iHeartMedia has tabbed Amanda McGraw as Program Director for Country stations “102.7 The Wolf” KHGE Fresno and “92.9 The Big Dog” KOSO Patterson/Modesto CA.
McGraw will be based in Fresno and joins the stations from Sacramento where she served as APD of Soft AC “92.5 The Breeze” KBEB and Country “107.1 The Bull” K296GB. Prior to joining iHeartMedia in January 2018, she served as Promotions Director and morning co-host at Bicoastal Media CHR 104.7 KDUK Eugene OR.
She fills the opening created by Nick Cash’s exit in September.
iHeartMedia announced today that Amanda McGraw has been named Program Director for 102.7 The Wolf, The Valley’s #1 For New Country (Fresno), and 92.9 The Big Dog, #1 For New Country (Modesto), effective immediately. iHeartMedia Fresno has a strong cross-platform presence and includes a number of iconic brands and franchises — both broadcast and digital — encompassing more than eight stations comprised of music, talk and news formats.
iHeartMedia has the leading consumer reach and influence across multiple platforms and delivers more live programming than any other media company.
iHeartMedia has the leading consumer reach and influence across multiple platforms and delivers more live programming than any other media company. As Program Director, McGraw will be responsible for overseeing the programming content and station branding for 102.7 The Wolf and 92.9 The Big Dog. She will report to Tony Matteo, Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Central California and Nevada.
“We’re very fortunate to have Amanda join our team,” said Steve Darnell, Market President for iHeartMedia Fresno. “She’s a motivated and skilled programmer and will help elevate our iHeartCountry brands.”
Prior to joining iHeartMedia Fresno in October 2019, McGraw served as assistant program director for 92.5 The Breeze and 107.1 The Bull for iHeartMedia Sacramento. She began her career with Bicoastal Media as the promotions director and morning show co-host at KDUK-FM in Eugene, Oregon. She is a graduate of the University of Oregon.
“I’m thrilled to join our fantastic team in Fresno,” said McGraw. “It’s been my goal to program great stations since the beginning of my radio career, so the opportunity to take on two iHeartCountry stations for my first role as Program Director is a dream come true. There is something so special about the artists, listeners and entire country music community – I’m proud to be a part of it and I’m ready to fill the Central Valley with the best New Country.”
