Hernandez Adds Chattanooga To Phoenix

• Audacy has elevated Chris Hernandez to Regional Brand Manager for heritage Top 40 WKXJ (103.7 Kiss FM)/Chattanooga, TN. He will continue to serve as Operations Manager for Audacy Phoenix and Regional Brand Manager for Top 40 sister KALV (Live 101.5).

“I’m delighted to announce Chris’ well-deserved promotion,” said Brian Kelly, Audacy VP of Top 40 Programming. “Chris has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise in his multiple roles and works hard to ensure seamless broadcasting of our shows for our top talent.”

Hernandez joined the former KZON (101.5 JamZ)/Phoenix in 2007, rising from mix show DJ to a programming role in 2014, and eventually, Program Director in 2018 when the station rebranded as Live 101.5. He was named Operations Manager for Audacy Phoenix in 2020, and the following year was named Operations Director for the company’s Top 40 format and Regional Brand Manager for Live 101.5.

“I’m excited to work alongside the Chattanooga Programming and on-air team,” said Hernandez. “Chattanooga has a great culture, and I’m looking forward to having Kiss continue to be a big part of it!”