Jay Michaels Named PD/Afternoons for Q97.3 Shreveport

RADIO ONLINE | Friday, January 25, 2019 | 12:23pm CT

Jay Michaels

Cumulus Media appoints veteran radio programmer Jay Michaels as Program Director of Hot AC KQHN-FM (Q97.3) Shreveport, LA. He'll also handle weekday afternoons on Q97.3 from 3-7pm. Michaels previously spent six years as Program Director for co-owned Classic Hits WJJK and CHR WYNG (Energy 93.9) Indianapolis. Prior to that, he worked for CHR WMGI-FM (Mix FM) Terre Haute, IN, in mornings, and before that, midday host and programming assistant at CHR WREZ-FM Paducah, KY. His previous on-air stints include Seattle, Evansville and Louisville.

Cumulus Shreveport VP/Market Manager Aaron Criswell said, "We are extremely excited to have a proven programmer join us in Shreveport, Louisiana. Jay brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our cluster along with a superabundance of ideas on how to win."

Michaels added, "I'm so excited to be joining the amazing team at Cumulus in Shreveport. Big thanks to Mike McVay, Grey Frey and Aaron Criswell for welcoming me back to the Cumulus family! I've fallen in love with this city and can't wait to get going!"