Northeast
In the late 1990s, Bob Klingle lead what was then NBC affiliate WKJG (Channel 33, Fort Wayne) as their GM, before exiting for WHAS-TV in Louisville, Kentucky. Sad news to report, as Mr. Klingle died last Monday in Scottsdale, Arizona, after battling prostate cancer. Mr. Klingle was 62.
WHAS-TV posted a story, along with the obituary.
This spring, the Klingle family will hold a celebration of life in Louisville.
Northcentral
Sinclair Broadcasting's CBS affiliate/WSBT-TV (Channel 22, South Bend) welcomes Jade Jackson as a reporter. Ms. Jackson graduated from the University of North Texas.
Where Are They Now? Former WSBT-TV reporter Cassidy Williams recently joined
WITI-TV ("FOX 6") in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Southwest
Former Bayou City Broadcasting CBS and FOX affiliates WEVV-TV (CBS on 44.1, FOX on 44.2) News Director Warren Korff joins as the Assignment Manager at crosstown Nexstar ABC affiliate WEHT-TV (Channel 25, Evansville) and Mission Broadcasting's CW affiliate WTVW (Channel 7, Evansville). Mr. Korff worked at WEHT/WTVW until joining WEVV, to lead their local news operation. WEVV had no local news from mid-2001 until 2015.
Succeeding Warren Korff in the News Director role at WEVV will be another Warren: Warren Stewart. Mr. Stewart last worked in Tulsa, Oklahoma (News Director,
KJRH-TV), along with prior stops in Hartford, Connecticut, Columbus, Ohio, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Cleveland, Ohio.
Before we leave WEVV, one of their sports anchor/reporters (Nick Ruffolo) and evening news producer Jessica Dixon both exit WEVV.
Mr. Ruffolo posted video of his sign-off from WEVV.
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.
January 20: In 1967, 105.5fm in West Terre Haute signed on as WWVR. Today, it's WZJK. In 2007, Lafayette DJ "Marley" (Sean Beall) dies in an apartment fire. Age 34.
January 21: In 1983, 90.3fm in Owensboro, Kentucky signed on as WKWC,
and remains so today. In 2011, WRTV-TV/Indianapolis engineer Ron Estep dies. Age 59.
January 22: In 1999, Fort Wayne's WJFX (107.9fm, New Haven)
reimages as "Hot 107.9." In 2000, WLAB (88.3fm, Fort Wayne) founder Adolph F. "Deac" Dietrich dies. Age 82.
January 23: In 1964, 96.7fm in LaPorte signed on as WLOI-FM. Today, it's WCOE.
January 24: In 1924, 1280am in Fort Wayne signs on as WCWK for owner
Chester
W.
Keen. Today it's on 1250am as WGL. In 2014, Withers Broadcasting Company founder W. Russell Withers Jr. dies. Age 77.
January 25: In 1971, Channel 40 in Indianapolis signed on as WURD-TV. Today, it's WHMB-TV. In 2002, 106.7fm in Hicksville, Ohio signed on as WFJZ ("
Fort
Wayne's
Jazz"). Today it's WFGA.
January 26: In 1993, former WOWO DJ Manthis Manchikes ("Pete Mathews") passed away. Age 71. In 1998, New owners Moody Radio (owned and operated by Moody Global Ministries) purchased WHUT(AM)/WXXP-FM and flipped formats to Christian teaching and talk, and call letters to WGNR(AM)/WGNR-FM.
Employment Opportunities
G101-3, the world’s most interactive radio station, is seeking its next Midday host. You’ll do live middays on The G and voicetrack afternoons on our #1 Classic Hits sister station WZZY. Plus, you’ll sit in on promotions meetings and help us craft our latest and greatest client/listener building opportunities. Can you do a great show with phones, remotes and appearances, plus keep yourself plugged into our historic community? Can you help keep our social media fresh and creative? (Photoshop experience a definite plus) If you think you can handle creative radio in a non-corporate environment and blend in with our talented yet dysfunctional staff you can…
E-mail your info to rickduncan@g1013.com ("G101-3 Middays" in the subject line)
All experience levels are welcome to apply. Whitewater Broadcasting is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Promotions Director – WAJI, WLDE, WAJI-HD2, Fort Wayne, IN
The Promotions Director will work with programming, digital and sales departments to develop and execute successful promotional campaigns; build and maintain relationships with advertisers, and promotional partners; serve as the liaison representing the station and its promotional opportunities. This is a position that will report directly to the Operations Manager.
Responsibilities:
Develop creative and innovative promotional events and campaigns
Represent stations brands including Majic 95.1, Fun 101.7 and ALT 99.5, Fort Wayne, IN
Assist Sales in creating revenue generating opportunities
Oversee and execute all on site station promotional events
Lead the Promotions department from ideas to promotion execution
Work closely with Operations Manager as well as the management team
Conduct and direct weekly promotions meeting
Oversee all contest prizes and contest rules with assistance from management
Database maintenance
Qualifications:
Ability to effectively manage and develop employees in a very busy, and creative environment
Familiarity with Fort Wayne and Northeast IN area helpful, but not required
Working knowledge and understanding of Radio Programming & Sales, specifically individual formats and their target audiences
Ability to assist in maximizing promotional revenue opportunities
Excellent writing/editing and computer skills, including Power Point and Photoshop
Experience in promotions, marketing, radio or related industry preferred
Understanding of digital marketing & promotion and social media platforms
Leadership and Management skills helpful
Education: College education preferred, but not required
Must have valid driver’s license, and you will be required to pass a background check.
Send resume to jobs@stfortwayne.com. Sarkes Tarzian Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Woof Boom Radio is looking for a strong leader to run our 5-station group in Lima, Ohio.
This is a leadership role. The development of our culture is the primary responsibility. Prior success in managing a sales organization is a must.
To express your interest, send your information and materials to: J Chapman, J.Chapman@WoofBoom.com or call 765-288-4403. We are an equal opportunity employer and we only will hire someone who believes in the same.
Woof Boom is a small and growing company. Our employees are passionate about what they do and what we accomplish. More on our culture and values can be found here: www.WoofBoom.com
44News (WEVV-TV) in Evansville, Indiana, is looking for a Weekend Meteorologist/Weekday Reporter.
The successful candidate will be familiar with weather terminology and have the ability to put together and deliver a clear, understandable, and accurate weather forecast. That person will also be able to act as a general assignment reporter/MMJ which includes the ability to take complex issues and situations and explain them in clear, concise, and accurate story form; enterprise stories; cultivate sources; and communicate effectively in both the spoken and written word.
Familiarity with Edius or similar editing software, Inception or similar newsroom computer system, and Baron or a similar newsroom weather system is necessary. The ability to shoot and edit video is also a must.
Anyone interested should send a resume and a link to samples of their work to jobs@bayoucitybroadcasting.com. Include the words, “Evansville Weather-Reporter” in the subject line. Bayou City Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Are you a radio journalist interested in an escape from harsh winters and an opportunity to work for a great family-owned radio group? A legendary California medium-market powerhouse is seeking a news director. The successful candidate will have strong reporting, writing, and anchoring skills. He or she must also show ability to coach and manage a staff. If interested, contact mark@markhowellnews.com.
That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support.
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