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Neil Grace, (202) 418-0506
Neil.grace@fcc.gov
For Immediate Release
FCC NAMES SHULDINER NEW AUDIO DIVISION CHIEF
WASHINGTON, January 19, 2018 — The Federal Communications Commission today 
announced the appointment of Albert Shuldiner as Chief of the Media Bureau’s Audio 
Division.  
“Al’s breadth of experience in the radio industry will enable him to hit the ground running as 
he takes over as Audio Division Chief,” said Chairman Ajit Pai.  “His extensive knowledge of 
the radio business as well as FCC regulatory issues makes him extremely qualified to assume 
this position.” 
To ensure a smooth transition, current Audio Division Chief Peter Doyle will, on a temporary 
basis, assume a new part-time role as Senior Advisor in the Division.  Chairman Pai thanked 
Mr. Doyle for his tremendous public service as Audio Division Chief, saying “Peter’s sixteen-
and-a-half year run as Division Chief has been truly outstanding.  Peter worked tirelessly to 
ensure fair and efficient licensing of the radio service.  His dedication and sound judgment 
have enabled thousands of radio stations to serve their listeners.  In particular, I’m personally 
grateful for his leadership and hard work over the past few years on the AM revitalization 
initiative.” 
Mr. Shuldiner brings decades of legal experience to the FCC, including positions at DTS, Inc., 
Ibiquity Digital Corporation, and Vinson & Elkins, LLP.  He received a J.D. from the 
University of Pennsylvania Law School and a B.A. from Johns Hopkins University. 
The Audio Division of the Media Bureau licenses commercial and noncommercial educational 
AM, FM, FM Translator, and FM Booster radio services, and the noncommercial educational 
Low Power FM radio service.  The division provides legal analysis of broadcast, technical, and 
engineering radio filings and recommends appropriate disposition of applications, requests for 
waivers, and other pleadings. 
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This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action.  Release of the full text of a Commission order 
constitutes official action.  See MCI v. FCC, 515 F.2d 385 (D.C. Cir. 1974).