Good Morning:
Let's do this again next week. Monday's IRW may be delayed due to the holiday. But I'll be back with the latest news, along with any holiday weekend format changes. Thank you for sending along what's new at your radio station.
Northeast
Melea VanOstrand joins as anchor/reporter at Heartland Media's FOX Affiliate/WFFT-TV (Channel 55, Fort Wayne). Before joining "WFFT Local," Ms. VanOstrand worked in Rapid City, South Dakota, as an anchor/reporter at KOTA-TV.
Central
Dispatch Broadcasting's NBC affiliate/WTHR-TV (Channel 13) weekend anchor Naomi Pescovitz will soon exit and return to Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. There, she will help create and deploy a new 7:00PM weeknight newscast at KMSP-TV. Before joining Channel 13, she worked across town in Minneapolis/St. Paul at KSTP-TV.
Westcentral
DePauw University's AAA/WGRE (91.5fm, Greencastle) establishes their Fall 2017 student leadership, under faculty advisor Dr. Jeffrey McCall:
Station Manager: Kate Whalley
PD: Sarah Russell
Music Director: Jerica Bean with Assistant Music Director Brooks Pearce.
News Director: Lauren Stazinski, with Assistant News Directors Kyle Kopchack and Katherine Deighan.
Sports Director: Julie Keesling with Assistant Sports Director Tate Stone.
Promotions Director: Hannah Gardner with Assistant Promotions Directors Elizabeth Horner and Sabrina Straessle.
Production Director: Nate Barker with Assistant Production Director Jessica Miller.
Employment Opportunities
WAWC-FM (Willie 103.5) in Warsaw (part of the Lake City Media cluster of stations) is currently searching for our next On-Air Jock! Lake City Media is a small market station with a large market work ethic. Shift will include live time on-air, production, VT'ing, and other duties (which could include social media interaction, video or web editing, content generation and/or assistance with news department).
The ideal candidate should have 1-3 years on-air experience, have knowledge of the Country format and its' artists, possess the ability to create relevant and entertaining content throughout one of the most listened to dayparts, have a great work ethic and attitude and the desire to do whatever it takes to succeed. Our perfect candidate should be begging us to be on the road and interacting with their listeners, should love being a face of the radio station and should be huge on social media!
This is not a large market position. Individuals seeking large market salaries should not apply.
Send a resume, air check that best displays your abilities, social media links and salary requirements ASAP to PD Kris Lake at klake@lakecitymediagroup.com. In subject line please put: "WAWC Job" and the last 4 digits of your phone number. Applications that do not include above information will not be considered.
No Phone Calls. Lake City Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
99.5 zpl, Indy’s Hit Music Station has an amazing opportunity for you! We are now actively seeking a new afternoon Drive, Assistant Program Director/Music Director. We’re looking for someone fun, energetic, intelligent, outgoing, out-spoken, street-credible, quick witted, enthusiastic, team oriented, determined, and has a strong work ethic. You will need to be social media fluent and PPM friendly. Imaging skills would be a positive too - but not mandatory.
If you're interested please send a resume and short demo to our Operations Manager: JR Ammons JR@wzpl.com. Entercom is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Radio Producer
Location: South Bend
Department: Farm Journal Broadcasting
Reports to: Director of Radio Operations
Summary:
Seeking experienced radio producer for two live network broadcasts daily. The radio producer will be responsible for the technical production of Farm Journal Radio live broadcasts as well as production of custom audio for Farm Journal websites, clients and internal promotion.
Key Responsibilities:
These duties include, but are not limited to, the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)
* Daily technical production of 2 live radio shows
* Manage automation logs of 2 live radio shows
* Manage production of various recorded audio including show promos, market reports, custom audio for affiliates and clients, custom in-house audio, etc.
* Edit audio highlights from broadcasts to use on Farm Journal websites.
* Travel to produce live broadcasts from industry events
* Assist with booking guests
* Coordinate travel logistics
Education/Skills/Professional Experience:
These qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following:
* 1 to 3 years of radio production experience
* Bachelor’s degree in communications or journalism preferred
* Expertise with Adobe Audition, Pro Tools or similar audio editing suite
* Strong written and communication skills
* Must have a strong attention to detail and decision making skills
* Must be able to meet deadlines
* Knowledge of the Agricultural Industry is a plus
If you meet the qualifications, please submit your resume to hr@farmjournal.com.
DLC Media, Inc. is looking for an Account Executive and a Local Sales Manager for their new Radio Center in Brazil, IN. The winning candidate will be able to sell advertising on up to 9 Radio Stations and 7 websites. A great opportunity to build a great career with a growing family owned media company. DLC Media offers competitive pay and benefits. Send cover letter and resume to Dave Crooks - dlc@dlcmediainc.com. DLC Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
WAWK in Kendallville (1140am/95.5fm) is looking for a Part Time Disc Jockey on and off the air including hosting and preparing content for daily air shift Monday through Friday. Jobs at area events and assisting with production and must be able to work weekends as needed. Must have a positive attitude and work in a team. Please bring resume to 931 East Avenue, Kendallville, IN 46755 or call 260-347-2400. You can also write rich@wawk.com with an air check. Northeast Indiana Broadcasting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
WAWK in Kendallville (1140am/95.5fm) is looking for an Account Executive. For more details or to submit your resume, please write rich@wawk.com. Northeast Indiana Broadcasting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support.
=============== Indiana RadioWatch ===============
Indiana RadioWatch is (c) 2017, 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 http://www.indianaradio.net. Please e-mail us your news stories and employment opportunities.
=============== Indiana RadioWatch ===============
