iHeartMedia has appointed Tias Schuster to SVP of Programming for the 19 stations across Rochester, Syracuse and Binghamton, N.Y. Effective immediately, Schuster will report to iHeartMedia West New York President, Robert Morgan.

"We are thrilled to welcome Tias back to Upstate NY. He is an experienced leader that brings high energy and innovative thinking to our powerful brands,” said Morgan.

Schuster adds, “It's great to be back with my iHeartRadio family in Upstate New York. I'm honored to work alongside the legendary personalities and management in these markets! I want to give a special thanks to iHeartMedia for the opportunity.”

Most recently, Schuster was the SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia Norfolk and PD of Top 40 WNOH (Now 105) and Rhythmic AC WMOV (MOViN 107.7). He previously served as a PD for iHeartMedia Hot AC WDVI (Mix 100.5) and Top 40 WKGS (Kiss 106.7) from 2015-2016 and an Operations Manager and PD for Entercom in Greenville, SC.