Jeff McCartney
Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed Jeff McCartney as Operations Manager/Program Director for Salt Lake City radio stations Rock KBER (KBER 101) and CHR KENZ (Power 94.9/101.9).
Jeff brings more than three decades of experience in multi-platform audio programming, brand development, and audience growth strategy to the Cumulus Salt Lake City cluster. He spent over 25 years with iHeartMedia in Salt Lake City, where he held senior programming and operations leadership roles, overseeing a multi-station cluster and leading heritage brands to sustained market success. Known for his strategic approach to content, talent development, and operational execution, Jeff has consistently driven ratings growth, leveraged data-driven insights to enhance performance, and built high-performing teams.
Joyce Wirthlin, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Salt Lake City, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Jeff to the team. He’s a proven programmer with a strong track record of building winning brands and developing talent. His passion for the product and his competitive mindset makes him a great fit for KBER and KENZ, and we’re excited to have him leading these stations forward.”
McCartney remarked: “Utah has been my home for nearly three decades, and I’m excited to join the Cumulus Salt Lake team for this exciting new chapter. Joyce and I have worked together for more than 20 years, and we share a deep understanding of this market, its listeners, and the relationships that drive meaningful results for both our audiences and our clients. I’m grateful for the opportunity to help lead what’s next.”