Richmond Radio: WRVA Signs Jeff Katz To A Contract Extension

Audacy Richmond has signed Newsradio WRVA-AM afternoon host Jeff Katz to a contract extension. Katz has been a WRVA host in PM drive for 10 years. Previously, Katz worked in mornings for conservative Talk WXKS-AM in Boston. Before that, he was with crosstown WRKO-AM in the late 90's and has held talk radio stints in Philadelphia, San Francisco and Las Vegas.

"Jeff is a great citizen of Virginia and continues to be an important part of the WRVA family," said Audacy Virginia Senior Vice President and Market Manager Bennett Zier.

"During the past decade, I've absolutely fallen in love with the people of Central Virginia," added Katz. "This community has been so welcoming to my family and I cherish having the chance to help out a bit by serving as an advocate for special needs kids, saluting our law enforcement officers and sharing vital news and information."

Previously,  Katz has hosted award winning talk shows in major markets around the United States including Boston, Charlotte, Las Vegas, Philadelphia and San Francisco. Additionally, he has served as a nationally syndicated host for Premiere Radio Networks. He has appeared extensively on major television networks including ABC, CBS, CNBC, CNN, ESPN, Fox News, MSNBC and NBC. Katz has been a columnist for The Boston Herald and The Valley Patriot newspapers and was the host of a syndicated daily radio commentary on The Boston Herald’s digital radio station, Boston Herald Radio.