Audacy has promoted PJ Kumanchik to Brand Manager of News/Talk 1020 KDKA/100.1 W261AX Pittsburgh PA.

Kumanchik rises from News Manager at the station and succeeds the just retired Dave LaBrozzi. He has been with KDKA since 1989 starting as morning show producer and previously programmed the station in the early 2000s. He has also been APD, News Director, Editor, and Executive Producer of both KDKA and Sports “93.7 The Fan” KDKA-FM.

“I first want to congratulate Dave on an incredible career. It has been a privilege to work with him over the past two years,” said Michael Spacciapolli, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Pittsburgh. “We’re delighted to promote PJ, a mainstay at KDKA for the last 35 years. The trust he has built within our organization and with listeners and partners makes him a great fit to steward this iconic brand into the future as we grow on many levels.”

“I look forward to working with our leadership team, including Michael, to boost the momentum we have created at KDKA News Radio in the past couple of years,” said Kumanchik. “As the Voice of Pittsburgh, we will continue to provide news-driven talk that encourages interactions from our listeners.”