Columbus/Albany GA Radio: iHM Names Brian Paiz VP/Programming

Brian Paiz

iHeartMedia has announced that Brian Paiz has been named Senior Vice President of Programming for the Columbus and Albany, GA market.

As Senior Vice President of Programming, Paiz will be responsible for overseeing all programming operations, including on-air content, music programming, on-air personalities and program directors. Paiz will report to Jennifer Newman, Market President for iHeartMedia Columbus and Albany, Georgia region.

“We’re excited to have Brian join our team as his experience and knowledge of multi-format clusters is extensive,” said Newman. “Brian’s enthusiasm for the business and his proven winning track record will elevate both Columbus and Albany and grow our already successful stations.”

Paiz joins the iHeartMedia Columbus and Albany market from IBX Media in Greenville, North Carolina where he was Brand Manager for WRHD-HD2. Paiz has also held several programming positions for iHeartMedia, including Program Director for iHeartMedia’s 100.1 The Beat and Director of Urban Programming for 97.9 WIBB and V101.7 in Macon, Georgia. Paiz began his career at WPEG-FM in Charlotte, North Carolina and attended East Carolina University.

“I am very excited to be named the Senior Vice President of Programming for the iHeartMedia Columbus and Albany market in Georgia,” said Paiz. “We have excellent radio brands that I look forward to working with and I’d like to thank iHeartMedia for the amazing opportunity.”