May 19, 2024
Monday, May 27, 2024 UPDATE:
Greetings:
This week’s report will be posted sometime Tuesday, hopefully before noon Eastern.
Appreciate your understanding!
regards,
Rick Gevers
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Greetings:
Just ONE ND change this week as a veteran ND leaves her job after almost 30 years with the same company.
That means our list of open ND jobs grows to 42 with ONE of those openings featured in a paid help wanted ad.
TWO GM changes this week. We told you of ONE involving a former ND who joins his company’s corporate staff in our Wednesday UPDATE. Details on both changes below.
There’s ONE obituary for a Little Rock newswoman turned CNN political analyst who died suddenly today.
We have a large number of stories in Names in the News. Fair warning: the last three may not fill you with warm feelings about the future of our business.
Finally, apologies to WTVF-TV (CBS) in Nashville. In reporting the good news of the station’s latest Peabody Award win, I listed the wrong owner in some editions of last week’s newsletter. It is still owned by Scripps!
All that and more below.
Newly Named News Director:
I am not aware of any new news directors this week. But I ALWAYS appreciate any tips from readers.
Expert interview: Summer skin health and safety
Thursday, May 23 (11 a.m.-1 p.m. EDT) on Zoom
Dr. Adewole “Ade” Adamson, from the University of Texas at Austin, will be available for interviews on Thursday, May 23, from 11 am-1 pm ET. He can discuss:
- The relationship between sun exposure and skin cancer;
- Advice for avoiding sun-related skin damage (including sunburns, appearance changes, and cancer);
- Whether people with different skin tones should take different precautions;
- The use of AI in skin cancer diagnosis; and more.
Expert interview:
Climate change and the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season
Thursday, May 23 (11 a.m.-1 p.m. EDT) on Zoom
Dr. Daniel Gilford, from Climate Central, will be available for interviews on Thursday, May 23, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. EDT. He can discuss:
- The science behind hurricane forecasting;
- What stands out about this year’s hurricane forecast;
- The contribution of climate change to the hurricane season in 2024; and
- How the hurricane season might affect local coastal communities this year.
More from SciLine:
Interview an expert (15-minute slots on Zoom):
- June 13 (2-4 p.m. EDT): Climate change and American lobsters (Dr. Damian Brady, U. of Maine)
- June 27 (2-4 p.m. EDT): Outdoor air quality and wildfire smoke (Dr. Tracey Holloway, U. of Wisconsin-Madison)
SciLine, a philanthropically funded, free service for reporters, also runs a free expert matching service that connects reporters rapidly to scientist-sources on deadline.
New News Director Opening:
Kearney
KPRC-TV, Houston, TX…BERNICE KEARNEY is leaving this Graham Media owned NBC affiliate, apparently one of many veteran employees taking a buyout across the company. Bernice has been the ND here for just 18 months, but earlier spent 27 years at the company’s KSAT-TV (ABC) in San Antonio, the last nine as news director.
Paid Help Wanted Ad:
Senior Director of News, Spectrum News, Texas:
Local news has never been more important or impactful. Are you a seasoned newsroom leader with an eye for strategy and a passion for local journalism? Do you value helping those around you reach their potential? Apply to be a Sr. Director of News at Spectrum News!
As the Sr. Director of News, you have the chance to set the strategy for a 24/7 local news network covering Texas, shaping the future of local news in the process. The Sr. Director of News is the most senior newsroom leader, responsible for all editorial and news programming to help keep local communities across the Lone Star State informed.
Based out of our Austin newsroom, the Sr. Director of News runs operations, talent management, budget planning, production, and more across three newsrooms – Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio.
In addition to editorial strategy, the Sr. Director of News is a strong leader of people, continuously elevating performance and raising the bar across the networks. By exchanging consistent, constructive feedback on programming, this role guides an approximately 100-person team in covering everything from breaking news and weather forecasts to deep dives, beat journalism, and special programming.
Your reliability and guidance through all phases of the employee lifecycle will drive a positive and cohesive work environment. Through your out-of-the-box ideas and robust leadership, you will deliver elevated storytelling to your local audiences.
Sound intriguing?
Questions?
Please reach out to Mike Bothwell to discuss: Mike.bothwell@charter.com
Other News Management Openings:
ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR:
KUSA-TV, Denver, CO (relisted 4/14/24)
WVEC-TV, Norfolk, VA (listed 4/21/24)
WFTX-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (relisted 4/28/24)
WDKY-TV, Lexington, KY (listed 4/14/24)
WLTX-TV, Columbia, SC (relisted 5/19/24)
WSYR-TV, Syracuse, NY (relished 4/14/24)
WCYB-TV, Tri-Cities, TN & VA (listed 4/28/24)
KWES-TV, Midland, TX (listed 4/7/24)
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:
WPIX-TV, New York, NY (listed 4/21/24)
KNBC-TV, Los Angeles, CA (relisted 4/14/24)
WFMZ-TV, Allentown, PA (Philadelphia market, listed 4/7/24)
KHOU-TV, Houston, TX (listed 5/19/24)
WDCA-TV, Washington, DC (relisted 5/19/24)
KPNX-TV, Phoenix, AZ (relisted 5/19/24)
WSNN-TV, Sarasota, FL (listed 4/14/24)
WFLA-TV, Tampa, FL (listed 5/5/24)
WTSP-TV, Tampa/St. Petersburg (AM EP, relisted 5/19/24)
KUSA-TV, Denver, CO (AM EP, relisted 5/19/24)
KCRA-TV, Sacramento, CA (listed 4/7/24)
KATU-TV, Portland, OR (Digital EP, listing modified 4/21/24)
Spectrum News 1, Raleigh NC (listed 5/12/24)
WNCN-TV, Raleigh, NC (listed 4/14/24)
WTHR-TV, Indianapolis, IN (AM EP, relisted 5/19/24)
KGTV, San Diego, CA (listed 5/5/24)
KSWB/KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA (listed 3/15/24)
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (AM EP, relisted 3/15/24)
WTIC-TV, Hartford, CT (relisted 3/15/24)
WTNH-TV, Hartford, CT (relisted 5/5/24)
WLWT-TV, Cincinnati, OH (listed 4/7/24)
WSPA/WYCW-TV, Spartanburg, SC (Lifestyle EP, listed 5/12/24)
WGAL-TV, Lancaster, PA (listed 4/7/24)
WTKR-TV, Norfolk, VA (relisted 4/28/24)
WVEC-TV, Norfolk, VA (AM EP, (relisted 3/15/24)
WXII-TV, Winston-Salem, NC (Weekend EP, listing revised 4/7/24)
WLKY-TV, Louisville, KY (PM EP, listed 4/7/24)
KRQE-TV, Albuquerque, NM (Nightside EP, listed 4/21/24)
WGRZ-TV, Buffalo, NY (listed 5/19/24)
WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (Senior EP, listed 3/10/24)
WFTX-TV, Ft. Myers, FL (listed 5/5/24)
KVEO/KGBT-TV, Harlingen, TX (relisted 5/5/24)
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs, CO (Digital EP, relisted 4/28/24)
KTSM-TV, El Paso, TX (relisted 4/14/24)
WKBT-TV, LaCrosse/Eau Claire, WI (listed 4/7/24)
KRIS-TV, Corpus Christi, TX (relisted 4/28/24)
MANAGING EDITOR:
WXIA-TV, Atlanta, GA (listed 3/17/24)
WJYZ-TV, Charlotte, NC (listed 3/17/24)
More News Management Openings:
Listed 5/13/24:
WTWO/WAVW-TV, Terre Haute, IN (News Assignments Manager)
Listed 5/5/24:
WJW-TV, Cleveland, OH (News Assignments Manager)
Listed 4/28/24:
KSDK-TV, St. Louis, MO (Digital Director)
Listed 3/17/24:
WXIA-TV, Atlanta, GA (Director of Special Projects)
WTIC-TV, Hartford, CT (Digital Director)
Relisted 3/17/24:
WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH (Director of Digital Content)
Listed 3/10/24:
KXXV/KRHD-TV. Waco/Bryan, TX
Obituary:
Stewart
ALICE STEWART, a one-time anchor/reporter in Little Rock turned political operative turned CNN analyst, died today. She was 58 years old. Police found her body outside near her home but do NOT suspect foul play. CNN reported her passing here, while her Linkedin post outlines her career, much of it as communications director for several unsuccessful Republican Presidential candidates,
Names in the News (and other stuff):
Quick hits:
SAM FEIST is leaving CNN after a long career to become CEO of C-SPAN.
CBS News and Stations has a new head of its social media efforts, CHRISTINA CAPATIDES.
Knoxville’s WBIR-TV has a new assistant ND, ANNIE CARR.
The American Red Cross honored LISA FULK, news director of Hearst’s WXII-TV in Greensboro, NC, for saving the life of a co-worker.
Former CBS News President ANDREW HEYWARD is the winner of RTDNA’s JOHN F. HOGAN Distinguished Service Award, to be presented in June at the annual conference in Milwaukee.
The Wall Street Journal examines how TV advertising lost its relevance.
Former Graham Media CEO and longtime WLS-TV (ABC/Chicago) GM EMILY BARR worries about the new trend of having a single GM oversee stations in several markets.
And another former Chicago GM, HANK PRICE, is concerned that the networks are killing their affiliates.
General Manager News and Notes:
Kiernan
Our Wednesday UPDATE brought you first word that veteran news director turned general manager JEFF KIERNAN had been named VP of Local News for Scripps. Jeff’s currently the GM for the company’s KTNV-TV (ABC) in Las Vegas, but has held numerous ND jobs, as you’ll learn in this news release. He’ll work with recently named Scripps President of News KATE O’BRIAN.
Hormazo
Nexstar named HUMBERTO HORMAZA general manager of its Houston station, KIAH-TV (CW). We just told you two weeks ago that Humberto was leaving Tegna’s WTIC-TV (FOX) in Hartford where he’d been GM for the past 2 1/2 years. His wide variety of experiences are detailed here.
Our List of Open News Director jobs:
Here’s our list of open ND jobs as of Sunday, May 19, 2024:
It’s unofficial, there may be others that are open, and some of these may have been filled. If you know of any in either category, please let me know: rick@rickgevers.com
News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn, 930 Soundview Ave. Bronx, NY 10473
WFLD-TV 205 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60601
WLS-TV 190 N State St. Chicago, IL, 60601
WFXT-TV 25 Fox Dr. Dedham, MA 02026
WXIA-TV One Monroe Place NE Atlanta, GA 30324
KPRC-TV 8181 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77074
WRC-TV 4001 Nebraska Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016
KGW-TV 1501 SW Jefferson Street Portland, OR 97201
KTVI/KPLR-TV 2250 Ball Drive St. Louis, MO 63146
WZTV 631 Mainstream Drive Nashville, TN 37228
KUTV 299 South Main Street, #150 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Spectrum News Texas (based in Austin, TX, see ad above!)
WDAF-TV 3030 Summit Kansas City, MO 64108
WTIC-TV 285 Broad Street Hartford, CT 06115
WTKR-TV 720 Boush Street Norfolk VA 23510
WOLF-TV 1181 Highway 315 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 (News Manager)
WHAS-TV 520 W. Chestnut St. Louisville, KY 40202
WNYT-TV 715 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12204
KITV 801 South King Street | Honolulu, HI 96813
WZDX-TV 1309 N. Memorial Parkway Huntsville, AL 35801
KWKT-TV 8803 Woodway Dr., Woodway, TX 76712
WTOC-TV 1511 Chatham Center Dr. Savannah, GA 31405
KNVO-TV, 801 North Jackson Rd., McAllen TX 78501 **
KLEW-TV 2626 17th St, Lewiston, ID 83501
KYTX-TV 2211 ESE Loop 323. Tyler, TX 75701
KNDU/KNDO-TV 216 W. Yakima Ave. Yakima, WA 98902
WGXA-TV 599 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Macon, GA 31201
KHSL-TV 3460 Silverbell Rd. Chico, CA 95973
KDRV-TV 1090 Knutson Ave. Medford, OR 97504A
KXMB-TV 1811 N 15th St. Bismarck, ND 58501
KOSA-TV 4101 E. 42nd. Suite J-7. Odessa, TX. 79761
KIFI-TV 1915 N. Yellowstone Hwy. Idaho Falls, ID 83401
WTWO-TV 10849 N US Highway 41, Farmersburg, IN 47850
WDTV 5 Television Dr. Bridgeport, WV 26330
WTVY-TV 285 North Foster St., Dothan, AL 36303
WGEM-TV 513 Hampshire Quincy, IL 62301
WWNY-TV 120 Arcade St. Watertown, NY 13601
KGNS-TV 120 W. Del Mar Blvd. Laredo TX 78041
KMVT-TV 1100 Blue Lakes Blvd. N. Twin Falls, ID 83301
KGWN-TV, 2923 E. Lincolnway. Cheyenne, WY 82001
KYOU-TV 820 West 2nd Street; Ottumwa, IA 52501
KQTV 4000 Faraon St. Joseph, MO 64506
**: Spanish language station