She's outa there.
Tina Nole, ace KIRO producer for Dave Ross, Ron Reagan and Tom Douglas has given notice, and is heading to CBS Radio in New York, New York.
"I sort of feel like I've been called up to the majors," she says.
Her last day at KIRO will be in late August- she starts with CBS on Labor Day weekend.
Her title will be writer. "I'll start by writing news and editing tape mostly- working my way towards editing and producing. They do things in an interesting way there - everyone basically does everything and once you're trained and learn one aspect you're moved up to the next thing. Eventually I'll be doing what everyone else does- sometimes producing, sometimes editing, sometimes writing, interviewing, etc. "
An Evergreen College graduate in theater, Nole came to radio via KidStar Radio, a sort of NPR for kids. She then went to Radio Disney in Dallas and co-hosted (with Mickey and Minnie Mouse) Mickey and Minnie's Tune Time. She hated Dallas, but working with the celebrity mice prepared her for her first producing job- for Ron & Don on The Buzz. (yes, Dumb & Dumber had an short-lived show on the now-defunct Entercom FM talker, now boot-scootin' KKWF-FM).
At The Buzz, her cubicle was next to former Ross producer, Bill Zito. She admits she had her eye on getting on at KIRO from the beginning.
"Out of the blue, Bill Zito came to me, and said he was leaving and thought I could do the job. So I applied and got it."
The rest, of course, is history, and she added over the years, Ron Reagan, and Tom Douglas to her producing duties. Read our definitive yet tedious series, The Producers for a lot more Tina.
(And before you even start, although Tina's a friend of this blog, she's never (the bitch) been a insider source for us. Our discussions are usually about cheese or her damn dog. Not that we didn't try... but she's always been disgustingly professional).
Wow..good luck, Tina! That is an exciting move!
Posted by: sparky | July 17, 2007 at 12:07 PM
Congradulations Tina.
Posted by: mark | July 17, 2007 at 01:12 PM
Good luck Tina...I will miss that quirky voice.
Posted by: Mungo | July 17, 2007 at 01:15 PM
"I sort of feel like I've been called up to the majors"
Wha, I thought Seattle was the majors. I mean, we have Dori Fuckin' Monson! Come now!
Posted by: Andrew | July 17, 2007 at 01:25 PM
When I read that I was concerned about that line...KIRO really is the majors! There are incredible people here who are amazing. I learned everything here - and was lucky to have ever stepped through the door!!! The network in NY just feels like a major deal and I know that I am lucky to have it - for sure.
Thank you for your kind words - really!
Now I feel like I should say something obnoxious or bad so that I don't seem like such a polyanna! Geez...
Posted by: Tina | July 17, 2007 at 01:40 PM
I hope KIRO will get someone like you who lends a woman's voice in the producing of these two men. I've appreciated the balanced gender perspective I've heard over the years from your behind the scenes work.
Posted by: sara | July 17, 2007 at 01:40 PM
Tell Bl'am what you are doing once in a while. I'd love to watch your career. You are a role model I point to for my 12 year old daughter.
Posted by: junebride | July 17, 2007 at 01:46 PM
Looking at that picture Tina, you need to get on the tv. Radio is not the place for such a great smile. Good luck to ya!
Posted by: chucks | July 17, 2007 at 01:54 PM
I wanted to write something snarky about Dori. But not here. NY is the majors! Everything else is just a step. PS. NYC is a fantastic place. Key the mic once n wile for us.
Posted by: Rich | July 17, 2007 at 02:20 PM
Gosh, who will tell Dave what to say?
Posted by: Flub | July 17, 2007 at 04:51 PM
I admit to a bit of envy. I've given you some grief but sure am happy for you. What an opportunity. Make the best of it.
Oh, I love the network of Dan and Mary. He was the last of the real journalists in TV in my opinion.
Congratulations!
Posted by: joanie | July 17, 2007 at 06:07 PM
Darn. Tina was the epitome of Seattles "progressive" establishment: intolerant of ono-liberal views, cloistered, and downright arrogant.
Good-bye & Good-riddance.
Posted by: Seattle Patriot | July 18, 2007 at 07:55 AM
OMFG, I'm quite embarrassed by the company I'm keeping in reading this blog.
Posted by: Andrew | July 18, 2007 at 09:02 AM
Hey SPatriot---Heil Hitler, baby.
Posted by: sparky | July 18, 2007 at 09:25 AM
Michael, I can never forgive you for making me think for a few seconds that Tina had died. Please don't ever do that again.
Tina has been a wonderful foil and addition to the Dave Ross Show. I particularly enjoyed reading her blogs. Like many of us I will miss her and wish her the best.
GOOD LUCK, Tina!
Posted by: David Tatelman | July 18, 2007 at 09:41 AM
David: as a long time reader, you should know that RIP is traditional around here for people leaving the market suddenly. Tina is disgustingly young and has promised that she will never die.
Posted by: blathering michael | July 18, 2007 at 10:18 AM
From one Greener to another, Best of Luck Tina, you will be missed.
Posted by: JDB | July 18, 2007 at 10:45 AM
that spot has got to be the top of the producing heap as far as news talk is concerned. there will be a stampede for that job.
Posted by: st.martin's | July 18, 2007 at 01:23 PM