Jordan Wertlieb to Receive 2024 BFoA Golden Mike Award

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, November 8, 2023 | 3:28pm CT

Jordan Wertlieb

Jordan Wertlieb, Executive VP and COO of Hearst is the 2024 recipient of the Broadcasters Foundation of America Golden Mike Award. The award will be presented during a black-tie fundraiser on Monday, March 4, 2024, at the Plaza Hotel in New York. This year's host, presenters and performer will be announced shortly. Wertlieb was promoted to his current post in May. He has been a member of the Hearst board of directors since 2013.

"I am honored by this recognition from the Board of the Broadcasters Foundation," said Wertlieb. "The Broadcasters Foundation's mission is to provide financial aid to our colleagues whose lives have been impacted by illness, accident, or natural disaster. I am committed to helping those in need and grateful to all who support this important organization."

Previously, Wertlieb was a Senior Vice President of Hearst and President of Hearst Television since 2013, responsible for Hearst Television's stations and digital properties (across 26 U.S. markets), two radio stations, and its production company, Hearst Media Production Group. During his tenure, Hearst Television expanded substantially in original television and digital programming, and its stations earned numerous regional and national journalism and community service honors.

Wertlieb is a member of the Broadcasters Foundation Board of Directors and currently serves as its Vice Chair.

"We're proud to honor Jordan for his distinguished career, commitment to broadcasting, and dedication to the charitable mission of the Broadcasters Foundation," said Broadcasters Foundation of America Chairman Scott Herman. "He is a staunch believer in top-quality content that audiences want."

Broadcasters Foundation President Tim McCarthy commented, "Jordan's impressive career is matched only by his inspiring commitment to the Broadcasters Foundation. He gives his time and energy to advancing our cause, including attending our recent Media Mixer in New York City, an event designed for junior professionals in broadcasting to meet and network with top-level executives."

The Broadcasters Foundation Golden Mike Award is presented annually to an individual for their excellence in and commitment to broadcasting, and their ongoing service to the community at large. The award ceremony and dinner attract a who's who of broadcast media executives and celebrities.

Previous recipients include: Bob Pittman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of iHeartMedia; David Barrett, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Hearst Television; Perry Sook, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nexstar Media Group; Emily Barr, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Graham Media Group; Hilton Howell, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Gray Television; and Jack Abernethy, Chief Executive Officer of FOX Television Stations; among others.