tim’s been the editorial director at ‘TMJ4 since 2019.
Much more on Bill’s new job and Tim’s promotion in our ‘super’ (will the NFL sue me for that?) newsletter this weekend.
regards,
Rick Gevers
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 UPDATE:
Greetings:
A longtime, old-school California newsman, said to be the model for the Lou Grant character on the Mary Tyler Moore show, has died.
PETE NOYES, who worked at most (if not all) of the Los Angeles TV stations, died Monday night at his home at the age of 90. If my information is correct, he also served as a news director for KOVR-TV in Sacramento and KFMB-TV in San Diego.
Pete Noyes
There were many well deserved tributes to him.
Here’s one from one of the stations where he worked, KNBC-TV. And here’s another from The Los Angeles Daily News.
A simple google search would lead you to many more.
Pete also wrote two books, Who Killed the Big News? and The Real L.A. Confidential.
He is survived by his wife and his son Jack, an assignment editor at KNBC.
More on Pete’s life and his career in our full newsletter this weekend, hopefully completed before kickoff!
regards,
Rick Gevers
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Greetings:
The recent rash of news director changes has slowed this week, with just ONE new opening to share and NO newly hired NDs.
TWO of this week’s 17 ND openings are among our THREE Paid Help Wanted ads.
Only ONE item in Names in the News: an update on the probe into misconduct by CBS stations division execs PETER DUNN and DAVID FRIEND. That’s below.
And we have news of the retirement of a longtime Illinois General Manager.
Read on for all that and more.
Newly Named News Directors:
For the second consecutive week, there were no new news directors announced this week. If I’ve missed something, please let me know: rick@rickgevers.com
New News Director Openings:
Burch
KTXS-TV, Abilene, TX…JAMIE BURCH is leaving this Sinclair owned ABC affiliate as he is moving within Texas to become the Assistant News Director at KXXV-TV in Waco. That’s the Scripps owned ABC station there. Jamie was ND here for almost six years. He’s a former ND in Panama City, FL, and has also worked in Dallas, Atlanta, and Mobile.
Diaz
Two updates on the news director opening at KTXL-TV (FOX/Nexstar) in Sacramento.
We told you last week that MONIKA DIAZ had left the station. That’s not true…yet. Monika kindly advises that she will be there until late February.
You can learn more about this opportunity in a new Paid Help Wanted Ad below.
Paid Help Wanted Ads:
News Director, KTXL-TV, Sacramento, CA:
Nexstar Inc. seeks an experienced & driven broadcast professional to serve as News Director for KTXL-TV/FOX40 in California’s capital city of Sacramento.
Fox 40 produces the most local news in the market plus executes on multiple special projects and a statewide weekly political show. You will lead and supervise all aspects of news, weather, sports and digital content and be a key part of the leadership team in this competitive Top 20 market.
Sacramento has it all when it comes to a top quality of life in Northern California.
We are looking for someone who has passion for the industry, is a proven leader, can lead a growing television station and has the desire to win the right way. You must also have a strong sense of collaboration.
To learn more and apply, just click here!
News Director, KTLA-TV, Los Angeles, CA:
And the Oscar goes to…
3-2-1 – the shot goes up…
The press conference is LIVE.
Dream of living in the middle of EVERYTHING? Red carpets, the big game, the even bigger breaking news?
You never know what’s going to happen…
But there are a couple of things you can count on:
The sun is always shining and KTLA is always ALL OVER IT in Los Angeles.
Nexstar Inc. has an immediate opening for a Superstar News Director at our #1 station in LA- KTLA.
KTLA is a historic news powerhouse producing more than 86 hours of live and local news each week. Lead and supervise all aspects of news, weather, sports, and local OTT content… And be a key part of the leadership team of the #1 station in the #2 market in the country.
Los Angeles is the quintessential media town – where television is part of the entertainment culture. You will find unmatched access to sports, music, entertainment, and art. Whether you enjoy hiking, skiing, or surfing, Los Angeles has it all.
We are looking for someone who has passion for the industry, the desire to create new product, and the mindset to grow winning teams.
If you are ready, apply here:
Assistant News Director, WSLS-TV, Roanoke, VA:
WSLS-TV, the Graham Media Group owned – NBC station in Roanoke, VA seeks a strategic thinking and assertive Assistant News Director. The ideal candidate must be a proven newsroom leader who knows how to win breaking news and weather coverage on all platforms, a self-starter. They will oversee production of all newscasts and work closely with anchors, reporters and producers on day-to-day and special project coverage.
TOP REASONS TO JOIN WSLS:
Growth, experience, and training. At WSLS, we will work with you to help you reach your full potential through ongoing career development programs. We are also committed to ongoing training throughout your career and to hiring from within – across the GMG family of companies.
Our culture and benefits package. Our employees are our most important resource. We encourage entrepreneurship and initiative and recognize and reward achievement. Graham Media offers a generous benefits package that includes 401K and healthcare on day one!
You will live and work in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, plus you`re only a short drive to major metropolitan areas as well as beaches.
Are you ready to join the team? We encourage you to submit your resume for consideration.
Send cover letter, resume, and references to: Margaret Ashburn, WSLS 10 News Director: mashburn@wsls.com
No phone calls please
Other News Management Openings:
ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:
KARE-TV, Minneapolis, MN (listed 1/17/21)
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (relisted this week)
WPTV, W. Palm Beach, FL (listed 1/3/21)
KJRH-TV, Tulsa, OK (listed 1/24/21)
WSLS-TV, Roanoke, VA (listed 1/24/21, see ad above!)
WBRZ-TV, Baton Rouge, LA (relisted 1/10/21)
KIVI-TV, Boise, ID (listed 1/24/21)
WFFT-TV, Ft. Wayne, IN (listing revised 11/15/20)
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:
WGN-America/News Nation, Chicago, IL (listed 1/3/21)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (EP Special Projects, listed 1/10/21)
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX (EP, listed 1/10/21)
WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL (EP Investigations, relisted this week)
KSDK-TV, St. Louis, MO (AM Content Mgr., listing revised 1/17/21)
WTTV/WXIN-TV, Indianapolis, IN (Digital EP, relisted 1/10/21)
WNCN-TV, Raleigh, NC (PM EP, relisted 1/24/21)
KSTU-TV, Salt Lake City, UT (listed 1/3/21)
WTNH-TV, New Haven, CT (Digital Content EP, relisted 12/20/20)
WHTM-TV, Harrisburg, PA (relisted 1/10/21)
WATN-TV Memphis TN (relisted 1/18/21)
WIVB-TV, Buffalo, NY (Digital EP, relisted 12/13/20)
WRIC-TV, Richmond, VA (AM EP, relisted 12/6/20)
WFXR-TV, Roanoke, VA (Digital EP, relisted 1/10/21)
KTAL-TV, Shreveport, LA (listed 1/17/21)
KTSM-TV, El Paso, TX (relisted 12/20/20)
WJHL-TV, Johnson City, TN (Digital EP, new listing this week)
WHBF-TV, Rock Island, IL (new listing this week)
KLKN-TV, Lincoln, NE (AM EP, listed 1/3/21)
KDRV-TV, Medford, OR (relisted 12/13/20)
More News Management Openings:
Listed 1/10/21:
Spectrum News: Senior Director of News, New York
Names in the News:
Gray
The Los Angeles Times reports that CBS has hired KEISHA-ANN GRAY from the firm of Proskauer Rose to investigate claims of misconduct made against stations division president PETER DUNN and DAVID FRIEND, who oversees the news departments at the CBS owned stations. Gray is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney in New York. Here’s her bio.
General Manager News and Notes:
DeSantis
Longtime (and I do mean longtime) WEEK-TV General Manager MARK DeSANTIS is retiring. More here. He’s run this Quincy Media owned NBC affiliate in Peoria, IL, for 23 years. Mark worked for Tegna stations in Washington and Minneapolis and also served as VP/Marketing for the Clemensen Sheehan Rovitto & Co. consulting firm. Quincy’s Regional VP JIM McKERNAN will assume the GM role here
Our Full List of Open ND Jobs:
Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, January 31, 2021:
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
KTLA-TV 5800 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (see ad above!)
WFMZ-TV 300 E Rock Rd, Allentown, PA 18103
WFOR-TV 8900 NW 18th Terrace, Doral FL 33172
KTXL-TV 4655 Fruitridge Road Sacramento, CA 95820 (see ad above!)
WTMJ-TV 720 E Capitol Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212
KAKW-TV 2233 W. North Loop Austin,TX 78756 **
KMPH/KFRE-TV 5111 E. McKinley Ave.Fresno, CA 93727
WNYT-TV 715 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12204
KTLM-TV 200 S 10th St. Fl 2 McAllen, TX 78501 **
KNVO-TV, 801 North Jackson Road McAllen TX 78501 **
WCTI-TV 225 Glenburnie Dr, New Bern, NC 28560
KYTX-TV 2211 E SE Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701
KADN/KLAF-TV 1500 Eraste Landry, Lafayette, LA 70506
KIII-TV 5002 South Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi TX 78411
WLTZ-TV 6140 Buena Vista Rd. Columbus, GA 31907
KTXS-TV 4420 N. Clack Abilene, TX 79602
KIDY/KXVA-TV 5 S. Chadbourne Street San Angelo, TX 76903 ***
**: Spanish language station
***: News Director and Anchor