iHeartMedia's WBZ Newsradio/Boston Announces Promotions

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, June 5, 2023 | 11:22am CT

Bill Flaherty

iHeartMedia's WBZ NewsRadio in Boston is making changes to its leadership team, including elevating Bill Flaherty (pictured) to Director of Programming and Operations and Jay Borselle to News Director, effective July 1. Flaherty succeeds Rob Sanchez, current Program Director and Vice President of News, Talk and Sports, who will transition into a consultant role at the end of June.

"Rob's vision has helped guide WBZ NewsRadio towards becoming a digitally focused news organization. I'm glad that he will continue to be a part of our organization as he moves into the next part of his career," said iHeartMedia Boston Senior Vice President of Programming Dylan Sprague.

As Director of Programming, Flaherty will be responsible for overseeing the programming, air personalities, promotions and digital operations for WBZ NewsRadio. He will report to Sprague. As News Director, Borselle will be responsible for all WBZ NewsRadio content and distribution. He will report to Flaherty.

"Bill's experience paired with his shared vision of the future makes him the obvious choice to succeed Rob as Program Director. Jay is a consummate professional with a strong connection to the community, and we are thrilled to have him to lead our newsroom. I couldn't be more excited about where WBZ NewsRadio is headed with Bill and Jay at the helm," said Sprague.

"I am excited to work with the best news staff in the business as we keep finding ways to make innovative changes to live local news. WBZ NewsRadio is combining its strong signal with an impactful social media presence to bring news and storytelling to people of all ages," added Flaherty.