Connoisseur Of Talent

Connoisseur Media Long Island announced three key personnel upgrades — Christina Kay has been upped to afternoon drive on Hot AC WALK 97.5, Joe Varecha has been promoted to Marketing Director for Connoisseur Media Long Island and Michael Keeney is the newly named Promotions Director, overseeing events and contesting for Connoisseur Media’s five Long Island properties.

Ms. Kay (left) is a six-year company vet who has risen from part-time weekends to fulltime production assistant and go-to fill-in jock for all five stations. “WALK has been a part of my entire life,” she said. “I’m very thankful for this opportunity and can’t wait for the next step of my WALK journey!” WALK PD Tommy Conway commented, “Christina’s commitment to the WALK brand has been stamped and certified a hundred times over. She brings loads of star power, hard work and an infectious smile. Our audience loves her and so do we.”

Varecha (center) has been with the company for eight years, breaking in as an intern and rising through the ranks from Online Content Coordinator to Digital Marketing Manager to his current lofty post. Varecha said, “I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue to grow with Connoisseur Media and to able to use everything I have learned to bring value to our community, clients and colleagues.”

Keenly (right) is also an eight-year company vet who started as an intern and worked his way up through the promotions department. Kenney said, “I’m excited for this next step in my radio career and anxious to continue growing the Connoisseur Media brand with my incredibly talented and hard work promotions team around me.” Jim Condron, SVP of Regional Strategy/Market Manager Long Island remarked, “It is such a privilege to be able to watch Christina, Joe and Michael grow from within Connoisseur Long Island. We remain committed to assisting our talented employees reach their career goals, it is an honor to have each of them on our team.”