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Indiana RadioWatch
Serving Hoosier Broadcasters Since 1998
14 March 2019
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While he wasn't a broadcaster in Fort Wayne, Dr. Louis Cantor taught history at IPFW. When at college in Memphis, he worked at the legendary WDIA Radio. Later in life, Dr. Cantor authored two broadcasting books: "Wheelin' on Beale: How WDIA-Memphis Became the Nation's First All-Black Radio Station and Changed the Sound that Changed America" and "Dewey and Elvis: The Life and Times of a Rock 'n Roll DJ."
Sad to report that Dr. Cantor died on January 25 (Age 84) from Alzheimer's disease. A celebration of life will be held this Saturday (03/16). Here's the complete obituary.
Central
Beairshelle Edmé ("Beer-shell") joins Tribune Broadcasting's FOX affiliate WXIN-TV (Channel 59, Indianapolis). Ms. Edmé last worked for CBS17 (WNCN-TV, licensed to Goldsboro, North Carolina), which also served the Raleigh/Durham market. There, Ms. Edmé anchored on the weekends, and reported during the week.
At FOX59, Ms. Edmé will both co-anchor First at Four with Ray Cortopassi, and anchor NewsPoint.
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.
March 11: In 1949, 1370am in Bloomington signs on as WTTS (The "TT" stands for owner Sarkes Tarzian's son Tom Tarzian). Today it's WGCL. In 1971, Philo T. Farsnworth dies. Age 64. In 1993, 98.7fm in Battle Ground signs on as WIIZ. Today it is WASK-FM. In 2008, 88.3fm in Muncie signs on as WKMV, and still is.
March 12: In 1964, 1500am in Indianapolis signs on signs on as WBRI, and still is. In 2001, a three way frequency swap occurred in Fort Wayne. First, WCKZ (102.3fm) ended their simulcast a day earlier with WYSR (94.1fm). The WCKZ call letters moved to 94.1fm and began an Urban AC format as "The Wiz." The 96.3fm WEJE call letters and alternative format moved to 102.3fm. 96.3fm flipped to a country music format, as WWWD. Today, the WCKZ calls are on 91.3fm in Orland (Contemporary Christian), 102.3fm airs alternative music as WGBJ, and 96.3fm airs Classic Rock as WXKE.
March 13: In 2005, WGLD (104.5fm, Indianapolis) flipped formats from Oldies ("Gold 104.5") to the Hot AC/Classic Hits "Jack-FM" hybrid mix at 6:00pm.
March 14: In 1974, WLYV (1450am, Fort Wayne) flipped formats from Top 40 to Country, with new owners. Until 1980, Jack Nicklaus owned the station under the corporate name "Golden Bear Broadcasting". Also on this date in 1974, WPTH(FM) (95.1fm, Fort Wayne) flipped formats from Peters Productions’ “Music Just for the Two of Us” to TM’s “Stereo Rock”. After experimental FM in the 1940s, WPTH was Fort Wayne’s first FM station. In 2007, Backyard Broadcasting (Anderson/Muncie) News Director Tom Hammond dies. Age 40. In 2011, former WMEE (97.3fm, Fort Wayne) morning man Steve Kerrigan dies. Age 52.
March 15: In 1954, Channel 52 in Elkhart signs on as WSJV ("St. Joseph river Valley"). In 1958, WSJV moved to Channel 28 and remains there today.
March 16: In 1956, 1270am in Elkhart signs on as WCMR for owner Clarence Moore. After changing call letters to WFRN in 1993, the WCMR call letters returned in 2008. In 2001, WEDJ (107.1fm, Danville) changed formats from Alternative ("Rock 107") to Regional Mexican ("La Ley").
Employment Opportunities
WKKG, Indiana Country, 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 and have the ability to help clients achieve their business goals and have previous outside sales experience. 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). 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.
DLC Media, Inc. has job openings: Account Managers (full and part-time) at all four locations: Washington, Brazil and Rockville, Indiana and Lawrenceville, Illinois. We also have an opening for Sales Manager for our Washington, Indiana and Lawrenceville, Illinois locations. DLC Media offers competitive pay and benefits. Send a cover letter and resume today to Dave Crooks at dlc@dlcmediainc.com. Learn more about our company at www.dlcmediainc.com. DLC Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you are a great storyteller on the air and on the web and social media, your next gig might be with one of America's great news/talk stations. WIBC in Indianapolis is looking for a full-time multimedia content producer with great anchoring, and news writing skills. This gig also includes writing wire copy and delivering content on Network Indiana's state-wide platform.
This gig is for a pro. This gig is for a strong storyteller. This gig is for a person who believes in delivering a sound-heavy, well-articulated newscast.
You'll be challenged. You'll be educated. You'll get great experience and fulfillment.
If you want to work with a great team of professionals who love news and who know how to have fun doing it, then apply online here.
YOU MUST send tape (don't know what tape is? It's a demo - an aircheck) to cedavis@indy.emmis.com to be considered for this position. Emmis Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
44News (WEVV-TV) in Evansville, Indiana, is looking for a Weekend Meteorologist/Weekday Reporter.
The successful candidate will be familiar with weather terminology and have the ability to put together and deliver a clear, understandable, and accurate weather forecast. That person will also be able to act as a general assignment reporter/MMJ which includes the ability to take complex issues and situations and explain them in clear, concise, and accurate story form; enterprise stories; cultivate sources; and communicate effectively in both the spoken and written word.
Familiarity with Edius or similar editing software, Inception or similar newsroom computer system, and Baron or a similar newsroom weather system is necessary. The ability to shoot and edit video is also a must.
Anyone interested should send a resume and a link to samples of their work to jobs@bayoucitybroadcasting.com. Include the words, “Evansville Weather-Reporter” in the subject line. Bayou City Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support.
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