Hubbard has announced that it has appointed Declan Moore to succeed Joel Oxley as President/Market Manager for the company’s Washington DC properties including News 103.5 WTOP and “Federal News Radio” 1500 WFED.

Moore joins Hubbard after previously serving as Head of International for podcast company Wondery preceded by over two decades at National Geographic where he held multiple roles including Chief Media Officer and President, Publishing and Digital Media for National Geographic Society and Chief Executive Officer of National Geographic Partners. He will succeed Joel Oxley, who will be retiring in early 2027 after 35 years leading WTOP.

Moore commented, “I’m honored to have the opportunity to build on the extraordinary legacy Joel Oxley has created here in Washington. WTOP, Federal News Network and 2060 Digital are exceptional brands with deep connections to the communities they serve throughout the National Capital Region. I’m energized by the opportunity to work with the talented teams here to build on those strengths and help these businesses continue to evolve and grow. I’m also enormously excited to join Ginny and the Hubbard leadership team, whose commitment to impartial, trusted journalism, strong local brands and long-term thinking really resonated with me throughout this process.”

Hubbard CEO Ginny Hubbard said, “We are thrilled to welcome Declan as the next leader of WTOP, FNN and 2060 Digital in Washington, DC. While he has very big shoes to fill following in the footsteps of Joel Oxley, Declan has a strong track record of retaining the essence and legacy of media brands while leading them into the future. He has made it clear that, as a consumer, he has tremendous respect and appreciation for WTOP/FNN and the important service they provide to the local community. We look forward to seeing him work with the exceptional team of professionals at Hubbard | Media that Connects, Washington D.C. on building upon the nearly 60-year legacy of connecting with and serving the local community with local news and information”