Good Morning:
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I look forward to seeing some of you at tomorrow's IBA conference. Safe travels.
Northeast
Nexstar Broadcasting's CBS affiliate/WANE-TV (Channel 15, Fort Wayne) adds the Katz Broadcasting diginet Escape to their Channel 15.4 subchannel.
Northwest
In a story you will first read here, media broker Ray Rosenblum (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) tells IRW that six qualified prospective buyers expressed interest in acquiring LaPorte County Broadcasting's Oldies/WLOI (1540am, La Porte) and Country/WCOE-FM (96.7fm, La Porte). Both radio stations continue on the air and operating under Chapter 11 reorganization.
Central
After two years, Heartland Media's FOX affiliate WFFT-TV (Channel 55, Fort Wayne) weekend anchor/producer Olivia McClellan exited in September. Ms. McClellan recently joined as a digital reporter at Tribune Broadcasting's FOX affiliate WXIN-TV (Channel 59, Indianapolis) and CBS affiliate WTTV-TV (Channel 4, Bloomington)/WTTK-TV (Channel 29, Kokomo).
Westcentral
After two years, Heartland Media's CBS affiliate/WTHI-TV (Channel 10, Terre Haute), weekend meteorologist and reporter Matt Brooks exits. Mr. Brooks will join as Chief Meteorologist at "News-Press Now"; a trio of LPTV stations in St. Joseph, Missouri: NBC affiliate KNPG, FOX affiliate KNPN and CBS affiliate KCJO.
Employment Opportunities
WBCL in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is starting an Urban Gospel and Praise online station. This will not be another online jukebox. This station will have the same mission as WBCL with the same personality-oriented and community-driven mindset.
We need our first full time employee to be someone who has a passion for interaction with listeners on-air and in person within the African American community.
You must:
• Have at least three years of on-air terrestrial radio experience
• Strong social/digital media skills
• Experience with scheduling music using MusicMaster software
• Extensive audio production experience using Adobe or similar software
• Be willing and able to host the am drive slot (6am to 10am weekdays)
• Have complete and enthusiastic buy-in to our mission
• Know this music format on a deep level
• Be very comfortable interviewing people from all walks of life for live shows and longer pre-recorded interviews
• Look forward to being the initial champion of this station to the public
• Understands how and able to create fun, entertaining, local radio
Please send your resume and mp3 demo (your name included in the file title) with aircheck cuts showing your skills -- include specifically your interaction with listeners. Email to employment@wbcl.org or mail to: Human Resource, WBCL Radio, 1115 W Rudisill Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46807.
WBCL Radio Network is a listener-supported Christian radio network located in Fort Wayne, Indiana (license is owned by Taylor University). Mission Statement: The mission of WBCL is to communicate God’s redemptive love and truth through captivating media that inform, entertain, challenge, inspire and encourage.
That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support.
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