Seasoned programmer Jay Michaels is returning to radio after a stint as a manager at Maverick. He has been hired as the Program Director for NRG Media’s Omaha, Neb., radio stations KQKQ (Sweet 98.5) and KOPW (Power 106.9).

“Jay’s music knowledge, creativity, passion for radio and his competitive spirit is second to none,” said NRG Media General Manager Mark Shecterle. “Jay has a great programming mind, as well as a strong sales mentality, which is important in our business. I am very fortunate to once again work with Jay, as he is truly one of the best programmers in the business”.

Michaels’ radio gigs have included Program Director at Amp1037 & 100.3 Jack FM in Dallas, KDMX & KDGE in Dallas, Hot 93.3 in Austin and KRBE in Houston. He was Operations Manager at WROX & WUSH in Virginia, and Music Director at KDGE in Dallas as well as KISS and KHFI in Austin.