Heussler Upped To OM, CMG Jacksonville
• Cox Media Group has promoted Jud Heussler to Director of Operations for its Jacksonville group — Top 40 95.1 WAPE, Soft AC WEZI (Easy 102.9), Urban AC WHJX (Hot 106.5), Classic Hits WJGL (96.9 The Eagle), News-Talk 104.5 WOKV-FM, Sports-Talk WOKV-AM (ESPN 690), Alternative X99.5 (WOKV-HD2) and Urban Power 106.1 (WJGL-HD2). He will retain his PD stripes for WAPE and WEZI.
The OM position was most recently occupied by Jules Riley, who was named Director of Operations & Programming for CMG Atlanta in June.
“Jud brings the right mix of programming judgment, operational discipline, and people-first leadership to this role,” said Brian McGhee, VP/Market Manager of CMG Jacksonville. “He knows how to strengthen local brands, support great talent, and build the kind of team that will help our stations connect with audiences, positively impact our communities, and deliver for advertisers.”
Heussler has served as Director of Branding and Programming for WAPE since his arrival in March 2021, coming off a four-year run programming Curtis Media Group Top 40 WPLW/WWPL (Pulse-FM 96.9/102.5)/Raleigh. He started his career as an intern at Entercom Top 40 WKSE (98.5 Kiss FM)/Buffalo, NY, rising to APD/MD/afternoons.
“We have top-tier radio stations, talented people, and a real connection to this community,” Heussler said. “I’m excited to work alongside our teams to keep evolving what we do and how we connect with our audiences while ensuring CMG Jacksonville continues to grow and win.”
