NRG Media has announced Jim Smith has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer.  Smith spent the last 14 years at NRG Media as Chief Financial Officer.

In addition to continuing to oversee the financial component of NRG Media as the company’s CFO, he will lead the operational oversight of NRG’s 9 markets and 38 radio stations throughout the Midwest in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska and Wisconsin.

“Jim understands the importance of NRG’s mission to provide great local radio and plays an instrumental role in leading the company through operational challenges created by the pandemic over the last two years,” commented Mary Quass, NRG Media President/CEO.

“I am excited for our future. We have a great team and I look forward to us continuing to drive The NRG way,” stated Smith.