FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 18, 2024
Pittsburgh Steelers Announce Rob King as New Play-by-Play Radio Broadcaster
PITTSBURGH—The Pittsburgh Steelers, in collaboration with iHeartMedia Pittsburgh, are pleased to announce the appointment of Rob King as the new play-by-play voice for the Steelers' radio broadcasts. King succeeds the legendary Bill Hillgrove, who retired earlier this year after a distinguished 30-season tenure.
Rob King has been a prominent figure in Pittsburgh's sports media landscape for nearly 25 years. Since 2014, he has been an integral part of the Steelers Audio Network, contributing to pre-game and post-game broadcasts. His extensive experience also includes roles with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins, showcasing his versatility and deep connection to the city's sports scene.
"We are very excited to announce Rob King will be the new play-by-play broadcaster for the Steelers beginning this season after the retirement of long-time broadcaster, Bill Hillgrove, earlier this year," said Steelers Team President Art Rooney II. "Rob has done a great job in his 25-year career in the Pittsburgh market and is very respected among his peers in the business. We are excited for Steelers Nation to hear his unique perspective and excitement of making our fans feel they are in the stadium witnessing the action on the field. He has big shoes to fill with the legendary broadcasters that have come before him, but we are thrilled to have Rob step into his new role to bring Steelers football to our fans across the world."
King expressed his enthusiasm for the new role, stating, "The Steelers hold a special place in this community and across the country. I am thankful to Art Rooney II, the Steelers, and iHeartMedia for giving me this incredible opportunity to be a meaningful part of one of the greatest organizations in professional sports. I look forward to getting started, doing the job well, and bringing the enthusiasm of the games to people around the world. I could not be more excited."
In his new position, King will join color analyst Craig Wolfley in the broadcast booth, bringing live game action to fans across the Steelers Audio Network. The network's programming is accessible year-round on platforms including 102.5 WDVE, Fox Sports Pittsburgh (970AM), Steelers Nation Radio, the Steelers mobile app, the iHeartRadio mobile app, and the team and station websites.
iHeartMedia Pittsburgh Market President Tim McAleer remarked, "Rob King has been a key part of our Steelers gameday broadcast team for over a decade. We are thrilled for him to bring his passion for game calling into the booth and create an exciting radio broadcast for our audiences."
The Steelers organization and iHeartMedia Pittsburgh are confident that Rob King's extensive experience and deep-rooted connection to the Pittsburgh sports community will continue the tradition of excellence in Steelers radio broadcasts, providing fans with engaging and insightful commentary throughout the season.
About iHeartMedia Pittsburgh:
iHeartMedia Pittsburgh owns and operates WBGG-AM, WDVE-FM, WKST-FM, WPGB-FM, WWSW-FM, WXDX-FM and is part of iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, reaching over 90% of Americans every month, and has a portfolio of unmatched consumer brands and industry-leading events. iHeart's broadcast radio assets alone have more consumer reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the reach of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled reach of the largest digital-only audio service.