New Drivetime Anchors At WWJ/Detroit
• Audacy’s WWJ-AM (Newsradio 950)/Detroit announced a new drivetime anchor lineup, effective immediately — Jason Scott has been promoted to morning drive and will co-anchor with Roberta Jasina from 5-10am ET. Tony Ortiz has also been elevated as the station’s new afternoon drive co-anchor, teaming up with Jackie Paige from 2-7pm ET. Brooke Allen will continue in middays from 10am-2pm ET.
“I couldn’t be more excited to elevate Tony and Jason into their new roles,” said Debbie Kenyon, SVP/Market Manager, Audacy Detroit. “Both know the Detroit area well and that will allow them to bring our listeners valuable insight into the stories we cover each day.”
Scott said, “I’m both excited and honored by the opportunity. I remain thrilled to be working with Roberta Jasina and such professional people at such a revered station.” Ortiz remarked, “I’m excited about this opportunity to make the move from sports to news. I’m looking forward to co-anchoring with Jackie, who is just an amazing person to work with. It’s also an honor to be able to deliver the news on WWJ, a station that I grew up listening to and have been pleased to work at for the last 21 years.”
Pictured, (l-r): Scott, Jasina, Ortiz, Paige and Allen.
