iHeartMedia Names John Scott WQIK-FM/Jacksonville PD

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, November 15, 2018 | 2:05pm CT

John Scott

iHeartMedia appoints John Scott as Program Director for Country WQIK-FM/Jacksonville, FL, effective immediately. Scott is an experienced radio veteran and has been with 99.1 WQIK for over 28 years. He most recently served as Music Director for the Country outlet and has held several positions within the station, including morning host, midday and afternoons. He began his career at WJAX-AM/FM as an afternoon drive host.

"We are thrilled to have John transition to Program Director for the number one Country station in Jacksonville, 99.1WQIK," said iHeartMedia Jacksonville Senior VP/Programming Gary "Geewiz" Christopher. "He understands our listeners and brings his passion and extensive knowledge of the market to this role and we know he will continue to contribute to our station's ongoing success."

"John is a great asset not only to WQIK but the entire iHeart Jacksonville market," added Market President Nicky Sparrow. "We are looking forward to John expanding his role as Program Director with his expertise in the Country format."

"In my 29 years at this station, I have learned that WQIK is Jacksonville's radio station and it truly belongs to our listeners," said Scott. "I hope to be as good a steward of our station as the legends and Hall-of-Famers before me. To say it's an honor is an understatement."