Cumulus Media has promoted “Q97.3” KQHN Shreveport LA Program Director/afternoon host Jay Michaels to Operations Manager for the five station cluster.

Michaels joined KQHN in January marking his second stint with the company. He previously programmed for Cumulus in Indianapolis from 2012 through June 2018 where he oversaw 93.9 WRWM/WYRG through multiple formats and Classic Hits 104.5 WJJK. Michaels also has hosted mornings at “100.7 Mix-FM” WMGI Terre Haute and tracked for multiple Cumulus markets.

He fills the OM position previously held by Chip Arledge until his exit in April. Arledge also served as Program Director of Country 101.1 KRMD.

CUMULUS MEDIA announces that it has promoted Jay Michaels to Operations Manager for the company’s five radio stations in Shreveport, LA. Michaels will continue in his current roles as Program Director and PM drive on-air personality for Cumulus Shreveport’s Hot AC station KQHN/Q97.3. Prior to joining Cumulus Shreveport in January, Michaels was Program Director for CUMULUS MEDIA’s WJJK and WYRG in Indianapolis, IN.

Aaron Criswell, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Shreveport, said: “I am excited about Jay’s expanding role in our station group. He brings the energy, enthusiasm, experience and forward thinking needed to dominate in a competitive market. I am looking forward to working with Jay as my OM in Shreveport.”

Michaels said:  “Cumulus Shreveport has a cluster of market-leading brands and a team of top notch programming pro’s! Can’t thank Aaron Criswell, Greg Frey, Brian Phillips and Mark Sullivan enough for their belief in me, and for the opportunity to help elevate this already winning cluster to the next level!” 

Cumulus Shreveport operates radio stations including: KRMD-AM/The Ticket Sports Radio 100.7 FM/1340 AM (Sports); KMJJ-FM/99.7 FM KMJJ (Urban Contemporary); KQHN-FM/Q97.3 (Hot AC); KVMA-FM/Magic 102.9 (Urban AC); and KRMD-FM/Country 101.1 FM (Contemporary Country).