Richmond TV Vet Adds Radio

• Audacy Urban WBTJ (106.5 The Beat)/Richmond, VA has acquired the talents of local television veteran Candice Smith as the station’s new midday personality, weekdays from 10am-2pm ET.

Ms. Smith is a Virginia native and three-time Emmy Award winner, who currently works for local NBC affiliate WWBT (NBC12) as 12 About Town reporter and morning traffic reporter, a gig she will retain.

“I’m delighted to welcome Candice and her wonderful talent to 106.5 The Beat,” said Bennett Zier, SVP/Market Manager, Audacy Richmond. “Her personality, talent and ties to RVA make her the perfect addition to The Beat’s already powerful programming lineup.” Smith commented, “I’m looking forward to joining Audacy. I love Richmond and I’m looking forward to growing my career with such a great team.”