Entercom Names Jerry McKenna as WSTR (Star 94)/Atlanta PD

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, September 25, 2019 | 1:35pm CT

Jerry McKenna

Entercom Hot AC WSTR-FM (Star 94)/Atlanta appoints 31-year veteran programmer Jerry McKenna as its new Program Director replacing Ron Roberts, effective September 30. In this role, McKenna will oversee the station's on-air and digital content. Most recently, he served as Director of Programming for Cape Cod Broadcasting since 2013. Prior to joing CCB, McKenna served as OM/Regional PD of Cumulus' clusters in Worcester and Springfield, MA.

"I am excited for Jerry McKenna to bring his breadth of knowledge to STAR 94.1," said Entercom Atlanta Senior VP/Market Manager Rick Caffey. "His insight and experience will be invaluable as we continue to deliver the engaging content Atlanta listeners deserve and expect from our station."

"I am thrilled to be rejoining the Entercom programming team in a dynamic city like Atlanta," added McKenna. "I thank Rick Caffey and Pat Paxton [Chief Programming Officer, Entercom] for this great opportunity. There is no doubt, STAR 94.1 is a heritage brand with tremendous equity in the market. I look forward to working with the entire team to continue growing the brand."

McKenna has also held programming roles for sister station WWBX-FM (Mix 104.1)/Boston, along with then CBS Radio's Hot AC WBMX-FM (Mix 98-5) and Oldies WODS-FM/Boston.