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Indiana RadioWatch
Serving Hoosier Broadcasters Since 1998
10 May 2020
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Good Afternoon,
I didn't mean to hit the 'pause' button, but it got stuck. I'll send out more content this week. Thank you (as always) for reading. Happy Mother's Day!
The Indiana Broadcasters Association created a website bestideasinbroadcasting.com to consolidate COVID-19 related ideas from Indiana radio and TV stations. Ideas include sales, promotions, and community service efforts from local broadcasters.
Kim Stockment joins as local/regional sales coordinator for both Hoosier Ag Today and Michigan Ag Today. Ms. Stockment is a Purdue College of Agriculture alum and last worked for Purdue Online as the Program Administrator for the Program Support team.
From the Reading Pile: Spotlight: Chuck Surack of Sweetwater Sound launched an $800M retail operation from his home studio.
From the Reading Pile: Sinclair agrees to pay record $48 million FCC fine.
Northeast
Adams' WGL (1250am, Fort Wayne) signs back on, as a simulcast of AC/WWFW (103.9fm, Fort Wayne). Also, Adams announced they will sell WGL and the CP for an FM translator to Brian Walsh for $50,000. More on that in an upcoming IRW.
Quincy Media's ABC affiliate/WPTA-TV (Channel 21, Fort Wayne) profiles Columbia City High School's Alternative/WJHS (91.5fm, Columbia City). After school was canceled due to the pandemic, WJHS student broadcasters (lead by faculty advisor Jordan Glaza) figured out a way to keep the station going.
Speaking of student stations, Homestead High School’s Advanced Television Production class typically creates a weekly newscast (HHS In Depth) for the high school faculty and staff. With the pandemic going on, and school closed, the class created a “virtual” news show to explain the impact to the school district and the local community. No student went into the school building; instead they created the entire production from their own homes. The Homestead High School Advanced Television Production class has 22 students and is taught by Adam Schenkel.
Where Are They Now? Former WPTA-TV Chief Meteorologist Carlo Falco now works weekends at FOX affiliate KTBC-TV in Austin, Texas.
Northcentral
Federated Media launches a new podcast division and network, with 46 podcasts. The audio includes original shows along with broadcasters from their radio stations doing separate podcasts. This new division also offers podcast development and production services for businesses and individuals, with guidance, coaching, studio rental, artwork design, marketing, and custom voice skills for smart speakers.
Northwest
Dave Patrick exits Neuhoff's Lafayette cluster. Mr. Patrick did afternoons on Country/WKOA (105.3fm, Lafayette) and nights at sister WASK-FM (98.7fm, Battle Ground).
Heartland Media's CBS affiliate/WLFI-TV (Channel 18) News Director and anchor Jeff Smith exits as of last Friday. Mr. Smith joined WLFI in the late 1980s, left to work in radio (including at the former WGLM 106.7fm), and returned to Channel 18 in 1999.
Where Are They Now? Former WXXB PD Tony Bannon joins DMR/Interactive as VP of Marketing Strategy.
Eastcentral
Jayland Radio will pay a bit over $50,000 to Ball State University for their Silent/WBSJ (91.7fm, Portland). WBSJ went silent in February 2019 (IRW; 02/11/2019) We will have more on Jayland Radio in an upcoming IRW.
Brewer's Country/WQLK (96.1fm, Richmond) has a new programmer, as Jim Callahan now programs the station and does afternoons. Mr. Callahan joins "Kicks 96" after Steve Baker retired. Mr. Callhan once programmed what was then WZOW-FM (97.7fm, Goshen) and also worked in Toledo, Mansfield, Ohio, Biloxi, and Melbourne, Florida.
Marion broadcaster Mike Jenkins died. Mr. Jenkins did play by play for what was then Bomar Broadcasting and retired in 2010. If you know more about his career, please e-mail me; I'd like to learn more. WBAT remembered him on air.
Central
Urban One wants to test out digital-only AM radio stations. They recently petitioned the FCC to grant experimental authority for their Gospel/WTLC (1310am, Indianapolis). If granted, they will turn off the analog AM signal and keep a digital signal only on the air. Once they complete this, any Indianapolis radio listener would be able to hear WTLCs FM translator on 92.7fm (W224DI), but only digital radios would pick up 1310am. WTLC is a Class B AM (5kW non-directional during the day; 1kW directional at night), and they use a Nautel NX5 transmitter.
Cumulus/Indianapolis Promotions Director Dan Anderson died suddenly of a heart attack at age 50. Mr. Anderson joined Cumulus in 2010 after working for what was then Clear Channel and Live Nation. Here's his obituary.
Where Are They Now? Former WNOW-FM (and KROI-FM/Houston) morning host Joe Pesh joins KCYY in San Antonio, Texas. There, he will do mornings ("Y100 Mornings with Beth and Big Joe")
Southeast
Alpha Media Louisville promotes Chris Johnson and Matthew "12" Brown. Mr. Johnson moves from cluster Promotions Director to only handling promotions for Urban/WGZB (96.5fm, Lanesville) and WMJM (101.3fm, Jeffersontown, Kentucky), along with working for both the Digital and I.T. Teams. Mr. Brown becomes APD of WGZB and WMJM. Mr. Brown joined Alpha after working across town for iHeart as APD of their Urban/WTFX (93.1fm, Clarksville).
Southwest
Where Are They Now? Former WSTO night host Clay Roth joins River Radio in Carbondale, Illinois. Mr. Roth is their Creative Services Director and also does afternoons on their WCIL-FM.
Employment Opportunities
The University of Indianapolis is seeking applications for a Morning Drive Radio On-Air Host and Production Assistant. This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible, non-exempt, staff position. The individual in this role will be responsible for properly operating an audio control surface in order to successfully deliver planned programming during the morning drive time period. This individual will also provide up-to the minute weather and traffic information to the listening audience through regularly scheduled live on-air announcements and assist with production tasks as needed. This position operates Monday through Friday, 5:45 - 9:00 AM.
Two years of radio on-air and production experience, preferably in public radio, required. A bachelor's degree is preferred.
To view the full advertisement and apply, visit hrjobs.uindy.edu. The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.
Hoosier AM/FM has a full time opening in our news department in Marion, IN, for a multimedia journalist/news director.
This is a morning position, weekdays 4am to 1pm. This position combines text, images, sound, videos, and graphics, to tell an interesting story, on air and on digital media.
If you have a college degree in journalism, or broadcast, or in-field experience, we'd like to talk with you. Submit your resume or audition materials to vanessa@wmri.com. Hoosier AM/FM LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Essential Skills:
Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
Research skills
The ability to make people feel relaxed
The ability to absorb information quickly
The ability to write in an appropriate style
Social media and IT skills.
Responsibilities can include:
Providing timely, comprehensive newscasts for radio broadcast
Gathering news through attending meetings, networking, and press releases
Maintaining a pipeline of leads with community and education leaders to continually generate unique news stories
Preparing a weekly news program to give special in-depth treatment to the specific issues facing the community served
Posting news stories online, and sharing to social media
Podcasting news of the day
Hoosier AM/FM, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Locally-owned and operated WGCL (98.7 and AM 1370) and Rock 96-1 The Quarry are looking for both full-time and part-time account executives to help develop commercial, non-traditional, and digital revenue. Successful candidates:
• Have had success in selling their particular industry
• Possess a solid work ethic and are self-motivated
• Understand what it takes to develop and nurture mutually-beneficial business relationships
In this non-corporate, Bloomington-based position, you’ll help local businesses grow through the power of advertising on WGCL, Rock 96-1 The Quarry, and WTTS (92.3). You’ll also have the opportunity to sell a vast array of digital products through our new ST Digital arm. Whether you’re looking for a full-time career or a part-time opportunity, we will craft and customize the right scenario for the right candidate.
Send an introductory email along with your resume to dmyers@wgclradio.com. Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Locally-owned and operated 92.3 WTTS is looking for both full-time and part-time account executives to help develop commercial, non-traditional, and digital revenue. Successful candidates:
• Have had success in selling their particular industry
• Possess a solid work ethic and are self-motivated
• Understand what it takes to develop and nurture mutually-beneficial business relationships
In this non-corporate, Indianapolis-based position, you’ll help local businesses grow through the power of WTTS advertising. You’ll also have the opportunity to sell a vast array of digital products through our new ST Digital arm, all while enjoying the incredible experience of music. Whether you’re looking for a full-time career or a part-time opportunity, we will craft and customize the right scenario for the right candidate.
Send an introductory email along with your resume to careers@wttsfm.com. Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support.
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