Veteran broadcaster Valerie Vining has been elevated to Program Director at Talk 99.5 in Birmingham, Alabama.
In a statement, the Cumulus-owned station said Vining will continue to serve as co-host weekday mornings on “Dixon & Vining.”
“I am absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to take on the role of Program Director for WKRR- Talk 99.5 in Birmingham,” Vining said.
Vining was previously News Director for Cumulus Birmingham stations WAPI, WJOX, WJQZ, WUHT, WZRR, a position she has held for almost 14 years.
“My radio career, which spans over 30 years, has prepared me for this moment and challenge and I look forward to taking my team to the next level,” she said.
“After an extensive search for a dynamic Program Director for Talk 99.5, the market leader in spoken word programming, it became clear that our own Valerie Vining was the perfect fit,” James Robinson, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Birmingham, said.
