ESPN Radio Names Justin Craig Sr. Dir./Programming

WEPN-FM (ESPN Radio New York 98.7FM) Program Director Justin Craig (pictured) is elevated to Senior Director/Programming and Operations for the ESPN Radio network. Craig transitioned out of his current role at 98.7FM earlier this month and is now based at ESPN's headquarters in Bristol, CT. Ryan Hurley, formerly the Assistant PD at 98.7FM, is promoted to Program Director. Jonathan Winthrop, who has previously served as a producer at 98.7FM, will take on a leadership role as the new Assistant PD and will continue to produce "The Stephen A. Smith Show."

"Justin brings to this role a wide range of experience and winning results," said VP/ESPN Network Content David Roberts. "He clearly understands the value of how the local and national networks can collectively create an even stronger culture of success. Bottom line, Justin Craig is uniquely prepared for this extremely important leadership role. He's a winner."

Craig joined ESPN/New York in 2010 and previously served as the Program Director for ESPN Chicago 1000 for four years. He also helped create the station's flagship show "Waddle & Silvy." Craig joined ESPN in January 1998 as a part-time overnight board operator, before becoming one of the original producers of "Mike & Mike" in 2000.

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