Shawn Knight Takes Afternoons on Hot 106.5 in Jacksonville

Shawn Knight

Cox Media Group (CMG)'s WHJX (Hot 106.5) in Jacksonville, FL adds Shawn Knight to afternoons. Most recently, he was with Cumulus AC KMAJ-FM (Majic 107.7) in Topeka, KS as morning host. The veteran air personality had co-hosted "The Majic Morning Show" since July, 2021 from 5:30-10am. A Chicago native, Knight has been an on-air staple for over two decades.

Before joining KMAJ, Knight was Assistant Brand Manager/afternoon host at Urban AC KISX (107.3 Kiss FM) in Tyler, TX. He's also been heard on Urban AC WKZJ (K92.7) in Columbus, GA; Urban WPWX-FM (Power 92) in Chicago; WTLC-AM & FM in Indianapolis; and on Urban-Gospel WGCI-AM & FM in Chicago.

"I am thrilled to have Shawn Knight on our team," said CMG Director of Urban Content Elroy Smith. "He is smart, creative, and has the experience to raise the bar at Hot 106.5. He brings a litany of experience to our team, and I anticipate Shawn evolving into a strong voice for the Duval County community."

Knight commented, "I'm coming in Hot for 2025 -- literally. I am thrilled to join the Hot 106.5 family at CMG Jacksonville. I've always wanted to work at CMG and am thankful to Jimmy Farrell, Jules Riley, and Elroy Smith for bringing me on board. I am looking forward to working with Wanda P, Jay Hicks, and the entire 106.5 team and bringing interactive, fun, compelling, local content to afternoon drive in Duval County."

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