EDMONTON – Rogers Radio station 91.7 The Bounce today announced the homecoming of Russell James as its new program director later this month.
“We’re excited to have one of Canada’s brightest programmers back in our studio, bringing his progressive attitude, innovative ideas, and innate connection with the music industry back to the birthplace of his Edmonton radio career,” said Al Ford, operations manager, 91.7 The Bounce.
James has mixed music at parties for the likes of internationally-recognized stars including Prince and Justin Timberlake. He began his Edmonton radio career at 91.7 The Bounce in 2007, and helped propel the station to first place in local ratings in less than one year in his various roles as music director, assistant program director, DJ, on-air personality and creator of the Five O’Clock Traffic Jam. For his innovative work at the station, Russell received a Canadian Music Industry Award nomination in 2009 as Music Director of the Year.
Most recently program director and Mixshow DJ at Edmonton’s HOT 107 FM, his radio career has spanned from producer, to host, to mixer at stations in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto. James also helped assemble, manage and produce tracks for Canadian pop group SoulDecision at age 20.
