Pennsylvania talk show host and Barrett News Media writer Ryan Hedrick has accepted a position to host the award-winning morning show at Mid Maryland’s free talk 930 WFMD AM. Hedrick returns to the station where his career began nearly 15 years ago.
“This is an opportunity that I never thought would come when I left the station many years ago,” Hedrick said. “WFMD holds a special place in my heart. I got started in the business here and I have always dreamed of returning but I never thought it would be in this role. WFMD is committed to local issues, local talk, and local content. I am pleased to be working with an award-winning news staff, and many seasoned radio veterans who will provide as much support as possible.”
Hedrick is leaving Magnum Broadcasting’s News Talk 103.7 FM where he hosted The Drive for the last 14 months. “I want to thank Pat Ryan and Michael Stapleford for an incredible opportunity to host a daily show. I will never forget this experience.”
WFMD is owned by Connoisseur Media, which operates radio stations in Connecticut, Long Island, and Maryland.
Hedrick will take over for Bob Miller who has been a fixture at the station for the last 26 years. The station’s plan is to have Hedrick and Miller work together for the next couple of months, Hedrick will eventually take over as the sole anchor of the Morning News Express.
Hedrick’s career started at WFMD in 2004 where he reported on sports and news. He eventually went on to work in such markets as Baltimore, Maryland, Topeka, Kansas, Buffalo, New York, and Washington, D.C.
In 2016, while working at WIBW Radio, Hedrick won the Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB) award for large market enterprise reporting. His experience also led him to Western New York where he was the news director at 95.3 The Lake, formerly owned by Cross Country Communications.
“Given the current economic climate, I’m grateful to have the opportunity to land a full-time job at a legendary local station such as WFMD. I am extremely grateful to have earned this special opportunity.”
