Cleveland Radio: Jason Carr New ALT 99.1 PD, WMMS APD

iHeartMedia Cleveland has announced that Jason Carr has been named Program Director W256BT ALT 99.1 FM, and Assistant Program Director for Rock WMMS 100.7 FM, effective February 12.

Jason Carr

As Program Director for ALT 99.1 FM and Assistant Program Director for 100.7 WMMS, Carr will work closely with on-air personalities and sales to oversee both stations’ on-air content, digital footprint, music programming, local community events and partnerships. He will report to Keith Abrams, Regional Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia’s North Ohio Region and Program Director for 100.7 WMMS.

“Jason Carr comes to Cleveland after spending 10 plus years programming and running stations in Florida,” said Keith Hotchkiss, President of iHeartMedia’s North Ohio Region. “I’m excited for him to head north, experience the Cleveland winter, contribute to the growth of ALT 99.1 FM and further strengthen the brand of 100.7 WMMS.”

Carr most recently served as Operations Manager for WSBH and WTSM in the Melbourne/Treasure Coast area of Florida, as well as Station Manager for WHLG. His career includes a seven year stint in Dallas/Fort Worth as part of the Lex & Terry Radio Network.

W256BT 99.1 FM (250 watts)

“I’m thrilled to begin this new chapter of my career in Cleveland,” said Carr. “I couldn’t be more excited for this opportunity to lead the efforts of ALT 99.1 and to be on the same team as Rover’s Morning Glory and the Alan Cox Show at the legendary 100.7 WMMS.”