CCM+E Promotes Ken Charles To VP-Sacramento

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment today announced a new assignment for Ken Charles, currently  National Brand Coordinator of News/Talk/Sports.

Charles has been appointed Vice President of Programming for CCM+E-Sacramento, where he’ll oversee programming for the six station cluster.

Charles began his radio career in 1995 as Director of Programming and News for WSYR and WHEN in Syracuse, N.Y. In 1998 he joined the Clear Channel team and was named Director of Programming for WGST and Georgia News Network in Atlanta. He later served as Regional Vice President of Programming for Clear Channel's Texas markets as well as Operations Manager for Clear Channel Houston and Director of Programming for KTRH, KPRC and KBME. Charles most recently served as Director of Programming for Clear Channel Miami's WIOD and WINZ.

"We are extremely excited to have Ken leading the programming and brand strategies for Clear Channel Sacramento," said Dave Milner, Market President, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Sacramento. "His experience and passion, combined with our excellent team of professionals will certainly make for a winning combination."

Charles will relocate from his current Miami home base.  "It has been a great five years in South Florida," said Charles. "However, this is an exciting opportunity to grow with the company and work with the amazing team of professionals at Clear Channel Media and Entertainment-Sacramento."