I'm John Worster (also known as John McKay), a broadcast professional with 38 years of experience in radio and TV advertising. I started my career at KCLX AM 1450 in Colfax, WA, where I investigated, assembled, wrote and produced news, voiced ads, and later moved between Spokane stations KGA-AM and KDRK FM, handling evenings, remotes, news and more. Since 1992 I've worked across the Tri-Cities and Spokane markets with KIOK, Eagle 106.5 and KEYW, building programming and creating engaging content. Today I’m the Program Director for Newstalk870 AM KFLD (Townsquare Media), and I freelance voice work for hundreds of radio and TV ads, including 15 years with Lithia Advertising-Lithia Motors. I’ve also set up MOH (Message on Hold) systems for the Benton-Franklin Health District and dabbled in Adobe 3.0 digital production, delivering ads quickly—often within a day. 38 years and counting in broadcasting.

John Worster (John McKay)

I'm John Worster (also known as John McKay), a broadcast professional with 38 years of experience in radio and TV advertising. I started my career at KCLX AM 1450 in Colfax, WA, where I investigated, assembled, wrote and produced news, voiced ads, and later moved between Spokane stations KGA-AM and KDRK FM, handling evenings, remotes, news and more. Since 1992 I've worked across the Tri-Cities and Spokane markets with KIOK, Eagle 106.5 and KEYW, building programming and creating engaging content. Today I’m the Program Director for Newstalk870 AM KFLD (Townsquare Media), and I freelance voice work for hundreds of radio and TV ads, including 15 years with Lithia Advertising-Lithia Motors. I’ve also set up MOH (Message on Hold) systems for the Benton-Franklin Health District and dabbled in Adobe 3.0 digital production, delivering ads quickly—often within a day. 38 years and counting in broadcasting.

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I’m John Worster (also known as John McKay), a broadcast professional with 38 years of experience in radio and TV advertising. I started my career at KCLX AM 1450 in Colfax, WA, where I investigated, assembled, wrote and produced news, voiced ads, and later moved between Spokane stations KGA-AM and KDRK FM, handling evenings, remotes, news and more. Since 1992 I’ve worked across the Tri-Cities and Spokane markets with KIOK, Eagle 106.5 and KEYW, building programming and creating engaging content.

Today I’m the Program Director for Newstalk870 AM KFLD (Townsquare Media), and I freelance voice work for hundreds of radio and TV ads, including 15 years with Lithia Advertising-Lithia Motors. I’ve also set up MOH (Message on Hold) systems for the Benton-Franklin Health District and dabbled in Adobe 3.0 digital production, delivering ads quickly—often within a day. 38 years and counting in broadcasting.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

News Director at KCLX AM Radio 1450
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1987
Investigated, assembled, wrote and produced news; voiced and produced radio ads.
Radio News Reporter / On-air Personality at KGA-AM and KDRK FM
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1992
Evening shift on KDRK; remote broadcasts; produced radio ads; did news and more.
Radio Producer / On-Air Talent at New Northwest Broadcasting (KIOK FM 94.9; Eagle 106.5; KEYW) / Tri-Cities, WA
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 2006
Worked for KIOK FM 94.9, Eagle 106.5 Classic Rock, then KEYW FM.
Program Director at Newstalk870 AM KFLD (Townsquare Media)
January 1, 2006 - Present
Program Director for Newstalk 870 AM KFLD; overseeing station programming; previously with Townsquare Media and Clear Channel; freelance voice work for hundreds of radio and TV ads, including Lithia Advertising-Lithia Motors; MOH systems for Benton-Franklin Health District.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communications at Whitworth University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Professional Services