Riley Named Dir./Ops & Programming, CMG Atlanta
• Cox Media Group (CMG) Atlanta has appointed Jules Riley as Director of Operations and Programming, overseeing programming strategy and day-to-day operations for Hot AC WSB-FM (B98.5), Classic Hits WSRV (97.1 The River), and Urban AC WALR (104.1 Kiss FM).
Riley earns the transfer to CMG Atlanta from CMG Jacksonville, where for the past six years she has served as Director of Operations and Programming for the eight-station group.
“Jules has achieved exceptional success throughout her career because she understands how to build strong brands, develop people, and lead high-performing teams,” said David Abel, VP/Market Manager of CMG Atlanta Radio. “Her strategic mindset, operational expertise, and passion for connecting with audiences make her the ideal choice for this important leadership role.”
Riley joined CMG Jacksonville in August 2020, following a stint as SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia’s seven-brand cluster in St. Louis and PD of Classic Hits KLOU and Country KSD (93.7 The Bull). Before that she was Operations Manager/Brand Manager for KVOO/Tulsa, OK. Riley previously programmed Hubbard Radio’s WARH (106.5 The Arch) & WMVN/St. Louis, and her extensive programming background also includes KPKX/Phoenix, WBEN/Philadelphia, KICT & KFXJ/Wichita and WBHT/Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA.
