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Indiana RadioWatch
Serving Hoosier Broadcasters Since 1998
6 June 2019
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Good Evening,
Quick family meeting moment: IRW typically publishes on Monday and Thursday, and has done so for the last few years. I'm getting married this summer, so you might notice a few more 'missing issues'. As always, we appreciate our 900+ readers!
Here's an update on the first stereo station in Indiana. The Broadcasting Yearbook indicates several possibilities, but those listings depended on broadcaster input. The answer could be one of these stations:
WFMS (95.5fm, Indianapolis)
WCSI-FM (101.5fm, Columbus)
WISH-FM (107.9fm, Indianapolis)
WVTS (100.7fm, Terre Haute)
On June 1, 1961, the FCC first authorized multiplex stereo broadcasting (the system we have now). The first two FM stations nationwide were in Schenectady, New York (WGFM, owned by General Electric) and Chicago, Illinois (WEFM, owned by Zenith Radio Corporation).
Thank you for all of your e-mails to me!
From the Reading Pile: Banyan Software announces acquisition of vCreative.
From the Reading Pile: Advice for TV journalists you might not know (but really should).
Northeast
Afternoon host Big Kess (Keristen Baker) exits from Adams Radio's Urban AC/WJFX-HD3, also heard on translator W245CA (96.9fm, Fort Wayne). Mr. Kess joined "B96.9" when it debuted in the summertime of 2014.
Abby Jackson exits as a reporter for Heartland Media's FOX affiliate WFFT-TV (Channel 55, Fort Wayne), and joins Sinclair's CBS and FOX affiliate/WSBT-TV (Channel 22, South Bend) as a news producer.
Where Are They Now? Former "Rewind 106.3" and "Hot 107.9" Fort Wayne DJ "Nugget" will soon be part of the morning team at 97.8 Dance FM in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Westcentral
Heartland Media's CBS affiliate/WTHI-TV (Channel 10, Terre Haute) weekday morning reporter and producer Abby Kirk exits, and becomes a weekend anchor for WTVC-TV in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Employment Opportunities
Full time Sales Position available for Henson Media, in the Henderson, Kentucky and Evansville, Indiana areas. Primary job will be helping local companies grow their business through the power of a radio group (primarily WSON AM/FM and “ESPN 97.7 The REF-Always the Right Call!). Will possibly include production responsibilities. Knowledge of digital media is helpful. Send resume and salary requirements to darlene@wsonradio.com and to edhenson1@bellsouth.net. Henson Media of Henderson County, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We’re looking for a multifaceted talent for our Marion, IN 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.
As Promotions Director 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 creating and 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. 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
Continental Broadcast Group is seeking a motivated professional for the full-time position of Traffic Director. This role oversees Traffic and Continuity operations for our radio stations (WEDJ, WNTS, and WSYW). The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and work well with a team, to help achieve team goals. Good written and oral communication skills are a must. This role has responsibility for managing commercial logs, sales order verification & entry, sponsorship tracking, spot scheduling, production coordination, and accurate on-air commercial delivery. Collaborates with station management, account executives, program director, producers, on-air staff, and sales professionals to problem solve, innovate, and optimize revenue to ensure advertiser satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following
• Facilitate and manage all commercial ad inventory for the station(s).
• Produce and reconcile weekly broadcast logs.
• Manage preemptions and make-goods.
• Provide sales and pacing projections.
• Supervise continuity and administrative processes.
• Works closely with Sales Manager and Business Manager to maximize revenue to inventory; interfaces with Production, Sales and Accounting Departments on a daily basis.
• Reports to the market’s Business Manager.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.
Qualifications
Must be bilingual (Spanish/English). 2+ years of related business experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Excellent organizational and communication skills are required as is the ability to effectively manage and meet deadlines. Prior computer experience, working with Marketron or other commercial scheduling software is a big plus.
Continental Broadcast Group is Indiana’s leading broadcaster of Spanish language content. Our heritage radio stations “Radio Latina” has been the leading Spanish station in the market for close to twenty years. In addition to radio, we provide information and entertainment via live events, social media, live streaming, and other digital platforms.
If you're interested, please contact Amiee McGrath (317) 860-0601 or amiee@wedjfm.com.
EEO - Continental Broadcast Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Hoosier Ag Today Seeking Ag Sales Professional
Hoosier Ag Today, Indiana’s leading agricultural communications organization, is seeking an ag sales professional to work with sponsors in Indiana and Michigan.
This individual will be primarily responsible for:
• Acquiring and servicing accounts in Michigan and Indiana
• Developing creative and effective programs that meet the marketing needs of agricultural businesses and farm organizations, large and small, by integrating broadcast, digital, and social media
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key marketing professionals
If you work best in a highly structured organization with close supervision and lots of meetings, then Hoosier Ag Today is not for you. At HAT, we believe in setting aggressive goals and then giving the individual the tools, time, and flexibility to reach those goals. You will be part of an experienced, talented, and supportive management and broadcast team. You will be expected to work hard and to have fun.
Requirements include:
• Honesty, integrity, professionalism, a sense of humor, and the ability to close a sale
• The ability to work independently, be organized, and be self-motivated
• Good written and verbal communication skills, a must
Benefits include:
• Paid membership in National Agri-Marketing Association
• Paid membership in National Association of Farm Broadcasters
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Company paid IRA match
Send resume to:
Gary Truitt
Hoosier Ag Today
PO Box 426
Zionsville, IN 46077
gtruitt@hoosieragtoday.com
Decatur, Illinois. Cromwell Group, Inc has 32 stations in Illinois, Kentucky, and Nashville Tn. 20 of them are in four nearby Central, Illinois communities (2 AMs, 11FMs, and 7 original format Translators). In Decatur our 8 stations (NAB Crystal winner twice) have a management position for one who likes to sell, train and motivate and be community involved. It’s definitely not a desk job. We built our first Decatur station in 1990. Decatur has been very good to us and our staff. 2018 was an overall record year for our company. We engage our listeners and client partners with broadcast plus social and digital advertising tools. Visit CromwellRadio.Com and Decatur Radio.com, or our APPs “ iGoRadio” and “DecaturRadio”. Listen on Alexa. You are welcome to talk to any of our Market Managers. We welcome your interest. Send your information to: DecaturGM@CromwellRadio.Com. Tell us your reason you want to be in Central Illinois. It has to be a good one. We will respond. Cromwell is an EEO.
That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support.
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