Jim Marshall (Broadcasting Executive)
Encyclopedia
James David Marshall is an American broadcasting executive. He is currently the Florida Regional Manager for the WAY-FM Network
.
in Chicago, hosting nationally-syndicated radio programs. In 1996, he accepted the role of general manager of WMHK
in Columbia, SC. During his tenure there, WMHK
became the first South Carolina radio station to be awarded the coveted Marconi Award for Excellence in Broadcasting from the National Association of Broadcasters
. He assumed the role of Regional Manager of the WAY-FM Network
in 2005.
Marshall is a board member of the Gospel Music Association
, and he serves as the chairman of the Chistian Music Broadcasters Educational Committee, which produces one of the largest radio seminars in the nation each spring.
. He is one of the imaging voices for Spirit 66, one of the network's inspirational channels.
Gospel Music Association
WAY-FM Network
The WAY-FM Network is a national, non-profit radio broadcasting network in the United States that primarily plays Contemporary Christian music operating in 25 states . It is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, while most programming originates in Franklin, Tennessee.-Origins in Fort Myers:WAY-FM...
.
Family Information
Jim and his wife, Reba, have four children. They currently reside in Stuart, FL.Industry Involvement
Marshall has been involved in broadcasting since July, 1978, beginning his career in his hometown of Fairmont, WV. From the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s, he worked for the Moody Broadcasting NetworkMoody Broadcasting Network
-Florida:-Illinois:-Indiana:-Kentucky:-Michigan:-Mississippi:-Montana:-New Mexico:-Ohio:-Pennsylvania:-Tennessee:-Washington:-Wyoming:-Alabama:-Alaska:-Arizona:-Arkansas:-California:-Colorado:-Connecticut:...
in Chicago, hosting nationally-syndicated radio programs. In 1996, he accepted the role of general manager of WMHK
WMHK
WMHK FM 89.7 is a non-commercial Christian radio station in Columbia, South Carolina. It is owned and operated by Columbia International University. Its programming includes a Contemporary Christian music rotation selected by a team of listeners and family programming, such as "Family Life Today"...
in Columbia, SC. During his tenure there, WMHK
WMHK
WMHK FM 89.7 is a non-commercial Christian radio station in Columbia, South Carolina. It is owned and operated by Columbia International University. Its programming includes a Contemporary Christian music rotation selected by a team of listeners and family programming, such as "Family Life Today"...
became the first South Carolina radio station to be awarded the coveted Marconi Award for Excellence in Broadcasting from the National Association of Broadcasters
National Association of Broadcasters
The National Association of Broadcasters is a trade association, workers union, and lobby group representing the interests of for-profit, over-the-air radio and television broadcasters in the United States...
. He assumed the role of Regional Manager of the WAY-FM Network
WAY-FM Network
The WAY-FM Network is a national, non-profit radio broadcasting network in the United States that primarily plays Contemporary Christian music operating in 25 states . It is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, while most programming originates in Franklin, Tennessee.-Origins in Fort Myers:WAY-FM...
in 2005.
Marshall is a board member of the Gospel Music Association
Gospel Music Association
The Gospel Music Association was founded in 1964 for the purpose of supporting and promoting the development of all forms of Gospel music. There are currently about 4,000 members worldwide...
, and he serves as the chairman of the Chistian Music Broadcasters Educational Committee, which produces one of the largest radio seminars in the nation each spring.
Trivia
Marshall's voice is heard on Sirius Satellite RadioSirius Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio is a satellite radio service operating in North America, owned by Sirius XM Radio.Headquartered in New York City, with smaller studios in Los Angeles and Memphis, Sirius was officially launched on July 1, 2002 and currently provides 69 streams of music and 65 streams of...
. He is one of the imaging voices for Spirit 66, one of the network's inspirational channels.
External links
WAY-FMGospel Music Association