Tim Benz announced today on his Facebook page that his tenure with TribLive Radio in Pittsburgh is coming to an end this Thursday. Benz says that he knew the relationship wouldn’t be a long term one when he returned to the area last July but it was an important step in helping him reestablish his connections in the Pittsburgh market after leaving the city to co-host middays on WEEI in Boston.
Benz will remain involved in local Pittsburgh sports radio circles through his work on the Steelers radio network. He’ll also remain involved doing fill-in work for ESPN Pittsburgh and 105.9 The X.
From the sound of the post, it appears that Guy Junker is also departing TribLive Radio. Benz hinted that another relationship could be forthcoming at the start of the football season. Whether that’s a solo affair or involves Junker remains to be seen. No word yet from TribLive Radio on how they will replace Benz and Junker.
Jason Barrett is the President and Founder of Barrett Media since the company was created in September 2015. Prior to its arrival, JB served as a sports radio programmer, launching brands such as 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He also spent time programming SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Jason also worked on-air and behind the scenes in local radio at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years on the national stage, producing radio shows for ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT. Among them included the Dan Patrick Show, and GameNight.
You can find JB on Twitter @SportsRadioPD. He’s also reachable by email at Jason@BarrettMedia.com.
