ESPN 980/DC Names Chris Johnson Program Director

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, February 11, 2016 | 3:03pm CT

Red Zebra Broadcasting hires Chris Johnson as Program Director for Sports WTEM-AM (ESPN 980)/Washington, DC, effective Monday, February 15. The nearly 30-year broadcast vet re-joins ESPN 980, where he worked in various capacities from 1996-2008. He served as the station's Program Director from 2005-08. Most recently, Johnson worked as a reporter covering the Washington Nationals for the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network.

In addition to his extensive local background, Johnson's resume includes several years as a producer for Westwood One, helping the network air national game broadcasts for the NFL and NCAA.

"We are excited to have someone with Chris's experience and skill to help us build and grow ESPN 980," said Red Zebra Broadcasting Chairman Terry Bateman. "We have a great line-up of talent, and great content and look forward to putting it all together to give our listeners the best sports talk radio in the Washington market."

In addition to the station's daily shows, Johnson will oversee ESPN 980's offering of live game broadcasts, including serving as the flagship station of the Washington Redskins Radio Network.