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Indiana RadioWatch
Serving Hoosier Broadcasters Since 1998
12 May 2020
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Good Evening:
From the Reading Pile: Scott Fybush and I visit the Bob and Tom Show last summer.
Calendar Alert! On Thursday afternoon (05/14), Cris Conner, Bruce Munson, and Tom Cochrun will join members of the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Richard M. Fairbanks Hall of Fame for a conversation. They will tell you about their careers, share favorite stories and take questions. Messers Conner, Munson, and Cochrun formed the original WNAP-FM (93.1fm, Indianapolis) ("The Buzzard") morning team. Click here to join the Facebook Live event.
Northeast
Brian Walsh moved the antenna for his translator W282CH (104.3fm, Fort Wayne) to the transmitter site and tower of his Oldies/WIOE (1450am, Fort Wayne), which is what 104.3fm simulcasts.
Quincy Media's ABC affiliate/WPTA-TV (Channel 21, Fort Wayne) welcomes meteorologist Matthew Bullock. Mr. Bullock graduated from UNC/Charlotte and last worked in Oak Hill, West Virginia for ABC affiliate/WOAY-TV (Channel 4)
Dream Weaver Marketing's WARU/WARU-FM (1600am, Peru; 101.9fm, Roann) and WJOT/WJOT-FM (1510am, 105.9fm, both Wabash) raised over $5,000 for local businesses.
Where Are They Now? Former WFFT-TV Chief Meteorologist Kristen Kirchhaine joins the weather team at WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Northcentral
Federated Media's Rock/WRBR (103.9fm, South Bend) promotes Darcy to PD and moves from afternoons to middays. Tim Bayless also joins "103.9 The Bear", from across town at Sound Management's CHR/WNDV (92.9fm, South Bend), where he programmed and was on-air there.
Central
Emmis promotes David Wood to VP/Programming. Mr. Wood continues programming N-T/WIBC (93.1fm, Indianapolis), Sports/WFNI (1070am, Indianapolis) and their translators, and will now also oversee Country/WLHK (97.1fm, Shelbyville) and AC/WYXB (105.7fm, Indianapolis). Mr. Wood joined Emmis in 2010 (IRW; 02/24/2010)
A few people have departed Radio One lately, including Dustin Kross, Corporate Top 40 PD and PD of CHR/WNOW-FM (100.9fm, Speedway), along with WNOW-FM night hosts Mallory Moreno and Amir Diamond. Mr. Kross also programmed Radio One sister station KROI in Houston, Texas, while Moreno and Diamond did nights on "RadioNOW 100.9" in Indianapolis and "RadioNOW 92.1" in Houston.
Olivia Dangler exits as Assistant News Director for Nexstar's CBS affiliate WTTV-TV (Channel 4, Bloomington) and FOX affiliate/WXIN-TV (Channel 59, Indianapolis)/WTTK-TV (Channel 29, Kokomo). Ms. Dangler stays within Nexstar and becomes News Director at WHTM-TV (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania). There, she succeeds CJ Hoyt, who recently became News Director for "CBS 4" and "FOX 59" in Indy.
Tegna's NBC affiliate/WTHR-TV (Channel 13, Indianapolis) expands their subchannels:
.6 Circle
Last week, a E.W. Scripps' ABC affiliate/WRTV-TV (Channel 6, Indianapolis) videographer was out in the field, when he was attacked and beaten unconscious. Videographer Eldon Wheeler was alone when possibly two men attacked him. FTVLive reports his camera was smashed and laptop stolen.
Where Are They Now? Sean McGarvy, former Managing Editor at WXIN-TV and WTTV-TV, earns a promotion to Scripps' Senior Director of Content. For the past 18 months, he's been the News Director at their WEWS-TV in Cleveland, Ohio.
Westcentral
DeWayne Shake's Shake Broadcasting LLC announces their $1.35 million purchase of Country/WAMW (1580am, Washington), Classic Hits/WAMW-FM (107.9fm, Washington) and two FM translators from Dave Crooks' DLC Media. Mr. Shake does mornings ("The Morning Shake-Up"; 6am until 9am) on WAMW-FM. 25 years ago, Dave Crooks gave DeWayne Shake his start in radio.
Southcentral
Broadcasters remember former Mid-America Radio owner Dave Keister:
"Dave Keister gave me a chance when I was without a gig, moving from the world of "corporate" radio out in Iowa to a small market, Logansport, Indiana, in the summer of 1999. He allowed me the chance to be a self-starter, do my own thing, and make the WHZR morning show all mine to the best of my creative abilities. It wasn't large or even medium market radio, but the 8 years I spent working for Dave in Logansport and then a bit more at WCBK on an "as needed" basis were some of the most fulfilling of my nearly 4-decade radio career. I owe you a lot, Dave. RIP, Friend." Andy Scott, Retired Broadcaster
"It's easy to give lip service about how nice somebody was when they're gone from us, but, Mr. Keister was a cut above the rest. I had the fortune to meet him through his chief engineer Steve Ross as I would work with Steve occasionally. Mr. Keister always offered up a warm handshake and smile to me and always made me feel like a brother. One impression he left me with in our conversations was that he was never afraid to share his love for Jesus and the Bible (so rare in these days anymore) so that will likely be what I will miss the most about him. To me that speaks volumes about the faith and integrity he had as a Christian and I trust that I learned from him to possess that same quality as well. I think it was easy to tell that Mr. Keister enjoyed broadcasting (along with the engineering) as it was easy for me to relate with him when we were on the subject. Mr. Keister is already missed and I know he is resting in peace." Mike Sienicki, Contract Engineer
Employment Opportunities
The University of Indianapolis is seeking applications for a Morning Drive Radio On-Air Host and Production Assistant. This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible, non-exempt, staff position. The individual in this role will be responsible for properly operating an audio control surface in order to successfully deliver planned programming during the morning drive time period. This individual will also provide up-to the minute weather and traffic information to the listening audience through regularly scheduled live on-air announcements and assist with production tasks as needed. This position operates Monday through Friday, 5:45 - 9:00 AM.
Two years of radio on-air and production experience, preferably in public radio, required. A bachelor's degree is preferred.
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.
Hoosier AM/FM has a full time opening in our news department in Marion, IN, for a multimedia journalist/news director.
This is a morning position, weekdays 4am to 1pm. This position combines text, images, sound, videos, and graphics, to tell an interesting story, on air and on digital media.
If you have a college degree in journalism, or broadcast, or in-field experience, we'd like to talk with you. Submit your resume or audition materials to vanessa@wmri.com. Hoosier AM/FM LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Essential Skills:
Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
Research skills
The ability to make people feel relaxed
The ability to absorb information quickly
The ability to write in an appropriate style
Social media and IT skills.
Responsibilities can include:
Providing timely, comprehensive newscasts for radio broadcast
Gathering news through attending meetings, networking, and press releases
Maintaining a pipeline of leads with community and education leaders to continually generate unique news stories
Preparing a weekly news program to give special in-depth treatment to the specific issues facing the community served
Posting news stories online, and sharing to social media
Podcasting news of the day
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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