Media Leader.
Brand Manager.
Team Builder.
About Me
I'm an award-winning broadcast journalist, newsroom leader who believes in supporting and growing the next generation of multimedia journalists, an enterprising marketer, and a forward-thinking broadcast technology and operations expert. I'm currently the Director of News & Programming at KNX News in Los Angeles, and a Director-At-Large for the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA). Keep exploring my site to learn more about me, and please feel free to reach out!
Professional Experience
September 2022 - Present
Director of News & Programming, KNX News
Head an agenda-setting, market-leading team of broadcast and digital journalists at Southern California's largest 24/7 audio newsroom with a reach of more than a million weekly. Oversee content on all platforms including smart speakers, the Audacy app, FM and AM radio, KNXNews.com, and social media. Lead research and marketing strategies for the KNX News brand.
September 2018 - Present
Brand Manager, KYW Newsradio
Oversee all aspects of Philadelphia's leading multimedia newsroom, including on-air and digital content, programming, branding, and marketing. Led a re-brand and image modernization of a beloved local institution and oversaw the historic launch of an FM simulcast.
April 2011 - September 2018
Assistant Director of News & Programming, WCBS Newsradio 880
Led a re-brand, re-image, and modernization of New York's 24/7 all-news station. Led a team of award-winning journalists. News anchor and field reporter in the nation's #1 media market.
May 2010 - April 2011
News Reporter/Anchor, KIRO Radio
News and features reporter for the leading news-talk station in the Puget Sound region, covering day-to-day news events and producing in-depth issue-based feature reports on a daily basis.
August 2008 - March 2010
News Anchor/Reporter, Newsradio 570 WSYR
News anchor on top-rated morning show at Central New York’s leading news radio station. Filed breaking news and feature reports that aired throughout the day.
Service & Leadership
September 2021 - Present
Director-At-Large, RTDNA
I serve on the Board of Directors of the Radio Television Digital News Association, which provides visibility, advocacy, training, resources, and awards for broadcast and digital journalists and their leaders.
2008 - Present
Technical Consultant & Board of Directors Member, WJPZ Radio Inc.
Provide operational, financial, and technical oversight for Syracuse University’s student-owned-and-operated radio station. The Board is responsible for compliance with federal broadcast regulations as well as ensuring the non-profit corporation fulfills its mission as a training ground for successful careers in the broadcasting industry.
2016 - 2018
Adjunct Instructor, Fordham University
Independently developed curriculum for new journalism course, Social Media for Journalists, focusing on both theory and the practical applications of emerging technology in traditional journalism.
Recognitions & Awards
National Edward R. Murrow Award
2018
The Breaking Point: a multimedia series about the crisis facing public transportation in New York City. Winner of the national Murrow for News Series, Large Market Radio.
Regional Edward R. Murrow Award
2017
Excellence in Sound: "The Roaring '20s"
New York State Associated Press Association Award
2012, 2013
General Excellence in Use of Medium
Rev. Mychal Judge 'Heart of New York' Award
2012
Awarded by the New York Press Club for coverage of Hurricane Sandy