McCorry Named News Director, KYW/Philly

• Audacy welcomes Kevin McCorry as News Director of KYW Newsradio (103.9/1060)/Philadelphia, effective February 28.

“KYW Newsradio’s influence and legacy is unmatched in Philadelphia, and its community-focused journalism has only grown stronger over the years,” said David Yadgaroff, SVP/Market Manager, Audacy Philadelphia. “We’re happy to welcome Kevin and so excited to see and hear his impact on the continuing evolution of our modern multimedia newsroom.”

McCorry spent the past decade across town at NPR affiliate WHYY, most recently as a Managing Editor. Before that he was the station’s lead education reporter. Commenting on his new KYW adventure, McCorry said, “I’m thrilled to lead KYW’s news team as it starts a new chapter and grows its capacity for ambitious, original, multimedia journalism. As a Philly native, I know that KYW Newsradio holds a special place in the hearts and habits of many people in our region, and the talent in this newsroom is immense. The bottom line for any news operation is trust, and I’m beyond excited to continue to build KYW’s trust among more of our region’s listeners and readers by bringing my passion for smart, fair, in-depth news and storytelling to this esteemed organization.”

Alex Silverman, Brand Manager of KYW Newsradio, noted, “Kevin is a leader who understands implicitly what makes a modern audio newsroom great: the people at the heart of its original reporting. His expertise will help our team build on the iconic legacy of KYW Newsradio and take our agenda-setting local journalism to the next level.”