DC Radio: Louie Diaz Gets PD Gig At HotAC WRQX

Louie Diaz

UPDATE 11/10 7AM:  Aside from the news of a new PD, comes word that WRQX is 'moving in a different direction'.  The station's morning show of Sarah, Ty and Mel have been let go, as well as APD/MD/Midday host Melony Torres and afternoon host Marco. Chatter has the station bringing back Jack Diamond to mornings and flipping from HotAC to AC.  Stay Tuned...


Original Monday Posting...

Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed Louie Diaz as Program Director of WRQX-FM 107.3 in Washington, D.C. Diaz moves to WRQX from Cumulus sister station KLIF-FM in Dallas. Cumulus is currently conducting a search for the Program Director position at KLIF-FM.

Prior to joining Cumulus last year, Diaz was Program Director of Alpha Broadcasting’s KBFF and KUPL in Portland, OR. A native of Queens, NY, he started his radio career at the age of 16 at WPLJ-FM in New York City, where he ultimately rose to Assistant Program Director of the station.

WRQX 107.3 FM (19.5 Kw) Red=Local Coverage Area

Diaz said: “An election year ahead-- What an exciting time to head to Washington, D.C.! We will quickly work on getting more listeners to ‘vote’ on WRQX more often. Thank you, Gary Pizzati, Jake McCann, Beth Cohen, Mike McVay, and Cumulus for the chance to join the team at WRQX.”