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Indiana RadioWatch
Serving Hoosier Broadcasters Since 1998
3 January 2019
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Good Evening:
Before we dive into what's new, by region:
Educational Media Foundation's Air1 format flips to worship music. The network has several broadcast outlets around Indiana. Mandy Young programs the new format, and here's their airstaff lineup:
Mornings: Dan and Michelle in the Morning
Middays: Mandy
Afternoons: Mike Shaeffer and Lauren Lee
Nights: Ashton
Northeast
As multiple people have asked IRW, Sarkes Tarzian has not yet closed on their $515,000 purchase of Regional Mexican/WGBJ (102.3fm, Auburn).
Swick Broadcasting's Country/WLZZ (104.5fm, Montpelier, Ohio) morning host Randy Edwards exits that airshift, but remains with the company. The "Z104" airstaff lineup:
Mornings: Chaz Mixon (6am until 10am)
Middays: Cara Carriveau (10am until 3pm)
Afternoons: Gregg Stone (3pm until 8pm)
Nights: Jim Coda (8pm until Midnight)
Overnights: Tim Jeffreys (Midnight until 6am)
Eastcentral
On 12/26, Brewer Broadcasting flipped their WQLK-HD3 (96.1fm-HD3, Richmond) and FM translator W237AT (95.3fm, Richmond) from Contemporary Christian ("Sunny 95.3") to Classic Country ("95.3 The Legend") under GM Amy Dillon and PD Dan Mills. Here's the airstaff lineup:
Mornings: Jeff DeWeese (6am until 10am)
Middays: Dennis Harrington (10am until 2pm)
Afternoons Dan Mills ("Buddha") (2pm until 6pm)
Early Evenings: Rob Rose (6pm until 8pm)
Nights: John Gleason (8pm until Midnight)
Central
Today, former Indianapolis DJ Chris Ott died. In the early 2000s, Mr. Ott worked for Emmis Communications at what was then CHR/WNOU (93.1fm, Indianapolis), serving as APD and Afternoons, and then continued with Emmis at Hot AC/WENS (97.1fm, Shelbyville) in afternoons.
A tip of the IRW cap as Media General's CW affiliate WISH-TV (Channel 8, Indianapolis) Assistant Chief Engineer Tom Weber retires, after 40 years in broadcast engineering. Congratulations and best wishes!
Creative Data Management's Talk simulcast WXLW (950am, Indianapolis) and Pilgrim Communications' WFDM-FM (95.9fm, Franklin) replaces Laura Ingraham's syndicated show (which ended) with Glenn Beck (9am until Noon). Here's the complete "Freedom 95" schedule.
Westcentral
In 1969, Tom McClanahan joined CBS affiliate/WTHI-TV (Channel 10, Terre Haute) while attending Indiana State University. By 1971, Mr. McClanahan graduated ISU and followed his boss to NBC affiliate/WTWO-TV (Channel 2, Terre Haute). Typical of small market TV, Mr. McClanahan tried nearly everything: videographer, reporter, weekend anchor, sports director, and advertising sales. In 1992, Mr. McClanahan returned to WTWO and succeeded the late Johnny Palmer as news anchor, and briefly adding News Director leadership in the early 2000s.
Succeeding Mr. McClanahan will be weekday late evening anchor Mike Tank, who will now be seen at 5:00pm, 6:00pm and 11:00pm.
Southeast
Veteran Country/WSCH (99.3fm, Aurora) broadcaster Bob Shannon passed away on New Year's Day after battling cancer. Mr. Shannon was 70 years old and a broadcaster for over 40 years. In late 1970, Mr. Shannon joined WSCH about the time it signed on the air for the first time. There will be no public memorial service for Shannon, but memorials may be made in his name to PAWS of Dearborn County or the Dearborn County Historical Society. Here's more from the "Eagle 99.3" website.
Southcentral
Mitchell Community Broadcast Company's Rock/WPHZ (102.5fm, Orleans) went all-holiday music and ended 2018 by flipping format to AC as "102.5 Lite FM." Both weekday and weekend mornings feature John Tesh's "Intelligence For Your Life", along with high school sports (Mitchell High School Bluejackets).
Southwest
Bayou City Broadcasting's CBS and FOX affiliates WEVV-TV (CBS on 44.1, FOX on 44.2) News Director Warren Korff exits after almost three years.
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 31: In 1965, 1080am which was then licensed to Valparaiso signs on as WNWI. Today, it's licensed to Oak Lawn, Illinois, but remains WNWI. In 1994, 97.5fm in Union City, Ohio signs on as WTGR, and remains so today. In 1994, WMGI (100.7fm, Terre Haute) flips format from Soft AC to CHR. In 1997, 91.1fm in Hagerstown signs on as WBSH, and remains so today.
January 1: In 1950, 91.9fm in Huntington signed on as WVSH, and it remains so today. Also in 1950, WWNI (97.5fm, Wabash) signs off after about a year. In 1970, what was then 92.7fm, Lafayette signed on as WXUS. Today, it's WKHY on 93.5.fm. Also in 1970, WNAP (93.1fm, Indianapolis) began broadcasting in stereo. In 1977, 91.5fm in Evansville changes call letters from WEVC to WUEV ("University of EVansville"). In 1996, 94.7fm, New Albany signed on as WAJE. It's now WFIA-FM. In 2007, WYFX (106.7fm, Mount Vernon) flipped formats from country to sports.
January 2: In 2013, WXNT (1430am, Indianapolis) flipped formats from talk to sports.
January 4: In 1993, 91.3fm in Bloomington signed on as WFHB ("FireHouse Broadcasting").
January 5: In 2009, former WWVR (105.5fm, West Terre Haute) GM Betty S. Huey dies. Age 73.
Employment Opportunities
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, the FOX/CBS affiliate in Evansville, IN) has an immediate opening for a News Director to lead the news department. We are looking for someone with outstanding leadership skills who thrives on teaching, coaching and developing a strong and positive newsroom environment.
The News Director will oversee a department that generates 41 hours per week of on-air content in the Evansville market’s CBS and FOX stations with a focus on family and the community. Evansville is a great place to live and work. We are looking for someone to oversee a department that produces professional and engaging content that reflects that culture in a way that appeals to our own families and communities. The News Director will perform the following duties:
- Recruit, interview and hire MMJs and production staff
- Institute training systems for new employees
- Foster a positive, motivational and professional atmosphere throughout the department
- Make decisions on stories, duties and scheduling of departmental employees
- Establish general duties and schedules for all news department employees
- Exercise editorial and production control of newscast content
- Establish and enforce rules and procedures within the department
- Perform any and all other tasks perceived, assigned, and/or required that contribute to the achievement of departmental and station goals
Education and Experience: College degree is required. Major in journalism, broadcasting, communications, or another related field is preferred. Minimum 4 years' experience in TV news with at least two years in a Producer or other leadership role.
Anyone interested should send a resume and their credentials to jobs@bayoucitybroadcasting.com. Please include “Evansville News Director” in the subject line. Bayou City Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer
44News (WEVV-TV: CBS44 and Fox44) in Evansville, Indiana (Market 103) is looking for a Sports Reporter/Sports Anchor to build on the achievements of the department.
The successful candidate should engage viewers through traditional sports coverage. However, reading highlights is only a portion of this job. Good story telling and solid photography skills are also a must.
Applicants should be familiar with Edius or similar editing software, and familiar with Ross Inception or similar newsroom computer system.
Please send resume and links of your work to jobs@bayoucitybroadcasting.com. Include the words ‘Evansville Sports Reporter’ in the subject line. Bayou City Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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 a 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.
Country 103.9 WRBI has an immediate opening for a Traffic Director.
Description: We are looking for a Full-Time Traffic Director to manage the daily preparation and maintenance of on-air logs.
Responsibilities will include:
• Daily use of Natural Log software to schedule inventory in order to maximize station revenue on high demand stations in sell out situations
• Data and order entry
• Scheduling ad copy
• Posting of daily commercial logs
• Preparation and maintenance of reports
• Weekly affidavit processing of network and syndicated programming
Competency:
• Innovative problem solving and decision-making skills used to achieve station revenue goals
• Dependable, responsible, excellent attention to detail, superior organizational skills, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Office products
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines with minimal supervision
• Analytical skills, professional demeanor, proven ability to multi-task amid interruptions
Send your resume to careers@wrbiradio.com. Leeson Media LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support.
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