Broadcasting Telecasting (Oct-Dec 1959)

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Help Wanted — (Cont'd) Situations Wanted — (Cont'd) PERSONNEL SERVICE Technical Production-Programming, Others CBS TELEVISION NETWORK A Division of Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc. Design Engineering Department has openings for engineers (nonoperating) capable of accepting full responsibility for development and design of audio and video systems and facilities. Opportunity to progress in advanced technical fields related to video tape recording, large studio and network master-control systems, and the electronic aspects of film transmission and recording. Degree of B.S. (or M.S.) plus 2 to 5 years electronic development & design experience required. Send resume to: Employment Manager 485 Madison Ave. New York 22. N.Y. RADIO There was an announcer from Philly Who passed net auditions willy nilly. But he won't rock and he won't roll; " Format radio can't buy his soul. So he sits on his hands feeling silly. (Non-format stations: don't be chilly.) Box 914P, BROADCASTING. AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 1st: Mature newsman, ending association with dominant station in major midwestern market after six years. 15 years background broadcasting, college-trained journalist with key contacts in every field from politics to sports. Thoroughly versed all phases of LOCAL news-gathering and reporting. Can direct complete news operation. Exceptional ability as writer and analyst. Has covered every special event from tornado-approach to National Political Conventions. Good voice and lively personality. Authoritative delivery stems from KNOWING what IS news— WHEN. Family man, 34, veteran of both news"papers and radio. Has spumed television thus far but will take plunge when sufficiently motivated. Prefers post as morning editor. Can be had for "very little money" if working conditions and hours are right. (Please note clause following last conjunction!). Box 890P, BROADCASTING. Situations Wanted — Announcers Production-Programming, Others Still Watch Television? THEN YOU KNOW . . . Radio has never had a better chance to take a giant step than right now. But I'm afraid radio is in mortal danger of shouting and bell-clanging itself right out of that chance! And that's stupid . . . Because radio can be responsible and realistic and aggressive . . And all at the same time. If you think your radio station should stand for more in your community than a wet nurse for the pre-shave crowd . . . If you agree . . . The successful station is the station that shows it really cares about its image in the community . . . Then maybe this will suggest a thing or two to you: • / have had genuine success in programming an outstanding station image in one of the nation's most competitive markets. I want to step up to : • One of the top 10 markets • A group programming position • A part-owner or equity arrangement Obviously, I'm not interested in: Storz or McClendon or Bartell or Star. And if, as you read this, you think I've eliminated everyone worth considering . . . I'm not interested in you either. Box 926P, BROADCASTING. TELEVISION Help Wanted — Technical WFMY-TV, GREENSBORO, N.C. Needs to add engineer with first class license. Must have television training or experience. Excellent working conditions, insurance plans, 40-hour week. Write Mr. Doyle Thompson, Chief Engineer, with full details 6n training, experience. Send photograph. This is a job for a man who wants a permanent situation. WANTED TO BUY Stations WANTED TO BUY Class "B" FM radio station, in New York City area. All replies strictly confidential Reply Box 571, Wheaton, Illinois Miscellaneous TONIC FOR TIRED SOUNDS J Laff lines. Everyone pre-tested on I air by leading comedy D.J. Fresh. Funny. No re-hash. Enough for hours of programming, M.C., Per sonal appearances ... $2. Address: r I Ho Ho House, 2422 East 68th St., j ^ Indianapolis, Indiana. ^ I Looking for . . . QUALIFIED BROADCASTERS? A BETTER JOB? Employers and Applicants Contact DISK JOCKEY PLACEMENT CENTER, INC. Agency Specializing in BROADCASTING • ADVERTISING PERSONNEL TONY JAMES, Managing Director 100 West 42nd Street. New York 36, N.Y. TWX-N.Y.-1-4059 or Telephone Wisconsin 7-6322 (Enclose return postage with tapes) RADIO — TV ADV. Top job placements in the dynamic southeast. Hundreds of job openings. • Announcers • Engineers • Disk Jockeys • Copywriters • News Directors • Salesmen Free registration — Confidential Professional Placement 458 Peachtree Arcade Atlanta, Ga. Sam Eckstein JA 5-4841 FOR SALE Stations Well developed property, kilowatt, limited hours, central Texas, recent development of area offers increased potential. Fifty-per-cent down. Give financial references. Owner, no broker. Box 924P, BROADCASTING. Bessemer, Alabama, Population 35,000. Single station market. 1450-250 watts fulltime with application for one kilowatt. Reason for sale, owner buying property in larger market. Price $ 150,000 — principals only. Owner will consider trade of smaller station. For full information call or write Gene Newman, % Radio Station WEZB, Dinkler-Tutwiler Hotel, Birmingham, Alabama. FAirfax 2-4641. W. Coast Single 500w 75M terms Car. Single lkw-D 45M terms Calif. Single 250w-F 65M terms Minn. Single lkw-D 105M terms Ky. Single lkw-D 100M terms Ariz. Small lkw-D 65 M terms Iowa Small lkw-D 116M terms Mass. Monop. 250w 135M terms Fla. Medium 250w-F 250 M terms Ala. Medium 250w 160M terms Okl. Medium Ikw-F 150 M terms N.Y. Medium lkw-D 150M terms Gulf Metro lkw-D 100 M terms Ala. Metro lkw-D 175M terms East Major Combo. 850M terms Ann* Others. PAUL H. CHAPMAN COMPANY Atlanta Chicago New York San Francisco INCORPORATED MEDIA BROKERS Please address: 1182 W. Peachtree Atlanta 9, Sa. 118 BROADCASTING, October 19, 1959