Tri-City Christian Network Announces the Appointment of Jamila Joy as General Manager
Richmond, VA – August 17, 2008 (FPRC) — Tri-City Christian Network, which owns WFTH Faith 1590, Central Virginia’s first full-time African American Gospel Station announces the appointment of Jamila Joy as General Manager, effective August 18, 2008.
Pastor Jack Johnson, President of Tri-City Christian welcomes Joy, ‘We are very excited to bring Jamila on board. We wish her all the best for a successful start on our team.’
Joy who began her radio career as an announcer at WFTH in 1997 states, ‘Wow! My career has come full circle. I look forward to leading the team into uncharted territory in Gospel Radio.’
Prior to joining Tri-City Christian, Joy was an account manager at Radio One’s WPZZ Praise 104.7, where Joy was responsible for pioneering such innovative projects as the Transformation Expo, Praise Pages and growing gospel NTR initiatives. Joy brings to WFTH extensive experience in programming, sales, marketing and promotions.
About Faith 1590
Faith 1590, a subsidiary of Tri-City Christian Radio Network, is noted as Central Virginia’s First full-time Gospel station. Owners Pastor Jack and Mary Johnson are excited to celebrate 25 years of broadcasting gospel music and ministry on WFTH. Today, we take pride in having ‘created the gospel audience’ in this market for others to follow. With Jamila Joy coming aboard, we look forward advancing to the next level of broadcasting for WFTH.
About Jamila Joy
Joy’s proven leadership in Gospel media has attributed to her continued success. Other notable contributions include, VA’s First Sunday Gospel Brunch and New Artist Showcase Concert Series. Joy served as program director & Morning drive host in Richmond and syndicated her radio show to over 25 markets in Norfolk. Joy’s outstanding service earned her a Stellar Award nomination for ‘Gospel Radio Announcer of the Year’ and BMI selected Joy for RAB’s Fast Start Scholarship Academy.
