Cox Media Group (“CMG”) today announced that programming veteran Shawn Knight has been named Assistant Director of Branding & Programming for WHJX (HOT 106-5) in Jacksonville. Shawn will support day-to-day programming and the execution of marketing, promotions, events, and sales campaigns. In addition, he will continue to host afternoon drive on HOT 106-5 and mid-days on Power 106-1.
Knight brings more than 30 years of dynamic, results-driven, and goal-focused experience in radio. He served as Assistant Program Director in Tyler, Tx, at Kiss 107.3 and Programming Assistant at K92.7 in Columbus, Ga., and at SOUL 106.3 in Chicago. He began his radio career in Chicago, at Kennedy King College’s WKKC, and WGCI-AM. He went on to become a very successful morning show host in Topeka, Kansas, affording to win the Best Morning Show by the Kansas Association of Broadcasters. Shawn recently graduated from the prestigious Morehouse College with a BA in Business Administration. In his new role, he will be reporting to Elroy Smith, the Director of Branding & Programming for HOT 106-5/Power 106-1 and Director of Urban Content for Cox Media Group.
According to Smith, “This opportunity truly feels tailor-made for Shawn. Watching Shawn Knight’s growth at CMG Jacksonville has been incredible, and this next step is so well deserved. His energy, commitment, and genuine passion for business don’t just stand out; they elevate everyone around him. I’m excited to see the impact he’ll continue to make in this new role.”
Shawn Knight states, “I am truly humbled by this opportunity to expand my expertise in programming for Cox Media Group and the city of Jacksonville. For the past year I have considered Duval County home, and I am looking forward to further serving my community. Thank you to Rob Babin, Bill Theil, Jimmy Farrell, Jules Riley, and Elroy Smith for entrusting me with this opportunity.
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