iHeartMedia Austin/San Antonio announced today that Jason McCollim has been named Senior Vice President of Programming, effective immediately. iHeartMedia Austin/San Antonio has a strong cross-platform presence and includes a number of iconic brands and franchises � both broadcast and digital ��encompassing more than�15�stations comprised of music, talk and news formats.
iHeartMedia has the leading consumer reach and influence across multiple platforms and delivers more live programming than any other media company. As�Senior Vice President of Programming, McCollim will work closely with the market�s program directors, on-air personalities and sales teams, overseeing all iHeartRadio stations in the Austin/San Antonio region. Jason will report to Matt Martin, President of iHeartMedia Austin/San Antonio.
�It is terrific to re-connect and work with Jason again,� said Matt Martin, President of iHeartMedia Austin/San Antonio. �Jason is passionate about leading teams, is a proven winner and fits our culture perfectly. We are excited to welcome him to our team.�
McCollim joins iHeartMedia Austin/San Antonio from iHeartMedia Colorado Springs/Pueblo where he served as the Senior Vice President of Programming. Previously, he oversaw 21 stations across three states in Fort Collins, Colorado; Cheyenne, Wyoming; and Ogalalla, Nebraska. McCollim began his career in 2001 at iHeartMedia Spokane�s 98.9 KKZX.
�Thank you iHeartMedia for this fantastic opportunity to work in not one, but two of the most competitive radio landscapes in the country,� said McCollim. �I am beyond excited to join forces with the already incredible leadership, sales and programming teams in the Austin and San Antonio markets.�
iHeartMedia is the leading media outlet in the Austin/San Antonio market with multiple platforms, including its broadcast stations; live events; data; and its digital businesses and platforms, including mobile, social and its own iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia�s free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service � with more than 2 billion app downloads and more than 135 million registered users.