Indiana RadioWatch: October 4, 2003
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Northeast
Yesterday at 5pm, Religious/WLAB (88.3fm, Fort Wayne) changed to a more
Christian music format and renamed itself "Star 88.3." For those keeping
score, in between Red Sox losses, the moniker "Star" last appeared in Fort
Wayne on then-Modern AC/WYSR (94.1fm, Roanoke) which flipped format and
slogan (to "The Wiz") on 7 June 1999.
Northcentral
CHR/WNDV (1490am, 92.9fm; both South Bend) night guy Pat Clark makes the
big leap to Market #32 - Salt Lake City. There, he'll be doing nights at
KUUU. There he'll join another former Hoosier broadcaster: KUUU PD Brian
Michel was VP/Programming and middays at then-Rhythmic CHR/WCKZ (102.3fm,
Auburn; now Alternative/WXTW).
Northwest
The Lafayette Journal and Courier reports that Oldies/WIBN (98.1fm, Earl
Park) is operating at roughly half its normal power due to vandals
striking its transmitter and tower site. After a DJ noticed the tower
lights out last Sunday night (20 September), the station engineer arrived
at the site and noticed damage to the transmitter. The engineer also
noticed some tower lights had been shot out. .22 caliber bullets were
found in place of the lights, and damage to the antenna line was also
found. WIBN APD Ken Stapleton said there was no property stolen. A 23
September update on WIBN's website says the damage was "much worse than
expected" and full power should be restored within two weeks. Anyone
having information regarding this crime should call the Benton County
Sheriff's Department at 765.884.0080.
Central
Todd Schumacher is now Director of Sales for all of Susquehanna's
Indianapolis properties. Schumacher earns the promotion from GSM duties at
Oldies/WGLD (104.5fm, Indianapolis).
Susquehanna and programming syndicator Superadio have announced a
partnership to nationally syndicate "Country Lovin'," an evening Country
music and relationships show hosted by WFMS night guy Darren Tandy.
"Country Lovin' " debuts nationwide on 6 October.
Southeast
Earl Jones replaces Bill Gentry as Market Manager of Clear Channel's
Louisville, Kentucky properties. Gentry is now Senior VP with Clear
Channel. Jones, whose duties begin 6 October, arrives from the GM chair at
WJLB and WMXD in Detroit, Michigan.
Employment Opportunities
White River Broadcasting's award-winning four station news department is
seeking an aggressive anchor/reporter for overnight shift. Full time
position includes anchoring newscasts, monitoring wire services, and
supervising four stations during overnights. Experience helpful; training
provided. Contact John Foster at 812-372-4448.
White River Broadcasting is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
One of Active Rock's premier stations, WBYR/Fort Wayne, needs a new PD
that knows the music, has strong talent development skills, creative
imaging, killer street instincts, and at least three years programming
experience. If this sounds like you, rush your stuff to: Jim Allgeier, GM,
WBYR Radio, 1005 Production Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808. Federated Media is
an Equal Opportunity Employer.
White River Broadcasting's award-winning four station news department is
seeking an aggressive anchor/reporter for afternoon shift. Full time
position includes anchoring newscasts and monitoring wire services.
Experience requirted. Contact John Foster at jfoster@wcsiradio.com or
812-372-4448. White River Broadcasting is proud to be an equal opportunity
employer.
Can you entertain? Can you work phones? Can you read your listeners and
then relate in a way that makes them feel you're just like them? If so, we
are looking for you! K105, Fort Wayne's number one Country Station is
looking for our next evening star! Great company, Great studios, Great
staff, just looking for a Great team player! Candidate must have two years
on-air experience, have excellent production skills and a passion for
great radio! If you can do Country with CHR flair, you are our person.
Imaging skills are a HUGE plus. Send package to: Rob Kelley, OM, WQHK
Radio, 2915 Maples Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46816. Females and Minorities are
encouraged to apply. Federated Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Rockin' Hits Y-106 is searching for a top-notch on-air Program Director.
The selected individual will program a promotionally active, adult
rock-based 50kw flamethrower, work in a first-rate environment and receive
a competitive compensation package, including 401(k) pension plan.
Previous programming experience is required. Contact John Foster at
812-372-4448. White River Broadcasting is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
That's it for this issue. See you soon!
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