Monday Memo – November 21, 2016
MONDAY MEMO
TO: ALL STAFF
FROM: KATHLEEN
DATE: 21 NOVEMBER 2016
2017 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
• The 2017 Holiday schedule has been posted on the bulletin board across from the time clock. WMDT observes six legal holidays.
MEET TREVOR TAYLOR
Trevor Taylor joined our Team last Thursday as part time Studio Technician. Trevor brings with him a wide array of related technical skills that will serve as a good base as he grows with the industry. These skills include editing, lighting, photography, composition, Photoshop and script writing. His education included the Delaware Tech Communication program and his formal work experience includes filmmaker, videographer and editor. Please join me in welcoming him to our Team.
NOVEMBER SWEEPS
• The November Ratings Period wraps up Wednesday. Thank you all for your hard work and attention to detail as we went through this critical four-week period for broadcasters. The AC Nielsen Company has announced some changes that will take place in their ratings process for 2017 and beyond. As those changes are firmed up for this market, we will share the information.
STATION FREEBIES!
• Congratulations to Daniel Johnson, winner of our Crime Watch Daily Flashlight/Gadget in last week’s drawing. Because it is Thanksgiving week and so many people are off this week, we will hiatus the Station Freebies until the following week.
OUT IN THE COMMUNITY
Last week, Daniel Johnson and Jaisol Martinez visited Mardela High School to give a weather presentation. The students were very interested in how the weather can change so quickly and how tough it can be to forecast sometimes. Mardela students are starting their weather unit soon, so this was a great way to kick it off.
• We will partner with Coastal Hospice for the Angel Appeal again this year starting next Monday and continuing through 30 December. We will have the Angel Tree on Good Morning Delmarva and add the ornaments to the tree daily.
SPECIALS ON 47 ABC THIS WEEK INCLUDE
• Tonight at 8 = final performance of “Dancing with the Stars”
• Tuesday at 9 = season finale of “Dancing with the Stars”
• Wednesday at 8 = “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”
• Wednesday at 10 = “The Real Designated Survivor: A Special Edition of 20/20”
• Thursday at 8 = “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration”
• Friday at 8 = Santa Claus is Coming to Town”
DELMARVA’S CW 3 HAS 2 SPECIALS THIS WEEK
• Wednesday at 8 = “The Hollywood Walk of Fame Honors”
• Friday = “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer”
MeTV HAS A RECORD NUMBER OF THANKSGIVING-THEMED SPECIALS THIS WEEK
• Wednesday at 8:30AM = “The Beverly Hillbillies: Ellie’s First Date”
• Thursday through the weekend, there are 47 Holiday-themed specials (a mix of Thanksgiving and Christmas). Check your local listings!
• Every Sunday, beginning this Sunday, from 2-5PM, MeTV is airing a 3-hour block of special holiday-inspired programming.
BIG DEALS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:
• Monday = Hometown Diner in Milford ($20 for $10)
• Tuesday = Reign Restaurant in Salisbury ($20 for $10)
• Wednesday = Executive Transportation in Bridgeville ($684 voucher for $342)
• Thursday = Happy Thanksgiving……no Big Deals for today
• Friday = Red Door Subs in Salisbury ($20 in vouchers for $10)
ENGINEERING SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK:
• Bill and Jeff are Early Guys
• Drew is Late Guy
ALL THIS WEEK IS
• “National Family Week (and)
• “National Game & Puzzle Week”
SPECIAL DAYS INCLUDE:
• Thursday = “Celebrate Your Talent Day” (and)
• Thursday is Thanksgiving
• Friday is Black Friday
• Friday is “Native American Heritage Day”
WE CURRENTLY HAVE SEVEN IMMEDIATE OPENINGS:
• Studio Tech (part time; 2 openings): See Josh Lynch
• MCO (part time/ fill in): see Ken Evans
• News Anchor (full time): See Sarah Truitt
• Technical Director/Studio Tech/Editor (full time): See Josh Lynch
• Account Executive (full time): See Teri Monahan
• MMJ/Producer (full time): See Sarah Truitt
• Evening News Producer (full time): see Sarah Truitt
In-house candidates are encouraged to contact their respective Supervisor at their earliest convenience. If you know of someone who has the necessary qualifications and would be a good addition to our Team, please share the information about these openings with them. Brief job descriptions are posted on both bulletin boards and applications and more information can be found on our website. Marquee Broadcasting, Inc., along with its holdings, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Make it a great week!
