Jason Dixon |
Greater Media has announced Jason Dixon has been named as the
Program Director of the newly launched Detroit Sports 105.1 in the Motor City .
He officially began his new position today.
“Jason is the right quarterback to lead our winning team at
Detroit Sports 105.1,” said Market Manager Steve Chessare. “He lives and
breathes the format. His experience, ability, passion and track record made him
the perfect choice to help as we provide our Detroit
sports fans with best sports experience possible in the Motor City .”
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work in one of America ’s great sports cities along-side Market
Manager Steve Chessare and with the leadership of Greater Media Chairman and
CEO Peter Smyth and VP of Program Development Buzz Knight,” said Dixon . “With Motor City
radio icon Drew Lane anchoring Detroit Sports 105.1 in the afternoon, combined
with a commitment to cover our local Detroit teams, a partnership with ESPN and
additional local programming that will be announced soon; we feel that we
building a great sports station for the incredible and dedicated fans of
Detroit.”
A native of Tampa , FL , Dixon
began his radio career in 1989 with 970 WFLA-AM. He transitioned into music
radio as an air personality and morning show producer for the legendary WFLZ-FM
in Tampa . Dixon was tapped as The Program Director when Clear
Channel launched The Sports Animal WDAE-AM in Tampa in 1996.
He transitioned into the world of professional sports in
2000 while working as the Senior Director of Broadcasting and Programming for
The NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning and Arena Football’s Tampa Bay Storm while
employed by Detroit
based Palace Sports and Entertainment.
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