Mark Vanness

SYRACUSE — Former Ithaca morning show host Mark Vanness excitedly writes CNYRadio.com today: “I got a J-O-B!”  Not only did he find a way to get back into radio on a full-time basis; he’s making a rather significant market rank jump as well.

SYRACUSE — It’s not quite like before, but sidelined on-air personalities Mark Vanness and Big Jim Donovan are returning to the airwaves — on different stations both in Syracuse — and both on a part-time basis.

ITHACA — A rather unfortunate week for local radio personalities continues. Two staffers at Saga rocker I-100 (WIII) are the latest casualties of the recession that has forced radio operators near and far to trim staffing levels to save money.

ITHACA – Something you don’t see too often these days: a radio job opening!  Ithaca’s I-100 (WIII) is looking for a someone to rock afternoon drive.

We’ll take the blame for the cheesy headline — we couldn’t resist, but we hope it got your attention! I-100 (WIII) Program Director Mark Vanness says he’s still looking for someone to fill the afternoon drive slot that’s been vacant since Dan Ward announced his departure back in April.

Ithaca’s I-100 has an opening for an afternoon drive jock. Program Director Mark Vanness tells CNYRadio.com existing PM driver Dan Ward is leaving the station, and the search is on for a replacement. Here’s the complete job posting: