iHeartMedia has appointed Michael Johnson Jr. as Program Director for its Sports and Talk radio outlets in Hartford and New Haven.
In the role, Johnson will lead a portfolio of four influential stations: WUCS (Fox Sports 97.9), flagship home of the UConn Sports Radio Network in Hartford; WPOP-AM (NewsRadio 1410) in Hartford; and in New Haven, 960 WELI-AM and WAVZ-AM (Fox Sports 1300).
"Michael's energy, passion and leadership make him a strong fit to lead our Sports and Talk portfolio in Hartford and New Haven," said Dylan Sprague, Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Boston/Hartford.
He will be responsible for programming strategy, content development, on-air talent oversight, and growing the stations’ audiences across broadcast and digital platforms.
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"These are powerful brands with deep community ties, and we're excited to build on their success under Michael's leadership."
Johnson joins iHeartMedia from Townsquare Media in Albany, New York, where he most recently served as Brand Manager of WTMM (104.5 The Team ESPN Radio). While there, he also worked extensively on-air as a play-by-play announcer for University at Albany football and men’s basketball, bringing both programming expertise and firsthand sports broadcasting experience to his new position.
"I am thrilled to begin this next chapter at iHeart," Johnson said. "Sports fans are passionate and engaged. I am eager to grow all of the stations, deepen the connections with listeners, and continue expanding our digital presence."