Air America Names Bill Hess Senior V.P. of Programming
NEW YORK -- Air America Media (www.airamerica.com) has named radio industry veteran Bill Hess its Senior Vice President of Programming beginning in mid-July. His responsibilities at the national progressive talk radio network will include supervising the creation and delivery of quality programming, and overseeing the editorial content of airamerica.com.
"With more than 30 years in the radio industry, Hess brings his expertise in programming, content creation, promotions, marketing and sales,” said Charlie Kireker, Chairman of Air America Radio. “We are confident that he will help Air America achieve stronger ratings and revenue success, as we continue to provide listeners with entertaining and thought-provoking programming throughout this critical election year.”
"I strongly believe that the future success of our business will spring from the audiences we cultivate, stimulated by the talent we nurture and attract," said Hess. "I am excited by the vision and commitment of Charlie and his team to build on the foundation that's already in place at Air America Media - both on-air and on-line. I can't wait to get started!"
Prior to joining Air America Radio, Hess handled multiple programming, management, and strategic responsibilities for four of Clear Channel Radio’s Washington, D.C. stations. He was program director for powerhouse adult contemporary music station WASH-FM, as well as operations manager for progressive talk 1260 WWRC-AM, SportsTalk 980 WTEM-AM, and conservative talk 570 WTNT-AM.
Before that, Hess served as director of programming for Clear Channel’s WHJJ-AM, WSNE-FM and WWBB-FM in Providence. He was formerly regional vice president of programming for CAPSTAR Communications, overseeing programming for stations in New York and Connecticut.
About Air America Media
Air America Media runs a national progressive talk radio network and web business, representing a smart, independant political voice with a sense of humor. The network can be heard nationwide on 60 affiliates as well as on XM Satellite Radio and streamed on the Internet at www.airamerica.
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