Jamie Tanchyk
Audacy has promoted Jamie Tanchyk to Brand Manager of KRSK (105.1 The Buzz) in Portland. In this role, Tanchyk will oversee the station’s content strategy, talent, operations, and branding.
“For the last three years, Jamie has been a dedicated, committed leader for this station and is the perfect candidate to usher in the next chapter of KRSK,” said Kim Martinez, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Portland. “We’re excited to elevate him to Brand Manager and watch him continue to grow The Buzz into a local favorite for the people of Portland.”
“The past decade with Audacy has been the highlight of my career and I feel like we’re just getting started,” said Tanchyk. “With the team we have in place, I can’t wait to see how high 105.1 The Buzz can fly. Thank you to Kim Martinez, Dave Richards and Steve Salhany for your trust and support, and to Scott Roddy for preparing me for this opportunity!”
Tanchyk joined 105.1 The Buzz in 2020 as afternoon host, Assistant Program Director and Music Director. He previously served as afternoon host and Assistant Program Director for Audacy’s Hot 103.7 in Seattle (2013). Tanchyk’s radio career began in 2006 at Jamz 96.3 in Albany, NY as a night host. In 2007, he served as night host and Assistant Program Director for sister station Fly 92.3 before returning to Jamz as midday host and Program Director. In 2010, Tanchyk launched and programmed Hot 99.1 and Pop Crush 105.7 in Albany while serving as Saturday afternoon host for 103.3 AMP Radio in Boston. Tanchyk also launched and programmed The Peak in Albany in 2012.
