Jenkins becomes WSNC 90.5 new station manager

The campus radio station, WSNC F.M. 90.5, has hired a new station manager to fill the leadership role at the station. Elvin Jenkins, who previously worked at Elizabeth City State University, has begun his term as the General Manager of Radio and Television Services and has high hopes for Winston-Salem State’s radio station.É”I want WSNC 90.5 to become the best radio station in the city, the world, the nation,” said Jenkins. “It definitely has the potential.”WSNC broadcasts a wide variety of music which includes jazz, gospel, blues, oldies, soul, and reggae. The radio station not only provides music and up-to-date news and event listings, but it also gives students a chance to enhance their skills in radio broadcasting.ÉMonica Melton, the station’s program manager, is looking forward to working with Jenkins.”We are delighted to welcome Elvin Jenkins and his family to WSNC and Winston-Salem. His wealth of experience in Public Radio will prove vital to his mission to expand our programming, improve funding resources, increase services to the community, strengthen the position of the station in the market and increase student participation”, said Melton. “All of which would further enhance our great station. He has an excellent sense of humor and will do well here.”Jenkins received his Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communications from Jackson State University and continued his education by getting his masters in educational media from the University of Northern Iowa. Jenkins has always had an interest in media since his youth.”I’ve always been fascinated with the field of media since high school where I was interested in film,” said Jenkins. “It’s ever-changing and fascinating.”É”It always has been fascinating and always will be.” Dr. Brian C. Blount, chairman of the Department of Mass Communications where the station is housed, said, “Jenkins is very effective, professional, and he has experience in both academics and the broadcasting industry. “I think he will bring a lot of new ideas that will enhance the overall operation of the station.”Jenkins’ plans on using his expertise in the field of media to bring WSNC to a new level despite past problems at the station.””I want to find out what is working and what isn’t working at WSNC, and make it all work,” said Jenkins.WSNC has experienced financial troubles in the past. Last year the Winston-Salem Journal reported that officials were investigating allegations of financial irregularities during the tenure of former station manager Joe Watson.