Restructuring at Algoa FM

Jay started his career in 1990 as a production assistant at Radio Algoa. In 1996, he was appointed technical manager for the newly privatised Radio Algoa and became programme manager in 2002. He was appointed to the board of directors in 2008.

MD, Dave Tiltmann, says it is no longer just a radio station. "We have become a fully-fledged media business, which has an ever-growing online presence; the Sport Elizabeth newspaper brand and our flagship radio station, which has just expanded into the Garden Route."

"Creative hub"

A programme manager is still to be appointed. Together, the three departments are "the creative hub of the business" responsible for providing a plethora of content, says Jay.

According to Tiltmann, the restructuring will help ensure that "all our products can deliver on our promise to our listeners, readers and advertisers."

"The restructuring demonstrates that we are serious about our business and understand that we cannot continue operating as a radio station, when we have become a full-house media business," adds Jay.

Jay will also be responsible for the East London office and Algoa FM's corporate presence in the Border region. "We will continue to work closely with the local business chamber and other stakeholders in order to promote the region. These are exciting times and I am looking forward to the challenges ahead," he concludes.