Some new faces are coming to WNYC-AM/FM as the New York Public radio station announced the arrivals of Steve Smith and Ann Givens.
“I’m thrilled to announce that two more talented editors will be joining our newsroom: Steve Smith and Ann Givens will be starting new roles at WNYC in the coming weeks,” Deputy Editor Stephanie Clary wrote in a staff memo. “Each will lead a desk and be charged with developing essential multi-platform journalism.”
Smith arrives at the radio station following a stint with NPR and will take over as the Culture & Arts Editor. He also spent 13 years as a music editor at Time Out New York and doubled as a classical music critic for The New York Times. The former NPR employee’s first day with WNYC will be Jan. 24th.
Meanwhile, Givens joins WNYC as the Public Safety Editor. One of the marquee positions she has held in her career was as an investigative producer at NBC New York, winning two New York Emmys for stories on government corruption and housing discrimination.
“We are excited to start the new year off strong with Steve, Ann, and other recently announced new hires Herb Pinder, Tiffany Hanssen, and Consider This host Janae Pierre joining our team. Please join me in welcoming our new colleagues to WNYC!” the memo concluded.
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