IHeartMedia Spanish CHR “TÚ 94.9” WZTU Miami has appointed Walo Dávila as Program Director.
Dávila joins iHeartMedia from Univision where he was programming “Mix 98.3” WRTO Miami and “X96.3” WXNY New York since 2006. He has also worked in San Juan, where he hosted an evening talk show on 580 WKAQ from 2013-2017 while based in Miami.
iHeartMedia Miami’s TÚ 94.9, Donde Viven Tus Hits, announced today that Walo Dávila has been named Program Director, effective July 9. iHeartMedia Miami 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. As Program Director, Dávila will work with on-air personalities and sales to oversee music programming as well as broadcast and digital operations of TÚ 94.9. He will report to Alex Tear, Regional Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Miami.
“We are thrilled to welcome Walo to our team,” said Tear. “His experience, creative energy, leadership and vast market knowledge will take iHeartMedia Miami’s TÚ 94.9 to even higher levels.”
Dávila is a 20 plus-year radio veteran who has worked in programming for radio station brands including SBS PR in Puerto Rico and Univision Radio Miami and New York. In addition, he has worked closely with talent and served as a director and coach for multiple radio and TV shows.
“I’m thrilled to become Program Director for TÚ 94.9,”said Dávila. “It’s an opportunity to collaborate with an innovative team that is doing an excellent job in engaging the Hispanic community in South Florida. I look forward to contributing to the station’s ongoing success.”