KiKi B. Jones Named WAMO Brand Manager | Industry Moves

A New Chapter for WAMO

KiKi B. Jones has taken the position of Brand Manager at Pittsburgh station WAMO. The announcement arrives as Audacy looks to refine the content strategy and operational direction of the urban contemporary outlet. Jones is a familiar voice in the region and already maintains a presence on the airwaves with her weekday midday shift. She will hold the new management title while continuing her current duties from 10am to 4pm ET.

Skip Dillard, the Audacy VP of Rhythmic AC and Throwback formats, noted that he has observed her professional growth for more than a decade. He expressed confidence in her ability to lead the station. The appointment marks a significant transition for the local brand, which serves as a notable fixture in the city's media landscape. WAMO has long operated as a primary hub for urban music and community discussion in the Pittsburgh market.

Deep Roots and Industry Experience

Jones possesses over 25 years of experience in the broadcast industry. Her connection to WAMO is familial and historic, as her father worked as an on-air personality at the station years ago. This personal history adds a layer of continuity to her new responsibilities. Her career path has taken her through various markets including Baltimore, New York, and Washington, DC, before her return to Pittsburgh.

She officially joined the Audacy team in 2021. Since that time, she has served as the host of the segment titled "What’s Good In Your Hood" which airs on Wednesdays at 2pm ET. The feature has gained enough traction that a recap now appears on Thursdays during "The Larry Richert Show" on the sister station KDKA-AM. This cross-station presence highlights her integration into the broader Audacy network in Pittsburgh.

Future Direction and Station Impact

Taking on the Brand Manager role is a task Jones describes as deeply personal. She views the opportunity as a way to preserve the legacy of a station that holds a specific place in the history of local radio. The goal remains to strengthen the ties between the station and its listeners while sharpening the overall production of the brand. She intends to prioritize talent development alongside technical operations.

What comes next for the station involves a focus on reflection and connection. Jones states that she wants to create more opportunities for the city to see and hear itself represented in the broadcast content. The industry will watch to see how this leadership change affects the station's performance in the upcoming ratings periods. For now, the transition signifies a commitment to local talent at a time when many stations are moving toward national syndication.