Melbourne Radio: WAOA Taps Elaina Smith For AM Drive

Starting Monday from 6 to 10 a.m. weekdays, radio listeners will hear a new voice on CHR WAOA 107.1 FM WA1A. Cumulus Media Melbourne announced Friday that Elaina Smith is the new co-host for the longtime radio show.

According to Florida Today, Elaina, who is in her early 20s, joins veteran radio host Timmy Vee, who has been doing the show solo for more than three months.

“We looked, we talked to people, we interviewed people,” Vee said. “Nobody really fit our mold. We needed to get it right, and she is a perfect fit.”

More than 200 people applied for the radio show co-host position, he added, but there were a few things that really stood out about Elaina: “I think one, obviously, her personality,” Vee said. “Two, she has the same feeling toward this area that I do — it’s real important that we help the community and give back. It’s a big deal to her like it is to me. Plus,” he said, “she’s just flat out creative and fun and quick.”

“We’re just real excited to have her on board,” said Jennifer Armstrong, promotions director for Cumulus, adding Elaina will also be involved with the station’s social networking responsibilities.

California native Elaina most recently worked with Dave, Shelly and Chainsaw on KFMB (100.7 Jack FM)/San Diego.

The new radio host graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in journalism and media studies.

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