iHeartMedia has promoted Christen Limon to Music Coordinator for Alternative “Alt 98.7” KYSR Los Angeles.
Limon joined KYSR in December 2021 as evening host, a role that she will continue in. She previously spent eight years at CHR “97.1 Amp Radio” KAMP rising from phone operator, to morning show producer for Mornings with Carson Daly, and then midday host prior to exiting in March 2021.
iHeartMedia announced today that Christen Limon has been named music coordinator for iHeartMedia Los Angeles’ KYSR ALT 98.7, effective immediately. She will also continue in her role hosting nights on ALT 98.7 weekdays from 7 p.m. – midnight. iHeartMedia Los Angeles has a strong cross-platform presence and includes a number of iconic brands and franchises — both broadcast and digital — encompassing eight stations comprised of music, sports, talk and news formats.
“I am beyond excited for Christen to assume the role of Music Coordinator for ALT 98.7,” said Lisa Worden, Vice President Rock and Alternative for iHeartMedia National Programming Group and Program Director for ALT 98.7. “Her passion for Alternative music and the lifestyle as well as her drive and ambition are endless! I look forward to our music community getting to know Christen and having her as my lieutenant for this incredible brand”
Christen Limon is a Los Angeles native, and currently lives in East LA. She started her radio career in 2011 as a phone operator and eventually became a producer for Mornings with Carson Daly. In October of 2019, Limon took over middays at 97.1 AMP Radio in LA, and in December of 2021 moved on to her new home at iHeartMedia Los Angeles’ ALT 98.7 hosting nights. Christen will now expand her role to include music coordinator for the station where she will work hand in hand with Lisa Worden.
“Becoming deeply involved in station programming has been a goal of mine for many years”, said Christen Limon, Music Coordinator for iHeartMedia Los Angeles’ ALT 98.7. “I can’t thank Lisa Worden enough for her support, mentorship and trust in me as I take on the role of music coordinator for ALT 98.7. I am elated for this new chapter in my career and am equally excited as I am grateful for this opportunity to learn and grow in this incredible industry. My love for LA/SoCal and Alternative music knows no bounds, and I couldn’t be more humbled and excited to represent my hometown on the ALT 98.7 airwaves and beyond.”
