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Barry Besse
Radio Programmer / Podcaster
San Antonio,TX
Work Preference
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
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director
Salem Media Group San Antonio
02.2025 - 09.2025
- 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
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
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
06-1987
Skills
- Program management
- Podcasting
- Relationship building
- Program leadership
- 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
Certification
- Certified Quick Books Pro Advisor Level 1 Sept 2025
Timeline
Program Director
Salem Media Group San Antonio
02.2025 - 09.2025
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
Personal Information
Education and Training
other
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