Max Media has promoted Jay West to Operations Manager of its Norfolk VA cluster.
West joined the company in January 2020 as afternoon host at AC “92.9 The Wave” WTWV-FM Suffolk and rose to Program Director of the station two months later. He previously spent nine years as APD/MD/afternoon host at Rhythmic CHR “Z104” 104.5 WNVZ from 1995-2004 followed by a fourteen year run at Sinclair Communications where he hosted afternoons at Variety Hits “93.7 Bob-FM” WPYA and programmed short-lived CHR “106.1 The Zone” WZNR until his exit in July 2018. Earlier in his career, West worked at WIOQ & WBEB Philadelphia, KNRJ Houston, WKSE Buffalo, WLUM Milwaukee and KIVA Albuquerque.
VP/Market Manager Keith Barton stated, “I am very excited to announce Jay West’s promotion to Operations Manager. Jay’s exceptional leadership skills and deep understanding of our industry make him the ideal candidate to lead our team. We are confident that his strategic vision and passion for excellence will drive continued success for this cluster of stations”
West commented, “The Max Media cluster in Hampton Roads is poised for greater successes. Our brands are focused, and I’m elated to have the privilege to lead this extraordinary team for Vice President and Market Manager Keith Barton.”
West takes the Operations Manager role that had most recently been held by Mike ‘Moose’ Smith. Smith joined Max Media in September 2022 and exited last month.
