Cox Media Group has announced the promotion of Elroy Smith to Director of Urban Content.
Smith has been with Cox since November 2021 serving as Director of Branding and Programming for Adult R&B “Star 94.5” WCFB Daytona Beach/Orlando, “Hot 99.5” W258CN/WOKV-HD2 Jacksonville, and Hip Hop “Power 106.1” W291CI/WJGL-HD2 Jacksonville. He will now add oversight of the company’s stations in those formats in Atlanta and Miami.
Prior to joining Cox, Smith programmed Bonneville’s 102.9 KBLX San Francisco from 2016 to January 2021. He has also served as Operations Manager and PD for SummitMedia Greenville SC, Radio One Philadelphia and for fifteen years at Clear Channel’s Adult R&B “V103” WVAZ, Hip Hop 107.5 WGCI, and Gospel 1390 WGRB Chicago.
Cox Media Group (CMG) today announced that Elroy Smith has been promoted to Director of Urban Content, effective immediately. Smith will partner with programming leaders to develop content, programming, and brand strategies for the company’s R&B and Urban stations in Atlanta, Miami, Orlando, and Jacksonville.
Since 2021, Smith has served as Program Director for Star 94.5 (WCFB) Orlando and Program Director for Hot 99.5 / Power 106.1 Jacksonville. Throughout his career, he has held key programming positions at legendary stations in San Francisco, Dallas, Philadelphia, and Chicago. Smith was recently named one of the top radio programmers in America by Radio Ink Magazine.
“I am filled with jubilation to be given this opportunity. I look forward to learning and collaborating with leaders at our Urban stations in Atlanta and Miami,” said Smith. “I’m extremely thankful for this amazing opportunity.”
“Elroy’s programming experience and success speaks for itself. In his time with CMG, he’s helped to grow audiences for our Orlando and Jacksonville stations,” said Chris Eagan, VP Of Audience and Operations. “I am excited to watch him apply his knowledge and expertise to our highly-rated, award-winning brands in Atlanta and Miami.”
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