Cumulus Media Sports “104.5 The Zone” WGFX Gallatin/Nashville has promoted morning show producer Jonathan Shaffer to Assistant Program Director.

Shaffer will continue as morning show producer with his new duties added. Prior to joining WGFX last year, Shaffer spent a decade at Ryman Hospitality Classic Country 650 WSM as APD/Production Director and then OM/PD. He has also programmed Sports “106.7 The Fan” WNFN Nashville and served as OM of WWCH/WCCR Clarion PA.

CUMULUS MEDIA announces that it has appointed Jonathan Shaffer to Assistant Program Director for Sports Talk radio station 104.5 The Zone/WGFX-FM in Nashville, TN. A 14-year veteran of Nashville radio, Shaffer will continue in his role as morning show producer for the station. Prior to joining 104.5 The Zone in 2019, Shaffer was Program Director/Operations Manager for Nashville radio station 650 AM WSM, following four years as Program Director, On-Air Talent and Producer for ESPN 106.7 The Fan for Cumulus Nashville. He holds a B.S. degree in Communication from Clarion University of Pennsylvania.

Paul Mason, Program Director, 104.5 The Zone/WGFX-FM, said: “Jonathan has demonstrated that he is ready for this challenge. He’s earned this opportunity and I look forward to working with him as we move forward toward reaching our goals at 104.5 The Zone.”

Jonathan Shaffer commented: “I am proud and honored to be part of such a talented, committed team at 104.5 The Zone. I am very excited about this opportunity and am looking forward to contributing to The Zone’s continued success.”