DC Radio: Rick Gillette New PD At WRQX

Rick Gillette

Cumulus has announced the appointment of veteran radio program director, Rick Gillette as Corporate Program Director and Program Director of WRQX 107.3 FM in Washington, D.C.

Gillette was most recently with CBS as Program Director of NOW-FM in New York City. He takes the reins of All the Hits 107.3, effective immediately.

Current Program Director, Marco, remains with the station in afternoon drive.

Prior to programming for CBS in New York City, Gillette programmed for stations in Chicago and Detroit and was Vice President of Music Entertainment for DMX Music, a global music services company based in Los Angeles.

John Dickey, Cumulus Executive Vice President & Co-Chief Operating Officer, said: “Rick Gillette has programmed and won in the most competitive major markets in the country. Washington is a great challenge and opportunity for Cumulus and Rick as we evolve WRQX-FM’s brand. Rick has the experience to handle this challenge. His contribution in D.C. and our company will be significant.”

Mike McVay, Cumulus Senior Vice President of Programming, said: “We’re very pleased to welcome Rick to the Cumulus corporate programming team, and believe he will be a tremendous asset as we continue to expand our programming brain trust.”

WRQX 107.3 FM (19.5kW) 54dBu Coverage

Gillette said: “I’m excited to join Cumulus and to work with John, Mike and the Cumulus team. The vision that was laid out for me is unique and exciting. The company is very forward thinking and that is what enticed me to become a part of Cumulus.”