Jim Graci Joins CMG/Jacksonville as Director of B&P

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, April 4, 2022 | 4:38pm CT

Jim Graci

Cox Media Group names Jim Graci as Director of Branding & Programming for News/Talk WOKV-FM and WOKV-AM (ESPN 690) in Jacksonville, FL effective April 4. He most recently served as Brand Manager and Program Director for KDKA-AM & FM in Pittsburgh for nine years. He is a veteran of news talk and sports broadcasting with experience in multiple markets including Dallas, Seattle and Phoenix. He began his career as Public Address Announcer for the Atlanta Hawks.

"We are thrilled to have Jim join the CMG Jacksonville team," said CMG Jacksonville Director of Operations Jules Riley. "We spoke to impressive candidates during our search and Jim quickly gained our attention for good reason. With his vast experience in both news talk and sports formats, he is tailor made to lead our news and sports teams in Jacksonville."

"Jim's history of success in news talk speaks for itself," added VP of Audience and Operations Chis Eagan. "I'm excited to watch him apply all that he knows to our award-winning station in Jacksonville."

"I am thrilled to join the CMG Jacksonville cluster and work with the incredible staff at WOKV-FM and ESPN 690, including the programming team led by Jules Riley and News Director Rob Jones," said Graci. "I am grateful for Rob Babin, SVP of Radio, Chris Eagan, Drew Anderssen and Pete Spriggs for allowing me the opportunity to continue the tradition of extraordinary talk radio on these iconic stations."