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Broadcast and Cinematic Arts
Vice President of Programming - CBS Radio Detroit
Tim Roberts, '82, School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts graduate was inducted into the 2016 Country Radio Hall of Fame, country music's highest honor. Past recipients include Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell, Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton.
Tim is currently Vice President of Programming for CBS Radio Detroit, including stations WYCD/WOMC/WDZH. During his tenure WYCD has been honored with two Marconi Awards and named Station of the Year by both the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. Tim participates in the CBS Amplify Program, which is a conduit for exposing new music and artists and he produces Detroit's two largest events; the WYCD Downtown Hoedown and the Woodward Dream Cruise with WOMC.
Tim previously served as Midwest Operations Manager for Cumulus Media where he oversaw all operations and programming for the Midwest region and its 29 radio stations. Prior programming and on air experience included stops at KSAN/KNEW – San Francisco; WKKT-Charlotte, NC; KDRK/KGA-Spokane; KHAK-AM/FM Cedar Rapids, Iowa and WPCM-Greensboro/Winston Salem, NC.
Tim's expertise has also been recognized with several other high profile accolades. He was named the top country music radio program director by trade publication, Radio Ink. The award recognizes Tim's ratings success, market dominance, staff development abilities and the influential role he plays in shaping country radio formats. He is a Michigan Association of Broadcasters Award Winner, and was named Programmer of the Year and one of the 30 Most Influential People in Country by Country Aircheck.
Tim is currently Vice President of Programming for CBS Radio Detroit, including stations WYCD/WOMC/WDZH. During his tenure WYCD has been honored with two Marconi Awards and named Station of the Year by both the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. Tim participates in the CBS Amplify Program, which is a conduit for exposing new music and artists and he produces Detroit's two largest events; the WYCD Downtown Hoedown and the Woodward Dream Cruise with WOMC.
Tim previously served as Midwest Operations Manager for Cumulus Media where he oversaw all operations and programming for the Midwest region and its 29 radio stations. Prior programming and on air experience included stops at KSAN/KNEW – San Francisco; WKKT-Charlotte, NC; KDRK/KGA-Spokane; KHAK-AM/FM Cedar Rapids, Iowa and WPCM-Greensboro/Winston Salem, NC.
Tim's expertise has also been recognized with several other high profile accolades. He was named the top country music radio program director by trade publication, Radio Ink. The award recognizes Tim's ratings success, market dominance, staff development abilities and the influential role he plays in shaping country radio formats. He is a Michigan Association of Broadcasters Award Winner, and was named Programmer of the Year and one of the 30 Most Influential People in Country by Country Aircheck.