iHeartMedia Cincinnati’s Rachel Elliot is taking the reins as Director of Country Programming for its Kentucky/West Virginia region. Elliot was previously Digital Program Director and on-air talent for WEBN, in addition to being heard on iHeart Custom and Format Center stations nationwide.
Elliot will oversee numerous stations, including several key iHeart country outlets including Louisville’s 97.5 WAMZ, Lexington’s 98.1 The Bull (WBUL) and 98.5 The Bull Icons (WBUL-HD2), and Parkersburg, WV’s 107 NUS (WNUS).
Her career in radio began with an internship at iHeartMedia’s Kiss 103.5 (WKSC) in Chicago.
iHeartKentucky, West Virginia, and South Carolina Area President Kristy Beebe “We’re excited to have Rachel join our team. Rachel’s lifelong passion for country music, unique multi-format perspective, positive energy and creativity make her a perfect fit to continue the success of our country brands across Kentucky and West Virginia.”
Regional SVP of Programming Michael Jordan stated, “I’m thrilled to welcome Rachel Elliot as the new Director of Country Programming for Kentucky and West Virginia. Rachel has a successful track record working with big brands that have dynamic personalities and a winning culture. Her creativity, drive and on-air background, coupled with her passion for content creation and engagement, perfectly positions her to lead these top performing country brands.”
Elliot added, “I’ve been with iHeartMedia my entire radio career, from my very first internship – it’s so special for me to continue my career with the company that’s been with me from the beginning. Growing up on a sheep farm in upstate Ohio, Country music has long been my passion. I appreciate the team for allowing me to continue to learn and grow within a company I love, and trusting me with these iconic brands that I’ve admired for so long.”
