WAPT Helping Mississippi Voters Make A More Informed Choice For Governor
October 18th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyWAPT, Hearst’s ABC affiliate in Jackson, is airing a live, hour-long, commercial-free debate between incumbent Gov. Tate Reeves and Democratic nominee Brandon Presley on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. CT.
New Jobs Posted To TVNewsCheck
October 15th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyNew jobs posted on TVNewsCheck’s Media Job Center include openings for a broadcast maintenance technician. Other existing job openings include an anchor/producer, multimedia journalist (MMJ), sales manager, executive news director, evening anchor/managing editor and promotion manager.
Scripps Howard Book Drive Gives Kids 200K Books To Take Them To ‘Magical Places’
October 13th, 2023 by Paul Greeley“Books shouldn’t be a luxury,” says Liz Carter, Scripps Howard Fund CEO. “Every dollar raised helps a child start building their home library – setting them on a path to success.”
WMAQ Chicago Goes Large Celebrating Its 75th Anniversary
October 11th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyFrom now until the end of 2023, WMAQ, NBC’s Chicago O&O, will be celebrating its 75th anniversary looking back at the historic moments that helped shape Chicago. “As we celebrate WMAQ-TV’s historic 75th anniversary this month, NBC Chicago will relive numerous stories that occurred over the decades and honor the on-air and behind-the-scenes trailblazers who helped define our legacy,” says Kevin Cross, WMAQ’s GM.
WLWT’s Storm Tracker Fleet Hits The Road In Cincinnati
October 9th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyAccording to the station, the fleet will provide coverage, tracking and early warning for all of Cincinnati’s changing weather conditions no matter the season.
New Jobs Posted To TVNewsCheck
October 8th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyNew jobs posted to TVNewsCheck’s Media Job Center include openings for a sales manager, executive news director, evening anchor/managing editor and promotion manager.
Linda Swinford Named WISH’s Creative Services Director
October 6th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyShe was most recently evening anchor and executive producer at WQAD-TV, and creative director at MediaDC, where she managed multimedia content creation and distribution strategies for the Washington Examiner digital brand.
How WDTN Turned A TV Football Game Into A Free Community Event In Dayton
October 6th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyAn Ohio State at Notre Dame football watch party at a minor league baseball park turned into a blast for thousands of fans. “I’ve always wanted to host a big Ohio State watch party,” says Jason Doyle, WDTN’s creative services director. So Doyle came up with WDTN’s Buckeye Blast.
WTVM Columbus, Ga., Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary
October 5th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyWTVM, Gray’s ABC affiliate in Columbus, Georgia, is celebrating its 70th anniversary this month with an uplifting tribute to the community. “We Are Channel 9″ is an original song composed in partnership with Stephen Arnold Music.
Bounce TV Announces Partnership With Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America
October 5th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyBounce TV, the popular broadcast and multi-platform entertainment network serving African Americans, announced a partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization in the United States. The partnership will integrate BBBSA into an upcoming episode of Johnson, Bounce’s dramedy focusing on four lifelong best friends.