iHM Names Everett Dir./Spoken Word for KY-IN Region

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Josh Everett

iHeartMedia announced Wednesday that Josh Everett is named Director of Spoken Word Programming for its Kentucky-Indiana region, effective July 12. He'll be based out of Louisville. In addition, Everett will oversee WHAS-AM (NewsRadio 840)/Louisville's on-air and online programming, as well as programming staff and air talent for the region's eight Spoken Word stations.

Everett, a Louisville native, graduated from the University of Louisville and began his career as a board operator at WHAS-AM in June, 2007. He went on to serve as Program Director of WLAP-AM/Lexington, KY and Program and News Director for WGY-AM and WOFX-AM/Albany, NY. Most recently, he served as the Program Director for KHOW-AM and KDSP-AM/Denver.

"Josh understands the Spoken Word brands and our listeners' expectations," said iHeartMedia's Kentucky-Indiana Region President Earl Jones. "Kelly Carls and his team have built a strong foundation for WHAS-AM by providing quality news, weather and traffic coverage. We're confident that Josh will keep us moving forward and help us reach new listeners with all of our Spoken Word brands."

"Josh started his career at WHAS-AM and knows what this station means to the community," added Regional Senior VP/Programming Michael Jordan. "His focus on providing fresh, quality content and developing new ways to reach listeners will ensure that we continue to grow our audience across our eight Spoken Word stations in the Kentucky-Indiana Region."

"It's truly an honor to be chosen to lead 840 WHAS and Spoken Word for iHeartMedia's Kentucky-Indiana Region," said Everett. "Our goal is to continue the high standard of news, talk and sports programming set by Kelly Carls. I'm thankful to Michael and Earl for the opportunity to join the talented team in Louisville and for bringing me back to my hometown."

Everett will replace Kelly Carls, long-time WHAS-AM Program Director, who will retire in August. Carls is an 18-year iHeartMedia veteran.

"I have had the pleasure of observing Josh Everett's career from the beginning," said Carls. "He's one of the brightest programmers I know, and will continue to do great work for our listeners and our community."