Career Crossroads For Erin Bristol

• After nearly three decades in the radio industry, the last 20 with Townsquare Media Shreveport, LA, Erin Bristol announced she is stepping down from her multiple roles as PD of Top 40 KRUF and AC 96.5 KVKI, and morning co-host on KXKS (Kiss Country 93.7) and pivoting to the non-profit sector.

Bristol broke her big news in a lengthy Facebook post that reads, in part, “Wow… I’ve been dreading writing this because somehow making it ‘Facebook Official,’ makes it real… but I’ve decided to take my career in a new direction. After 28 years and a lot of blood, sweat, tears, and some of the best times of my life, I’m leaving radio for the non-profit sector, specifically Volunteers for Youth Justice. This has been on my heart for a long time, and when this opportunity became available, it spoke to me. This is what I need to feed my soul, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with Townsquare Media Shreveport, I love my co-workers, especially that damn [morning co-host] Gary McCoy, but I have to do this for me.”

Bristol clarifies that she will not be leaving radio completely, and will remain with the company on a part-time basis. She added, “While I’m not sure what the future holds and I have too many people to thank for their support, please know I’m excited, scared, and most of all, ready to wake up again at a decent hour.”

• With Bristol’s time ticking down, Townsquare has already kicked off the search to fill two Bristol-related positions: 1) Digital & Radio Content Leader for KRUF and KXKS, and 2) Morning Show Co-Host/Digital Content Writer for KRUF. EOE.