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Indiana RadioWatch
Serving Hoosier Broadcasters Since 1998
30 September 2019
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Good Evening,
On October 13, there will be a benefit held for Steve "Tiny" Michaels, as he recovers from surgery and has ongoing medical expenses. The benefit will be held at the Mizpah Shrine Center, 1005 Memorial Way, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Entertainment will include Mike Conley, Pat Godwin, Heywood Banks, and others. A silent auction will also be held. Friends have also created a GoFundMe.
I'm compiling a list of broadcasters who have podcasts about broadcasting. I've learned of one Hoosier broadcaster who recently started his own podcast. Ross McCampbell is the Executive Director (GM) of the WBCL Radio Network, based in Fort Wayne. The network stretches to the north into southern Michigan, to the east (Findlay; nearly to Toledo, nearly to Bellfountaine), to the south (Muncie), and to the west (nearly to Plymouth and Peru). Mr. McCampbell's podcast is 'Jocularity' – "Funny things that happened while behind the radio microphone from the DJs who were there" and it's available on several podcasting platforms. More details, here. If you have or know of a podcast that fits this description, please let me know. irw@well.com
Four Hoosier broadcasters will become members of the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Richard M. Fairbanks Hall of Fame. We'll profile two of them in today's issue, and the other two in an upcoming IRW.
Ann Craig-Cinnamon began her radio career at WIFE(AM) (1310am) and soon moved to WNAP-FM (93.1fm). There, she joined the morning show in the late 1970s, and was the first woman to have a major role in Indianapolis morning radio. In the 1980s, she became News Director for Network Indiana, the statewide news network. Other broadcasting stops in a nearly three decade broadcasting career included WZPL (99.5fm), WENS (97.1fm), WYJZ (100.9fm) and WHHH (96.3fm). In 1983, she helped put WPDS-TV (Channel 59) on the air and served as a reporter and public affairs director.
James David Longest ("David James") started his journalism career in newspapers, at the high school newspaper and in college at The University of Evansville. While in college, he worked part time for the Evansville newspapers, then became a reporter and news anchor at WGBF (1280am). In 1973, David began a four decade career in Evansville television at WFIE-TV, rising to managing editor and weekday evening anchor. Mr. James now works at Evansville's NPR affiliate WNIN-FM (88.3fm) hosting a weekly radio interview program "Two Main Street."
Let's move to the latest news...
Northeast
Federated Media's Active Rock/WBYR (98.9fm, Woodburn) names Kyle Guderian as PD, beginning Monday October 7. Mr. Guderian most recently worked for 15+ years with Emmis Communications in Chicago and St. Louis. He's also worked in Fort Wayne radio before, as PD and middays of what was then Alternative/WEJE (96.3fm, Churubusco) in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
As part of the repack, Heartland Media's FOX affiliate/WFFT-TV (Channel 55, Fort Wayne) will soon make several changes: First up, they will move from RF Channel 36 to RF Channel 20 (while 'virtually' remaining Channel 55). After that's finished, over the air viewers will have to rescan their DTV boxes. Next up, a new antenna will replace their analog antenna. The new antenna will be a bit higher on the tower, but the power will decrease. Right now, WFFT broadcasts with 1 megawatt of power at 718.5 feet, and their new antenna will be 550kW, but higher up on the tower at 787 feet. Their tower location will remain the same; alongside Hillegas Road, overlooking their TV studios on Fort Wayne's west side.
Where Are They Now? Former WBTU morning co-host AJ Maguire will debut on Tuesday in Las Vegas as morning co-host at KSNE (106.5fm) on the "AJ and Joanna Morning Show".
Northcentral
What else can we say about Jim Mackey exiting Federated Media's Country/WBYT (100.7fm, Elkhart)? Mr. Mackey joined WBYT in the fall of 2016, after working in Peoria, Illinois (APD/MD/Mornings at WFYR). He co-hosted mornings with longtime morning co-host Deb Miles, as "Mackey and Miles in the Morning."
At B100, morning co-host Deb Miles continues solo ("Miles in the Morning"), while Mr. Mackey becomes a free agent.
Erica Horvatin exits as weekend meteorologist at Weigel's ABC affiliate/WBND-LD (Channel 57, South Bend). She's now working in Albuquerque, New Mexico as the morning meteorologist for KRQE-TV (as "Erica Meyer").
Central
Cumulus' Active Rock/WNDX (93.9fm, Lawrence) welcomes Steven Lewis as PD and afternoons. Mr. Lewis will begin next Monday (October 7). Mr. Lewis last worked for iHeart in Cincinnati (Assistant Director of Custom and National Programming).
Emmis' Country/WLHK (97.1fm, Shelbyville) will debut a new morning show: Caleb and Mindy. Caleb is former KOPW (Omaha, Nebraska) PD Caleb James. Mindy is Emmis sister AC/WYXB (105.7fm, Indianapolis) broadcaster Mindy Winkler. Mr. Winkler and Ms. James once worked together in Omaha for NRG Radio.
Where Are They Now? Former WISH-TV Assistant News Director Katherine Price becomes Director of Local OTT ("Over the Top") for Scripps.
Southcentral
Update: Jimmy Foxx (James Davidson) died Sunday September 15 at age 50. Mr. Davidson) last worked at Entercom/Riverside, California at 'KFROG' (and was known on air as "Jimmy Hoppa"). Rich Anthony, Brand Manager for White River's WWWY (106.1fm, North Vernon) remembers Jimmy: "I worked with Jimmy at Y106. He did mornings, I did afternoons. I’ve never worked with a die-hard Cubs’ fan until he was hired. He was a big baseball fan but it was always first and foremost his Cubbies. He left us after a few years and went back to California. He was a good man and had a very loyal following out west. Our prayers are with his family."
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.
September 29: In 1998, former Indianapolis broadcaster Lou Sherman died. Age 63. Mr. Sherman worked at WNTS, WBRI, WTUX, WFBM, and worked with David Letterman.
September 30: In 1950, 90.9fm in Bloomington signs on as WFIU. In 1951, WFIU moved to 103.7fm, and remains WFIU today. In 1971, 1380am WKJG and 97.3fm WKJG-FM (both Fort Wayne) each broke off from co-ownership with WKJG-TV and both sign off.
October 1: In 1954, 90.1fm in Indianapolis signs on as WIAN. Today, it's WFYI. In 1962, 98.9fm in Van Wert, Ohio signs on as WERT-FM. Today, it's WBYR and licensed to Woodburn. In 1967, Palladium Printing Co. president Stanley Banyon died. Age 81. Palladium owned WHFB(AM) and WHFB-FM in Benton Harbor, Michigan. In 1971, Fort Wayne's 1380am WKJG and 97.3fm WKJG-FM became Rock/WMEE(AM) and Easy Listening/WMEF-FM. In 1973, Royden Parke died. Age 81. Mr. Parke programmed WKBV (1490am, Richmond). In 1975, 105.5fm in Bedford signs on as WBIF-FM. Today, it's WQRK. In 1994, 100.5fm in Princeton signs on as WSJD, and remains so today. In 1996, Samuel Smulyan died. Age 76. Mr. Smulyan owned WNTS (1590am, Beech Grove) and KCRO(AM) in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2003, WAMW(AM) (1580am, Washington) changed formats from Salem Radio Network's "Solid Gospel" to their "Today's Christian Music" format. In 2012, Thy Word Network/Evansville president Don Chagle died. Age 81. In 2013, AC/WAXL (103.3fm, Santa Claus) flips format to Hot AC ("103.3 The Fix")
October 2: In 1937, WHIP (1480am, Hammond) signs on. It signed off in 1943. In 1958, 91.1fm in Goshen signs on as WGCS, and remains so today. In 1989, 105.9fm in Marshall, Illinois signs on as WMMC, and remains so today.
October 3: In 2016, 98.3fm in Plainfield flips format from country (WUBG/Big 98.3) to urban (WZRL/Real 98.3).
October 4: In 1970, Channel 20 in Indianapolis signs on as WFYI-TV, and remains so today. In 2001, all Contemporary Media/Terre Haute stations sign off.
October 5: In 1900, Sarkes Tarzian was born.
Employment Opportunities
Circle City Broadcasting has opportunities for Master Control roles and Traffic roles.
WICR Radio at the University of Indianapolis is accepting applications for a Director of Engineering. This is a full-time, exempt staff position. The Director of Engineering (DOE) oversees the technical operations of WICR-FM, its HD channels, and Internet streams. The position holder is also the Designated Chief Operator for WICR Radio according to the requirements of the Federal Communications Commission and, as such, is responsible for ensuring the station complies with applicable FCC rules and regulations. The DOE is responsible for developing short and long-term facility plans, recruiting and teaching a student staff, facilitating equipment maintenance, and providing technical support, as needed, for television and the communication department.
Three years of broadcast engineering or related experience is required. This includes experience with and knowledge of FCC Rules and Regulations as they pertain to licensing and operating a full-power FM/HD radio station, radio frequency transmission and reception systems; and computer networks, operating, and digital audio systems. Experience teaching/training/managing staff members on the proper operation of radio studio and transmission equipment is also required. Candidates must have obtained a bachelor's degree in communication, telecommunications, media or a related field.
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.
DLC Media, Inc. in Terre Haute has an opening for Full and Part-time Account Executives. We operate 5 Metro radio stations: WAMB, WFNB, WVIG, WAXI and WZJK. Past sales experience preferred but not necessary.
We offer training and benefits. Learn more about our locally family owned company at dlcmediainc.com.
Send a cover letter and resume to Dave Crooks dlc@dlcmediainc.com. DLC Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Producer
Do you have a passion for politics, local video programs and documentaries? Do you like taking storytelling to a new level? WNIT Public Television seeks a dynamic Producer specializing in politics and documentary production. You’ll produce Politically Speaking, a bi-weekly half hour program that takes an in- depth look at local, state and national issues impacting the area. You’ll also work with a team of talented production staff on local productions and documentary programs. A Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field preferred. Full description of qualifications and duties is below.
Apply by sending a cover letter, resume, and a link or sample of your work to: maupperle@wnit.org, or mail to WNIT Public Television, Attn: Producer Search Committee, PO Box 7034, South Bend, IN 46634-7034. Please mention where you learned about this position. EOE. More about the job here.
Do you have INTEGRITY – PASSION – Innovation? Federated Media is accepting applications for a Production Director for our South Bend Radio Group. Seeking a person who will thrive in a culture that lives by the values listed above.
The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with many different types of social styles. They must have excellent writing and organizational skills and enjoy a fast-paced environment. This candidate will take pride in their work, realizing that their commitment to quality production makes a huge contribution to the cluster’s success.
As Production Director you will be responsible for, but not limited to: Directing and executing workflow of commercials from writing, voicing, producing, and editing. Assists Traffic Department and Sales in commercial placement and deadlines. Ability to voice track a shift and/or fill in for on-air personalities. Act as the liaison for clients in commercial and podcast recording and production. Creative thinking and marketing expertise are essential abilities in developing commercials and podcasts that get results for our clients. Previous Production experience preferred, as well as, working knowledge of vCreative, audio editing, traffic and radio automation software.
Interested? Send your resume, cover letter, and samples of commercial script written or produced commercials to Stephanie Michel at smichel@federatedmedia.com. No Phone Calls. Confidentiality assured. Federated Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support.
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