Nick Jordan has departed 97.1 Hank WLHK/Indianapolis. The APD/MD/afternoon host also served the same roles at sister AC station WYXB B105.7.
What We Know Jordan joined both stations last year from WNCB/Raleigh, where he held similar programming duties. Program Director Sean Copeland is actively seeking his replacement for both properties. The new APD/MD/afternoon host will serve both WLHK and WYXB simultaneously. That’s a significant dual-station responsibility in the Indianapolis market, reflecting modern consolidation realities.
What’s at Stake Radio One needs to quickly fill these combined programming leadership roles. The AC/country daypart significantly impacts both stations’ competitive positioning in the market. Losing an on-air host is one challenge. Losing that same person’s programming directorship creates operational urgency across the cluster.
What Remains Unclear The exact reason for Jordan’s departure hasn’t been publicly disclosed yet. We don’t know whether he secured another radio opportunity elsewhere. Furthermore, the timeline for finding a replacement remains undetermined. Whether Copeland might promote internally or conduct an external search is still unclear.
What It Means Talent turnover continues reshaping the Indianapolis radio landscape in meaningful ways. Jordan’s multi-station role demonstrates how consolidation directly affects staffing models across markets. Markets like Indianapolis increasingly demand versatility from program directors and hosts alike. Copeland will prioritize candidates who thrive in dual-station environments and understand programming synergies.
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David Hill serves as a Music Radio Editor, Columnist and Features writer for Barrett Media. A radio lifer with more than 30 years behind the mic, in the control room, and in the program director’s chair, David’s career spans influential stops at brands such as WIYY 98 Rock, WBAL-AM, and 99X. He has worked across multiple formats and ownership groups, including iHeartMedia and Cumulus Media, developing talent, breaking music, and navigating every major industry shift from diary to PPM and terrestrial dominance to streaming disruption. When he’s not writing or analyzing the industry, Dave runs The Tune Farm, a marketing firm built to help artists and brands grow audience the same way great radio always has—by creating connection, not just impressions. He can be reached at David@BarrettMedia.com.