Indiana RadioWatch: August 12, 2013

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Northwest

A now silent AM station will soon rise again. Gerard Media filed an FCC application to buy WHFB(AM) (1060am, Benton Harbor, Michigan). Gerard Media partner/GM Ric Federighi tells IRW that the radio station should be back on the air next month. Gerard Media will pay $175,000 for the radio station.

Our best wishes to Michigan City FM Broadcasters' AC-Oldies/WEFM (95.9fm, Michigan City) afternoon host Michael Little who will be off the air for a bit, while he tends to some medical issues.

LaPorte County Broadcasting's Country/WCOE (96.7fm, La Porte) will soon begin their annual "96-7 The Eagle Roof Sit". WCOE GM Dennis Siddall will sit (for the eleventh year) on the room to raise money for LaPorte County kids. The money will be spent on Christmas shopping for children in December. WCOE coordinates this fundraiser with the LaPorte Jaycees. Over the first ten years they raised over $300,000. Roof Sit will happen from September 5 through September 7.

Eastcentral

Rodgers Broadcasting's Oldies/WIFE (1580am, Connersville) changes call letters to WLPK.

Trinity Broadcasting Network's WKOI-TV (Channel 43, Richmond) increases power from 500kW to 600kW and increases antenna height from 909 feet to 971 feet. Their call letters represent the three states the TV station serves: Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana.

Central

Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Broadcasting's N-T/WFYI-FM and PBS affiliate WFYI-TV (90.1fm, Channel 20; both Indianapolis) install a new Caterpillar 175kW generator at their shared transmitter site. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting funded the project to "harden" affiliate stations for emergency broadcasts.

Where Are They Now? Former WNOU MD/nights "Riggs" exits Milwaukee, Wisconsin's WRNW and joins crosstown WXSS as part of their morning team (alongside Wes McKane and Alley Faith).

Westcentral

The FCC grants W258BA's (99.5fm, Marshall, Illinois) application to move its city of license to Terre Haute, and move the transmitter site from just off IN-63 (south of Terre Haute) to a tower on Ohio Street in downtown Terre Haute.

Southeast

Former WSFR Imaging Director and DJ "Future Bob" joins WAY Media's Classic Hits/WLUE (104.3fm, Charlestown) for middays and production/imaging.

Southcentral

Brown County Broadcasters, Inc. files for a translator CP for 100.5fm, Martinsville. Mid-America Radio Group also files for a translator CP for 106.9fm, Martinsville. As filed, both translators will be on the WCBK-FM tower (which already houses translator W231BT).

Southwest

Hancock Communications' Rock/WTCJ-FM (105.7fm, Cannelton) changes call letters to WCJZ.

This Week in Indiana Radio History

August 11: In 2000, Richard Fairbanks died. Fairbanks Broadcasting owned 1070am and 93.1fm in Indianapolis. In 2003, Muncie radio GM Greg Delmonaco died.

August 12: In 1985, WJHS (91.5fm, Columbia City) signed on (it's still WJHS).

August 13: In 1953, 106.3fm, Crawfordsville signs on. Today, it's WCDQ. In 1979, WIFE(AM) (1310am, Indianapolis) flips format from Top 40 to Soft AC.

August 14: In 2003, the Northeast blackout happened. While it didn't much affect Indiana, the blackout stretched to Toledo, Ohio. In some cases, restoration took 48 to 72 hours, if not longer.

August 15: In 1969, Woodstock opened in Bethel, New York. IRW presumes one or more of you were there.

August 16: In 1963, WHJE ("High School, Junior High, Elementary") (91.3fm, Carmel) signs on (it's still WHJE).

August 17: In 1991, 102.5fm, then licensed to Mitchell, signs on. Today, it's WPHZ (102.5fm, Orleans).

Radio Spotlight

Name: Robb Reel
Job Title(s): Brand Manager [Program Director]
Station(s): WDWQ-FM, Q102.7
Market(s): Terre Haute
Owner: Midwest Communications

Who were your early DJ or radio station influences? (Perhaps what lead you to "catch the radio bug"?)

When I was a kid, my aunt was in a band that won a national talent contest. The grand prize was a spot on tour with Barbara Mandrell, Ronnie Milsap and Alabama - three acts that would all be CMA Entertainer of the Year at some point and should all be in the Country Music Hall of Fame - but part of the deal included airplay on the partner radio station. It took a lot of hand wringing to get Granddad to switch from WIRE, the big Country dog of the era, to that "new-fangled" FM, but we got him to flip to WFMS. As we waited to hear her song day after day, I was captivated by the Midday guy because, rather than talking AT me with the big, booming voice, he talked WITH me and drew me in with his warmth, stories from his family farm in Iowa and tales of the "stars" as real people with real lives. By age 9, I knew I wanted to be J.D. Cannon when I grew up.

I still do.

What's one thing that would surprise many people to learn about you?

I don't hold back many cards with people. I'm pretty candid about my struggles growing up, that I am very much "the white sheep" of my family, what I did before radio and what I do outside of it. The one thing I don't often mention is that I am painfully shy and I really have to muster up a metric ton of personal courage to meet new people.

Fill in the blank: I can't make it through the day without _________?

Hearty laughter, caffeine and good music, all in copious amounts.

If you had such a thing as a "typical day," please tell us about yours?

The best thing about this job is that no two days are alike. The worst part: same thing. I try to get a morning workout in then I'm in the office by 10:00 a.m., unless a remote or a meeting draws me in earlier. I'm in some sort of meeting by 10:30, be it Managers, Promotions or a Show Improvement Session with one of our personalities. Then it's writing of some sort: imaging, live liners, web copy, blogging, social media, or what have you. I insist on leaving the building for lunch every day, partly to clear the mental traffic and partly to just get out and see the listener's world for a while. That's also when I sample new music; I make better choices when I listen as a listener would, running errands and driving, etc. Since my brain is constantly doing show prep as a background process, I can get back at 2:30 p.m. and still be ready for air at 3:00. When my show ends, it's a quick supper before massaging music logs and winnowing down my To-Do List, which never actually gets shorter. The median time for me to leave is midnight; I'm just as likely to work later as I am to go home earlier.

All six of your radio stations have "Listen Live" links on each website. What has online listening meant to your stations?

The physics and geography of Terre Haute are curious things. No matter what or where your station is, building penetration is just dreadful. That's not a huge problem for the hard-workin' men [and women, too] swinging hammers and driving tractors, but as more jobs move behind desks instead of behind plows or behind the wheel, online listening has given us back the at-work advantage. We can be company for the entire workday again. Moreover, thanks to our web platforms and social media, we can provide a multimedia experience that's not confined by the scarce commodity of time. Rather than air a five-minute interview, I can tease it in 15 seconds on-air and, if the listener wants that content, she can go get the full interview while the guy who doesn't gets more music. That combination gives us layers we never had before.

How are you are getting people to continue to listen on the AM dial?

We're doing it on 1440 WPRS with a Classic Country that still includes a couple of Currents per hour and a true focus on Edgar County, Illinois, including lots of high school sports. For all of our markets in seven states, Midwest continues to care about, and be genuinely invested in, making AM work. We're not letting it go gently into that good night.

I run into an alarming number of people under 35 who have no idea what AM radio even is. That goes beyond a perception problem. The AM band has spent too many decades trying to hang onto listeners - with Beautiful Music, MOYL, Oldies and Classic Country - who are literally dying off without replacing them with younger listeners. As an industry, we can't continue letting AM be the dumping ground for formats and demos that agencies don't want to buy. We'd be better off moving all the NCE licenses there and opening the rest of FM to competition. Otherwise, we need to come up with more compelling content.

How did you first get started at Midwest Communications/Terre Haute?

Without lifting the curtain on too many gory details, and changing names to protect the guilty [not really], I was ready for a "life reboot." I was at a tipping point in my personal life, while I had maxed out my work opportunities where I was. I knew that, if I wanted my career to grow, I needed to step out into a fresh market. I also knew in my soul that I wanted to program again. Still, my situation was pretty sweet as it was, so I was being really choosy as I glanced at openings here and there. I was even a hair's breadth away from a PD job in a neighboring state, but had a terrible feeling about it; that disturbance in the Force led me to stay put. Epilogue: the guy who did take that job didn't last six months.

Soon, I saw a posting from an old coworker, Bill Cain, who was handling programming for Midwest in Terre Haute at the time. He was looking for a lot of different things as he had a few different pots percolating. Since everyone in radio always has at least one talented friend who is on the beach, I figured I would reach out. I was sure it wouldn't be anything for me, but I might know the right person or people for his needs. A couple of emails back and forth turned into a phone call, then another, then a visit, then another to meet the Market Manager. Somewhere in there, he lifted the curtain on the revamp of "News Talk 98.5 WIBQ," the upcoming hatching of "Terre Haute's Modern Rock, X95-9" and the plan to create "Terre Haute's New Choice for Country, Q102.7." I have worked for some great heritage stations in Indiana - WNDE and WFBQ, WFMS, WKBV in Richmond - but I was truly intrigued by the notion of building one from scratch. The next thing I know, I am finishing up at the Klipsch Music Center after the Toby Keith concert on June 30th around 10:15 p.m. and hightailing it to Terre Haute so we could launch at Midnight on July 1.

What are your biggest challenges, being in a small market?

Frankly, it's the connotation of "small market" itself. For me, that term only applies to the number of people living in the area. Sadly, too many use it as an excuse for poor effort and poor quality. I simply refuse to accept either. Despite fewer listeners and maybe fewer ad dollars, I just don't see why we can't do radio at the same level in Market #207 as Market #2 or Market #7. Of course, it is tougher to get the attention of record labels or grab concert fly-aways, but it can be done. Last Fall, Q102.7 gave away a once-in-a-lifetime weekend trip to the CMA Awards. This Spring, one listener won a pair of tickets to every concert the rest of 2013. Perhaps it requires more commitment and more creativity, but it brings more satisfaction when done well.

I don't aspire to move to New York or LA, though I don't begrudge those who do. I could easily see myself in Atlanta, Chicago or Detroit, but that's because I have strong personal connections in those places independent of their size. I very much enjoy living and working in a place where I run into our P1s while pumping gas or hanging out at our regular pizza joint. There's no research you can buy that's worth more than a listener buying you a beer.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

I absolutely adore the "mad scientist" aspect of being the Brand Manager of Q102.7. I have been here since Day 1 and, for better or for worse, I have been the primary chef in everything created so far. It sure helps being blessed with and bolstered by a fantastic team powered by wonderful chemistry. There are some incredibly talented people on every rung of the ladder making me look good.

A radio station is not like a vending machine, waiting for people to just put in their money, you spit out something somebody loaded into you and wait to fill it up again. It's much harder and much more subtle than that. It's equal parts proactive and reactive. I learned to play chess when I was very young and that has forever shaped my thinking into being four moves ahead of the game. There's an elusive combination of planning, writing, imaging, coaching and timing for the alchemy of it all to work.

What has been your most memorable moment on the air?

The one that stands out for me is my first broadcast after the Indiana State Fair stage collapse. I had been about 100 feet away when it fell and had been much closer only 10 minutes before. I had worked alongside Glenn Goodrich, the ESG professional who was among the victims, for probably 100 events over the years. I had a lot of time between that Saturday night and our first broadcast from the Fair on Monday afternoon, including the birth of my nephew and the memorial service, yet I had virtually no idea what I would - or should - say when I opened the mic in the WFMS Super Studio at 3:10. So I just talked a little bit. I recounted the lesson I had learned watching David Letterman the night of the Challenger disaster, that to be back there doing what we do wasn't because we were callous and unfeeling but because it's what and who we are. I spoke of how, for many, live music is the greatest Earthly joy and that our best tribute to the lives of those we lost was to let the music go on. I ended with a plea to my late friend that, when I go backstage at the Great Concert in the next life, he doesn't check my credentials too closely. It's the only time I can recall starting a break with no clue how I was going to end it.

I received hundreds of calls, texts and Facebook messages that Saturday night, making sure I was OK, and I wept over the idea that so many people had worried for my safety. I received nearly as many that Monday from people praising my words, thanking me for just speaking so simply and honestly, and again inquiring of my well-being. I have described the whole ordeal as my personal 9-11 for how deeply it has affected me, still to this day. I'm just a guy on the radio but I think I said some of the right things.

What was your last radio gig, before joining Midwest/Terre Haute?

I spent 10 of 11 years at 6810 N. Shadeland in Indy. The first 4.5 years were with Susquehanna where I did Overnights on WFMS, was a Gold Good Guy, and did a lot of Production work. I was one of the folks "invited not to return" upon the initial Cumulus acquisition. I spent a great year with Zimmer Radio Group before getting to come home, initially to assist with FM Talk 93.9. During that second, 5.5-year stint, I did on-air work and produced "The John Tesh Radio Show" on Warm 93-9 before taking on Nights for WJJK, which was four years of the most fun I've ever had on-air. In 2008, I returned to Overnights on WFMS, eventually moving to Afternoons, and took over the Friends & Neighbors program in 2009. My proudest career moment so far is when that program was honored with the very first "Service to Indiana - Radio" award from the Indiana Broadcasters Association.

What's the best advice you'd give to those wanting to get into radio?

We just had an ISU "radio camp" of high school students come through our offices and I gave them these three things:

*Learn how to write well, because too many people in this business can't.

*Learn to "make the trains run on time," because not enough people in this business can.

*Learn to listen - to the music, to the research, to the ratings, to the listeners, to the market - so you can really shape your ideas and your station. In a business that involves so much talking, the ability to listen is so much more rare and valuable.

What's the most important issue in radio today?

I have grave concerns about the Performance Tax and the greed behind it. If passed and implemented, it will kill music radio, period. The irony is that it will destroy the livelihood of the very artists its proponents [falsely] claim they intend to protect.

What's your biggest pet peeve in radio?

Maybe it's a result of how I grew up, but I abhor people who were born on third base thinking they hit a triple. It's bad enough to rest on one's own laurels, but it's even worse to rest on someone else's. If you didn't build that station's great heritage, don't run around bragging about how great you are. When the toughest thing you've ever done to promote the brand is to wash the remote van, just smile and say "Thank you" when someone tells you how great the station is, then be on your way. Working at WFMS is like playing for the New York Yankees of Country radio, but that doesn't make me Joe DiMaggio.

What's your philosophy about radio ratings?

Ratings are a great tool, but if you're only living off Ratings, you're doing it wrong. Numbers can always be sifted and sorted to find something you want to say; 78 percent of all professional Men 35-44 who drive black SUVs and drink pink lemonade know that. The "drive-up window" of agency business is great but local, direct transactions are built on relationships rather than Ratings. Our Market Manager, Jack Swart, is a brilliant coach who fosters an environment for those positive relationships. With the right knowledge and passion for the product, a Sales professional can bring in the revenue irrespective of Ratings.

Where do you see the radio industry five years from now?

Sometimes I worry because I see the landscape dominated by those who see radio as a golden goose, only to strangle it with the bottom line. Too many are in this to make margins instead of making magic the way we dreamed of doing. Every now and then, though, you get to work for a Duke Wright or the Zimmers and get a reminder of what radio is supposed to be. There really are people left who are out to make good radio and then worry about making a profit rather than just people who want to make money without regard for whether they make good radio or not. Perhaps the proper avian analogy is the phoenix; we may be reduced to ashes, but radio will rise again.

Who are your mentor(s)?

I'll inevitably leave someone important off the list if I try to answer that way. I really do try to glean something every day from everyone. I am constantly absorbing, watching, listening and, I hope, learning. That said, my personal holy trinity would be Charlie Morgan, David Wood and Bob Richards. Spend five minutes with any one of them and you'll learn more than five years with anyone else. Each has particular strengths - Charlie's professionalism and sense of service are unmatched; David is one of the most creative individuals I've encountered in any field; Bob is a masterful administrator who runs a water-tight ship without choking the fun out of it - but it's the way they combine their superpowers and complement one another. They get the right people on their bus, they get them in the right seats, and then they let them actually do their jobs.

Who's your favorite air personality who isn't working for you?

My favorite personality is not on-air anymore unfortunately. She's Carrie Edwards now - she had a different last name when we worked together in Columbia, Mo. - and she's the most natural personality I've ever heard. It takes a rare recipe of talent and preparation to sound so effortless and flawless all at once. She's working for the University of Missouri now, and a busy farm wife and mom, but maybe some smart programmer can convince her to come back someday.

Why do you think radio is still important?

We've all seen the number: 93 percent of Americans use radio every week. That omnipresence positions us to impact nearly every person in big ways and in small ways. We can report on and react to the huge events, yet we can still make those intimate connections over the simplest things. We are still the gateway to new music, area concerts and local information. We are still that companion at work, in the car, in the middle of the day or the middle of the night. The report of radio's death is an exaggeration.

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.

LIN Media is in search of a Chief Engineer for their Indianapolis market which includes the primary and secondary channels of WISH-TV and WNDY. The Chief Engineer will be instrumental to the current and future operation of the stations and the overall facility, which also includes a centralized master control hub for other LIN stations. Candidates must have experience managing a television broadcast engineering department with a large news operation. A strong background in RF technology, digital, broadcast equipment and IT is required. Other key responsibilities include: Managing all technical equipment: Cameras, servers, transmitters, fleet vehicles, towers, IT equipment. Working with News, and other departments regarding equipment problems as well as taking into account needs both immediate and future. Managing a technical team who can support the Chief Engineer in executing his or her duties. Preparing the market's capital and technical operating budgets. Executing all capital purchases and projects for the market. Developing and directing the implementation of corporate strategic equipment plans, projects, programs, and systems. In times of technical and/or operational crisis, managing and guiding other station employees to a successful outcome, while protecting personnel and hardware. To apply for the above position, send resume to General Manager, at careers at wishtv dot com. No phone calls please. WISH TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/M-F.

WBCL Radio Network is looking for an energetic, organized and creative person to join the ministry team as Promotions Director. This position will be responsible for supervising and overseeing promotional efforts, contests, interns and volunteers. Person will: work closely with the Development Director to implement strategic promotions that can increase revenue and listenership to WBCL; needs a proven track record in promotions and community involvement; passion for and experience with social media; on-air experience a plus! Details on responsibilities and qualifications listed at wbcl.org. Send resume to Personnel Director, WBCL Radio Network, 1115 W. Rudisill Blvd., Fort Wayne IN 46807 or email to employment at wbcl dot org No phone calls, please. Taylor University Broadcasting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

89.1 WBOI and 94.1 WBNI public radio in Fort Wayne seeks a Business Development Specialist to secure financial support for our stations. Duties include: prospecting potential program underwriters, preparing proposals for underwriting and event sponsorship, and writing copy to satisfy client needs, FCC regulations and station policies. In collaboration with the General Manager, annual goals will be set for underwriting and sponsorship, as well as monthly targets and weekly activity levels for meeting goals. This position will also assist with on-air fundraising and community promotional activities. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a track record of developing new business and a demonstrated ability to work independently. College degree or comparable experience, computer literacy, valid driver's license and dependable transportation required. Knowledge of public radio and an understanding of and commitment to its values are highly desirable. Position is salaried, non-commission. Send resume and cover letter to: gmpd at nipr dot fm. No calls, please. Open until filled. WBOI and WBNI are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

WFYI Public Media is accepting applications for a Multi-Platform News/Public Affairs Content Manager. This full time job reports to VP of Interactive Media and Content Strategy. This position is responsible for the creation of policies, practices and the placement of public affairs content on WFYI's multiple content platforms from internal departments and external content providers. Those platforms include wfyi.org (and other future mobile platforms), radio and television. This position will also generate ideas and produce original content for those platforms. You will: Manage the flow of news and public affairs content from internal WFYI departments onto wfyi.org, FM 90.1 and channel 20, manage the flow of content from external sources onto wfyi.org from national organizations including NPR, PBS, and AP, manage the flow of news and public affairs content from local WFYI content partners, develop strong working relationships with relevant WFYI editorial staff and actively participate in creating online elements for special features or packages, assist in oversight of user generated content and communities, including blogs, comments and other opportunities for WFYI visitors to share their views about the topics we cover, design and produce multimedia feature coverage, taking projects from conceptualization to research and development, through pre-production, production, post-production, delivery, evaluation and final report, provide suggestions for home page treatment of material and assist in planning and producing special coverage and live events, work with internal staff to improve the organization's skills for creating interactive content, and conduct Web/Mobile audience research, identify and track key metrics such as traditional pageviews, social media engagement and streaming media to help evaluate the traffic growth and usage of WFYI.org. Qualifications include a college degree, extensive Journalism or news background, knowledge of public media preferred, demonstrated excellence in best practices for writing for the web, editing, copy-editing and headline-writing, good user interface/experience sensibility; able to communicate design/feature ideas to a Web designer or Web developer, and you must have excellent communication skills, and a customer service attitude. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Human Resources, WFYI Public Media, 1630 Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202-1429 on or before August 15, 2013 or email hr at wfyi dot org. Please, no telephone calls or walk-ins. Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Broadcasting, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

WFYI Public Media is accepting applications for a Director of Membership. Duties: Responsible to the Vice President of Development for directing the annual giving membership program ($3M revenue budget) including on-air pledge drives, direct mail and telemarketing programs, and for supervising related personnel. Provides leadership to 5 FTE and the Community Ambassador outbound telefundraising program. Specifically responsible for maximizing net revenue for WFYI by: Providing direction and leadership in managing the day-to-day operations of annual giving membership efforts. Directly supervising Membership staff including three managers: On-Air Development, Direct Mail and Telemarketing. Managing online & email, vehicle donation and online auction programs. Analyzing data and information to create successful membership strategies and objectives based upon industry best practices and benchmarks. Preparing annual budgets for membership department. Setting goals for membership solicitation activities such as on-air drives, direct mail, telemarketing, email and other campaigns relating to acquisition, renewal and additional gift revenue. Cooperating with other development & organizational leaders to ensure effective and efficient overall fund raising activities. Assisting in planning and executing cultivation activities and events.

Qualifications: Graduate of four-year, accredited college or university. Must have broad range of experience in fund raising for a minimum of 5 years, preferably in public media. Must have extensive knowledge and experience in personnel management, and working with complex relational databases. Must possess excellent written and oral communications skills. Must be able to deal with internal & external constituents in a professional and courteous manner. The successful candidate will exhibit characteristics of innovation and positive motivational leadership.

To apply, please email cover letter with salary requirements and resume to: Human Resources, WFYI Public Media, 1630 Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202-1429 or email hr at wfyi dot org.

WFYI Public Media is accepting applications for a Community Engagement Coordinator (Temporary, 35 hours a week through January 2014). Reports to Vice President of Community Engagement. Duties: Initiate, support, and assist in planning and evaluating the community engagement strategy, including the American Graduate initiative, interactive PBS Education products, cross-platform education content, Indy Talks, and the Spirit and Place Festival. Help strengthen and support collaborations and partnerships to advance station goals for community engagement. Engage in the planning and execution of special events and conferences. Assist in the gathering and curating of content for the web to meet the online engagement strategy goals. Assist with the planning, content development, and execution of social media strategies. Participate in internal team and station meetings, to plan, promote, create, and secure funds to advance station goals. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: College degree and at least one year experience in a non-profit, collaborative environment. Adept in social media and web skills. Passion for public media. Excellent written, oral, and team communication skills, including attention to detail. Ability to participate in multiple projects and partnerships in a changing environment. Possess strong computer skills, including Office, Excel, and web-based interactive software and applications. Possess initiative, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Hours are weekdays, along with flexible hours during special events and promotional activities. Weekend hours sometimes necessary. To apply, please send cover letter, resume and minimum salary requirements to Human Resources, WFYI Public Media, 1630 Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202-1429 or email hr at wfyi dot org.

Do you like bats, bourbon and basketball?? If so, keep reading. Newly formed Summit Media Group's Louisville cluster is on the hunt for the nation's best talent. We need a morning personality/imaging director for top rated 107-7 The Eagle, Louisville's Classic Hits (WSFR). Prepare to be all live, all local and ready to work - show prep, creative content, production, appearances, social media, concerts and more expected. Main focus on live mornings and imaging. Must be willing to accept coaching. 3 to 5 years on-air experience preferred. Experience imaging Classic Hits, Classic Rock, Hot AC a plus. Excellent pay, benefits and resources. Summit Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Send packages to: loujobs at summitmediacorp dot com.

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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