Science Proves Steele Can Bounce
• Beasley Media Group has hired Jonathan“J.” Steele to do afternoon drive at Rhythmic WMGC (105.1 The Bounce)/Detroit, with a start date of Monday, April 22. Steele is inbound from Pittsburgh, where he is currently PD and afternoon driver at Martz Communications’ Rhythmic WAMO-FM. Steele previously worked for Martz in upstate New York and also programmed Advanced Media Partners’ Top 40 WPIA (98.5 Kiss FM)/Peoria, IL.
“We are very impressed with J’s experience in this format and his strong desire to entertain the listeners in Detroit,” said John Candelaria, PD of 105.1 The Bounce. “His passion and skill sets are a perfect fit. The Bounce is fortunate to have J. on board, and I’m excited to hear his high energy interactive show and see him earn the community’s respect.”
VP/Market Manager Mac Edwards commented, “When we heard J.’s demo, he jumped to the top of our list. After having the opportunity to meet him and discover his impressive skill set as both a person and as a personality, there was no denying J. Steele was the right talent at the right time to help us write the next chapter of success for 105.1 The Bounce.”
Steele exclaimed, “This is the job I dreamed about as a little kid. I am beyond excited to light up the airwaves in the Motor City for this incredible radio station. I am very grateful to John Candelaria and Mac Edwards for this opportunity to make Detroit ‘Bounce!'”