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Indiana RadioWatch
Serving Hoosier Broadcasters Since 1998
24 December 2018
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Good Evening,
Have a wonderful and safe Christmas holiday. If you're on the air over the holidays, thank you for your dedication!
Northeast
Last year, Josh Good left the anchor desk at Quincy Broadcasting's NBC affiliate WPTA-TV (Channel 21.2, Fort Wayne) "Fort Wayne's NBC". Mr. Good will soon join Bayou City Broadcasting's KADN-TV/KLAF-TV in the Lafayette, Louisiana market, as their next News Director.
Central
Former WISH-TV (Channel 8, Indianapolis) news director Patti McGettigan takes medical retirement from WHBQ-TV in Memphis, Tennessee, where she served as news director. If you want her e-mail address to send her a note, please let me know.
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.
December 23: In 2010, Indianapolis broadcast engineer Murray G. Smith dies. Age 88.
December 24: In 1988, 89.3fm in Richmond signs on as WVXR. Today, it's WKRT.
December 25: In 2002, WZOM (105.7fm, Defiance) flipped formats from Oldies to Country.
December 26: In 2000, WZTR (98.9fm, now licensed to Prospect, Kentucky) flipped formats from Modern AC to CHR.
December 27: In 1988, Channel 63 in Indianapolis signs on as WIIB. Today, it's WIPX-TV. In 2007, N-T/WIBC moves from AM to FM, after seven decades at 1070am. WIBC-FM (93.1fm, Indianapolis) debuted.
December 29: In 2003, what was then WSHI (106.3fm, Columbia City) flipped format from Standards to AC ("Sunny 106").
Employment Opportunities
Woof Boom Radio is looking for a strong leader to run our 5-station group in Lima, Ohio.
This is a leadership role. The development of our culture is the primary responsibility. Prior success in managing a sales organization is a must.
To express your interest, send your information and materials to: J Chapman, J.Chapman@WoofBoom.com or call 765-288-4403. We are an equal opportunity employer and we only will hire someone who believes in the same.
Woof Boom is a small and growing company. Our employees are passionate about what they do and what we accomplish. More on our culture and values can be found here: www.WoofBoom.com
44News, (WEVV, the FOX/CBS affiliate in Evansville, IN) has an immediate opening for a News Director to lead the news department. We are looking for someone with outstanding leadership skills who thrives on teaching, coaching and developing a strong and positive newsroom environment.
The News Director will oversee a department that generates 41 hours per week of on-air content in the Evansville market’s CBS and FOX stations with a focus on family and the community. Evansville is a great place to live and work. We are looking for someone to oversee a department that produces professional and engaging content that reflects that culture in a way that appeals to our own families and communities. The News Director will perform the following duties:
- Recruit, interview and hire MMJs and production staff
- Institute training systems for new employees
- Foster a positive, motivational and professional atmosphere throughout the department
- Make decisions on stories, duties and scheduling of departmental employees
- Establish general duties and schedules for all news department employees
- Exercise editorial and production control of newscast content
- Establish and enforce rules and procedures within the department
- Perform any and all other tasks perceived, assigned, and/or required that contribute to the achievement of departmental and station goals
Education and Experience: College degree is required. Major in journalism, broadcasting, communications, or another related field is preferred. Minimum 4 years' experience in TV news with at least two years in a Producer or other leadership role.
Anyone interested should send a resume and their credentials to jobs@bayoucitybroadcasting.com. Please include “Evansville News Director” in the subject line. Bayou City Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer
44News (WEVV-TV: CBS44 and Fox44) in Evansville, Indiana (Market 103) is looking for a Sports Reporter/Sports Anchor to build on the achievements of the department.
The successful candidate should engage viewers through traditional sports coverage. However, reading highlights is only a portion of this job. Good story telling and solid photography skills are also a must.
Applicants should be familiar with Edius or similar editing software, and familiar with Ross Inception or a similar newsroom computer system.
Please send resume and links of your work to jobs@bayoucitybroadcasting.com. Include the words ‘Evansville Sports Reporter’ in the subject line. Bayou City Broadcasting 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 a 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.
Are you a radio journalist interested in an escape from harsh winters and an opportunity to work for a great family-owned radio group? A legendary California medium-market powerhouse is seeking a news director. The successful candidate will have strong reporting, writing, and anchoring skills. He or she must also show ability to coach and manage a staff. If interested, contact mark@markhowellnews.com.
Entercom/Indianapolis has three openings, including an Indianapolis Business Administrator. More details, here. https://entercom.avature.net/careers/SearchJobs/?3_102_3=157452
Country 103.9 WRBI has an immediate opening for a Traffic Director.
Description: We are looking for a Full-Time Traffic Director to manage the daily preparation and maintenance of on-air logs.
Responsibilities will include:
• Daily use of Natural Log software to schedule inventory in order to maximize station revenue on high demand stations in sell out situations
• Data and order entry
• Scheduling ad copy
• Posting of daily commercial logs
• Preparation and maintenance of reports
• Weekly affidavit processing of network and syndicated programming
Competency:
• Innovative problem solving and decision-making skills used to achieve station revenue goals
• Dependable, responsible, excellent attention to detail, superior organizational skills, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Office products
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines with minimal supervision
• Analytical skills, professional demeanor, proven ability to multi-task amid interruptions
Send your resume to careers@wrbiradio.com. Leeson Media LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support.
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