Posted by Jingle Jangle on July 25, 2014 at 12:36:09:
Big ups to my man, JR, who landed a new position.
I don't think anyone posted about it yet.
I always love seeing updates of people I worked with at Z104 or Mad Radio keeping up their passion!
Courtesy of All Access:
CLEAR CHANNEL MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT/AUSTIN announced today that JONATHAN "JR" REED has been named PD for Top 40 KHFI (96.7 KISS-FM) and Top 40/Rhythmic KPEZ (102.3 THE BEAT)/AUSTIN, effective JULY 28th.
"Thanks to JT BOSCH, PAM MCKAY and BRAD HARDIN for this amazing opportunity, as well as ALEX TEAR and JOHN IVEY. I can’t wait to move to AUSTIN and work with the incredible staff at KISS and THE BEAT," said JR. "I’ve heard so many great things about AUSTIN and their loyal listeners. MONDAY JULY 28th can’t get here quick enough."
"We looked long and hard to find someone to take over KHFI and KPEZ, and I’m excited to welcome JR to the AUSTIN cluster. JR has done an amazing job at WNOK and we couldn’t be happier with our choice," said JT BOSCH, VP/Programming, CCM&E/AUSTIN. "I cannot forget to thank RYAN KRAMER for all his hard work as interim Program Director too. I see nothing but bright things for the future here in AUSTIN."
JR arrives from the PD post at CCM+E Top 40 WNOK/COLUMBIA, S.C., where he has served as PD/MD/on-air personality since 2010. He will bring to AUSTIN more than 15 years of experience, holding a number of programming and on-air positions in a variety of markets including MADISON, WI.; TALLAHASSEE, FL and RICHMOND, VA.