Six months after joining iHeartMedia CHR “Hot 99.5” WIHT Washington DC as night host, Nick Gomez has been promoted to Music Director at the station.
Gomez joined WIHT in July 2022 from “Z100” WHTZ New York where he has spent his entire career starting as an an intern in 2018. He began hosting weekends in late 2019 and moved to the live overnight shift in May 2021. He also tracks shifts on multiple iHeart CHRs and Pride Radio. Gomez also served as student Program Director at William Paterson University’s 88.7 WPSC-FM Wayne NJ. He will continue in his previous role working under Program Director Rob Kruz.
iHeartMedia Washington, D.C. announced today that Nick Gomez has been named Music Director for HOT 99.5, DC’s #1 Hit Music Station, effective immediately. iHeartMedia Washington, D.C. has a strong cross-platform presence and includes a number of iconic brands and franchises — both broadcast and digital — encompassing more than six stations comprised of music, talk and news formats.
iHeartMedia has the leading consumer reach and influence across multiple platforms and delivers more live programming than any other media company. As Music Director, Nick Gomez will be responsible for music programming and content on HOT 99.5. He will report to Rob Kruz, Program Director for iHeartMedia Washington, D.C.
“Nick’s passion for music and enthusiasm for all things pop culture make him the perfect choice for Music Director on HOT 99.5,” said Rob Kruz, Program Director. “When he arrived at HOT 99.5 last summer, Nick expressed a desire to take this next step in his career and he’s continually exceeded all expectations. I’m thrilled to have Nick as the face of our station, work alongside our label partners and lead our music efforts.”.
Nick Gomez most recently served as the Night Host on HOT 99.5.He began his career as an intern at Z100 in New York before taking on overnights full time.
“I’m thrilled to expand my role with iHeartMedia Washington, D.C. and elevate my contributions to HOT 99.5’s impressive brand as Music Director,” said Nick Gomez, Music Director. “It’s a dream come true to work with this team at a station with this kind of legacy. Im excited to continue working alongside Rob Kruz, Jeff Kapugi and at the world-class team at iHeartMedia Washington, D.C.”.
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