EMF Expands, Adds New Jocks
• Educational Media Foundation (EMF), the parent ministry and programmer of the world’s two largest Christian music radio networks – K-LOVE and Air1 — is expanding its on-air lineup with the addition of Carlos Aguiar on K-LOVE and Mary O’Brien on Air1, beginning August 15.
“Often, when a station adds new air talent, it’s to fill a vacancy after a departure,” said Mandy Young, EMF Radio Group PD. “We’re in a fortunate position right now with both K-LOVE and Air1 to be bringing on new talent without having to cut ties with any of our existing jocks — which is great from both a staff and audience perspective.”
Troy West, EMF Radio Group APD, noted, “Because of our nationwide reach and the challenge of time zones, our talent’s shifts have historically been stretched. While that’s an understandable strategy, we have wanted to test shortening the shifts to more industry-standard lengths to allow our incredible talent to have a more reasonable workload that positions them to deliver just the very, very best content.”
Aguiar comes to K-LOVE bearing 22 years of experience in Christian radio, having previously worked at KSBJand NGEN Radio in Houston, and WAY-FM/Nashville. He will be on-air weekdays from 7-10am PT, and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. He will also be active on social media and the service’s streaming video outlet, K-LOVE On Demand. “Carlos has a real passion for connecting with people,” Young said. “But more than that, he has a passion for connecting people to Jesus. And that’s what we’re all about at K-LOVE. I’m so excited to have him join our team. I think our audience is going to relate to him instantly.”
O’Brien joins EMF’s Air1 network after some time off air to focus on family, following more than 15 years as morning co-host on WCVO (The River)/Columbus, OH. She will be on Air1 weekdays from 5-11pm PT, Saturdays from 6-11pm and Sundays from 8-11pm. “Mary has an authenticity about her that draws you in,” Young said. “She’s like that friend you’ve known forever who you trust implicitly. She lets you see her true self, and we have seen in our research that’s what audiences want from a worship station — authenticity.”
