Jay Michaels
About Jay Michaels
Jay Michaels is an Operations Manager and Program Director at CUMULUS MEDIA, where he has worked since 2019 in the Shreveport, Louisiana area. He has extensive experience in radio programming, music scheduling, and brand development, having held various roles in multiple radio stations over the past two decades.
Work at Cumulus Media
Jay Michaels has been employed at Cumulus Media since 2019, serving as both Operations Manager and Program Director for KQHN-FM in Shreveport, Louisiana. In his role as Operations Manager, he oversees the operations of a five-station cluster, which includes KQHN-FM, KMJJ-FM, KRMD-FM, KVMA-FM, and KRMD-AM. His responsibilities encompass managing day-to-day operations and ensuring the effective execution of programming strategies.
Previous Experience in Radio
Prior to his current position, Jay Michaels held various roles in the radio industry. He worked as Program Director for WRWM-FM and WJJK-FM at Cumulus Media from 2012 to 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He also served as an On-Air Personality at Alpha Media USA in Louisville, Kentucky, and as a Morning Personality and Assistant Brand Manager at Midwest Communications Radio from 2009 to 2012.
Expertise in Radio Programming
Jay Michaels possesses expertise in music scheduling and music research, which contribute to the strategic planning of radio programming. His specialization in radio brand development and management includes a focus on talent development and coaching, enhancing the performance of on-air talent and the overall brand identity of the stations he oversees.
Education and Early Career
Jay Michaels attended Jeffersonville High School from 1999 to 2002. His early career in radio began with roles such as Weekend Radio Personality at South Central Media and Morning News Anchor at Metro Networks from 2006 to 2009. He also worked as a Weekend Personality at Sandusky Radio Seattle in 2006 and as Programming Coordinator and On-Air Personality at Withers Broadcasting in Paducah, Kentucky.