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Indiana RadioWatch
Serving Hoosier Broadcasters Since 1998
24 March 2020
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Good Evening,
From the Reading Pile: Doc West on rocking the local (Fort Wayne) music scene.
From the Reading Pile: WANE-TV celebrates First News Weekend 10th Anniversary.
Northeast
Brianna Dahlquist becomes an anchor and reporter at Heartland Media's FOX affiliate/WFFT-TV (Channel 55, Fort Wayne). Ms. Dahlquist graduated from Georgia State University and interned at WXIA-TV in Atlanta, Georgia.
Federated Media's Sports/WKJG (1380am, Fort Wayne) also heard on translator W265CY (100.9fm, Fort Wayne) adds the Pat McAfee Show weekdays from 2pm until 4pm.
Billy Cova exits because of budget cuts at Adams Radio Group's CHR/WJFX
(107.9fm, New Haven). Mr. Cova did nights at 'Hot 107.9' for a year.
Sarkes Tarzian's AC/WAJI (95.1fm, Fort Wayne) goes all holiday music from 9pm until Midnight through Friday.
Where Are They Now? Former WANE-TV sports anchor Andy McDonnell joins KARE-TV/Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota as a sports reporter.
Northcentral
Weigel Broadcasting’s ABC affiliate/WBND (Channel 57, South Bend) welcomes News Director Kyle Fobe. Mr. Fobe last held the same role at WTAJ-TV in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Sinclair's CBS and FOX affiliate/WSBT-TV (Channel 22, South Bend) producer and host Casey Daniels exits and returns to radio as OM for the Adams Radio cluster in Tallahassee, Florida. Ms. Daniels will also program their WWOF. Before television, Ms. Daniels worked for Artistic Media Partners (VP/Programming), and worked for radio stations in Indianapolis, Lansing, and Detroit.
Central
Emmis' AC/WYXB (105.7fm, Indianapolis) goes all-Christmas both tonight and tomorrow night (6pm until Midnight).
Radio One's CHR/WNOW-FM (100.9fm, Speedway) adds the syndicated "Kidd Kraddick" morning show. The former morning show (Joe 'Pesh', McKinzie Roth, Olivia Carris, and Garrett 'Porkchop' Kozden) all exit. Ms. Roth joins Circle City Broadcasting's CW affiliate/WISH-TV (Channel 8, Indianapolis) as their entertainment reporter.
TEGNA's NBC affiliate/WTHR-TV (Channel 13, Indianapolis) welcomes reporter Lauren Kostiuk. Ms. Kostiuk last worked down I-74 in Champaign, Illinois as a reporter for WCCU-TV for about two years.
Where Are They Now? Former then-WYRG (93.9fm) "Energy 93.9" Imaging Director/Afternoon host Justin Luvv becomes APD of WAMO 100 and 107.3 The Beat in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, along with doing afternoons at WAMO 100.
Westcentral
We missed an obituary at the beginning of 2020: Terre Haute broadcaster Eleanor Ford. Along with her husband Paul, they operate WPFR (1480am, Terre Haute), WPFR-FM (93.7fm, Clinton) and several other radio stations. Ms. Ford died January 6 of an aneurism at age 89. Paul and Eleanor hosted mornings on their Christian radio network for years. Here's the complete obituary.
Also, WPFR(AM) and FM went temporarily silent.
Employment Opportunities
WLBC and Woof Boom Radio, Muncie seeks a full time News Director. This is not an entry level job – either experience in the news profession, post-secondary degree in news, or both, is required. This position requires news- gathering, by attending press conference and similar events, as well as breaking news situations, copy writing and delivering the stories – daily during morning drive on several of our Radio stations, as well as our social media platforms as needed. Computer skills, digital audio, editing, and the understanding of local Radio news are a must. Apply soonest with cover letter and resume, as well as news story writing examples, and audio sample of your delivery – preferably using “sound” as part of the stories:
Woof Boom Radio News Director Applicants
c/o Steve Lindell
800 East 29th Street, Muncie, IN 47302
Email: steve.lindell@woofboom.com
No phone calls, please.
Woof Boom Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
WLBC and Woof Boom Radio, Muncie seeks a Dayside News Reporter. This position could be part time, or full time. Experience in the news profession, post-secondary degree in news, or both, is preferred but not required. This position requires news- gathering, by attending press conference and similar events, as well as breaking news situations, copy writing and delivering the stories on several of our Radio stations, as well as our social media platforms as needed. Computer skills, digital audio, editing, and the understanding of local Radio news are a must. Apply soonest with cover letter and resume, as well as news story writing examples, and audio sample of your delivery – preferably using “sound” as part of the stories:
Woof Boom Radio Dayside News Reporter Applicants
c/o Steve Lindell
800 East 29th Street, Muncie, IN 47302
Email: steve.lindell@woofboom.com
No phone calls, please.
Woof Boom Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We’re looking for a multifaceted talent for our Marion cluster. On-air, you’ll hold down PM Drive on WCJC weekdays and floating shifts on weekends. You will also create exclusive content for our digital platforms, including regular podcasts and blogs.
As Promotions Coordinator you will be responsible for promotions on 1400 WBAT, 860 ESPN, 99.3 WCJC, and Star 106.9. The Promotions Director will work with the General Manager and Program Directors to execute promotions and also be in charge of maintaining our WordPress-based websites and Social Channels.
Strong on-air skills and a love for people are mandatory. 3+ years of on-air broadcast experience is preferred. Digital audio editing skills required. Knowledge of Adobe Audition and Wide Orbit Radio Automation are a positive. The ability to contribute to creating promotion plans that are in line with each station's strategic plan in a modern broadcast world is a must.
Send aircheck and resume and anything else you want to Operations Manager Vanessa Miller: vanessa@wmri.com. (Audio MP3 of 3MB or less – no links)
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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