2 Popular Pittsburgh Radio Announcers Lose Jobs

PITTSBURGH, PA — Two well-known Pittsburgh radio announcers have lost their jobs in another employee downsizing move by one of the nation's largest radio corporations.

Radio Insight reports via PBRTV that Val Porter has been let go from her afternoon shift at classic hits station 3WS and her night shift at rock station WDVE-FM.

Also gone from the airwaves is Russ "Whipping Boy" Rose of rock and alternative station WXDX-FM.

Both of their profiles have been removed from their respective stations' website.

The moves were part of a nationwide iHeart Radio staffing reduction.

"While we will be creating new roles to support our future needs, we also recognize that some colleagues and existing positions will be impacted as part of these changes," iHeart stated in a release.

"We have given this a great deal of thought and do not take this step lightly; we are deeply grateful for the contributions of those affected, and we’re committed to supporting them through this transition."

Acccording to Radio Insight, Porter had been with the company since 1994 and co-hosted mornings at WDVE from 2001-24. She also spent time as the station's music director.

Rose had been with WXDX in various roles since 1995.