Knoxville Radio: Joe Dobbins Named PD At WWST, WKHT

SummitMedia LLC today named Joe “JDub” Dobbins as the new Program Director for Star 102.1 (WWST) and Hot 104.5 (WKHT) in Knoxville, Tenn. Dobbins leads the imaging, content, promotions, and branding for the two stations, including promotions, streams, on-demand content, digital assets, and social media.

Joe Dobbins

Dobbins comes to SummitMedia after four years at Alpha Media Lincoln, where he has served as Program Director and air talent for KFRX and WDJX. He has also worked for Cumulus Media Group and Clear Channel, now iHeart Media, in his 19-plus-year career. He will also serve as a WWST on-air personality in Knoxville.

“JDub’s creativity, innovative mindset, and multi-format experience make him perfect to take Star 102.1 to the next level,” said SummitMedia’s Executive Vice President Randy Chase. “Summit is in growth mode. Great talent like JDub is the future of our medium, and we are excited to have him on our team.”

“I’ve entered the transfer portal and trading in the red to suit up in orange,” Dobbins said. “It’s extremely exciting to join SummitMedia and continue to grow as a programmer. WWST is an iconic radio station with a super STAR morning show. I cannot wait to get started.”