Indiana RadioWatch: January 27, 2016

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Northcentral

After ten years as Vice President of Production at Michiana Public Broadcasting's PBS affiliate WNIT-TV (Channel 34, South Bend), Angel Hernandez began winding down his career. Mr. Hernandez won't totally retire, but will produce select projects. Also at WNIT, Gordy Young exits as host of "Experience Michiana." Mr. Young returns to his native Wisconsin and becomes an account executive for a radio station group. Tracy Morgan and Rick Hummer now host "Experience Michiana."

Steve Riggs with Hoosier AM/FM's Country/WCJC (99.3fm, Van Buren) earns a promotion to PD/Afternoons of sister AM/FM's Rock/WMYK (98.5fm, Peru).

Central

Radio One adds a Classic Hip Hop station via its WNOW-HD2 and translator W275BD (102.9fm, Greenfield). Radio One leases that translator from Indiana Community Radio Corporation. Here's their website: http://boomindy.com/ "Boom 102.9" also has Reach Media syndicated Ed Lover in morning drive.

Westcentral

Hoosier Broadcasting Corp. sells its W221CS (92.1fm, Crawfordsville) CP for $25,000 to C.V.L. Broadcasting. When built, this will be a 250 watt translator, as C.V.L. received FCC approval to increase power. Two brokers on this deal: Roehling Broadcast Services for Hoosier Broadcasting. Henson Media for C.V.L. Broadcasting.

Southwest

The Original Company's W246CD (97.1fm, Petersburg) files an FCC application to move city of license to Vincennes and increase power to 250 watts. W246CD will continue rebroadcasting N-T/WAOV (1450am, Vincennes).

Employment Opportunities

G101-3, the world's most interactive radio station, is seeking its next Midday host. You'll do live middays on The G (Adult Top 40) and voicetrack evenings on our A/C sister station. Can you do a great show with phones, remotes and appearances, plus keep yourself plugged into our historic community? We need someone that can hit the ground running! If you think you can handle local, creative radio in a non-corporate environment and blend in with our talented yet dysfunctional staff you can E-mail your info to rickduncan at g1013 dot com ("Midday/Promotions" in the subject line)

Whitewater Broadcasting is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Federated Media is currently accepting applications for the position of Promotions and Events Coordinator for our South Bend Radio Group.

The position encompasses all facets of the radio business on-air, on-line and in person. It requires multi-tasking along with managing people and your own personal time. Problem Solving Skills required.

As Promotions and Events coordinator you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

Working hand in hand with Program Directors and General Sales Managers to plan, schedule and execute contests, promotions, and events.

Hiring and scheduling of part time employees for live broadcasts and events

Implementing Interactive elements of marketing campaigns and events. (mobile, email, online, social media)

Making sure the listener experience at live broadcasts & events is a memorable one

This is a very enjoyable job but requires you to bring your best to the office every day. It is a job where no two days are alike and will be a job that is always evolving to meet the demands of each station's needs. Requires working on evenings and weekends as needed. Two to three years' experience and/or marketing degree preferred.

Interested? Contact Stephanie Michel at smichel at federatedmedia dot com.

Confidentiality assured. Federated Media 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 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

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.

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 all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support.

Blaine Thompson
Indiana RadioWatch
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