Colorado Public Radio has appointed Jessi Whitten as Program Director of adult alternative \u201cIndie 102.3\u201d KVOQ Denver, placing a longtime insider in charge of the station\u2019s programming and strategic direction.<\/p>\n
Whitten, who will begin her new role June 8, returns to the CPR music service after most recently serving as Director of Audience and Partnerships at Levitt Pavilion Denver. Her background includes more than a decade of experience in radio programming, artist development, and community engagement, with a strong emphasis on supporting local music scenes.<\/p>\n
She is no stranger to \u201cIndie 102.3.\u201d Whitten has been involved with the station since its early days, holding roles as host, music director, and assistant program director. She also played a key role during the station\u2019s transition from \u201cOpenAir\u201d to \u201cIndie 102.3\u201d following its 2019 rebrand, helping define its sound and expand its focus on emerging Colorado artists.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter a rigorous national recruitment, it is clear that Jessi has the mix of passion, skills, experience and strategic mindset to help the team and the organization move Indie forward,\u201d said Sean Nethery, Senior Vice President of Content and Planning at CPR.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am thrilled to rejoin this incredibly talented team on a dedicated basis to help bring the future of Indie 102.3 into focus,\u201d Whitten said in the announcement.<\/p>\n