|
|
Indiana RadioWatch
Serving Hoosier Broadcasters Since 1998
10 April 2023
|
Good Morning:
For those traveling to NAB, safe travels. I will not be there this year.
Let's start this issue with an advertorial.
Until now local news meant compromise: either staff an expensive newsroom or accept a halfhearted effort by someone who just rips and reads. Now technology can help upgrade your station’s news while controlling costs!
Each station has unique needs and now Virtual News Center™ is dedicated to providing unique solutions for your local news.
Why does my station even need local news?
Research shows that the not-so-secret ingredient to radio success is content that is “local, local, local”. However, economic pressures have forced many stations to rely on voice-tracking or syndicated programming. Whether you have a Music Station focusing primarily on morning drive updates, or a News/Talk format requiring round-the-clock updates, compelling local information can be key to keeping your share of audience. Markets with electronic ratings measurement have found that their news and information segments are among the highest rated minutes of the hour. This, in turn, adds value to news sponsorships.
Why should I outsource my station’s news?
For most Music Stations and many News/Talkers, it's hard to justify the cost of even one fulltime news staffer. But when you share the cost with other stations, everybody has better quality at far less expense. Each Virtual News Center™ anchor has years of industry experience and your anchor (or anchors if you like) will be exclusive to your station. Plus they sound like they are part of your staff.
How do you know what’s going on in my market?
Of course, Virtual News Center™ can do the normal beat calls, web site checks, and we get on relevant email and fax distribution lists. With today’s technology your DJ does not have to be in the building, your traffic and billing is somewhere else, and now you can have a larger sounding newsroom and not worry about the challenges of attitude in the hall and other issues that go along with a hire.
What about Extra Services?
Additional service depends totally on your needs. For some stations, basic news anchoring is enough. Some stations require local weather, or local sports. Entertainment news or local business news are also content options.
It sounds too good to be true.
As the saying goes, you can tell a lot about any organization by the companies it keeps. At Virtual News Center™, we’re proud of our lineup of over 185 stations, and our outstanding renewal rate. If you’d like to talk with one of our client stations, we’ll be happy to put you in touch.
How can I find out more?
Contact Joel Dearing at 877-470-6397 to learn how Virtual News Center™ can become a virtual success for you!
Northeast
Breaking this morning: Federated Media’s CHR/WMEE (97.3fm, Fort Wayne) formally introduces their new morning show hosted by Brooklyne Beatty and Renee Cummings (‘Brooklyne and Renee’). Ms. Beatty joined WMEE last year from Federated’s Michiana cluster, while Ms. Cummings re-joins WMEE after co-hosting mornings for several years.
Heartland Media's FOX affiliate/WFFT-TV (Channel 55, Fort Wayne) reporter/anchor Kelsey Mannix exits and joins KMTV-TV in Omaha, Nebraska as a sports reporter/anchor.
Chynna Presley joins as afternoon co-host (alongside President/CEO Melissa Montana) at Star Educational Media Network's Contemporary Christian/WLAB (88.3fm, Fort Wayne). In addition to WLAB, Star Educational Media also owns three FM stations and six FM translators.
Where Are They Now? Former then-WDJB DJ Craig Russell is now PD/afternoons at Classic Hits 97 ‘The Bolt’ in Humboldt, Iowa.
Northcentral
Where Are They Now? Former WBND-TV Reporter Tana Kelley now is the full-time anchor for Wake Up Montana and Good Day Spokane. Ms. Kelley is based at KHQ-TV in Spokane, Washington.
Central
University of Indianapolis' Classical-Jazz/WICR (88.7fm, Indianapolis) replaces their BE FMi703 transmitter with a Nautel GV5.
Drew Fowler becomes marketing director for Nexstar's FOX affiliate WXIN-TV (Channel 59, Indianapolis) and CBS affiliate WTTV-TV (Channel 4, Bloomington)/WTTK-TV (Channel 29, Kokomo). Mr. Fowler last worked outside of media but has experience as marketing and creative director at several Sacramento, California TV stations.
Where Are They Now? Former then-Entercom's AC/WNTR (107.9fm, Indianapolis) PD and Hot AC/WZPL (99.5fm, Greenfield) afternoon host Chase Daniels will become OM for the Audacy/Cleveland, Ohio cluster.
Southcentral
Sarkes Tarzian’s News/Talk WGCL (1370am, Bloomington) and FM translator W254DP (98.7, Bloomington) rebrands as ‘Bloomington’s Voice 98.7’ with new PD Kent Sterling. Mr. Sterling has worked at several Indianapolis radio stations (WIBC, WFNI, WXNT), along with the legendary WGN(AM) in Chicago, and WXOS in St. Louis. Mr. Sterling now hosts mornings (‘Sterling in the Morning’) from 7:00am until 9:00am, while the syndicated Tony Katz Today show now airs in early afternoons from flagship Urban One’s N-T/WIBC (93.1fm, Indianapolis). Here is the complete ‘Bloomington’s Voice 98.7’ schedule.
Employment Opportunities
DLC Media has Account Manager positions available at our Brazil, IN and Lawrenceville, IL locations. We have full and part-time positions available.
Full-time starting salary is never less than $15 per hour plus commissions. Plus, I pay 75 percent of your Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, $100 a month gas stipend, up to 2 percent annual match for Simples IRA and other fun perks such as Holiday World and game or event tickets. I also provide 2 weeks paid vacation, paid holidays and paid sick days.
We provide training, support and all the tools you need to succeed. This is not a
job, its an opportunity to build a career you will love. The right candidate can earn unlimited income.
Apply today by sending a cover letter and resume to Dave Crooks, dlc@dlcmediainc.com
DLC Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
----------
WBAT-AM/FM in Marion, IN is looking for its next host and producer for Good Morning Grant County! Are you passionate about informing and entertaining a wide audience? Are you a great storyteller, objective, and possess excellent interview skills? If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you! This morning show is not just about politics and “hard news,” we are seeking someone who has fresh ideas and a passion for engaging in a wide range of topics. From local happenings to worldwide trending topics, the canvas is very large for you to create an engaging, compelling, and inspiring morning show for our on-air and digital listeners! Basic podcast and social media knowledge are a must. You will have an opportunity to help shape the future of Good Morning Grant County. Send cover letter, resume, social media post samples, on-air hosting airchecks, along with podcast and interview clips to John Morgan (OM): bigjohn@wcjc.com. NO DOWNLOAD LINKS, please. Hoosier AM/FM is an EOE.
----------
Federated Media, a family-owned radio group in Northern Indiana, is looking for an I.T. Broadcast Engineer for the South Bend - Mishawaka radio market. At Federated Media, we rely on our I.T. & broadcast systems to help our business succeed with our clients as well as reach our listeners. We’re seeking an I.T. Broadcast Engineer who’s eager to use and grow his or her technical skills in an ever-changing landscape. In this role, the successful individual will protect our critical information, systems, and assets as well as build solutions for our radio engineering department. From early on, you’ll help push our breakthrough innovations, be given challenging assignments, implement new software and hardware, and assist in the development of an overall company technology strategy. You’ll also receive specialized training to help you become a leader in both the I.T. and radio broadcast fields. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about applying their skills to technology-based business model that creates solutions for the real world.
We are looking for someone that is proficient in maintaining computer hardware and software in a Microsoft network environment. That same person needs to be able to handle some basic electronic troubleshooting to fix other radio broadcast problems. The radio industry today is all computer driven but we still have radio personalities that we need to communicate and work with daily. The ideal candidate not only can ‘speak geek’ they must work well with others. The South Bend - Mishawaka market consists of a large studio facility and 6 transmitter sites with 6 towers.
Because it is a large operation, all candidates must be highly motivated, responsible, organized, able to work unsupervised, and detail oriented. Candidates must also have dependable transportation, valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance.
If you think you are qualified, please fill out an application or send us your resume to:
Federated Media
237 Edison Road
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Attn: Stephanie Michel
Email resumes to: jdidier@federatedmedia.com
Federated Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer
----------
WLFI-TV is looking for an experienced, aggressive and collaborative-style Assistant News Director to join our team. The Assistant News Director must be a proven newsroom leader who knows how to win breaking news and weather coverage on all platforms, maintain a strong sense of urgency with our newscast production and newsroom culture, and knows how to balance serious journalism with lighter moments critical to the success of our newscasts.
The successful candidate must have a drive and passion, with an innovative mind and truly be able to see the big picture. This position will be responsible for the day-to-day news operation and be involved in long-term planning of news content across all platforms.
Key Activities:
- Assist News Director with supervisory responsibility for all news broadcasts and online content.
- Involved in hiring and performance management of direct reports.
- Assist News Director in the on-going evaluation of personnel.
- Create tactics and strategies to increase ratings performance in key target areas for multiple platforms.
- Assist in execution of news content strategy.
- Implement and have working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations.
- Ability to manage cross platform content creation and distribution.
- Write copy and edit scripts for air and web.
- Knowledge of and proficiency in posting content to station websites.
- Schedule anchors and multi-media journalists.
- Lead coverage planning of major events: elections, other special events.
- Proactively communicate news initiatives & community efforts across departments.
- Evaluate workflow efficiencies.
- Assist News Director in managing the budgetary aspects of newsroom operations
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
- College degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.
- At least 5 years producing or reporting experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced oral and written communication skills.
- Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office.
- Broad understanding of newsroom operations and equipment.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive reinforcement style of management with the ability to hold staffers accountable while helping them to grow their skills.
Allen Media Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allen Media Broadcasting recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other legally-protected status.
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (subject to any medical or religious accommodations or other applicable law.)
Review more jobs and apply for them through this website.
----------
Michigan Ag Today, the state’s #1 farm radio network, is seeking a freelance reporter to cover Michigan agriculture. The position will require the production of at least 3 news packages a week that focus on the issues and activities of interest to Michigan farmers and farm families. Each package would consist of a 90sec - 2min radio news report and accompanying text version for web publication. This material will be included in network farm news programs aired on over 33 stations across the state. The position will require the development of news sources and contacts
Candidates should have radio news experience; knowledge of agricultural issues is helpful but not required. Candidate’s work location does not have to be within the state, though that would be preferred. Technical equipment will be provided.
Send resume and audio sample to:
Gary Truitt
gtruitt@michiganagtoday.com
Hoosier Ag Today is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
----------
Hoosier Ag Today, Indiana’s #1 farm radio network, is seeking a freelance reporter to cover national agriculture news. The position will require the production of at least 3 news packages per week that focus on the issues and activities of interest to farmers and farm families. Each package would consist of a 90sec - 2min radio news report and accompanying text version for web publication. This material will be included in network farm news programs aired on over 100 stations across the Indiana and Michigan. The position will require the development of news sources and contacts.
Candidates should have radio news experience; knowledge of agricultural issues is helpful but not required. Candidate’s work location is flexible and could be remote. Technical equipment will be provided.
Send resume and audio sample to:
Gary Truitt
gtruitt@hoosieragtoday.com
Hoosier Ag Today is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
----------
A full time Advertising Sales Position is available for Henson Media, in the Henderson, Kentucky and Evansville, Indiana area. The primary job will be helping local companies grow their business through the power of a radio group, primarily WSON AM/FM and ESPN 97.7 The REF. The position will possibly include production responsibilities. Knowledge of digital media is helpful. Send resume and salary requirements to greg@wsonradio.com and to edhenson1@bellsouth.net. Henson Media of Henderson County, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
----------
Forcht Broadcasting Crawfordsville – Assistant Program Director
Stations: WIMC FM, WCDQ FM, WCVL
Forcht Broadcasting Radio and Digital is a community-focused, progressive small market radio and digital group of 25 radio stations in 9 markets in 3 states.
Forcht Broadcasting Crawfordsville, IN (WIMC 103.9 FM, WCDQ 106.3 FM, and WCVL 92.1 FM/1550 AM) is accepting applications for a Full-Time Assistant Program Director for their group of radio stations. WIMC, WCDQ, and WCVL serve the communities of West Central Indiana. All candidates must have excellent verbal and written skills and must be able to use social media. Knowledge of using the Zetta automation system is preferred, as is having a working knowledge of a WordPress based content management system. Forcht Broadcasting Crawfordsville is a radio and digital company, so the Assistant Program Director must be comfortable using digital media to promote the radio stations.
Career duties may include but are not limited to:
•interviewing officials and station clients for on-air radio and social media segments
•hosting station programs as needed
•setting up and hosting live remote broadcasts in the Crawfordsville area
•writing and producing radio commercials
•creating and facilitating station promotions
•assisting the multi-media account executives as needed
•assisting with digital and social media projects and campaigns
•representing the radio stations at community events as needed
•other duties as assigned by the WIMC, WCDQ, and WCVL General Manager
A one-year experience minimum working in live radio is preferred. A post-secondary degree in communications or broadcasting is preferred, but not required.
Compensation will reflect on-air and work experience. A competitive package, that includes health benefits, will be offered to qualified candidates. Forcht Broadcasting Crawfordsville is looking for team players, who share the mission of Forcht Broadcasting and who assist all members of the team as needed.
If you are ready to begin a career with a radio and digital group named one of The Best Places to Work in Kentucky in 2021, email Forcht Broadcasting General Manager Dave Peach at dapeach@forchtbroadcasting.com.
Forcht Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer who seeks to recruit qualified and diverse candidates for career openings.
----------
That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support.
=============== Indiana RadioWatch ===============
Indiana RadioWatch is (c) 2023, Blaine E. Thompson
Indiana RadioWatch may not be reproduced, transmitted, or distributed in any way, shape, or form without the permission of the copyright holder (Thompson, above)
Indiana RadioWatch subscriptions are free. To subscribe, send an e-mail to irw@well.com and we'll add you. After publication, we archive Indiana RadioWatch on the Indiana Radio Archive at indianaradio.net. Please e-mail us your news stories and employment opportunities.
=============== Indiana RadioWatch ===============
|
|
|
|
|
