McCartney Back On SLC Radio

• Cumulus Media has tapped into the talents of longtime Salt Lake City radio pro Jeff McCartney as Operations Manager/Program Director for Mainstream Rock KBER 101 and Top 40 KENZ-FM (Power 94.9/101).

McCartney brings more than three decades of experience in multi-platform audio programming, brand development, and audience growth strategy to the Cumulus Salt Lake City cluster, including 25+ years with iHeartMedia Salt Lake City as PD of Top 40 KZHT, rising to SVP of Programming for the cluster until his August 2024 departure due to companywide restructuring.

 McCartney’s new gig marks a welcome radio reunion for him and Joyce Wirthlin, VP/Market Manager of Cumulus Salt Lake City, who also spent three decades with iHeart SLC, rising to Market President. “We’re thrilled to welcome Jeff to the team,” Wirthlin said. “He’s a proven programmer with a strong track record of building winning brands and developing talent. His passion for the product and his competitive mindset makes him a great fit for KBER and KENZ, and we’re excited to have him leading these stations forward.”

“Utah has been my home for nearly three decades, and I’m excited to join the Cumulus Salt Lake team for this exciting new chapter,” McCartney remarked. “Joyce and I have worked together for more than 20 years, and we share a deep understanding of this market, its listeners, and the relationships that drive meaningful results for both our audiences and our clients. I’m grateful for the opportunity to help lead what’s next.”