Riley Named Ops. Director, CMG/Jacksonville

• Cox Media Group (CMG) Jacksonville has named Jules Riley Operations Director, effective August 24. In this role, Riley will be responsible for all cluster content for CMG Jacksonville Radio — WAPE, WJGL (96.9 The Eagle), WXXJ (X106.5), WOKV (News 104.5), WEZI (Easy 102.9); and all HD radio formats on Power 106.1, HOT 99.5 and ESPN 690.

Riley, a 20-year radio veteran, was most recently SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia’s seven-brand cluster in St. Louis and PD of Classic Hits KLOU and Country KSD (93.7 The Bull) until January, when she was one of many downsized during the company’s large-scale restructuring. Before that she was Operations Manager/Brand Manager for KVOO/Tulsa, OK. She previously programmed Hubbard Radio’s WARH (106.5 The Arch) & WMVN/St. Louis along with stops in Phoenix, Philadelphia, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA and Wichita, KS.

“Jules brings a wealth of experience and talent to CMG Jacksonville,” said Katie Reid, VP/GM of Cox Media Group Jacksonville. “We are extremely excited she will be leading and growing our team, our brands and the future of our programming.” Riley remarked, “It’s an honor to join Cox Media Group Jacksonville and its stable of recognizable brands. A great team is already in place and their dedication to excellence is legendary. Thank you to Katie Reid and Tim Clarke for giving me the opportunity.”