Philadelphia’s KYW/WPHI (1060/103.9) has some new leadership as the radio station has lured Kevin McCorry from crosstown NPR news/talk outlet WHYY-FM (90.9) to become their News Director, effective Feb. 28.
“Kevin is a leader who understands implicitly what makes a modern audio newsroom great: the people at the heart of its original reporting,” Brand Manager Alex Silverman said in a release.
“His expertise will help our team build on the iconic legacy of KYW Newsradio and take our agenda-setting local journalism to the next level.”
McCorry spent the last decade with WHYY-FM, recently serving as a Managing Editor, leading a team of multimedia journalists reporting on education, immigration, politics, and the economy. He also held the title of Lead Education Reporter for the NPR station.
“As a Philly native, I know that KYW Newsradio holds a special place in the hearts and habits of many people in our region, and the talent in this newsroom is immense,” McCorry said.
“The bottom line for any news operation is trust, and I’m beyond excited to continue to build KYW’s trust among more of our region’s listeners and readers by bringing my passion for smart, fair, in-depth news and storytelling to this esteemed organization.”
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