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Barry Besse

San Antonio

Summary

Dynamic Program Director with a proven track record at Salem Media Group, excelling in strategic planning and program management. Expert in developing engaging content and enhancing community engagement through innovative marketing strategies. A strong leader skilled in staff training and compliance management, driving successful program operations and fostering team collaboration.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Director

Salem Media Group San Antonio
San Antonio
02.2025 - Current
  • Developed program schedules aligning with audience interests and organizational goals.
  • Managed communication between departments to ensure project alignment and efficiency.
  • Assisted in the creation of marketing materials for various media platforms.
  • Facilitated training sessions for staff on program procedures and best practices.
  • Hired and developed staff members to collaboratively achieve program goals.
  • Developed strategic plans to ensure successful program operations.
  • Recruited, hired, trained, supervised, coached, evaluated, and disciplined personnel.
  • Ensured compliance with organizational standards and applicable laws and regulations.
  • Managed program operations and provided strategic leadership for workers.

Program Director

Salem Media Group
Phoenix
10.2006 - 04.2025
  • Coordinated promotional events to enhance community engagement and brand visibility.
  • Developed program schedules aligning with audience interests and organizational goals.
  • Managed communication between departments to ensure project alignment and efficiency.
  • Assisted in the creation of marketing materials for various media platforms.
  • Facilitated training sessions for staff on program procedures and best practices.
  • Implemented feedback mechanisms to gather audience insights for program improvement.
  • Provided leadership in developing innovative approaches to meet program goals.
  • Hired and developed staff members to collaboratively achieve program goals.
  • Developed strategic plans to ensure successful program operations.
  • Recruited, hired, trained, supervised, coached, evaluated, and disciplined personnel.

Executive Producer

I Heart Radio
Sa Antonio
04.2008 - 12.2009
  • Develop engaging content for radio programs
  • Coordinate with hosts and guests for shows
  • Manage deadlines for program delivery
  • Collaborate with technical teams on production needs
  • Supervise audio editing and mixing processes
  • Plan and execute special event broadcasts
  • Oversee compliance with broadcasting standards
  • Provided guidance and direction on creative decisions made by cast and crew members.
  • Reviewed scripts for potential projects to determine viability of production.
  • Facilitated communication between various departments involved in production process.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wetaskiwin Composite High School
Wetaskiwin Alberta, Canada
06-1987

Skills

  • Program management
  • Strategic planning
  • Staff training
  • Project scheduling
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Marketing strategy
  • Cross-department communication
  • Performance evaluation
  • Event planning
  • Training and development
  • Personnel supervision
  • Compliance management
  • Effective leader
  • Marketing and promotion
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Program planning

Timeline

Program Director

Salem Media Group San Antonio
02.2025 - Current

Executive Producer

I Heart Radio
04.2008 - 12.2009

Program Director

Salem Media Group
10.2006 - 04.2025

High School Diploma -

Wetaskiwin Composite High School

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