Jobs Posted To TVNewsCheck
October 22nd, 2023 by Paul GreeleyJobs posted to TVNewsCheck’s Media Job Center include openings for a sales manager, executive news director, evening anchor/managing editor, promotion manager and broadcast maintenance technician.
National TV News Producer Credits Sinclair’s News Academy For Her Start
October 20th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyDemi Gough, a national news writer and producer at Sinclair’s corporate news hub, says attending Sinclair’s Producer Academy back in 2017 set her on a path to success.
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.
Quad Cities’ WQAD Hires Major Market News Director To Fill In As Temp
October 2nd, 2023 by Paul GreeleyThere is no 1-800 number to get a major market news director to parachute into market 104 on a temporary basis. How WQAD pulled it off is a matter of timing and providence.
WMTW Portland Investigates What’s Driving The Maine City’s High Cost Of Living
September 29th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyResidents in Portland, Maine, are facing a single issue to their cost of living that makes residing there almost beyond the reach of most people. “People are very surprised to learn that the cost of living here is so high,” says Amy Beveridge, the news director for WMTW, Hearst’s ABC affiliate.
KING Viewers Clearly Value Morning News In New Promo Campaign
September 25th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyA new marketing campaign from KING Seattle features viewers who have a strong affinity for its morning newscast. Jay Yovanovich, KING’s marketing director, says viewers reached out to the station to say they love watching the broadcast.
Erie News Now Wins Late News Ratings In July With The Basics
September 18th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyWSEE, and its sister station, WICU, branded together as Erie News Now, took the top two spots in the news ratings for the 11 p.m. news. Scott MacDowell, Erie News Now’s news director, says it’s been more than 10 years since either station has been the top-rated news station at that time.
WTAE Tailgating Party For ‘Monday Night Football’ Like No Other
September 17th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyWTAE partnered with Gateway Clipper Fleet for “Tailgating with WTAE” so Steeler fans can boat to the game and avoid traffic. Gateway Clipper Fleet will donate 25% of the tickets sold to Project Hunger – a WTAE initiative to eliminate hunger in southwestern Pennsylvania.