New Jersey Christian Music Radio Station Seeks New Chief Programming Officer, Available Next Month: UPDATED

• Excellent computer skills and acumen, particularly with station production and traffic software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to administrate and to work as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage priorities, workflow, and meet deadlines while exhibiting superb attention to detail.
• Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
• Trustworthy to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability and desire to grow professionally and personally.
• A minimum of five years large market experience preferred.

A: This position requires them to live in one of our three markets: New Jersey, Ohio, or Colorado.

DENVER — Pillar Media announced that Chief Programming Officer Matt Stockman will conclude his service with the ministry on Aug. 31, 2026, following more than six years of impactful leadership in programming strategy and content development.

Since joining Pillar Media in 2020, Stockman has guided programming initiatives that strengthened the organization’s mission of encouraging people into a growing relationship with Jesus through media.

“Matt’s leadership and expertise have made a lasting impact on our organization,” Executive Director Art Garza said. “While we never enjoy losing great talent, we’ve long known this entrepreneurial path was something he felt called toward. We’re grateful for his contributions and excited for his new consulting venture. Matt will always be part of our family, and we know this won’t be the last chapter we share together.”

Stockman is stepping away to focus full-time on expanding his consulting work serving nonprofit and Christian radio organizations nationwide.

“I’ve loved every moment of my time with Pillar Media,” Stockman said. “At every level, this team has been an absolute dream to work with, and I thank God for the privilege it has been to serve alongside each of them. I believe God has opened the door for this next chapter, and I look forward to using my experience and gifts to help other organizations make an impact for the Kingdom.”

Pillar Media will begin a search for its next chief programming officer. In the meantime, the organization remains focused on delivering encouraging, Christ-centered media that serves communities across five local markets, reaching over 1 million people a week.

To learn more about the opportunity and apply, visit pillarmedia.com.

Mike Couchman named chief programming officer over Pillar Media

DENVER, August 31, 2026 — Pillar Media welcomes Mike Couchman as the chief programming officer, overseeing Pillar Media’s STAR 99.1 (WAWZ), STAR 93.3 (WAKW), STAR 101.5 (KSRC), THE NEW FLO 107.1 (KFCO), and AM910 (KPOF).

“Serving with the team at BOOST Radio/JOY FM/WorshipOne has been an incredible privilege,” Couchman said. “I’ll always be grateful for what God allowed me to be part of. I’m also excited to see what He’s doing at Pillar Media and honored to be part of what He has in store next.”

Mike Couchman brings over 30 years of experience in broadcasting across multiple formats, serving in Christian radio programming for the last 26 years. Couchman comes most recently from Gateway Creative Communications in St. Louis, MO serving as Operations Manager for BOOST Radio Network, 99.1 JOY FM (KLJY), and 88.1WorshipOne (KLJT).

At Gateway, he helped create BOOST Radio and lead its growth from one St. Louis signal to a national network broadcasting on 25 signals across the U.S. He also played a key role in the success of 99.1 JOY FM (KLJY), helping establish it as one of St. Louis’ highest-rated stations and a consistent top performer in the market.

“We are truly grateful to welcome Mike Couchman to our team,” said Art Garza, executive director of Pillar Media. “His experience, programming expertise, heart, and vision align with our mission, and we believe God has uniquely equipped him to lead our programming team forward.”

Couchman succeeds Matt Stockman, who recently announced his departure to pursue radio and non-profit consulting full time.

“I am incredibly proud of the programming team at Pillar Media,” said Stockman. “Entrusting their next chapter to another leader isn’t easy, but I am so excited for the future of our stations with Mike Couchman at the helm.”

Couchman will begin his new role on November 16 and will be based in Pillar Media’s Aurora office. Stockman will stay on through the transition.