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Indiana RadioWatch
Serving Hoosier Broadcasters Since 1998
21 February 2019
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Good Evening:
Please see the above link to the IBA Career Day, which will be Saturday March 30.
Thank you, IBA, for supporting IRW.
From the Reading Pile: FCC eyes Radio Station ownership as next deregulation target.
The Indiana Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association (ISSA) Hall of Fame will add many new faces this year, including several broadcasters:
The 2019 class of the ISSA Hall of Fame will be enshrined on April 7, at the Valle Vista Country Club in Greenwood.
The full list of this year’s honorees:
Gordon Engelhardt, Evansville Courier & Press
Chuck Freeby, WHME South Bend
Mike Haynes, former voice of the Colorado Avalanche
Robin Miller, NBCSN (formerly of The Indianapolis Star)
Rita Price, WRSW Radio in Warsaw
Art Saltsberg, WOWO Radio in Fort Wayne
Corky Lamm Sportswriter of the Year – Mike Carmin, Lafayette Journal & Courier
Ron Lemasters Lifetime Achievement Award Steve Fields, Terre Haute Tribune-Star correspondent and formerly of the Greencastle Banner-Graphic.
Bob Williams Helping Hand Award – Mike Skvara, 34-year media coordinator for IHSAA football State Finals and worked with the Evansville Memorial football program.
Northeast
After three years of leading the sales team for Federated Media's Rock/WBYR (98.9fm, Woodburn), GSM Shelly Steckler exits "98.9 The Bear."
Northcentral
After nearly 40 years, Maureen McFadden will soon retire from Gray Television's NBC affiliate/WNDU-TV (Channel 16, South Bend). Ms. McFadden anchors the evening news, either solo (depending on the newscast time) or alongside her brother Terry McFadden.
Gray recently hired Lauren Moss as Ms. McFadden's successor. Ms. Moss last worked in Waterloo, Iowa, both anchoring and producing at Quincy Media's KWWL-TV.
It was October 1958 when Goshen College signed on their 91.1fm station as WGCS. In June 2004, WGCS became an Americana formatted station as "91.1 The Globe." Many college students have either begun or furthered their broadcasting careers at WGCS.
Goshen College recently added an online TV station ("Globe TV") from a renovated television studio (now 4K) in the campus library. The TV station will air local programs, including college news and college sports shows.
Northwest
Taylor Haggerty joins as a reporter for Purdue University's WBAA(AM)/W290CM (920am, West Lafayette; 105.9fm, Lafayette) and WBAA-FM (101.3fm; West Lafayette). Ms. Haggerty last worked at Indiana University's News-Classical-Jazz/WFIU (103.7fm, Bloomington) and its five translator network.
Eastcentral
Broadcast engineer Jeff Cummings died late last month. Age 59. Mr. Cummings did various projects at several Muncie, Anderson, and New Castle radio stations. During his career, he also worked at WISH-TV (Channel 8, Indianapolis). He also owned an electronics repair business ("Time Electronics"), and served as engineer for several area LPFMs. Here's the complete obituary.
Central
Cumulus Media will acquire the three Entercom/Indianapolis radio stations, bringing their total radio station ownership in Indiana's capital to six frequencies. Cumulus already owns:
Country/WFMS (95.5fm, Fishers)
Classic Hits/WJJK (104.5fm, Noblesville)
CHR/WYRG (93.9fm, Lawrence)
Entercom owns:
CHR/WZPL (99.5fm, Greenfield)
AC/WNTR (107.9fm, Indianapolis)
Sports/WXNT (1430am, Indianapolis)
This deal doesn't have a price tag, as Cumulus and Entercom swapped the Entercom/Indianapolis cluster for a New York City radio station and two radio stations in Springfield, Massachusetts.
In 2004, Entercom paid $73.5 million for WZPL, what was then WTPI (107.9fm) and WXNT. Entercom purchased the radio stations from Mickey Maurer and Bob Schloss' MyStar Communications.
Cumulus will begin an LMA with WZPL, WNTR, and WXNT on March 1. The three stations' studios will all eventually move from N. Meridian St. to Cumulus' building on Shadeland Avenue. Will there be format changes? Possibly.
Emmis Communications owns radio stations at 93.1fm and 97.1fm. Today, they're WIBC and WLHK, but they once were WNAP (93.1fm) and WENS (97.1fm). Matt White worked for both WNAP (Sales Manager) and WENS. Mr. White recently lost his battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). He was 52. Mr. White graduated from Butler University. He was 33 when doctors diagnosed him with ALS, and they gave him four years to live.
Butler University recently renamed their practice basketball court as The Matt White Court, as Mr. White was a devoted Butler Bulldogs fan. His fraternity brothers and friends contributed a significant sum to Butler University, and the basketball court was recently renamed in his honor. Here's the complete obituary.
The Lilly Endowment and the CPB (Corporation for Public Broadcasting) contributed over $1.7 million to Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Broadcasting's NPR affiliate/WFYI-FM (90.1fm, Indianapolis), and PBS affiliate WFYI-TV (Channel 20, Indianapolis), along with eight other Indiana Public Broadcasting stations around the state. These monies will be used to expand statewide news coverage, including adding new journalists (beat reporters, video journalist, and a managing editor), along with a daily talk show heard throughout the state on IPBS member radio stations.
Westcentral
DLC Media flips the format of their Light AC/WFNB (92.7fm, Brazil) to Rock. "92.7 The Rock" airs Westwood One's Rock 2.0 format. Core artists include Foo Fighters, Linkin Park, Green Day, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and Alice in Chains.
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.
February 17: In 1964, 930am in Centerville signs on as WHON, and remains so today. In 1994, former Indianapolis DJ Barney Pip dies. Age 57. In 2003, WGSN (102.7fm, Elkhart) becomes WLEG ("Ligonier, Elkhart, Goshen.")
February 18: In 1992, WOWO's legendary host Jack Underwood dies. Age 66. It's also your editor's birthday.
February 19: In 2010, WBZQ (1300am, Huntington) and WLZQ (101.1fm, South Whitley) owner Chris Larko dies. Age 52. In 2002, Dick Rice dies. Age 75. Mr. Rice worked for Fort Wayne's WOWO, and Indianapolis' WFYI-FM (Classical Music Director), WICR-FM, and WSYW(AM).
February 20: In 2009, Bishop Levi E. Willis, Sr. dies. Age 79. Bishop Willis owned several radio stations around the country, including WWCA (1270am, Gary). In 2015, Warren "Doc" Arnett dies. Age 93. Doc Arnett served as Chief Engineer for WBAT Radio for 54 years. In 1988, he helped put WCJC-FM on the air.
February 21: In 2008, JP Engelbrecht became CEO of South Central Communications. Mr. Engelbrecht's father (John D.) continued as Chairman of the Board and President. JP had been the VP/COO of the Evansville-based company since 2002, when he was age 22. South Central Communications owned five Evansville radio stations.
February 22: In 2000, Leslie Goodaker, CE of Owensboro's WOMI(AM) dies. Age 90.
February 23: In 1961, 93.7fm in Seymour signs on as WJCD-FM. It's now on 93.9fm, licensed to Sellersburg, and it's WLCL. In 1992, WEVV-TV (Channel 44, Evansville) debuts local news. In 1999, former WIFE DJ Joe Hager ("Mutha Bear") dies. Age 54. In 2002, WFMS afternoon host Kevin Tincher (C.K. Webb/"The Duck Man") dies. Age 38.
Employment Opportunities
DLC Media, Inc. has job openings: Account Managers (full and part-time) at all four locations: Washington, Brazil and Rockville, Indiana and Lawrenceville, Illinois. We also have an opening for Sales Manager for our Washington, Indiana and Lawrenceville, Illinois locations. DLC Media offers competitive pay and benefits. Send a cover letter and resume today to Dave Crooks at dlc@dlcmediainc.com. Learn more about our company at www.dlcmediainc.com. DLC Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you are a great storyteller on the air and on the web and social media, your next gig might be with one of America's great news/talk stations. WIBC in Indianapolis is looking for a full-time multimedia content producer with great anchoring, and news writing skills. This gig also includes writing wire copy and delivering content on Network Indiana's state-wide platform.
This gig is for a pro. This gig is for a strong storyteller. This gig is for a person who believes in delivering a sound-heavy, well-articulated newscast.
You'll be challenged. You'll be educated. You'll get great experience and fulfillment.
If you want to work with a great team of professionals who love news and who know how to have fun doing it, then apply at https://www.emmis.com/emmis-careers/job-openings/ .
YOU MUST send tape (don't know what tape is? It's a demo-an aircheck) to CEDavis@indy.emmis.com to be considered for this position. Emmis Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.
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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