WERS Wicked Proud Of Parker
• The mighty WERS 88.9/Boston, Emerson College’s legendary radio station, welcomes Alex Parker as its new Afternoon Host/Programming Assistant, starting tomorrow.
The choice makes perfect sense — Parker is an Emerson alum (Class of ’13), a current school staff member, and a former WERS student host who also gained valuable local commercial radio experience with on-air and production roles at Boston-area stations WPLM, WZLX and the late WAAF.
Currently serving as Emerson College’s Social Media Content Specialist, Parker officially transitions to her new fulltime role at WERS on Tuesday, Feb. 18, and will be heard on-air weekdays from 2-6pm.
WERS Brand Manager Ken West remarked, “Parker is a local who brings a deep love of music, experience in commercial and non-commercial Boston radio, and proficiency in social media. She’s ready to connect with the WERS audience through her passion, music knowledge, and fun personality.”
WERS GM Howard Simpson commented, “Part of our mission is to provide companionship as we navigate through our hand-picked playlists. Parker is an excellent storyteller. Adding her to the equation means our audience gains the kind of wit, warmth and realness of a trusted friend. I can’t wait for her to get started.”
Parker exclaimed, “I’m kinda screaming that I get to write this quote right now. It’s actually surreal to be fulfilling a goal of mine to make it on-air full-time in the city that I adore, at the station that inspired my passion for radio and embraced my love of music. I’m wicked excited to be afforded the opportunity to hang out with the one-of-a-kind WERS listenership on the Boston airwaves.”
