Red Zebra Broadcasting announced Thursday that it has hired Chris Johnson as Program Director for ESPN 980. Johnson will start his position on Monday, Feb. 15. Johnson brings nearly three decades of broadcast experience to ESPN 980. His career spans all sides of the industry, including having spent time as a writer, producer, on-air talent and program director for various outlets in the Washington, D.C. market. In addition to leading the station’s group of daily shows, Johnson will oversee ESPN 980’s diverse offering of live game broadcasts, including serving as the flagship station of the Washington Redskins Radio Network.
“We are excited to have someone with Chris’s experience and skill to help us build and grow ESPN 980,” said Terry Bateman, Chairman, Red Zebra Broadcasting. “We have a great line-up of talent, and great content and look forward to putting it all together to give our listeners the best sports talk radio in the Washington market.”
