Karina Farias named Program Director of KUFX San Jose
SAN FRANCISCO – October 15, 2019 – Karina Farias has been named Program Director for 98.5 KFOX (KUFX-FM/San Jose, CA), effective immediately. As Program Director, Farias will support ratings, revenue, and digital growth of KFOX and the online/social assets. She will report to Bonneville’s Bay Area Director of Programming Operations, Brian Figula.
“Karina has quickly elevated our music and programming initiatives for both KUFX and KOIT,” said Figula. “Her passion, commitment and digital talents, will reinforce the market-leading classic rock position we have on 98.5 KFOX. Nobody deserves this opportunity more than Karina”.
“Ever since I started in radio, it has been a dream of mine to program a radio station,” said Farias. “Little did I know that I would achieve that dream with such legendary call letters. I can’t begin to express how grateful I am to Carl Gardner and Brian Figula for believing in me and trusting me with this heritage brand. San Jose, let’s continue to make the South Bay rock!”
98.5 KFOX is approaching its 30th anniversary and is the flagship of the San Jose Sharks.
About Bonneville International Corporation
Bonneville International is a legacy broadcaster dedicated to informing, entertaining and uplifting its audiences. Founded in 1964, Bonneville currently operates 22 radio stations and one TV station. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Bonneville is a subsidiary of Deseret Management Corporation, a for-profit arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For more information about Bonneville International, please visit www.bonneville.com.