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Indiana RadioWatch
Serving Hoosier Broadcasters Since 1998
17 September 2018
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Good Evening:
IMPORTANT: Nationwide EAS Test rescheduled for October 3.
Northeast
After about two years, Stew Hirsch exits as News Director at Heartland Media's FOX affiliate/WFFT-TV (Channel 55, Fort Wayne).
Northcentral
Dream Weaver Marketing's Classic Rock/WARU-FM (101.9fm, Roann) welcomes Coyote Kris Underwood to mornings (6am – 9am). Cara D. handles middays and Wade Weaver handles afternoons and nights. Mr. Underwood succeeds Bob Stambazze, but Mr. Stambazze remains with WARU doing play by play for high school sports.
Central
Corrected: After 30 years of leading Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Broadcasting's N-T/WFYI-FM (90.1fm, Indianapolis) and WFYI-TV (Channel 20, Indianapolis), President and CEO Lloyd Wright will retire next year. Mr. Wright, age 65, began his broadcasting career after graduating from Indiana University. Mr. Wright started off as a Director of Instructional Broadcasting at the Indiana Department of Education, and then worked for the Indiana University News Bureau. From there, it was off to Chicago, where he became Broadcast Operations Manager in Chicago at WTTW-TV (Channel 11), before joining WFYI-TV in 1988. At WFYI, he started as Director of Program Production, before being appointed WFYI president and CEO in 1989.
Southeast
Where Are They Now? Former Louisville radio GM Bill Gentry becomes GM/Market Manager for the Cumulus portfolio of radio stations in the Birmingham, Alabama market.
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.
September 16: In 2000, then-WEXI (102.9fm, Huntington) dropped their simulcast of then-sister Rock/WXKE (103.9fm, Fort Wayne) and flipped formats to dance and club music, as "Energy 102.9."
September 17: In 1962, 88.9fm, Notre Dame signs on as WSND-FM, and still is.
September 18: In 2001, David Hicks dies. Age 62. Mr. Hicks was CEO of Hicks Broadcasting, which owned three Michigan radio stations (WKMI, WKFR, WRKR) and WRBR-FM (103.9fm, South Bend).
September 19: In 1988, 104.3fm, Casey, Illinois signs on as WCBH-FM, and still is. In 2011, WDND (1620am, South Bend) flips format from ESPN Radio to a simulcast of sister CHR WNDV (92.9fm, South Bend).
September 21: In 1995, then-WKQM (96.3fm, Churubusco) flipped formats from easy listening ("WKQM The Soft Sounds of the City") to alternative music, as "96.3 The Edge". Hear the sign-on, after the end of their stunt TV theme songs format. In 2000, 102.9fm in Edinburgh signs on as WYGB. This allocation later moved to 100.3fm, but remains WYGB. In 2005, 95.9fm in Franklin flips format from Christian AC/WIJY ("Joy 96") to Oldies/WIAU as "Gold 95.9" (What's the chemical symbol for gold? AU.) In 2009, WGBJ (102.3fm, Auburn) flipped formats at 6:00PM from Regional Mexican to CHR as "Power 102.3".
September 22: In 1947, 1060am in Benton Harbor, Michigan signs on as WHFB, and still is.
Employment Opportunities
News Director, WFFT-TV, Ft. Wayne, IN:
If you are an experienced broadcast journalist with newsroom management and leadership experience, then we are interested in speaking with you.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join and lead a highly competive and accomplished newscast that has earned four Emmy nominations and twice awarded Best Newscast.
The successful candidate must have an ability to coach reporters to be enterprising with their story generation, as well as compelling and relevant with their content. This is a unique opportunity to take an award-winning product to the next level. Solid news judgment, great communication skills and exceptional leadership are a requirement.
The Fort Wayne market is an extraordinary place to live and work, offering affordable living and an active lifestyle. Fort Wayne has been honored with several awards for quality of life and is a multiple winner of the All-American City Award.
Please send resumes and support materials:
via email to: Britchhart@wfft.com or via mail or overnight delivery to:
Bill Ritchhart
VP/General Manager
WFFT-TV
3707 Hillegas Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
WFFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HOT 1079 (WJFX) is looking for our next on-air star in Fort Wayne. We are currently on top in the ratings and are looking for someone who can help us stay there with relevant content and great radio each weekday. Our current mid-day host has spent 3 years with us and has decided it’s time for a change.
You should have 2+ years of commercial radio experience in a rated market. Familiarity with, and passion for Pop music is a must. Fort Wayne is a fantastic mid-sized city with a lot of great things happening here. You should be creative, passionate and professional. You should be able to fully relate to an active, millennial audience. The radio market is good here. It’s competitive. Our hosts know what great radio sounds like and you should as well. Can you entertain the city each day with exciting content, relevant real-life experiences? Can you work the phones (calls/texts), work social media and represent HOT 1079 at appearances and remotes?
Doing a live 10am-3pm show is priority #1. Some basic production chops would be helpful. We have a few sister stations in the building we may be asking you to help out with as well (gold-based AC and Country). Females strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested? Send me a paragraph introducing yourself and telling me why you want this job at HOT 1079. Current/recent aircheck, resume, social links (FB/Twitter/IG), anything else you think helps you stand out…and tell me your 3 favorite songs right now.
Send it all over to me. I’m Robbie Mack, the Brand Manager here. Use this e-mail address: jobathot@gmail.com
HOT 1079 and Adams Radio Group are EOE.
Full Time Sales Position available for ESPN 97.7 The REF, the exclusive ESPN Affiliate in the Evansville, Indiana area. WREF features ESPN programming, a local afternoon sports show with Dan Egierski, and play by play coverage of St. Louis Cardinals, Indiana University, University of Southern Indiana, over 75 local high school events and more. Primary job will be helping local companies grow their business through the power of sports and radio. Will include production and possibly on-air responsibilities. Knowledge of digital media would be very helpful. Send resume and salary requirements to edhenson1@bellsouth.net. WREF/Henson Media of Henderson County, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Federated Media in Fort Wayne is looking for an experienced, multi-faceted News-Talk host for WOWO 1190AM/107.5FM’s morning show.
You’ll host “Fort Wayne’s Morning News” (FWMN) which airs 5A to 9A. It is a fast-paced presentation of the day’s top news, traffic, weather, sports, business news and farm news. It also airs live on MYTV from 5:30A-7:00A. Our morning host will work with a wide rolodex of local, state and national newsmakers ranging from local mayors, police chiefs, sheriffs and fire officials to Indiana’s Governor, Senators and Congressmen.
The Morning-Drive host is responsible for, but not limited to:
• Hosting FWMN from 5a-9a
• Prepping content for FWMN
• Reporting and following live breaking news events
• Reporting and researching local news events
• Monitoring sources for breaking news on-air and online
• Interacting with the Fort Wayne community both online and in person
• Audio editing and logging
• Appearing at local events and monthly remotes
• Booking and calling guests on occasion
Ideal candidates will have experience working in a daily newsroom environment and hosting experience. They will be able to work well with others and have a good understanding of local issues, politics and economics. They’ll need to be a morning person as our morning host shift can start as early as 4A and they must be comfortable on live television. The ideal candidate must be savvy with social media and able to inform and entertain online and on-air while also being fair and balanced. Most importantly, our ideal candidate will have the desire to learn the heartbeat of WOWOland and share it with our listeners.
If you’re interested in joining our team, please send a cover letter and resume, as well as a link to your digital portfolio/demo, to WOWO News/Program Director Kayla Blakeslee at kblakeslee@wowo.com.
Heritage adult rock WTTS/Indianapolis is searching for our next Promotion Director. A truly unique job where no two days are alike, here’s a snapshot of what the ideal WTTS Promotion Director looks like in 2018.
First… consistent, failsafe organization skills are a must. The proper balance between “cool-under-pressure” and “tenacious-and-unrelenting” is important. We’re looking for a passionate person with the ability to embrace a strategic vision while acting as the tactician who brings the plan to life, identifying and managing the players to make it happen. We’re looking for the right leader to make moments in Sun King Studio 92 unforgettable for listeners and clients alike. We’re looking for a digitally savvy contributor who grasps the ins-and-outs of social media, basic web CMS, database/email management tools and Photoshop. We’re looking for someone who grasps our simple, time-tested programming philosophy: great music and memorable experiences for active, engaged adults. Last but certainly not least, we’re looking for someone who’s as passionate about the music as we are.
WTTS is locally owned and operated. The work is demanding but the results can be truly rewarding. If this interests you, please send a resume, digital/database work samples, and a one-page philosophy on successful radio marketing and promotion to Brad Holtz, WTTS Program Director, brad@wttsfm.com Please, no calls. EEO.
Columbus, Indiana QMIX Program Director, Morning Show, Live & Local Host needed. This Midwest market is above average in all the good things, family life, schools, parks, the arts and economically is the #1 place to locate a business in the U.S., thus ensuring continued vitality. We have a fun, team-oriented, family environment that is just the opposite of the rat race at the public stock held companies. If you are a genuine person of good character you could retire here. Package includes salary, bonus, healthcare, 401k, vacation, holidays. This is a chance to join a multi FM cluster and relocate your family to a truly great community. If you buy into the vision/mission of being the best in the business, then you should apply. EOE. Express your interest by emailing careers@qmix.com
The Smiley Morning Show at 99.5 WZPL-FM in Indianapolis is looking for a part-time phone screener and assistant producer! The crazy things you'll have to do, hear, and say will never end. Have you ever wanted to be the toll booth operator / gatekeeper / bridge troll to Indianapolis's biggest morning show according to them? We need someone who can manage all the crazy things our listeners call us about to assure only the best of their weirdness makes it on the air in an efficient and organized manner. You may have to be on the air, help manage our social media, edit some audio, and possibly more. Can you do that and more? Prove it. Apply. E-mail Toni at toni@wzpl.com.
Hoosier AM/FM (WXXC-FM/WCJC-FM/WBAT(AM)/WMRI(AM)) in Marion, Indiana is currently looking for their next sales superstar! Previous sales experience and a knack for developing new business preferred. Organizational skills, creativity and a positive attitude are all a plus. We offer a competitive salary plus commission, benefits, and extras. If you are looking for an exciting career in radio, contact them today! Hoosier AM/FM, LLC maintains a drug-free workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please send resume to GM Joel Pyle at jpyle@star1069fm.com.
WITZ FM, WQKZ FM and WITZ AM 990 & 99.1 FM Radio Juan in Jasper, Indiana has an immediate opening for an entry level sales person who also has sports play by play experience. Our award winning local sports teams are at the heart of what we do and we are in need of an additional person to expand coverage and provide backup for current local news and sports staff. Sales will be the main focus of this position cold calling on new accounts. You won’t have an established list to work from so we need a self-starter who knows how to develop client relationships and write and produce effective radio commercials. Social media and website sales will also be part of this position. We will train the right person. If you’re looking for a great entry level position with an award winning radio station that’s been a major part of the local community since 1948 then send your resume to Gene Kuntz, P.O. Box 167, Jasper, IN 47546 or email to gkuntz@witzamfm.com. Jasper On The Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Alpha Media – Waynesville-Lebanon, MO is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Account Executive who has a proven record of building and maintaining ongoing relationships with existing clients through the entire sales cycle. The ideal candidate must possess proven business development and sales experience, be a self-starter that is able to work with clients to meet marketing objectives, and sell the value of Alpha Media local radio and digital brands. Alpha Media is one of the fastest growing companies in media today. We have a passion for great radio and digital content. Our philosophy is to be smaller, faster, bolder, and work as a high functioning, best of class team at all levels. We hire and retain top talent who are unique, innovative and vibrant. We believe in creating progressive products, world class events and building strong relationships in our communities. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Alpha Media operates 228 radio stations within 49 markets across the United States covering all formats.
We are live, local, and can’t wait to talk to you!
Responsibilities for this position may include:
* Sell radio and digital advertising.
* Successfully uncover and close new, non-radio advertisers utilizing plans comprised of local spot and/or digital/non-spot revenue areas.
* Understand digital marketing including mobile and programmatic digital advertising.
* Ensure that company initiatives and tools provided are used and maximized.
* Participate in weekly sales meetings and training sessions.
* Negotiate direct and agency business.
* Input client orders and copy using company provided software.
* Ensure attainment of monthly, quarterly and annual local + NTR + digital budget goals.
Requirements of this position include the following:
* A minimum two years’ sales experience.
* A proven track record delivering strong and consistent sales growth while consistently exceeding revenue targets.
* Strong written and oral communication skills.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, rapidly changing culture and environment.
The role requires an enthusiastic and hardworking person who exudes passion for Alpha Media’s unique platform and value proposition. This position requires a fully insured personal vehicle and valid driver’s license. Preference may be given to candidates who have the above experience plus the following:
* Experience building strategic presentations and dynamically presenting them to clients.
* Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
* Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
Alpha Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
Send resume to: mike.edwards@alphamediausa.com (417) 532-9111
That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support.
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