Update: New boss at KNX

 


Alex Silverman has been named Director of News and Programming for all-news KNX. He arrives from Philadelphia where he was brand manager for Audacy sister station KYW Newsradio. Previously he was Assistant Director of News and Programming at Audacy's WCBS Newsradio 880, New York where he won an Edward R. Murrow award for his coverage of the city's transportation crisis. He also worked at Bonneville's KIRO-FM Seattle as a reporter and news anchor. His first radio job was at WSYR Syracuse, New York where he graduated from Syracuse University. 

Here's the official statements:


Jeff Federman

"Alex has led two of our company's leading news brands to newfound success and industry-wide recognition. We look forward to welcoming him to the team and further establishing KNX as the go-to news source for Southern Californians." - Jeff Federman, Regional President, Audacy Southern California

"KNX News is iconic. I can't wait to work with the amazing team to build the future of the brand and set the agenda for news coverage in Southern California. Thank you to Jeff Federman, Chris Ebbott (VP / Brand Manger), Jeff Sottolano (Executive VP / Head of Programming), and Bill Smee (VP of News) for their confidence in me and commitment to impactful, local journalism." - Alex Silverman.

Silverman succeeds Ken Charles, who left KNX on July 22. 

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