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Grace Blazer Named SVP/P for iHeartMedia Miami


Grace Blazer
Grace Blazer

iHeartMedia promotes Grace Blazer to Senior Vice President of Programming for its Miami market, effective immediately. In her new role, Blazer will oversee all programming operations across iHeartMedia Miami's portfolio of more than eight stations, spanning music, talk, and news formats. She will report to Marc Chase, Executive Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Miami.

"Grace is a powerhouse of programming excellence," said Chase. "Her ability to elevate brands, inspire teams and drive meaningful results has made her an invaluable leader within iHeartMedia."

Blazer joined iHeartMedia in 2013 and currently serves as National News, Talk, and Sports Brand Coordinator, News Director for the Florida News Network, and Program Director for Miami's WIOD and WINZ as well as Tampa's WFLA. She began her broadcasting career at KDKA in Pittsburgh and later served as Program Director at WPHT Philadelphia and at 96.9 FM Talk in Boston.

"At iHeartMedia Miami, we're fortunate to have exceptional programming leadership, and Grace is a shining example of that excellence," said Shari Gonzalez, Market President of iHeartMedia Miami. "With 12 years of unwavering passion, strategic vision, and meaningful impact, Grace has consistently raised the bar."

Blazer succeeds Pedro Gonzalez, who will continue to oversee iHeartLatino and consult on Miami's music strategy.

"I'm incredibly proud and excited to step into my new role at iHeartMedia Miami," said Blazer. "iHeartMedia is a powerhouse of creativity and bold ideas, and I'm energized by the opportunity to help shape our Miami brands' growth and collaborate with some of the most extraordinary programmers in the industry."

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