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Indiana RadioWatch
Serving Hoosier Broadcasters Since 1998
25 March 2019
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Good Evening,
In May, the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame will induct four new print journalists, and a television broadcaster:
Nancy Cominsky, the first female managing editor of The Indianapolis News, and later, the deputy managing editor of The Indianapolis Star, after the 1995 merger of the Star and News.
Dick Florea worked 35 years in Fort Wayne TV, retiring in 2001 from what was then the NBC affiliate in town: WKJG-TV (Channel 33, Fort Wayne). Mr. Florea lead the news team as News Director and anchored. Before joining "NBC 33", Mr. Florea worked in Marion radio (WMRI) and TV (WTAF-TV), and at Purdue University (WBAA).
Andrea Neal covered the Supreme Court for United Press International, and then worked as a journalist with The Indianapolis Star. Ms. Neal also authored several books, including a 2018 biography on Vice President Mike Pence.
Stephanie Salter was a newspaper journalist at several newspapers across the country. Ms. Salter wrapped her career as a Terre Haute Tribune-Star columnist in her hometown.
Matthew Tully was a journalist for the Gary Post-Tribune, Congressional Quarterly, and then he joined The Indianapolis Star. Mr. Tully died last October of cancer at age 49.
Please click here for more information about these fine journalists, along with details on the May 18 luncheon.
Central
Indianapolis recently lost two veteran broadcasters. Bob Warren worked in Indianapolis at WISH Radio (1310am, Indianapolis), WISH-TV (Channel 8) as a Producer and Director, and most recently at the University of Indianapolis' WICR (88.7fm, Indianapolis) hosting "Jazz Rendezvous." The IBA awarded him awarded him for Outstanding Performance in Pioneer Membership Recruitment." No obituary published yet.
Born Robert Paul Foster, Bob Richards began broadcasting in college, at Wartburg College in Iowa (KWAR). His broadcasting career continued at several Iowa radio stations. Then, the Hoosier state beckoned, where he worked morning drive at WGBF (1280am) in Evansville, along with broadcasting for the "Thunder on the Ohio") in Evansville, and the Indianapolis 500. While in Indianapolis, he did morning drive at what was then WNAP (93.1fm), and afternoons at what was then WIBC (1070am). Mr. Richards died on March 12 at age 68. Here's the complete obituary.
Where Are They Now? Former WISH-TV GM Les Vann has lead WHNS-TV in Greenville, South Carolina for about 2 years. Mr. Vann will soon retire from the GM chair there, and focus on battling Parkinson's.
Westcentral
The IBS (Intercollegiate Broadcasting System) Annual Conference named Indiana State University's Variety/WZIS-FM (90.7fm, Terre Haute) as Best College Station in the Nation. "Z90.7" also won several top awards.
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 24: In 1994, 101.7fm in Fort Wayne changed call letters from WJLT to WLDE.
March 25: In 2005, Indianapolis' WENS (97.1fm, Shelbyville) flipped call letters and formats from Hot AC ("Real 97.1") to Country, as WLHK "Hank."
March 26: In 1992, Channel 69 in Indianapolis signs on as WTBU-TV (owned by Butler University). Butler University sold the station in 2004 and it's now owned by Daystar (WDTI). In 1996, Paul Phillips moves to a weekday evening talk show on News-Talk/WOWO (1190am, Fort Wayne).
March 27: In 1996, At Midnight, WQHK (1380am, Fort Wayne) flipped call letters and formats from Talk ("Hot Talk 1380") to Standards WHWD ("Radio Hollywood").
March 28: In 1948, 1450am in Fort Wayne signs on as WANE. Today, it's WLYV. In 2000, Indianapolis' Classic Rock/WNAP (93.1fm) flipped formats to CHR ("Radio Now 93.1"), and here's how it sounded. Today, it's WIBC.
March 29: In 1922, WOH radio signs on in Indianapolis, sharing time with WLK. Both stations signs off in 1923. In 2010, veteran WHBU (1240am, Anderson) broadcaster Bill Hecht dies. Age 93.
March 30: In 1987, IU beat Syracuse 74-73, on Keith Smart's winning shot (and you probably heard it on the radio). In 2012, WSBT (960am, South Bend) adds an FM translator on 96.1fm (W241AD).
Employment Opportunities
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 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.
Urban One/Indianapolis has multiple job openings, including Marketing Director, Music Director, On-Air, Talk Show host, and Promotions..
That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support.
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