ESPN Cleveland has officially promoted Jordan Klimack to Director of Content, according to a post on his LinkedIn profile. The move places Klimack in charge of overseeing the station’s programming and content strategy as the Good Karma Brands-owned outlet continues to emphasize digital growth alongside its traditional radio footprint.
Klimack’s promotion follows the August 2023 exit of Matt Fishman, who previously held the Director of Content role for more than three-and-a-half years.
Since that departure, ESPN Cleveland has relied on internal continuity, a strategy that ultimately positioned Klimack as the natural successor.
A Cleveland market veteran, Klimack joined ESPN Cleveland in 2018 and served as the producer for The Next Level from 2020 through 2023. He played a central role in shaping the show’s daily sound and topical direction while gaining experience across the station’s broader programming ecosystem.
Over the past two years, his responsibilities expanded beyond a single show as he transitioned into content management duties and began working directly with senior leadership to help oversee the station’s content team.
That gradual evolution proved critical during a period of change. Following Fishman’s departure, Klimack became increasingly involved in coordinating programming priorities, managing workflow across on-air and digital platforms, and serving as a bridge between talent and management.
Now that his promotion is official, Klimack inherits growing digital initiatives while being tasked with pushing them forward in a rapidly evolving media environment.
His background as a producer and content manager positions him to balance day-to-day programming demands with long-term strategic planning, particularly as radio brands continue to invest in multiplatform distribution.
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