iHeartMedia announced today that Dustin Matthews has been named Director of Rock Programming for BIG 100, Washington’s Classic Rock Radio Station, and DC101, DC’s Alternative Rock Radio Station, effective January 13, 2020. He will report to Jeff Kapugi, Region Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Washington, D.C. and iHeartMedia Baltimore.
“Dustin is one of the most dynamic rock programmers in the country,” said Kapugi. “His programming expertise combined with his creativity and passion for our rock brands is unparalleled, and we look forward to welcoming him to Washington, D.C.”
Matthews joins the Washington, D.C. region from iHeartMedia Charlotte where he most recently served as program director and afternoon drive host for 106.5 The End. He also served as the director of Alternative Rock programming for iHeartMedia St. Louis. Throughout his career, Matthews has held several programming roles for various stations including ALT 104.9 in St. Louis, Missouri; ALT 106.3 in Des Moines, Iowa; WRXL-FM in Richmond, Virginia; and WFNX-FM in Boston, Massachusetts. He began his career at WIMZ-FM in Knoxville, Tennessee.
“The opportunity to join the Washington, D.C. programming team with a focus on both legendary rock brands BIG 100 and DC101 is a true honor and a dream come true,” said Matthews. “I’m looking forward to hit the ground running with ‘Elliot In The Morning’ and all of our on-air talent in D.C.”
