Des Moines Radio: Taylor J Promoted To PD for KKDM

Taylor J

iHeartMedia announced today that Taylor J has been named Program Director for KKDM 107.5 KISS FM, Des Moines’#1 Hit Music Station. 

As Program Director, Taylor J will be responsible for generating compelling content, exciting promotions, and increased ratings and revenue. In addition, she will continue to host middays on 107.5 KISS FM. Taylor J will report to Jeff Cage, Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Des Moines.

“We’re excited to elevate Taylor J to Program Director,” said Cage. “She’s a dedicated hard worker who has a true passion for radio and the listeners she connects with every day on 107.5 KISS FM. Her stewardship of the station will help continue to grow our ratings and find more ways to connect with and support the Des Moines community.”

Taylor J joined 107.5 KISS FM in 2018 and most recently served as Assistant Program Director. In addition, she continues to serve as the midday on-air talent for the station. Prior to arriving at iHeartMedia Des Moines in 2018, she spent 15 years in the St. Louis market, mainly with iHeartMedia St. Louis, where she held several roles including Program Director for 100.3 The Beat and Z107.7, Director of Marketing and Promotions, as well as an On-air personality for many years on both Z107.7 as well as Alternative and Rhythmic CHR stations in the market. She began her career at WBBM-FM in Chicago and is a graduate of Columbia College Chicago.

“It’s an honor to program a legendary CHR station in the Midwest’s fastest-growing metro area,” said Taylor J. “I’m very excited to have the opportunity to grow the station at the pace the metro is growing and continue to evolve the relationships I’ve formed with our listeners throughout the past three years. A huge thanks to iHeartMedia Des Moines for the opportunity.”