Northeast
Where Are They Now? For nearly 15 years, former WBYR/WFWI OM Jim Fox has worked in Sacramento, California, rising to Entercom's VP/Programming for that cluster. Entercom will transfer Mr. Fox to their Dallas, Texas cluster at the beginning of 2018. There, Mr. Fox will be VP/Programming for the Dallas cluster, along with PD of two radio stations.
Eastcentral
Moody Radio's WGNR (1470am, Anderson) modifies its proposed translator to eliminate a mutual exclusivity with another translator application from Woof Boom Radio's WHBU (1240am, Anderson). Both stations applied for 101.3 in Anderson; WGNR's revised application is for 101.1 from a site to the southwest near Pendleton. This whole move became possible when the FCC changed the 25 mile rule for translators.
Central
Nexstar's CW affiliate/WISH-TV (Channel 8, Indianapolis) Noon and early evening anchor David Barras retired, after 37 years with the TV station. Mr. Barras joined the WISH-TV in 1980 as a weekend assignment editor and reporter. You can see his Goodbye, here.
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.
December 4: In 1995, WEVV-TV in Evansville switches from FOX to CBS affiliation. In 1999, 89.7fm in Greenfield signed on as WRGF, and still is. At Midnight in 2007, WKLU (101.9fm, Brownsburg) flips format from Classic Hits to Oldies ("Oldies 101.9").
December 5: In 1960, 93.1fm in Indianapolis signed on as WIBC-FM, and returned to those WIBC call letters in 2008.
December 6: In 1956, 1290am in Niles, Michigan signed on as WNIL, and still is. In 2007, WLFF (95.3fm, Brookston) flips format from Country ("The Wolf") to Adult Hits as "Bob" and call letters to WBPE ("Bob Plays Everything").
December 7: In 1949, 1270am in Gary signed on as WWCA, and still is. In 1959, 1380am in Brazil signed on as WITE. It later moved to 1130am. Today, it's WAMB. In 1970, 91.3fm in Vincennes signed on as WVUB(FM). In the late 1970s, it moved to 91.1fm, but remains WVUB ("Vincennes University Broadcasting"). In 1984, 94.3fm in Loogootee signed on as WKMD. It moved to 94.1fm in 1994 and to 94.5fm on August 19, 1998. Today, it's WRZR.
December 8: In 1995, former WBCL (90.3fm, Fort Wayne) morning host Jeff Carlson dies in an automobile accident. Age 46. In 2007, Fort Wayne broadcaster Jill Packard ("Roxanne McVay") dies. Age 45.
December 9: In 1996, WYEZ (96.9fm, Bremen) flipped formats from Beautiful Music to Contemporary Christian as WHPZ.
Employment Opportunities
Production Director
Immediate full-time opening at WQLK-FM, WHON-AM, and Sunny 95.3, in Richmond, IN.
Job Description: The successful candidate knows we work in the entertainment business and takes pride in the success of their air talent. Using your skills, our well-equipped studios, your strategic thinking and creative abilities to constantly create award winning type radio spots, put the overall cluster in a position to succeed. • Coordinate, assign, and produce advertising messages with clients, sales and programming staff • Copy-writing • Voice selected ads • Assure production is complete on a timely basis to help Traffic Manager to develop daily logs.
Required Skills: 2+ years production experience. Proficient with Adobe Audition, V-Creative and spot delivery systems. Ability to carry an air-shift, live or voice-tracked. Experience with Enco a plus.
Education Required: College degree in T-Comm or production gives you the advantage.
Benefits:• Competitive pay • Collaborative and creative work environment • Tools, resources and coaching to succeed • Opportunity for career progression and professional growth • Medical and Life Insurance package • Vacation & Holidays to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Send resume, cover letter, samples of your best original scripts and production demo to Amy Dillon, AmyD@kicks96.com, or mail to Amy’s attention at Brewer Broadcasting, P.O. Box 1647, Richmond, IN 47375. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
WBCL in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is starting an Urban Gospel and Praise online station. This will not be another online jukebox. This station will have the same mission as WBCL with the same personality-oriented and community-driven mindset.
We need our first full time employee to be someone who has a passion for interaction with listeners on-air and in person within the African American community.
You must:
• Have at least three years of on-air terrestrial radio experience
• Strong social/digital media skills
• Experience with scheduling music using MusicMaster software
• Extensive audio production experience using Adobe or similar software
• Be willing and able to host the am drive slot (6am to 10am weekdays)
• Have complete and enthusiastic buy-in to our mission
• Know this music format on a deep level
• Be very comfortable interviewing people from all walks of life for live shows and longer pre-recorded interviews
• Look forward to being the initial champion of this station to the public
• Understands how and able to create fun, entertaining, local radio
Please send your resume and mp3 demo (your name included in the file title) with aircheck cuts showing your skills -- include specifically your interaction with listeners. Email to employment@wbcl.org or mail to: Human Resource, WBCL Radio, 1115 W Rudisill Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46807.
WBCL Radio Network is a listener-supported Christian radio network located in Fort Wayne, Indiana (license is owned by Taylor University). Mission Statement: The mission of WBCL is to communicate God’s redemptive love and truth through captivating media that inform, entertain, challenge, inspire and encourage.
That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support.
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