Jill Kempton Named PD of KOST/Los Angeles
• UPDATED: iHeartMedia Los Angeles announced that veteran programmer Jill Kempton has been named Program Director for AC KOST 103.5, effective immediately. She will report to John Peake, Senior Vice President Programming for iHeartMedia Los Angeles. Kempton most recently served as Program Director for iHeartMedia AC WISX (106.1 The Breeze)/Philadelphia and will remain the PD of 97.1 WASH/Washington. Kempton previously served as Imaging Director, APD and MD for iHeartMedia WLTW (106.7 Lite FM)/New York, and she began her career in 2005 at WBEB/Philadelphia.
“It takes a special programmer to lead an iconic radio station like KOST 103.5, and Jill is in that elite class,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. “Her impeccable track record includes impressive wins at some of the top stations in the world including WASH, WLTW and WBEB. And I’m confident KOST will be her next. We’re proud to have her taking the reins of one of iHeartMedia’s most cherished brands.”
Kevin LeGrett, President of iHeartMedia Los Angeles, said, “I had the pleasure of working with Jill for several years in Washington, D.C. and am thrilled to welcome her to the iHeartMedia Los Angeles programming team. Jill is one of the best AC programmers in the country and has an impressive history of success at each station she has touched. Not only is she a sound and creative programmer, but she is an inspiring and capable leader with a comprehensive understanding of promotions, marketing, data, digital, social and events. I’m very much looking forward to working with Jill again and advancing the iconic KOST brand.”
Kempton said, “What an absolute thrill and honor to work alongside the incredible programming minds of iHeartMedia LA. KOST is an iconic brand with world-class talent, and I’m still pinching myself that I get to be part of it. The bond listeners have with KOST is undeniable, starting every morning with the great Ellen K. I’m looking forward to continuing to grow the station and market in this everchanging audio universe. My sincere gratitude to iHeartMedia.”
• With Kempton’s relocation to beautiful downtown Burbank happening in June, Washington DC Region SVPP Jeff Kapugi is looking for a Cluster APD to serve as “boots on the ground” to assist Jill with WASH and assist him with other stations in the region. The ideal candidate would be a GSelector and NexGen ninja with prior programming experience. Qualified candidates should apply online at the iHeartMedia Careers portal.
