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Jon Zellner

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President | Programming Operations and Digital Music at iHeartMedia
📍 New York, New York, United States

Jon Zellner is a 40-year media industry veteran and the President of Programming Operations and Digital Music at iHeartMedia. An Ohio University graduate, he specializes in brand development, talent coaching, and driving ratings and revenue growth. Colleagues describe him as enthusiastic, creative, and a brilliant innovator.

His passion for the radio industry began at age eight and has been the driving force of his entire career. Outside of his professional focus, he is a vocal supporter of philanthropic causes, particularly those that benefit childrens health and well-being, like the Childrens Miracle Network.

He decided on his career in radio at age eight after meeting legendary DJ Wolfman Jack.

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
President | Programming Operations and Digital Music
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Future of Radio
Emphasizes radio's role in creating human connection, contrasting it with the limitations of algorithmic music discovery.
AI in Broadcasting
Views artificial intelligence as a tool to enhance and support on-air talent and programming, not as a replacement for human creativity.
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Career

Work history

7-2009
President | Programming Operations and Digital Music
iHeartMedia
3-2005 - 7-2009
Executive Vice President | Programming
SiriusXM
2-2004 - 3-2005
Vice President | CHR/Hot AC Programming
CBS Radio
2-1996 - 2-2004
Vice President | CHR Programming
CBS Radio
7-1994 - 2-1996
Operations Manager/Program Director
Wheeling Pittsburgh Communications
In the press

Media appearances

Brandwidth On Demand • Radio's Relentless Reinvention - Guest: Jon Zellner, iHeartMedia President | Programming Operations. Featured in Fountain.fm
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iHeartMedia's Jon Zellner Promoted to President of Programming. Featured in Billboard
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Education
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Ohio University
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