Graci To Program WOKV-AM & FM/Jacksonville

• Cox Media Group Jacksonville has brought Jim Graci on board as Director of Branding & Programming for News-Talk 104.5 WOKV-FM and WOKV-AM (ESPN 690).

Graci is a veteran News, Talk & Sports programming pro who spent the past nine years as Brand Manager/PD of Audacy’s KDKA-AM & FM/Pittsburgh. His previous stops include Dallas, Seattle and Phoenix. Graci began his career as Public Address Announcer for the Atlanta Hawks before rising as on-air talent, creative services director and program director.

“We are thrilled to have Jim join the CMG Jacksonville team,” said Jules Riley, Director of Operations for CMG Jacksonville. “We spoke to impressive candidates during our search and Jim quickly gained our attention for good reason. With his vast experience in both News-Talk and Sports formats, he’s tailor-made to lead our news and sports teams in Jacksonville.” Chis Eagan, CMG VP of Audience and Operations, concurs, noting, “Jim’s history of success in News-Talk speaks for itself. I’m excited to watch him apply all that he knows to our award-winning station in Jacksonville. Welcome, Jim!”

Graci exclaimed, “I’m thrilled to join the CMG Jacksonville cluster and work with the incredible staff at WOKV-FM and ESPN 690, including the programming team led by Jules Riley and News Director Rob Jones. I’m grateful to Rob Babin, SVP of Radio, Chris Eagan, Drew Anderssen and Pete Spriggs for allowing me the opportunity to continue the tradition of extraordinary talk radio on these iconic stations.”

Graci To Program WOKV-AM & FM/Jacksonville