“I want my listeners to feel like I’m right there in their cubicle having a real conversation,” Cherise Richards says. “Whether it’s on the air, the text line, or social media, I just try to be a bright spot in their day.” That mindset defines her work at Rubber City Radio’s WQMX.
Richards currently serves as midday host, Assistant Program Director, and Music Director, while also hosting a weekend show on 107.3 Alternative Cleveland. Her multifaceted role allows her to shape both the sound of the station and the talent behind it.
“As Assistant Program Director, I’m helping develop eight part-time personalities, all live,” she explains. “There’s no voice tracking. That real-time experience matters, especially for people coming up in this business.”…