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Indiana RadioWatch
Serving Hoosier Broadcasters Since 1998
15 October 2018
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Good Evening:
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Northeast
Adams Radio Group's Rhythmic CHR/WJFX (107.9fm, New Haven) promotes late night and weekend host Taylor Morgan ("Taylor") to middays, under GM Kevin Musselman and PD Robbie Mack.
Northeast Indiana Public Radio's WBOI (89.1fm, Fort Wayne) welcomes a new reporter: Barbara Anguiano. Ms. Anguiano last served as Senior Reporter for another Indiana-based NPR affiliate Elkhart Community Schools' WVPE (88.1fm, Elkhart). Ms. Anguiano also has a background in newspapers, having worked for Lee Enterprises.
Northcentral
Larry Langford's Oldies/WGTO (910am, Cassopolis, Michigan) moves his FM translator from 96.7fm to 97.1fm. It's a 250 watt translator, and the translator antenna is now on one of Federated Media's towers: The N/T WTRC-FM (95.3fm, Niles, Michigan) tower that's on IN-933, north of the Indiana Toll Road.
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.
October 14: In 2010, at Noon, what was then WJOE (106.3fm, Columbia City) flipped formats from adult hits ("106.3 Joe FM") to Talk ("106.3 The Truth").
October 15: In 1942, WOWO-FM signs on at 44.9 megacycles with 1000 watts. WOWO-FM wasn't on the air all the time; it had a limited schedule. In 1960, both 89.5fm in Franklin (WFCI) and 96.1fm in Richmond sign on (WGLM). WFCI remains so today, while 96.1fm in Richmond is now WQLK. In 1962, 106.1fm in North Vernon signed on as WOCH-FM (for owner Dorrell Ochs). Today, it's WWWY. In 1968, 102.3fm in Martinsville signs on as WCBK-FM, and remains so today. In 1983, both 98.3fm in Earl Park (WIBN) and Channel 19 in Madisonville, Kentucky sign on (WLCN). WIBN later moved to 98.1fm, and remains WIBN, while Channel 19 went off the air in 2011. In 1984, both 102.3fm in New Carlisle (WLPZ) and 107.9fm in Indianapolis sign on (WTPI). 102.3fm, New Carlisle is now WYET, while 107.9fm, Indianapolis is now WNTR.
October 16: In 1989, 103.7fm in Royal Center signs on as WHZR, and remains so today. In 2000, WRSW(AM) (1480am, Warsaw) flips format from Rock to ESPN Sports.
October 17: In 2016, WSMM (102.3fm, New Carlisle) flipped formats from Classic Hits to all 1980s music (as WYET) at Noon.
October 19: In 2011, former then-WIAN(FM) (90.1fm, Indianapolis) GM Art Van Allen dies. Age 81. Mr. Van Allen was WIAN GM from 1958 until 1986.
October 20: In 2014, WKUZ (95.9fm, Wabash) dropped its AC format and flipped to a country music format.
Employment Opportunities
WPTA-TV/Fort Wayne is looking for an energetic sports anchor and multimedia journalist.
This full-time position will take someone who can excel in this digital age of journalism. The successful candidate will report, shoot, write, edit, produce and anchor. Sports is more than just reading scores and screaming highlights. Your compelling coverage must go beyond the game. We want you to create shareable stories for all of our platforms, including our website, mobile platforms and social media.
If you have a strong on-air presence with a credible delivery and personable style and have the ability to execute engaging live shots, we want you on our team. Applicants must have a degree in broadcast journalism or a related multimedia field and prior on-camera professional experience.
If you’re ambitious and are looking for your next career challenge, send your resume, cover letter and work sample or link to: Jonathan Shelley at jshelley@wpta21.com. (Please tell Jonathan that you learned about this job through IRW!)
WPTA is part of Quincy Media, Inc., a family-owned company operating 18 television stations. Throughout QMI, positions are available for candidates with all levels of experience. Visit https://quincymediacareers.com/ for links to all stations and opportunities.
WPTA-TV provides competitive compensation and excellent comprehensive benefits package, including 401k. WPTA-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Music Director/On-Air Host – WTTS/Indianapolis
Tired of corporate radio? Want to join an environment that encourages creativity, musical discovery and the creation of unforgettable listener experiences? Do you love music and the power of local radio? Heritage Adult Alternative WTTS/Indianapolis has a very rare opening for a key position in the programming department: Music Director/On-Air Host. Our next MD will be a positive, forward-thinking pro who can multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Solid Music Master or Selector skills are critical. Familiarity with Wide Orbit, Adobe Audition and VoxPro is also appreciated. We’re looking for a passionate music lover who can communicate effectively to an equally passionate adult audience, on the air and via social media platforms. Daily duties, amongst others, will include the scheduling of music logs, assessing music for airplay, growing and maintaining productive relationships within the music and concert community and conducting a regular air shift. On-air experience is required, preferably a minimum 3 years at the AAA or Alternative format in a large market setting. If interested, please send a resume and MP3 demo of air work to Laura Duncan, WTTS PD at laura@wttsfm.com. No calls please. Sarkes Tarzian is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Brothers Broadcasting, a family owned and operated radio group is seeking a Sales Manager for our 25kW station WIBN-FM, which serves Lafayette & West Lafayette Indiana. The right candidate should have a proven history of sales success, an entrepreneurial spirit, along with great communication skills. Interested candidates should email their resumes to JohnB1560wrin@gmail.com for consideration. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Brothers Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full Time Sales Position available for ESPN 97.7 The REF, the exclusive ESPN Affiliate in the Evansville, Indiana area. WREF features ESPN programming, a local afternoon sports show with Dan Egierski, and play by play coverage of St. Louis Cardinals, Indiana University, University of Southern Indiana, over 75 local high school events and more. Primary job will be helping local companies grow their business through the power of sports and radio. Will include production and possibly on-air responsibilities. Knowledge of digital media would be very helpful. Send resume and salary requirements to edhenson1@bellsouth.net. WREF/Henson Media of Henderson County, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Smiley Morning Show at 99.5 WZPL-FM in Indianapolis is looking for a part-time phone screener and assistant producer! The crazy things you'll have to do, hear, and say will never end. Have you ever wanted to be the toll booth operator / gatekeeper / bridge troll to Indianapolis's biggest morning show according to them? We need someone who can manage all the crazy things our listeners call us about to assure only the best of their weirdness makes it on the air in an efficient and organized manner. You may have to be on the air, help manage our social media, edit some audio, and possibly more. Can you do that and more? Prove it. Apply. E-mail Toni at toni@wzpl.com.
Hoosier AM/FM (WXXC-FM/WCJC-FM/WBAT(AM)/WMRI(AM)) in Marion, Indiana is currently looking for their next sales superstar! Previous sales experience and a knack for developing new business preferred. Organizational skills, creativity and a positive attitude are all a plus. We offer a competitive salary plus commission, benefits, and extras. If you are looking for an exciting career in radio, contact them today! Hoosier AM/FM, LLC maintains a drug-free workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please send resume to GM Joel Pyle at jpyle@star1069fm.com.
That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support.
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