iHM/DC Names Dustin Matthews Director of Rock Programming

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, December 11, 2019 | 1:33pm CT

Dustin Matthews

iHeartMedia appoints Dustin Matthews as Director of Rock Programming for Classic Rock WBIG-FM (Big 100) and Alternative WWDC-FM (DC101)/Washington, DC, effective January 13. He joins the DC group from the company's co-owned cluster in Charlotte where he most recently served as Program Director and afternoon host for WEND-FM (106.5 The End). Matthews has also previously held Director of Alternative Rock Programming duties for iHM/St. Louis.

Throughout his career, Matthews has held several programming roles for various stations including Alternative KLLT-FM (ALT 104.9)/St. Louis, Alternative KDXA-FM (ALT 106.3)/Des Moines, WRXL-FM/Richmond VA and WFNX-FM/Boston. He began his career at WIMZ-FM/Knoxville TN.

"Dustin is one of the most dynamic rock programmers in the country," said iHeartMedia Washington, DC and Baltimore Region Senior VP/Programming Jeff Kapugi. "His programming expertise combined with his creativity and passion for our rock brands is unparalleled, and we look forward to welcoming him to Washington, DC."

"The opportunity to join the Washington, DC programming team with a focus on both legendary rock brands BIG 100 and DC101 is a true honor and a dream come true," added Matthews. "I'm looking forward to hit the ground running with 'Elliot In The Morning' and all of our on-air talent in DC."