CBS Names Spitz As PD For CBS Sports Radio

CBS Radio has named  longtime WFAN Sports Radio 66 employee Eric Spitz to the position Director of Programming for CBS Sports Radio.  Spitz will be responsible for talent development, scheduling, on-air presentation and production.  He will report to Chris Oliviero, SVP/Programming, CBS Radio who will also oversee the day-to-day operations of the network.

"Eric has a unique skill set ideal for building a sports radio network as proven by his tremendous success at WFAN," said Oliviero.

"Eric has been involved with the pioneering radio station since the beginning and watched the format grow from its infancy to what is now one of the most successful in the industry. His perspective is exactly what’s needed to launch a sports radio brand that can stand the test of time. And his selection for this critical position proves the value we are putting on leadership with a strong editorial track record in sports programming."

Spitz was hired by WFAN as a desk assistant when the station signed on the air on July 1, 1987. He moved up the producer ranks before being named as the station's APD in the early 90’s. In 2002, Spitz was named VP of Operations and Programming for Westwood One's Shadow/Metro Traffic. He held that position for three years before returning  as the WFAN’s program director.