Jeff Hurley is adding more responsibility at iHeartMedia. The EVP/Programming for upstate New York, Mid-Atlantic and New England will now serve as SVP/Programming for the company’s Philadelphia cluster.
Hurley’s roots in Pennsylvania run deep. He built much of his career there as Program Director for FM 97 WLAN and 99.3 Kiss-FM WHKF. He later served as SVP/Programming for the Allentown/Harrisburg region before joining iHeart’s National Programming Group as EVP/Programming in 2020.
Former Philadelphia SVP/Programming Derrick Corbett moves into the VP/Programming role. He will continue overseeing Power 99 and 105.3 WDAS.
Hurley expressed genuine enthusiasm for the opportunity.
“I’m excited to step into the role of Senior Vice President of Programming and guide these legendary stations that have meant so much to the community for decades,” he said. “It’s an honor to be part of their future. Growing up in Pennsylvania, this feels like a dream come true in the best possible way. I’m looking forward to working closely with Derrick Corbett and the talented staff across all of these stations to continue growing in 2026 and beyond.”
iHeart EVP/Programming Thea Mitchem championed the decision.
“Jeff is a proven leader with a deep understanding of our brands, our audiences and the power of strong programming,” said Mitchem. “His ability to strategically elevate stations while developing great teams makes him the right choice to lead programming in Philadelphia, and I’m confident he’ll continue to drive success in this important market.”
Hurley now oversees programming across a significant footprint. Philadelphia is a top-ten market, making this expansion a notable move for both Hurley and iHeartMedia.
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