Cox Media Group has announced the appointment of Jim Graci and Director of Branding & Programming for News/Talk 104.5 WOKV-FM and Sports “ESPN 690” WOKV Jacksonville FL.
Graci most recently spent nine years overseeing News/Talk 1020 KDKA and Sports “93.7 The Fan” KDKA-FM Pittsburgh until exiting last August. He has also programmed Talk 570 KLIF Dallas and Sports “ESPN 1250” WEAE Pittsburgh in his career along with multiple production positions in Seattle, Phoenix, and Atlanta.
Cox Media Group (“CMG”) today announced that Jim Graci has been named Director of Branding & Programming for news talk WOKV and ESPN 690 in Jacksonville effective April 4. Graci will oversee day-to-day programming for the stations along with development and execution of marketing, promotions, and events.
Graci most recently served for nine years as Brand Manager and Program Director for KDKA AM & FM in Pittsburgh. He is a veteran of news talk and sports broadcasting with experience in multiple markets including Dallas, Texas, Seattle, Wash., and Phoenix, Ariz. He began his career as Public Address Announcer for the Atlanta Hawks before rising as on-air talent, creative services director and program director, all while securing top ratings, industry nominations and awards along the way.
“We are thrilled to have Jim join the CMG Jacksonville team,” said Jules Riley, Director of Operations for CMG Jacksonville. “We spoke to impressive candidates during our search and Jim quickly gained our attention for good reason. With his vast experience in both news talk and sports formats, he is tailor made to lead our news and sports teams in Jacksonville.”
“Jim’s history of success in news talk speaks for itself,” added Chis Eagan, VP of Audience and Operations. “I’m excited to watch him apply all that he knows to our award-winning station in Jacksonville. Welcome, Jim!”
A native of Pennsylvania, Garci attended Temple University and Elizabethtown College.
“I am thrilled to join the CMG Jacksonville cluster and work with the incredible staff at WOKV-FM and ESPN 690, including the programming team led by Jules Riley and News Director Rob Jones,” said Graci. “I am grateful for Rob Babin, SVP of Radio, Chris Eagan, Drew Anderssen and Pete Spriggs for allowing me the opportunity to continue the tradition of extraordinary talk radio on these iconic stations.”
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com