Audacy's Sottolano Upped, Paxton Steps Down: Audacy EVP/Programming Jeff Sottolano has been promoted to EVP/Head of Programming as Chief Programming Officer Pat Paxton steps down after 21 years. “Jeff will be responsible for the content strategy and performance of Audacy’s local brands in all formats across both broadcast and digital distribution platforms,” shares CEO David Field in an internal memo. “He will oversee our outstanding programming leadership team, including SVP/Programming Dave Richards, VP/News Bill Smee, VP/Sports Matt Volk and Audacy’s team of experienced Format VPs.”