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PBS push to preserve translator services awaits FCC decisions.
Northeast
At the end of February,
we wrote about several changes at Country/WQHK-FM (105.1fm, Huntertown), including two on-air personalities exiting. Now, there's an updated on-air lineup for "
K-105":
Mornings: Josh and Kaysie (5am until 9am)
Middays: Kylie Havens (9am until 2pm)
Afternoons: Dan Austin (2pm until 7pm)
Nights: David (7pm until Midnight)
This morning, Josh and Kaysie debuted on "K-105." Mr. Michaels and Ms. Chase last did mornings together in Richmond for Brewer Broadcasting's Country/WQLK (96.1fm, Richmond). With this move, "K-105" becomes the only live and local Fort Wayne radio station (Monday through Friday, 5a-Midnight).
Where Are They Now? Former Oasis Radio Group/Fort Wayne Production Director and on-air personality Chris Cruise will move to morning co-host at WDZH-FM ("98.7 AMP Radio") in Detroit. "The Morning Show with Cruise and Julia" will debut a week from today (Monday June 8) from 6am until 10am.
Eastcentral
Anderson University's Religious/WQME (98.7fm, Anderson) is "engaged in the sale process with EMF" but no sales documents have yet been filed with the FCC. Ryon Kaopuiki, VP/Enrollment and Marketing at Anderson University tells IRW, "In the meantime [EMF] have taken over daily operations of the station."
Central
Kyle Inskeep, a reporter for Tribune Broadcasting's FOX affiliate WXIN-TV (Channel 59, Indianapolis) and CBS affiliate WTTV-TV (Channel 4, Bloomington)/WTTK-TV (Channel 29, Kokomo) recently exits after three years. Before Mr. Inskeep joined "FOX 59" and "CBS4," he worked at Nexstar NBC affiliate WTWO-TV (Channel 2, Terre Haute). The
Indianapolis Business Journal reports today that Mr. Inskeep will join WKRC-TV in Cincinnati, to co-anchor their early evening (4pm and 5:30pm) newscasts) and co-anchor the 10pm newscast on sister WSTR-TV.
Southeast
Wagon Wheel Broadcasting's Country/WSCH (99.3fm, Aurora) PD Robb Reel exits, and joins Cherry Creek Media in Missoula, Montana. There, he programs and hosts afternoons at
KGGL ("Eagle 93 Country").
This Week in Indiana Radio History
Sign-on dates seem to be a prickly matter, subject to great debate, and mostly impossible to confirm. If there's something we need to add to the "calendar," please let us know. Please e-mail us if you have updated information.
June 10: In 1949, News-Sentinel Broadcasting Co. purchases WGL(AM) (1250am). In 1963, 104.7fm in Elkhart signed on as WCMR-FM (for owner
Clarence
Moore.) Today, it's WFRN-FM. In 1991, 102.7fm in Ligonier signs on as WLNB ("
Ligonier
Noble county
Broadcasting"). Today, it's WAOR.
June 12: In 2007, Fort Wayne broadcaster (WGL(AM), WANE-TV) Ann Colone dies. Age 77.
June 13: In 1960, 100.7fm in Terre Haute signs on as WVTS. Today it is WMGI.
June 14: In 2011, former WOWO(AM)/Fort Wayne GM Jane Bartsch dies. Age 62. In 2015, Indianapolis radio icon Gary Hoffmann dies. Age 60. Mr. Hoffmann was a WIFE (1310am) Good Guy, and later worked at WZPL, WNAP (93.1fm) and WFBQ.
June 15: In 1949, 1570am in New Albany signs on as WLRP. Today it is WLRS. In 1953, Channel 59 in Lafayette signs on as WFAM-TV. Today, it's on Channel 18 as WLFI-TV. In 1978, 89.1fm in Fort Wayne signs on as WIPU ("
Indiana
Purdue
University"). Today it is WBOI. In 1992, 106.7fm in West Lafayette signs as WGLM. Today, it is WLQQ. In 1998, Country/WIRE (100.9fm, Lebanon) splits from a simulcast of WWRE (91.1fm, Lebanon) and flipped format to Jazz ("Smooth Jazz 100.9"). 91.1fm, Lebanon took the WIRE calls (which remain today), while 100.9fm, Lebanon became WYJZ. Today, 100.9fm is WNOW-FM, licensed to Speedway.
June 16: In 2003, WOWO(AM) (1190am, Fort Wayne) "Sports Talk" does its last weeknight show. Art Saltsberg and Dean Pantazi started the show in November 1985.
Employment Opportunities
WKKG has an outstanding opening in our advertising sales department. This opportunity provides excellent income for the right person. The “right person” will possess incredible sales and marketing skill-sets with outside sales experience, having the ability to help clients achieve their business goals. Strong interpersonal skills are preferred. If you can sell, we can teach you Radio.
This position offers an excellent compensation package including salary, plus commission, health and life insurance benefits and 401 (k).
Contact White River Broadcasting Station Manager, Bob Morrison, bobm@wkkg.com. You may also send your resume and cover letter to WKKG Radio; Attention: Station Manager; P. O. Box 1789; Columbus, IN 47202. White River Broadcasting is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Locally-owned and operated Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. is accepting applications for the next Director of Sales (DOS) of adult alternative WTTS/Indianapolis and news-talk WGCL/Bloomington. The Indianapolis-based DOS will be responsible for the development, maintenance and growth of all revenue streams: national, agency, local/direct, digital and non-spot/NTR. The DOS will be charged with identifying, hiring and nurturing new account executives while serving as a motivating coach to senior AEs, driving their performance to peak potential. The ideal DOS must possess a proven track record in the ability to identify and develop non-spot revenue opportunities, including event and digital. WTTS is a heritage adult alternative station serving the Indianapolis metro and south-central Indiana for more than 25 years, while WGCL broadcasts a news/talk/sports format to Bloomington and Monroe County. Interested candidates should email a performance history and overview to directorofsales@wttsfm.com. No calls please. Sarkes Tarzian is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Brewer Broadcasting has a rare opportunity for a Country Radio morning show host or team. If you have an outgoing personality and enjoy entertaining, we want to speak with you!
Successful candidates must be social media savvy, regularly contribute content to the station's website, and be able to connect and engage with the station's target audience by keeping up with relevant trends and pop culture.
This person wants to be in Richmond, Indiana, and is eager to jump head first into community events, build relationships and value in our community. This person also wants to be a part of a successful team who highly values our brands, our talent and our family of employees.
We take great pride in winning with radio, digital and live events.
If you do too, please send your cover letter, resume, references and MP3 demo to Steve Baker at steveb@kicks96.com
General Responsibilities
* Must have superior knowledge of current events and ability to create radio topics based on local happenings, news & information.
* Must be an excellent communicator, very creative and very funny.
Great phone skills, great on-air voice, excellent organization and positive track record are a must.
* Write assigned Facebook posts along with other social media outlets
Produce commercials on a daily basis.
* Conducts Live Remotes and appearances and assist in special promotions and programming activities.
* Secondary delegations could include some of the following: promotions, managing the digital platform, station imaging and/or video editing.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* At least 2 years on-air experience.
* Computer literacy in applicable programs
* Public speaking skill and ability to interact with listeners and clients in a public setting
* Problem-solving ability and skill in prioritizing
* Ability to interact with management and staff at all levels and to multi-task and handle pressures and deadlines
* Skill in operation of control board, remote broadcasting, and other related production equipment
Brewer Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer.
That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support.
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