iHeartMedia Wichita has announced that Jacob “Tight Pants” Bowling has been named Assistant Program Director, Music Director and Afternoon Personality for ALT 107.3, Wichita’s Alternative Rock, effective November 20. “Tight Pants” will broadcast from 2 – 7 p.m. and as APD/MD of ALT 107.3, he will also assist in the day-to-day operations of the station and its music programming. He will report to Jim Dorman, SVP/Programming for iHeartMedia Wichita.
“We are very excited at what Tight Pants will be bringing to Wichita,” said Dorman. “His work ethic and passion for music is second to none and I am looking forward to working with him on ALT 107.3. He truly deserves this promotion.”
“Tight Pants” returns to the Wichita market from iHeartMedia St. Louis, where he most recently served as the Night Host on Z107.7, STL’s #1 Hit Music Station. He will also continue to broadcast from 7 – midnight on 107.5 KISS FM, Des Moines #1 Hit Music Station. He began his career with iHeartMedia Wichita as a Promotions Assistant and is a graduate of Wichita State University.
“I’ve had an amazing experience in St. Louis – I’ve learned and grown so much, but Wichita is home,” said Tight Pants. “I’m excited to return and have a larger impact, and continue to grow professionally. I’ve been fortunate to have people who believe in me and continue to push me, and I can’t thank them enough.”