WWJ Newsradio 950/Detroit Announces New Anchor Lineup

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, August 12, 2021

Jason Scott

WWJ-AM (WWJ Newsradio 950)/Detroit is announcing a new anchor lineup, effective immediately. Jason Scott (pictured) is promoted to mornings and will co-anchor with Roberta Jasina from 5-10am ET. Tony Ortiz has also been elevated as new afternoon co-anchor, teaming 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 Audacy Detroit Senior Vice President and Market Manager Debbie Kenyon. "Both know the Detroit area well and that will allow them to bring our listeners valuable insight into the stories we cover each day."

"I'm excited about this opportunity to make the move from sports to news," added Ortiz. "I am 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."

"I'm both excited and honored by the opportunity," said Scott. "I remain thrilled to be working with Roberta Jasina and such professional people at such a revered station."