Audacy has announced the promotion of Aaron Roberts to Operations Manager for its Sacramento cluster.
Roberts had joined Audacy Sacramento at the end of August as Brand Manager of Classic Rock “96.9 The Eagle” KSEG and Rock “98 Rock” KRXQ Sacramento. In his new role, he adds operational oversight of Alternative “Alt 94.7” KKDO, Rhythmic CHR 102.5 KSFM, CHR “106.5 The End” KUDL, and Sports “ESPN 1320” KIFM.
Prior to joining the cluster, Roberts most recently served as National Sales Manager for RCS. He has previously served as VP of Programming Communications & Special Projects for Cumulus Media & Westwood One from 2014 to 2019 and has programmed WRQQ Nashville, WIOT Toledo, WROV Roanoke and served as Operations Manager for WLUM Milwaukee and Citadel Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
He fills the OM position that had been held by Joe Calgaro until his exit in Audacy’s August layoffs. Calgaro has since joined Cox Media Group San Antonio.
Audacy elevates Aaron Roberts to Operations Manager of its Sacramento market, which includes 98 Rock (KRXQ-FM), 96.9 The Eagle (KSEG-FM), ALT 94-7 (KKDO-FM), 102.5 KSFM (KSFM-FM), 106.5 The End (KUDL-FM), ESPN 1320 (KIFM-AM) and CHANNEL Q (KKDO-HD2). In this role, Roberts will oversee content strategy, talent, operations and branding for the stations. He will continue in his role as Brand Manager of 98 Rock and 96.9 The Eagle, which he assumed in August 2022.
“When we welcomed Aaron to our team in August, we were confident in his ability to position 98 Rock and 96.9 The Eagle for success,” said Stacey Kauffman, Regional Vice President, Audacy Northern California. “His experience and leadership style has done just that and we’re excited to have his oversight on our full suite of stations moving forward.”
“I’m excited to expand my role here in SAC and oversee our market’s rich portfolio of stations,” said Roberts. “I look forward to taking this next step in my career and appreciate the tremendous support from the Audacy team of Stacey, Vince, Dave and Jeff.”
Roberts joined Audacy in August after spending 10 years with Cumulus Media & WestwoodOne, including as Vice President of Programming Operations and Special Projects from 2014 to 2019. His radio career spans over 20 years in operations and programming, including WRQQ in Nashville, WIOT in Toledo, OH and WROV in Roanoke, VA., as well as Operations Manager for Citadel Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA and WLUM in Milwaukee.
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com