Indiana RadioWatch: January 25, 2016

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Several broadcast engineers have earned "Broadcast IT/Engineer First Responder Certificates," which will allow engineers access to radio or TV station transmitters, in case of emergencies (i.e. when it's illegal to drive, during weather or other situations). Here are the engineers who completed the training:

Northeast

Jeff Kracium and Mike Stein WANE-TV

Northcentral

Brian Heimbaugh WNDU-TV Timothy Chapman, Brian Cook, Jakob Foglesong, C. Eugene Hale (all WSBT-TV) Adam Bull and Carl Stopper WSJV-TV

Northwest

Jon Gillen, Scott Sumner, Adam Truax, Jerry Vohar (all WLFI-TV) Kevin Page WMRS-FM

Eastcentral

Sean Mattingly Woof Boom Broadcasting (WLBC-FM, WERK-FM, WXFN(AM), WHBU(AM), WMXQ-FM, WBKQ-FM, two FM translators) David Seal WLTI(AM), WMDH-FM

Central

Tyson Conrady WSVX(AM)

Westcentral

Eric Parker and Jeff Tucker WTHI-TV

Southcentral

Chuck Weber White River Broadcasting (WCSI(AM), WINN-FM, WKKG-FM, WWWY-FM).

Northeast

Quincy Broadcasting's ABC affiliate WPTA-TV (Channel 21, Fort Wayne) Sports Director Tommy Schoegler exits and joins Parkview Sports Medicine, as their Director. Mr. Schoegler arrived in Fort Wayne in July 2002 and became Sports Director at the beginning of 2012. Before arriving in Fort Wayne, Mr. Schoegler was Sports Director at WHIZ-TV in Zanesville, Ohio. You can see his on-air goodbye, although he will continue hosting "The Score" each Friday night, through the end of the high school basketball season. Here's his on-air farewell.

Sarkes Tarzian's Hot AC/WAJI (95.1fm, Fort Wayne), Classic Hits/WLDE (101.7fm, Fort Wayne) and Alternative/WAJI-HD2 (95.1fm, Fort Wayne) also heard on translator W258BY (99.5fm, Fort Wayne) welcomes John O'Rourke as Promotions Director. Mr. O'Rourke returns to Fort Wayne from Kendallville and the GM chair at Northeast Indiana Broadcasting's Classic Hits/WAWK (1140am, Kendallville) and translator W238BH (95.5fm, Kendallville). He's a Fort Wayne broadcasting veteran, first arriving in Fort Wayne in 1990 to sign on and program then-WBBE (106.3fm, Columbia City). Mr. O'Rourke succeeds Dave B. Goode, who becomes Digital Director for Sarkes Tarzian Radio.

Northcentral

Progressive Broadcasting System sells its W259BJ (99.7fm, Warsaw) for $60,000 to Talking Stick Communications. The translator now rebroadcasts N-T/WRSW(AM) (1480am, Warsaw). Before that, the translator aired a simulcast of WFRN. The W259BJ antenna is on top of the former Little Crow Foods building in Warsaw.

Where Are They Now? Former Then-Summit City Radio Group/Fort Wayne Director of Sales and Artistic Media Partners/South Bend station manager Dave Wisniewski recently exited as LSM at Emmis Communications/St. Louis, Missouri.

Northwest

CSN International translator CP W233BT (94.5f, Monticello) applies to move to a tower closer to Monticello. The CP proposes 27 watts at 282 feet, and will rebroadcast Calvary Radio Network's Religious/WHLP (89.9fm, Hanna).

Where Are They Now? Former WBAA(AM)/WBAA-FM GM Dan Skinner now is the Director/GM at Kansas Public Radio and the Kansas Audio Reader Network, in Lawrence, Kansas.

Eastcentral

Positive Alternative Radio donates its WJYW (88.9fm, Union City) and two FM translators: W233AN (94.5fm, Richmond) and W249BG (97.7fm, Richmond) to STAR Educational Media Network. STAR owns Religious/WLAB (88.3fm, Fort Wayne) and WCKZ (91.3fm, Orland), along with four existing FM translators in Auburn, Fort Wayne, Kendallville, and Warsaw.

Al Rent becomes Executive Director and GM of Ball State University's PBS affiliate WIPB-TV (Channel 49, Muncie) and the Indiana Public Radio network of radio stations, headed by primary WBST (92.1fm, Muncie) and four additional FM stations. Mr. Rent moves over from the direction of relationship marketing and community relations for Ball State University. In the 1960s, Mr. Rent worked with WBST and was part of the WIPB-TV founding members, when it debuted in 1971.

After hosting radio shows throughout eastcentral Indiana over the past 20+ years, Phil Dashler retires. Most recently, "Dash" spent three years hosting a Saturday morning classic country hits (1950s through the 1980s) show on Country/WMDH-FM (102.5fm, New Castle).

After 2 and a half years with WMDH-FM, Amanda Rollen exits mornings and joins Hoosier AM/FM as Production Director at their Marion and Kokomo markets.

Central

Radio One's CHR/WNOW-FM (100.9fm, Speedway) names Brandon Satterfield ("Buster") as PD. Mr. Satterfield arrives in Indianapolis from Atlantic Records, where he was their East Coast Promotion Manager. Mr. Satterfield also worked in radio at WRDW-FM in Philadelphia, where he was APD/MD/PM Drive.

Amanda "AJ" Malone joins iHeartMedia/Indianapolis as Production Director and middays on Alternative/WOLT (103.3fm, Indianapolis). Ms. Malone succeeds Matt Pelsor, who exited.

At Media General's CW affiliate WISH-TV (Channel 8, Indianapolis), reporter/anchor Phil Sanchez rejoins, this time as weekend evening anchor. For the last four years, Mr. Sanchez worked at WNCN in Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina. Mr. Sanchez previously worked for WISH-TV from 2007 until 2011. Also, reporter Aniseh Hamour steps behind the camera, becoming a morning producer.

Southeast

Jeffersonville High School signs on its low-power WJHI-LP (98.5fm, Jeffersonville) from the Ted Throckmorton Studios at Johnson Arena at the high school. The station signed on Saturday 16 January at 1:15PM, and first played the 1971 one-hit wonder "Timothy" by The Buoys. Tim Dench designed the studios, which the school dedicated in memory of Mr. Throckmorton, the radio voice of Jeffersonville High School from 1962 until he died last year. The $4 million project will also include a separate LPFM radio station at Charlestown High School. Jeffersonville High School also has a TV station which has new 4K TV equipment.

New Albany Broadcasting purchases W270CR (101.9fm, Okolona, Kentucky) from Celebration Ministries. New Albany Broadcasting estimates they will spend $75,000 to move the translator from the tower of WFPK-FM (91.9fm, Louisville, Kentucky) to rebroadcast Regional Mexican/WNDA (1570am, New Albany). New Albany Broadcasting earned a CP to move the translator, via a Mattoon waiver. (What's that?)

This Week in Indiana Radio History

If there's something we need to add to the "calendar," please let us know. As this information strictly from our archives, and because we are human and errors do sometimes occur, please e-mail us if this information is not correct!

January 24: In 1924, 1370am/Fort Wayne signs on. Today it's WGL on 1250am.

January 25: In 1971, WHMB-TV signs on as WURD-TV. In 2002, 106.7fm/Hicksville, Ohio signs on as WFJZ. Today it's WFGA.

January 26: In 1993, former WOWO DJ "Pete Matthews" (Manthis Manchikes) passes away. In 1998, WGNR(AM)/FM flipped formats to religion, under new owners Moody Radio Indiana.

January 27: In 2004, former Fort Wayne DJ "Charlie Franklin" (Charlie Willer) passes away.

January 28: In 2008, Lafayette's WLFF became WBPE.

January 29: In 2005, veteran Chicago and Fort Wayne station owner Frank Kovas passes away.

January 30: In 1975, 104.9fm/Columbus signs on as WWWY-FM.

Employment Opportunities

WPTA-TV (ABC) Fort Wayne, Indiana is a highly successful, legacy station that has a truly rare opportunity for an energetic, main co-anchor to help lead us into the digital future.

We're seeking out an experienced digital journalist, one who has credentials at breaking news and reporting important investigative stories that make a difference. The person we hire will have a record of aggressively using social media to engage and respond to our community and one who uses that engagement on multiple broadcast platforms, through social media and online.

Candidates have to have a proven track record of anchoring, producing and reporting. Clear and strong interpersonal communication skills with leadership qualities are required. Applicants must have 5 years of experience. We're looking for more than strong on-air skills, we are looking for a leader ready to engage with the region and be involved on multiple levels with the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Anchor newscasts and special reports
Contribute, write and proofread stories
Produce regularly scheduled franchise stories
Post text, pictures and videos to digital / social media platforms
Produce newscasts when necessary
Participate in station community related partnerships

Requires / Qualifications

College degree in journalism or political science preferred
Strong on air presentation - credible delivery and personable style
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Great attitude, team player, newsroom and community leader
Rich with ideas for coverage

Never considered NE Indiana? Well, you've been missing out! Low cost of living, affordable homes, beautiful lakes, great sports and accolades galore from some of the nation's leading publications. Centrally located from Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit and Cincinnati, everyone loves NE Indiana as a contender in a land full of kings. You can make your mark here, and you will. Visit http://www.yourstorymadehere.com and you'll learn our story.

Submit your cover letter and resume with references, plus online links to your work to Alan Wagmeister, News Director at: alanw at 21alive dot com, Job #131 and indicate in your cover letter how you learned of the job.

Even more, here: http://www.careersatquincy.com/story/30531761/wpta-main-anchor

Looking for that one of a kind GSM who has a great work ethic, loves live local radio, enjoys coaching, training, and recruiting. Loves being on the street not behind a desk, working alongside account executives in the field. This GSM will maintain a small account list. Must be a creative thinker out of the box ideas. Strives to meet and exceeding goals, needs promotions and creative writing skills. Must enjoy being a part of the community. We are a private radio group, decisions made onsite not by corporate. Great work environment, long standing employees, small town atmosphere. Great pay and incentives. If this is you and you are looking to make a change in 2016 please call me personally and we can move forward after a conversation. Please send resume to cam.pflum at star1069fm dot com. Hoosier AM/FM Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

WPTA-TV (ABC) Fort Wayne, Indiana is a highly successful, legacy station that has a truly rare opportunity for an energetic, main sports anchor, who will also help lead us into the digital future.

We're seeking out an experienced sportscaster, one who has the ability to network with local sports team to enterprise and break sports stories. The person we hire will have a record of aggressively using social media to engage and respond to our community and one who uses that engagement on multiple broadcast platforms, through social media and online.

Candidates have to have a proven track record of sports anchoring, producing and reporting. Clear and strong interpersonal communication skills with leadership qualities are required. Applicants must have 3 years of experience. We're looking for more than strong on-air skills, we are looking for a leader ready to engage with the region and be involved on multiple levels with the sports communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Anchor newscasts and special reports
Contribute, write and proofread stories
Produce regularly scheduled sports stories and specials
Post text, pictures and videos to digital / social media platforms
Participate in station community related partnerships

Requires / Qualifications

College degree in journalism or communications preferably with a sports emphasis
Strong on air presentation - credible delivery and personable style
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Great attitude, team player, newsroom and community leader
Rich with ideas for coverage

Never considered NE Indiana? Well, you've been missing out! Low cost of living, affordable homes, beautiful lakes, great sports and accolades galore from some of the nation's leading publications. Centrally located from Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit and Cincinnati, everyone loves NE Indiana as a contender in a land full of kings. You can make your mark here, and you will. Visit http://www.yourstorymadehere.com and you'll learn our story.

Submit your cover letter and resume with references, plus online links to your work at http://www.careersatquincy.com or send email to Alan Wagmeister, News Director at: alanw at 21alive dot com, and indicate in your cover letter how you learned of the job. Even more, here: http://www.careersatquincy.com/story/30848255/sports-director-wpta

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Indiana Country - WKKG - South Central Indiana's #1 country heritage station, is looking for our next morning show superstar. If you can deliver an upbeat, LOCALLY relatable, music-driven show then send me your best stuff. Local is how we win, so you'll be expected to seek out ways to get involved in the community. We offer a competitive salary, great benefits including 401(k), excellent work environment and an exceptional community. E-mail your resume and demo to John Foster, Station Manager at jfoster at wkkg dot com. White River Broadcasting is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Local Sales Manager - Bayou City Broadcasting WEVV (CBS/FOX), Evansville, IN

Bayou City Broadcasting of Evansville (BCBE) is recruiting a Local Sales Manager to manager its local sales team at the CBS and FOX combo in market 103 Evansville, Indiana. We are looking for a leader who thrives on teaching, coaching and developing all revenue opportunities. A person who thrives on selling sports, a brand new news product and has a history of meeting and exceeding revenue goals.

If chosen, you will manage a highly successful sales team which operates as a well-aligned, high-functioning organization, and is comprised of seasoned media sales professionals.. If you are a current Sales Manager looking for your next opportunity or an experienced Account Executive looking to make your mark as an LSM , please send your resume and credentials to jobs at bayoucitybroadcasting dot com.

Please include Local Sales Manager position in the subject line.

Bayou City Broadcasting of Evansville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

That's it for this issue. See you in a week!

Blaine Thompson
Indiana RadioWatch
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