Knight Earns Programming Stripes At CMG/JAX

• Cox Media Group Jacksonville promotes from within and elevates Shawn Knight to Asst. Director of Branding & Programming for Urban AC WHJX (Hot 106.5).

Knight, who recently graduated from the prestigious Morehouse College with a BA in Business Administration will support day-to-day programming and the execution of marketing, promotions, events, and sales campaigns while continuing to host afternoon drive on Hot 106.5 and middays on Urban Power 106.1 (WJGL-HD2/W291CI).

Knight joined CMG Jacksonville in January 2025, arriving from Topeka, KS, where he was morning co-host on Cumulus AC KMAJ. Before that he was Asst. Brand Manager/afternoon talent at Townsquare Urban AC KISX/Tyler, TX. Knight’s resume includes a five-year run with Davis Broadcasting Urban AC WKZJ/Columbus, GA, preceded by a decade in his hometown of Chicago, where he was a Programming Asst./on-air at Crawford Broadcasting’s WSRB & WPWX (Power 92) and a Promotions Asst. at iHeartMedia Urban WGCI. He began his radio career at Kennedy-King College’s WKKC.

“This opportunity truly feels tailor-made for Shawn,” said his boss, Elroy Smith, the Director of Branding & Programming for Hot 106.5/Power 106.1 and Director of Urban Content for Cox Media Group. “Watching Shawn’s growth at CMG Jacksonville has been incredible, and this next step is so well deserved. His energy, commitment, and genuine passion for business don’t just stand out; they elevate everyone around him. I’m excited to see the impact he’ll continue to make in this new role.”

“I am truly humbled by this opportunity to expand my expertise in programming for Cox Media Group and the city of Jacksonville,” said Knight. “For the past year I have considered Duval County home, and I am looking forward to further serving my community. Thank you to Rob Babin, Bill Theil, Jimmy Farrell, Jules Riley, and Elroy Smith for entrusting me with this opportunity.”