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Indiana RadioWatch
Serving Hoosier Broadcasters Since 1998
25 February 2019
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Good Evening,
From the Video Pile: ‘We interrupt this program’: The day the Cold War put Fort Wayne on edge.
From the Reading Pile: TV stations should focus more on depth and emotion in stories, study suggests.
Northeast
Where Are They Now? This morning, Chad Mitchell and Maria Knight began co-hosting mornings at KMLE-FM in Phoenix, Arizona. While in Fort Wayne, he was the producer for the locally hosted "Rusty Humphries Show" on then-Talk/WGL (1250am, Fort Wayne), before Mr. Humphries became a syndicated talk show host and podcaster.
Central
After two years with Nexstar's CW affiliate/WISH-TV (Channel 8, Indianapolis), reporter and fill-in anchor Emily Kinzer exits.
Tribune's FOX affiliate/WXIN-TV (Channel 59, Indianapolis) promotes reporter Lindsey Eaton to weekend anchor at FOX 59. Ms. Eaton joined FOX 59 and CBS affiliate/WTTV-TV (Channel 4, Bloomington) in late 2014. (WTTV gained the CBS affiliation on January 1, 2015).
Southwest
After four years in front of the camera, Sports Director JoJo Gentry exits Bayou City Broadcasting's CBS and FOX affiliates WEVV-TV (CBS on 44.1, FOX on 44.2). After graduating from Butler University, Ms. Gentry joined WEVV as it restarted local news in 2015, rising to Sports Director in 2017. Ms. Gentry was Evansville local TV's first female sports director.
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 24: In 1949, 1230am, Logansport signs on as WSAL, and remains so today. In 2014, Adams Radio Group announced the $2.9 million purchase of Summit City Radio Group and the $3.5 million purchase of Oasis Radio Group in Fort Wayne.
February 25: In 2000, Talk/WTRC (1340am, Elkhart) aired its last "Sound Off". Allen Strike hosted that longtime local talk show.
February 26: In 1965, 104.9fm in Hartford City signs on as WWHC. It later moved to 93.5fm, and today is WMXQ. In 2002, retired WOWO/Fort Wayne GSM Howard D. "Tommy" Longsworth dies. Age 93. In 2004, 90.5fm, Greencastle signs on as WSPV. Today, it's WQRA.
February 27: In 1948, 100.3fm then licensed to Connersville signs on as WCNB-FM. The allocation moved twice since then and now resides in the Cincinnati, Ohio market. In 2003, 91.1fm, licensed to Columbus signed on as WYGS. WYGS later moved their city of license to Hope.
February 28: In 1997, Edgewater Radio's $4.3 million sale of WFWI (92.3fm, Fort Wayne) to Pathfinder Communications closed.
March 1: In 1979, Channel 31 in Owensboro, Kentucky signs on as WKOH-TV, and remains so today. In 1985, former Indianapolis Chief Engineer Odes E. Robinson dies. Age 74. In 1993, 96.9fm in Bremen signed on as WYEZ. It's now WHPZ. In 2000, Terre Haute's WJSH (1300am) flipped formats from Oldies to Sports. Also, sister WSDM (1130am) flipped from Gospel to Sports. In 2002, WWWD (96.3fm, Churubusco) switched formats from Country to CHR, as "Hits 96." The 96.3fm call letters became WHTD. In 2003, South Bend's WUBU (106.3fm) flipped formats from Urban AC to Smooth Jazz. Finally, in 2013, WFFT-TV (Channel 55, Fort Wayne) became a FOX affiliate again, after roughly 18 months as an independent.
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.
That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support.
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