Hubbard has selected Declan Moore to succeed Joel Oxley as President and Market Manager in Washington, D.C. Moore will lead WTOP and the company’s other Washington media properties.
What We Know: Oxley has spent his entire career at WTOP. He joined the station in 1992 before rising to Senior Vice President and Market Manager of the cluster. He’ll retire next year after more than three decades with the station. Meanwhile, Moore joins Hubbard after serving as Head of International for Wondery, the podcast company owned by Amazon. Earlier in his career, Moore spent 23 years as an executive at National Geographic.
What They Said: “I’m honored to have the opportunity to build on the extraordinary legacy Joel Oxley has created here in Washington. WTOP, Federal News Network and 2060 Digital are exceptional brands with deep connections to the communities they serve throughout the National Capital Region. I’m energized by the opportunity to work with the talented teams here to build on those strengths and help these businesses continue to evolve and grow.” -Declan Moore
“We are thrilled to welcome Declan as the next leader of WTOP, FNN and 2060 Digital in Washington, DC. While he has very big shoes to fill following in the footsteps of Joel Oxley, Declan has a strong track record of retaining the essence and legacy of media brands while leading them into the future … We look forward to seeing him work with the exceptional team of professionals at Hubbard Washington D.C. on building upon the nearly 60-year legacy of connecting with and serving the local community with local news and information” -Hubbard CEO Ginny Hubbard
What Remains Unclear: Hubbard hasn’t detailed when Moore will officially assume the position. It has also not provided additional information about Oxley’s transition following his retirement.
What It Means: Moore brings experience across traditional media, digital media and podcasting to one of Hubbard’s most prominent markets. His arrival also gives Hubbard an executive with experience managing established brands while navigating changing audience habits. However, replacing Oxley represents a significant leadership transition for WTOP after more than three decades under his influence.
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