New York Public Radio has promoted Emily Botein, Stephanie Clary and Eileen Delahunty to editorial and creative leadership roles across WNYC-AM/FM (820/93.9) and Gothamist, WNYC Studios and classical WQXR (105.9), covering news, podcasts and cultural programming.
“With reporters across WNYC and Gothamist covering local and national news, live radio and podcasts, and with recent WNYC, WNYC Studios and WQXR experiments with in-person audiences and live-streaming for programs such as ‘Broadway on the Radio,’ ‘Theater of War on the Radio’ and ‘Carnegie Hall Live,’ the appointments reflect NYPR’s continued focus on expanding multi-platform audience experiences rooted in editorial excellence and cultural programming,” New York Public Radio’s news release says.
Botein has been named Head of WNYC Studios, overseeing national shows, programming and podcasts, along with live events at NYPR’s The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space. For two decades at WNYC, Botein has launched and overseen award-winning programs such as “Blindspot,” “More Perfect,” “Dead End: A New Jersey Political Murder Mystery,” “The New Yorker Radio Hour” and “Death, Sex & Money.”
Clary has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of the WNYC and Gothamist newsroom and live radio teams. While serving as Deputy Editor, Clary’s teams at WNYC and Gothamist have earned duPont-Columbia, Edward R. Murrow, Online News Association, New York Press Club and Webby awards and were finalists for the Pulitzer Prize in 2025 for audio reporting. Clary previously held roles at CNN, VICE Media, MIC and The Seattle Times, where she was part of a Pulitzer Prize-winning team.
Delahunty has been named Head of WQXR, overseeing New York City’s only full-time classical station. During her 35 years at WQXR, Delahunty’s work has included the syndicated “Carnegie Hall Live” series and WQXR podcasts, including overseeing the production of “Classical Music Happy Hour with Emanuel Ax.” She also serves as executive producer for live broadcasts from partner venues including Lincoln Center, Trinity Church, the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park and NJPAC, and has produced events from The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space, featuring artists including Lang Lang, Beatrice Rana and Joshua Bell.
“Stephanie, Emily and Eileen are exceptional, forward-looking leaders with deep commitment to excellence in journalism, culture and storytelling,” New York Public Radio President and CEO Christy Tanner says. “As audiences increasingly engage with content across multiple platforms, we’re focused on creating experiences that connect our award-winning newsrooms, podcasts, live events and cultural partnerships. I’m excited to see the continued collaboration across NYPR as we strengthen our mission and help shape the future of public media for the next generation.”