Indiana RadioWatch: January 8, 2014
From the Tuesday evening reading pile (and proof I read during the week): "Reporting Live from The Polar Vortex."
From the Tuesday evening video pile: Oasis Radio Group's Rhythmic/WHPP (106.3fm, Columbia City) "Rewind 106.3 Studio Tour."
In our next issue, we'll continue our translator and LPFM survey, along with updating you on where to find a former Evansville morning man on the radio dial.
Northwest
In November 2013, Connection Point Church (formerly Bethel Christian Life Center) sold the CP to 88.9fm (licensed to Battle Ground) to Christian Radio Friends, Inc. for $5000. Now, the CP has an application to move transmitter sites, which means a power adjustment. Here are the details: The CP specified 21,000 watts at 67 feet from a transmitter site just south of IN-38, along I-65. Then, an application went in back in December to move transmitter sites, to the same site as Artistic Media Partners' Adult Hits/WBPE (95.3fm, Brookston), north of Battle Ground, just east of IN-43. From that site, the CP would lower power to 3500 watts but raise the antenna to 486 feet. A new application lowers the antenna and raises the power to compensate, from the same WBPE transmitter site, and the lower power means they can go non directional, instead of directional. From this site, they should adequately cover Lafayette and West Lafayette.
Eastcentral
Hoosier Broadcasting Corp. earns a CP for W279CL (103.7fm, Anderson). As proposed, W279CL will broadcast 38 watts @ 194 feet (horizontal only) from the same tower as an Indiana Community Radio Corp. translator and Anderson University's WQME (98.7fm, Anderson).
Central
LIN Media's CBS affiliate WISH-TV (Channel 8, Indianapolis) extends its 10pm newscast on sister MyNetworkTV affiliate WNDY-TV (Channel 23, Indianapolis) to a full hour. Eric Halvorson and Brooke Martin anchor the newscast along with meteorologist Robb Ellis and sports director Anthony Calhoun.
Educational Media Foundation may soon earn a CP for translator W271CA (102.1fm, Noblesville). As proposed, W271CA would run 13 watts at 359 feet (Horizontal only) from the same tower as Inter Mirifica's Catholic Religious/WSQM (90.9fm, Noblesville), which is the former WHMB-TV transmitter site along IN-238, southeast of Noblesville. Petitions to Deny are due by 21 January 2014.
Where Are They Now? Former WRZX PD Lenny Diana will become PD for Saga's radio stations in Springfield, Massachusetts. Mr. Diana replaces Rob Cressman who recently became OM for Clear Channel's Indianapolis radio stations, including WRZX.
Southcentral
Barry Wright will soon exit as News Director for the White River Broadcasting/Columbus cluster. If you're interested in this job, please see our "Employment Opportunities" section, below.
Good Shepherd Radio earns a CP for W266CH (101.1fm, Seymour). As proposed, W266CH will run 28 watts at 84 feet (horizontal only) from a tower in downtown Seymour, just south of US-50.
More LPFMs: St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Bloomington applies for an LPFM on 104.1fm in Bloomington. As proposed, the LPFM will be on the same tower as W240AT; that's the Sarkes Tarzian 95.9fm translator for its N-T/WGCL (1370am, Bloomington).
Southwest
An IRW reader reports that there are color bars on Roberts Broadcasting's WAZE-LP (Channel 17, Evansville), as it will soon become an ION Media Networks owned-and-operated station.
Cromwell Radio Group earns a CP for W254CC (98.7fm, Owensboro, Kentucky). As proposed, W254CC will run 250 watts at 344 feet (horizontal only) from the WVJS(AM) and FM translator W263BG tower just north of Henderson Road on the west side of Owensboro.
Where Are They Now? Former WSTO PD Stan Priest exits as PD at WIOQ in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Employment Opportunities
WZZY Winchester, Indiana is looking for our next Morning Show host. Not only will you be the morning "voice" of our A/C station but through your work and interaction within the community you'll also be the "face" of the station as well. Plus you'll VT evenings on our winning Adult Top 40 sister FM and do plenty of remotes and appearances on both stations. Even if you've never done Mornings before send along your best. Our former host has been with us for 13 years so we believe in longevity and loyalty. Send along an on-air sample (please keep it short) and resume to rickduncan at g1013 dot com. Or you can mail it to 2301 W. Main St. Richmond, IN 47374. Whitewater Broadcasting is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
White River Broadcasting seeks a 'news junkie' to head up its award-winning 4-station news department. Stations include a news/talk AM and 3 music-intensive FM's. You'll help us craft a contemporary sound built on coverage of the top local news stories on-air and on-line. You must be Internet-savvy. Duties include handling morning news, covering key meetings and supervise news staff. The selected individual will enjoy a competitive salary and a great benefit package including 401(k). Previous news experience is required. Send your news philosophy, resume and demo to Station Manager John Foster, P.O. Box 1789, Columbus, IN 47202-1789 or e-mail jfoster at wcsiradio dot com. White River Broadcasting is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Are you currently a news director ready to grab the wheel and jam your foot to the floor of an aggressively expanding news operation? WSJV, FOX for South Bend IN (market #96) has an immediate opening for an experienced news director. If you're a sleeves rolled up mentor who can drive compelling content and products on multiple platforms, and put this award winning team on a clear course to the future, we need to talk.
We're looking for a collaborator, a strategic thinker, a brand builder for this expanding organization. If you're someone that can effectively lead in this highly competitive market, apply now to wsjvnewsdirector at quincyinc dot com. FOX 28 is a Quincy station. Learn why our family owned broadcast group has a reputation as one of the best companies to work for in the industry today at http://www.careersatquincy.com.
WTWO (NBC) and WAWV (ABC) in Terre Haute, Indiana are looking for a News Director who is a dynamic leader and possesses a hands-on approach to local news. If you are inspired by producing quality, compelling local news that matters to the viewer's we need to hear from you. In recent years the station's work has been recognized with numerous awards including the Indiana Broadcasters Association, a Society of Professional Journalists Sigma Delta Chi Award and numerous RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Awards. Our reporters have covered the Super Bowl, the Country Music Awards, and traveled to Auschwitz with a Holocaust survivor. This is an incredible opportunity to continue excellence in local journalism while mentoring the next generation of storytellers and journalists while working for one of the fastest growing companies in the industry, Nexstar Broadcasting. Solid producing skills, the ability to coach and manage talent and superior communication skills are a must. Candidate will also be responsible for news content on our web portal www.mywabashvalley.com. Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience required. We want a minimum five years' experience in News with at least two years in a leadership role. Terre Haute was named the Community of the Year in Indiana in 2010 and is a great place to live and raise a family. Cover letter and resume via email to tsturgess at wtwo dot com or via mail to: Tim Sturgess, VP/GM, WTWO-TV, PO Box 9268, Terre Haute, IN 47808. Nexstar Broadcasting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Artistic Media Partners' WSHP (Your Country 95.7)/Lafayette, IN needs a PD to guide their new country station. Ideal candidates can relate to and generate ratings among Persons 35-44. Send your materials to Market Mgr. Bob Dakin bdakin at artisticradio dot com. Artistic Media Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you've always harbored a burning desire to someday call Terre Haute home, that day has arrived -- Midwest Communications Top 40 WMGI (100.7 Mix-FM)/Terre Haute, IN has an immediate fulltime night opening. Just Plain Joe is headed to another gig TBA, so Brand Manager Shawn Powers has already swung into action to find a qualified replacement that is a motivated, organized team player that loves both community and listener involvement and lives the Top 40 lifestyle. You will roll live for a minimum of five nights a week and be tracked as needed. "This is not a starter position... we are looking for superstars! Can you light up the phones, Facebook, Twitter, texting... and keep your listeners coming back for more? We are the market leader, so if you have an outstanding work ethic, great people skills and a proven track record of dominant ratings, apply today!" Send your resume, cover letter and MP3 demo (no longer than 2 minutes) to Shawn.Powers at mwcradio dot com or snail-mail to Shawn Powers, Brand Manager, WMGI-FM Radio, 824 S. 3rd Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807. Midwest Communications, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
WGTO AM-FM is looking for a salesperson to handle local and regional sports and general market sales. Position pays high commission rate but requires a self-starter who can operate without direct supervision. List is unrestricted and the right candidate can name his or her territory. This person will be responsible for prospecting and developing new business as well as growing and maintaining existing accounts. A positive attitude and excellent communications skills are a must. WGTO is the local voice of Cass County Michigan and the home of local high school sports. The music format is Classic hits with a live local swap shop program, Dowagiac High School Football and University of Michigan football and afternoon talk with Ed Shultz. WGTO is 3000 watts at 910AM and FM at 101.1 WGTO covers Cass County as well as Niles, And St Joe Benton Harbor in Berrien County and South Bend Indiana. Send letter of introduction and or resume to WGTO at larrylangford at aol dot com. WGTO welcomes applications from ALL interested persons as an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Hoosier AM/FM is seeking an experienced media Account Executive to join the sales team of our four-station cluster in Muncie-Marion, IN. This person will be responsible for prospecting and developing new business as well as growing and maintaining existing accounts. A positive attitude and excellent verbal and written communications skills are a must. This is a full time position. Hoosier AM/FM offers a competitive compensation package including Medical, Dental, Paid Vacations. Minimum education level is High School diploma or equivalent. Resume and letter of introduction are to be sent to indianaradiojobs at yahoo dot com. Hoosier AM/FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support.
Blaine Thompson
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