Baltimore Radio: Jeff Wade Promoted At Newsradio WBAL

Newsradio WBAL 1090 AM / FM 101.5 FM (W268BA) announced today that Jeff Wade has been promoted to Director of Programming/News Director.

Jeff Wade

Wade joined WBAL in 2017 as News Director.  He replaces long-time WBAL-AM Programmer, Scott Maustellar, who is transitioning to a part-time role with the station, helping to coordinate the station's sports broadcasting schedule which includes the Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Ravens and Navy Football.

"With Scott transitioning to the next phase of his career at WBAL NewsRadio and Jeff having already tackled a similar opportunity earlier in his career, I am wildly confident that our listeners will continue to enjoy the best in local news, talk and sports on WBAL NewsRadio," said Hearst Television Baltimore television and radio properties President and General Manager Dan Joerres.

"It's the honor of a lifetime to be given the opportunity to lead this outstanding team of broadcasters and build on the foundation Scott has laid," added Wade. "I'm excited to get to work and continue to make WBAL NewsRadio Baltimore's go-to destination for insightful information and smart, thoughtful commentary."

Wade earned a National Murrow Award for Breaking News Coverage along with numerous Regional Murrow Awards, including a Regional Murrow for Overall Excellence in 2022.