Joe Calgaro
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Positive, self-motivated leader who fosters a collaborative, participatory work environment with expertise in personnel management, high-profile talent-coaching, music & digital strategies, and fiscal budget planning & maintenance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Branding and Programming
Cox Media Group
San Antonio, TX
11.2022 - Current
- Brand Manager for 99.5 KISS (Active Rock) and 106.7 The Eagle (Classic Rock)
- Afternoon Drive on-air talent.
- Developed and executed strategies utilizing data analytics to maximize ratings potential.
- Directed efforts to transform organizational culture, aiming to enhance continuous improvement and innovation.
- Provided mentorship to emerging leaders, focusing on project management, talent leadership, and strategic planning.
Operations Manager
Audacy
Sacramento, CA
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Brand Manager for 98 Rock (Active Rock) and 96.9 The Eagle (Classic Rock)
- Supervised Brand Managers for Alt 94.7 (Alternative), 106.5 The End (CHR), 102.5 KSFM (Rhythmic Top 40), and ESPN 1320 (Sports), Promotions/Marketing Director, Chief Engineer, Traffic Manager, Creative Services Director, Air Talent
- Oversaw fiscal budget planning and secured approval for all supervised departments.
Operations Manager
Entercom
Boston, MA
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Brand Manager for WAAF (Active Rock), WEEI (Sports/Talk), and Big 103 (Variety Hits)
- Directed operational management for Boston Red Sox Radio Network.
- Supervised Promotions/Marketing Director, Air Talent, Producers
- Oversaw fiscal budget planning and secured approval for all supervised departments.
Brand Manager / On-Air Talent
Saga Communications. – Milwaukee, WI
08.2012 - 10.2018
- Brand Manager / Afternoon Host for 102.9 The Hog (Active Rock)
- Supervised Promotions/Marketing Director, Production/Imaging Director, Air Talent
- Oversaw fiscal budget planning and secured approval for all supervised departments.
Public Address Announcer – Lambeau Field
Green Bay Packers – Green Bay, WI
01.1999 - 01.2018
Operations Manager / On-Air Talent
Woodward Communications – Appleton / Green Bay, WI
06.1999 - 08.2012
- Program Director / Afternoon Host for WAPL (Classic Rock)
- Program Director for WZOR (Active Rock), WSCO (Sports/Talk), Chuck FM (Variety Hits)
- Health Care Plan Board of Directors
Education
Graduate - Walker Broadcast Management Institute
University of Wisconsin School of Business
Madison, WI01.2007
Associate of Arts - Radio/TV Broadcasting
Illinois Central College
Peoria, IL01.1989
Skills
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Talent coaching
- On-air / event hosting
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Staff development
- Budget management
Websites
Accomplishments
- Achieved #1 Nielsen Market Rank Persons 25-54 for stations KISS-FM and KTKX-FM San Antonio
- Achieved #1 Nielsen Market Rank Persons 25-54 for my afternoon show on KTKX-FM San Antonio
- Achieved #1 Nielsen Market Rank Persons 25-54 for station KSEG-FM Sacramento (highest ratings in history of brand)
- Achieved #1 Nielsen Market Rank Persons 25-54 for station WHQG-FM Milwaukee (highest ratings in history of brand)
- Achieved #1 Arbitron Market Rank Persons 25-54 for station WAPL-FM Appleton/Green Bay
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
- 2025 NAB Marconi Award (Finalist) - National Rock Station of the Year
- 2017 Saga Communications Employee of the Year
- 2012 WBA State Music Station of the Year
- 2011 NAB Marconi Award (Winner) – National Rock Station of the Year
- 2011 WBA State Music Station of the Year
- 2008 NAB Marconi Award (Winner) – National Rock Station of the Year
- 2006 NAB Marconi Award (Finalist) - National Rock Station of the Year
Timeline
Director of Branding and Programming
Cox Media Group
11.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
Audacy
11.2020 - 11.2022
Operations Manager
Entercom
10.2018 - 11.2020
Brand Manager / On-Air Talent
Saga Communications. – Milwaukee, WI
08.2012 - 10.2018
Operations Manager / On-Air Talent
Woodward Communications – Appleton / Green Bay, WI
06.1999 - 08.2012
Public Address Announcer – Lambeau Field
Green Bay Packers – Green Bay, WI
01.1999 - 01.2018
Associate of Arts - Radio/TV Broadcasting
Illinois Central College
Graduate - Walker Broadcast Management Institute
University of Wisconsin School of Business