3-18-2013
Clear Channel moves Tommy Austin to the Windy City giving him the title of VP of Programming and Program Director for WLIT-FM. Austin has been Regional Program Manager for Clear Channel in St. Louis and Kansas. He replaces Tony Coles who was recently promoted to Clear Channel Media and Entertainment?s Senior Vice President of Programming for the West Region.
Market Manager Earl Jones said, "Tommy Austin will bring more than two decades of programming experience to the Chicago market. We look forward to him providing his tremendous programming expertise to the market and enhancing our already high-performing stations." Austin added, "I am beyond thrilled to join Clear Channel Chicago and learn from the seasoned Program Directors and staff. I would like to thank the entire Clear Channel team ? I'm very enthusiastic to start this next chapter in my life."
Austin's career includes programming roles for Clear Channel stations in Minneapolis, Portland, and Austin, with experience in AC, CHR, Oldies (Rhythmic/Classic Hits), Classic Rock, Urban AC/Mainstream, Inspirational, Country, and News Talk.
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