Paul Joseph Joins Westwood One
• Westwood One announced the strategic hire of veteran media executive Paul Joseph in the newly created role of VP of Program Operations and Content, for the company’s burgeoning Music and Entertainment division. Joseph will leverage his vast industry experience “to coach, consult, and train Westwood One/Cumulus hosts and producers to better engage listenership, build their brands, and drive revenue within the company’s pop music programming arena.”
Joseph (left) joins Westwood One from Cumulus Media Los Angeles. Before that, he was the creator and Executive Producer for IMG’s The Source, where he secured IMG’s 12,000-strong roster of stars with their own radio hour on satellite radio. Joseph was also the co-creator and Executive Producer of The Radio Music Awards on ABC and NBC; Executive Producer of On Air With Ryan Seacrest at KIIS-FM/Los Angeles; American Top 40; Rick Dees in the Morning; writer/producer of Rick Dees‘ late night ABC show, Into the Night and Producer of KIIS-FM’s Unite, Wango Tango and Jingle Ball events. He also produced and directed commercials for Clear Channel personalities and was on-air at KIIS-FM.
Joseph will be based in Culver City, CA and reports to Susan Stephens, SVP/GM, Music and Entertainment, who said, “There is no doubt that Paul is a star and a mentor that makes magic happen. His expertise will be invaluable to our roster of talent and producers as he works one-on-one with our team to help each person and show achieve their personal best. Investment in talent and programming is priority at Westwood One, and this strategic hire is another example of our commitment to great content and employee growth.”
Joseph said, “I’m thrilled to be a part of the amazing Westwood One team. Our goal is to strengthen programming and content across the platforms by using all the tremendous assets of Westwood One and Cumulus Media, including Zach Sang, the brightest young star in radio. Many thanks to Suzanne Grimes, Charles Steinhauer, Kirk Stirland, Susan Stephens, and, of course, Mike McVay for their confidence and support. Let’s rock!”
