Philly Radio: Alex Silverman New PD At Newsradio KYW

Entercom Communications has announced the appointment of Alex Silverman to the role of Program Director for Newsradio KYW 1060 AM in Philadelphia, effective September 24.

Alex Silverman

In this role, Silverman will oversee programming for Philadelphia iconic All News radio station. He previously held the role of Assistant Director of News and Programming for sister station Newsradio WCBS 880 AM in New York.

“We are thrilled to welcome Alex to the KYW Newsradio family,” said David Yadgaroff, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom Philadelphia. “He’s a great fit to lead this iconic Philadelphia brand into an exciting next chapter.”

“KYW Newsradio is the beating heart of Philadelphia,” said Silverman. “I’m incredibly excited and honored to lead the top-notch team of news professionals who make it vital, both now and into the future.”

I'm beyond thrilled to let you know I'll be trading heros for hoagies and heading to Philadelphia in a few weeks to become Program Director at the legendary KYW Newsradio.

It will be my privilege to lead an iconic brand and its amazing team of news pros into a new chapter. pic.twitter.com/kMshL5Ov9z

— Alex Silverman (@AlexSilverman) August 30, 2018

Silverman joined Entercom in 2011 as an anchor for WCBS Newsradio 880 and has since helped lead the station’s coverage of major news events in New York and around the country, including Hurricane Sandy, the Boston Marathon bombings and the Orlando nightclub shooting. He received a 2018 National Edward R. Murrow Award for his coverage of the transportation crisis in New York.

KYW 1060 AM (50 Kw, DA) 

He recently helped guide WCBS through a modern refresh and reimage of its iconic Newsradio brand.

Silverman is currently the Industry Representative to the Board of Directors for WJPZ Radio in Syracuse, where he provides operational, financial and technical oversight for Syracuse University’s student-run radio station. He has also served as an adjunct professor at Fordham University, where he designed a course titled “Social Media for Journalists.”