WJR 760 has announced it is elevating Marie Osborne to the newly created role of Director of Community Affairs & News for the Cumulus Media Detroit news/talk station.
Osborne has spent 40 years working in broadcasting, including the past 20 years at WJR. During her career, she’s won three national Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast and digital journalism.
“Being able to help our listeners process all that is unfolding in this impactful moment in history is a privilege and being able to do it at WJR is an honor,” Osborne said. “The commitment to community and news here at WJR runs deep, it is at the heart of all we do and I’m looking forward to carrying on this vital tradition in my new role.”
“Marie has a deep commitment to journalism and community engagement,” added WJR 760 Program Director Ann Thomas. “She brings a powerful voice and a wealth of experience to this vital role, and I am pleased that she has accepted this new position.”
During her career, her work has been seen and heard on outlets like ABC News, CBS News, Fox News, the BBC, and News of the World, among others.
“Marie Osborne is one of Michigan’s most respected broadcasters,” Regional Vice President and Cumulus Detroit-Ann Arbor Market Manager Steve Finateri shared. “Her high standards for broadcasting integrity have earned her this important role with WJR, helping us to maintain our brand as Michigan’s most trusted media outlet serving listeners throughout the Great Lakes region.”
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