iHeartMedia CHR “103.5 Kiss-FM” WKSC Chicago has promoted JRDN from overnights/fill-ins to nights filling the opening created by Erik Zachary’s exit in August.
JRDN has been with WKSC since 2015 after previously working as a rapper.
103.5 KISS FM, Chicago’s #1 Hit Music Station, announced today that JRDN has been named Night Host, effective immediately. JRDN will broadcast weekday nights from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.
As night host, JRDN will broadcast the latest hits from top artists including Ariana Grande, Jonas Brothers, Khalid, Shawn Mendes and more.
“He brings a level of energy to events that no one can match,” said James Howard, Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Chicago and 103.5 KISS FM Program Director. “Through his charisma and passion for both music and radio, JRND creates inviting and exciting experiences for listeners on the air and in person.”
“I’m really excited and honored to be taking on this role,” said JRDN. “It’s something I’ve worked towards for a while now, so I can’t wait to serve Chicago some great times and good laughs.”
An Upstate New York native, JRND, most recently served as overnight and fill-in host on 103.5 KISS FM. Prior to joining iHeartMedia Chicago four years ago, JRDN was a songwriter and rapper. He is a graduate of Syracuse University.
Listeners can follow JRDN at @OnAirJRDN via Instagram and Twitter.
