Hicks Adds APD Stripes For Power 106.1/Jax

• Jay Hicks, APD of Cox Media Group Urban AC WCFB (Star 94.5)/Orlando will double his responsibilities by annexing similar APD duties for “Tru Hip-Hop” sister Power 106.1 (WJGL-HD2)/Jacksonville.

Hicks brings more than 20 years of programming experience to CMG Jacksonville, with a resume that includes Audacy Urban WPGC/Washington, Townsquare Urban WBLK/Buffalo, NY and a five-year stint as PD of Radio One’s WGPR (Hot 107.5) in his hometown of Detroit. Hicks noted, “It’s such a pleasure to join the Cox Media Group team in Jacksonville. I’m very excited to create world-class on-air and digital content, as well as events that serve our Jacksonville listeners.”

In his new role, Hicks reports to Elroy Smith, Director of Urban Content & Brand Manager/PD of Power 106.1 & Star 94.5, who commented, “Jay has been an integral member of the programming team at Star 94.5. He is a strategic thinker and has a thirst to win any and every challenge that he is given. His knowledge of the Urban format is superior. Excited to see the results of Duval’s Tru Hip-Hop evolve.”