Indiana RadioWatch: January 27, 2015
We now know what Union Broadcasting will do with newly acquired WLCL (93.9fm, Sellersburg). After paying Cumulus $3.138 million, WLCL will launch Thursday with a sports format, calling itself "93.9 The Ville." Morning host Drew Deener will cover local sports and move over from sister station WHBE. John Ramsey continues the local discussion in afternoon drive (3pm until 6pm). ESPN programming will augment the rest of the day. With Union already owning two Louisville ESPN stations, this station will focus more on The University of Louisville, and the university will be partners in this new venture.
Let's try this again: Hoosier Broadcasting Corp. sells its WIRE (91.1fm, Lebanon) for $205,000 to Frankfort-based Community Radio Partners, headed by former Indianapolis broadcaster Brent Lee. Ed Roehling of Roehling Broadcast Services, Ltd. brokered the deal.
With Cumulus flipping format to Classic Hip Hop on its WRWM (93.9fm, Lawrence), afternoon host McKinzie Roth exits. Yesterday, Ms. Roth joined the morning show at KUPL in Portland, Oregon.
Speaking of WRWM, it rebrands as "93.9 The Beat," with a new web presence.
In 2005, Country/WLFW (93.5fm, Chandler) flipped formats to Country. Yesterday at Noon (Central Time), WLFW changed formats to Classic Country, as "Duke FM." This is the Envision Radio Networks' "Legends" format. WLFW also drops "The Bobby Bones Show." Of note: When WLFW owner Midwest Communications flipped a Terre Haute radio station to this format, the station received brand new calls: WDKE. IRW doesn't see that happening in Evansville, since Townsquare Media already has the WDKS call letters.
Also around Evansville: Midwest Communications' AC/WIKY (104.1fm, Evansville) APD Rob Calhoun exits. Mr. Calhoun worked for years in Evansville radio. Midwest Communications' Classic Rock/WABX (107.5fm, Evansville) afternooner Sean Roberts exits for a to-be-announced Florida gig.
Today in Indiana Radio History
In 2004, former Fort Wayne broadcaster "Charlie Franklin" (Charlie Willer) passes away.
Employment Opportunities
107.5 WABX is looking for an Assistant Program Director/Afternoon Drive Personality for 20 year Heritage Classic Rock 107.5 WABX. No liner card readers please. You must have the skills to help lead WABX as an Assistant Program Director. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits package. A valid driver's license and good driving record are required. Send your air check and resume TODAY to Rusty James at rusty.james at mwcradio dot com or snail mail to Rusty's attention at 1162 Mt. Auburn Road, Evansville, IN 47720. 107.5 WABX and Midwest Communications are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
News Director/Anchor, WFFT-TV, Fort Wayne: If you are an experienced broadcast journalist with on-air and newsroom leadership experience, then we are interested in you. You must be a compelling on air anchor with an added ability to write the competitive and strategic master plan for the newsroom. This is a great opportunity for someone to join and lead a highly competitive and accomplished FOX newscast that has earned four Emmy nominations and twice awarded Best Newscast. The successful candidate must have an understanding of local news, as well as the ability to coach reporters to be enterprising with their story generation, as well as compelling and relevant with their content. Must have the ability to effectively deliver product on multi-media platform and make it relevant to the next generation of news viewers. This is a unique opportunity to take an award winning product to the next level. Solid news judgment, great communication skills and exceptional leadership are a requirement. Fort Wayne is located in northeast Indiana and is the second largest city in Indiana and the 76th largest city in Country. The Fort Wayne market is an extraordinary place to live and work, offering affordable living and an active lifestyle. Fort Wayne has been honored with several awards for quality of life and is a multiple winner of the All American City Award. Please send resumes and support materials to: WFFT Fort Wayne, Attn: Bill Ritchhart, 3707 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne IN 46807, Or via e-mail: britchhart at wfft dot com. Nexstar Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer.
WXKE/Fort Wayne is looking for a new morning show. If you love and understand the Classic Rock lifestyle and can relate in a contemporary fashion, then we want to hear from you. Salary is negotiable. Full benefits are available. Please send air-check and resume to: demersjobs at gmail dot com. "WXKE Mornings" must be your subject line. Adams Radio Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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