A leadership transition inside one of Texas’ most competitive radio markets has created a high-profile programming vacancy at Cox Media Group’s San Antonio cluster, as longtime market leader Rob Roberts prepares to exit at the end of March after nearly seven years overseeing the company’s Alamo City brands.
Roberts will return to Atlanta with his wife, Melinda, marking the end of a tenure that helped guide the cluster through industry disruption, ratings shifts and the continued integration of digital strategy into legacy broadcast brands.
With his departure set, CMG has opened a search for a Director of Operations, Branding & Programming — a senior-level role that places one executive at the center of music strategy, talent leadership and brand direction for a multi-format group that spans several of San Antonio’s most recognizable signals.
The incoming leader will directly program KONO 101.1 and HITS 105.3, while also overseeing Business News-Talk KONO-AM 860. In addition, the role includes oversight of the Program Directors at 99.5 KISS, 106.7 The Eagle, Y100, and KKYX. The structure centralizes strategic vision. At the same time, it preserves format expertise at each station.
CMG describes the opportunity as a chance to guide a heritage cluster in a market that remains both culturally vibrant and fiercely competitive, where audience loyalty and brand familiarity still matter but must coexist with evolving listening habits and digital consumption patterns.
The company is searching for an executive with deep knowledge of the 25-54 demographic. That audience continues to anchor revenue models across music and spoken-word formats. It requires a careful balance of familiarity, personality, and innovation. Beyond format strategy, the role calls for strong leadership. The executive must shape imaging and refine positioning statements. The job also includes coaching on-air talent to ensure connection and consistency across dayparts.
For programmers seeking a sizable market platform, the opportunity carries unique appeal. It combines heritage brands with modern performance expectations. The role also offers uncommon scale, autonomy, and influence within a competitive landscape. Interested candidates can apply through Cox Media Group’s careers portal. CMG is an equal opportunity employer.
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