WERS 88.9 has announced Alex Parker will join the station as its new afternoon host and programming assistant.
Parker joins WERS 88.9, the Emerson College radio station, after previously working in on-air and production rols at other stations in Boston like WAAF, WZLX, and WPLM.
“I’m kinda screaming that I get to write this quote right now,” said Parker. “It’s actually surreal to be fulfilling a goal of mine to make it on-air full-time in the city that I adore, at the station that inspired my passion for radio and embraced my love of music. I’m wicked excited to be afforded the opportunity to hang out with the one-of-a-kind WERS listenership on the Boston airwaves.”
“Part of our mission is to provide companionship as we navigate through our hand-picked playlists,” said WERS General Manager Howard Simpson. “Parker is an excellent storyteller. Adding her to the equation means our audience gains the kind of wit, warmth and realness of a trusted friend. I can’t wait for her to get started.”
Parker joins the station after previously serving as a Social Media Content Specialist for Emerson College. She will begin her duties with the radio station on Tuesday.
“Parker is a local who brings a deep love of music, experience in commercial and non-commercial Boston radio, and proficiency in social media,” added WERS Brand Manager Ken West. “She’s ready to connect with the WERS audience through her passion, music knowledge, and fun personality.”
Alex Parker is a 2013 graduate of Emerson College.
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