Audacy has announced that Chris Hernandez has been promoted to Regional Brand Manager adding oversight of CHR “103.7 Kiss-FM” WKXJ Walden/Chattanooga TN.
Hernandez continues to serve as Operations Manager for Audacy Phoenix and Brand Manager of “Live 101.5” KALV-FM. Hernandez, formerly known on-air as “Decipha”, has spent his entire career at the company’s Phoenix cluster. He began his career at the former Rhythmic CHR “101.5 Jamz” KZON in 2009 as a mixer, added imaging director duties in 2010, rose to APD/MD in 2014, and then Program Director in March 2018 and Operations Manager in October 2020.
Hernandez takes the programming reins of WKXJ from fellow Regional CHR Format Brand Manager Molly Cruz. Cruz continues as Brand Manager of Gold CHR “B96” WBBM-FM Chicago.
Audacy has elevated Chris Hernandez to Regional Brand Manager of 103.7 Kiss FM (WKXJ-FM) in Chattanooga. In this role, Hernandez will play a pivotal role in shaping the station’s brand and driving continued growth. He will continue to serve as Operations Manager for Audacy Phoenix, which includes Regional Brand Manager for Live 101.5 (KALV-FM).
“I’m delighted to announce Chris’ well-deserved promotion,” said Brian Kelly, Vice President of Top 40 Programming, Audacy. “Chris has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise in his multiple roles and works hard to ensure seamless broadcasting of our shows for our top talent.”
“I’m excited to work alongside the Chattanooga Programming and on-air team,” said Hernandez. “Chattanooga has a great culture, and I’m looking forward to having Kiss continue to be a big part of it!”
Hernandez started with 101.5 as 101.5 Jamz (KZON-FM) in 2007, rising from Mixshow DJ to a programming role in 2014 and eventually Program Director in 2018 when the station rebranded to Live 101.5. He was named Operations Manager for Audacy Phoenix in 2020 and Operations Director for the company’s CHR format in 2021. He added Regional Brand Manager responsibilities for Live 101.5 in 2021.
