Gabriel Wakes Up At KMJ/Fresno
• Cumulus News-Talk 580/105.9 KMJ/Fresno has named market vet Christopher Gabriel as the new host of Fresno’s Morning News, alongside anchor Matt Otstot and the team weekdays from 6-9am PT, starting Monday, May 31. He will also host a weekend talk show on the station.
Gabriel worked in Minneapolis and Fargo, ND, before arriving in Fresno in 2015 where he has worked at iHeartMedia’s KALZ (PowerTalk 96.7/1400) and more recently, One Putt Broadcasting’s KFIG (940 ESPN). KMJ PD Blake Taylor noted, “Christopher is a true pro with superb energy, personality, smarts and has the news chops to take KMJ’s No.1-rated morning news to the next level. He’s talented and a team player. We couldn’t ask for more. I can’t wait to hear what the future holds!”
Gabriel commented, “When the program director of the No. 1 station in a great radio market like Fresno calls, you listen. When he says he’s interested in you hosting their award-winning morning news program, you do more than listen. KMJ is the gold standard, as is Fresno’s Morning News. Matt Otstot is a pro’s pro and someone I’ve been friends with and an admirer of since I met him five years ago. To say I’m excited to work with Matt and the entire team at KMJ would be a massive understatement. I’m hoping what I’ll bring in creativity, passion and focus will help elevate us even more.” Gabriel replaces Tony Manes, who recently relocated out of state to be closer to family.
