Eric Spitz Departs CBS Radio Sports For SiriusXM

Spitz (BSM Photo)

Veteran sports radio executive Eric Spitz is joining SiriusXM as their new Vice President of Sports Programming, according to Barrett Sports Media. Spitz will report directly to Steve Cohen, SiriusXM’s SVP of Sports Programming.

Spitz will be based in New York and start in his new role on July 16th. His duties will include being involved in the daily operation of SiriusXM’s sports channels, including the hiring of talent, programming development and live sports scheduling. Altogether he’s spent more than three decades in sports radio, becoming a highly respected executive.

Prior to joining SiriusXM, Spitz held the title of program director of CBS Sports Radio. He oversaw the network’s programming department since 2012 when it first launched.

No word yet on what CBS Sports Radio plans to do to fill Spitz’ void.