Reed Takes Key Operations Role For Two CMG Radio Stations

The day-to-day operations for two of Cox Media Group‘s biggest FM radio stations will be taken over, starting March 4, by a 30-year veteran who in 2016 joined the company as Director of Operations for its TV and radio brands in Tulsa.

Taking the roles of Director of Operations and Director of Branding and Programming for WSB-FM “B98.5” and WSRV “97.1 The River” in Atlanta, which air Adult Contemporary and Classic Hits formats, respectively, is Nathan Reed. He’s inbound from Tampa, where he’s been Director of Operations since September 2019.

Reed reports to CMG/Atlanta VP/Market Manager Jaleigh Long, who said, “Nate’s successful experience, market leadership, and passion for this great industry is a winning combination for our Atlanta music stations. Partnering with Ken Charles, [News/Talk] WSB Director of Branding and Programming, only strengthens our position when it comes to leading the most talented programming teams in the industry.”

Reed added, “Joining CMG Atlanta’s outstanding team and award-winning brands is an honor. I’m grateful to Jaleigh Long, Chris Eagan, and Rob Babin for the opportunity to create more success with the nation’s leading multi-media company.”

Reed began his professional career in February 1996 at WWCK-FM in Flint, Mich., serving as Assistant Program Director and Music Director. He would later serve as PD/Middays at WRCL-FM in Flint, Mich., under Regent Communications ownership. Reed would depart in April 2008 to join the Clear Channel Communications team in Toledo, serving as PD for Top 40 WVKS-FM before rising to Brand Management Leader for four stations within the Northwest Ohio cluster.