Matt Derrick
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Dynamic Operations Manager with a proven track record at iHeartMedia, excelling in operational oversight and performance analysis. Expert in programming strategy and talent coaching, driving audience engagement across multiple platforms. Successfully enhanced team capabilities and digital performance metrics, fostering growth in competitive markets.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
DBC Savannah
Savannah
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided operational and programming oversight for six station groups, including Top 40 and Country.
Managed daily programming for Top 40, Country, and Adult Hits to enhance audience engagement.
Coached on-air talent to improve performance and delivery.
Oversaw digital and app platforms to ensure seamless user experience.
Operations Manager
SummitMedia Omaha
Omaha
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Operational and programming oversight of 5 station group. Including market leading Top 40, Active Rock, Classic Hits, AC and Sports. Daily programming oversight of Top 40 and AC. On-Air. High level morning show talent management and coaching. App and digital platforms oversight.
Regional Sr. VP of Programming
iHeartMedia-Multiple Markets
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Executed performance goals and format strategies for 30 stations across six markets.
Oversaw day-to-day programming for 4 diverse brands in Virginia Beach.
Managed talent acquisition initiatives to enhance team capabilities across multiple brands.
Analyzed revenue and digital performance metrics for Northeast region to drive growth.
Education
BA - Mass Communictions
University of Tulsa
01.1998
Skills
- Operational oversight
- Performance analysis
- Digital platform management
- Talent coaching
- Programming strategy
- Audience engagement
References
Upon Request
Programming Experience
- Operations Manager, DBC Savannah, 01/01/22, Current, Operational and programming oversight of 6 station group., Daily programming oversight of Top 40, Country and Adult Hits., On-Air talent coaching, digital and app platforms.
- Operations Manager, SummitMedia Omaha, 01/01/18, 12/31/21, Operational and programming oversight of 5 station group., Daily programming oversight of Top 40 and AC., High level morning show talent management and coaching.
- Regional SVP Programming, iHeartMedia-Multiple Markets, 01/01/08, 12/31/18, Senior leadership, programming, talent acquisition, format execution and performance goals for 24 stations., High level ratings, revenue and digital performance for Northeast region.
Profile Info
Medium and major market programming and on-air experience. Multiformat programming including CHR, Country, Urban, Rhythmic, Hot AC, AC, Rock and niche formats. High level programming and research, talent acquisition and coaching. High level ratings and revenue success.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations Manager
DBC Savannah
01.2022 - 01.2024
Operations Manager
SummitMedia Omaha
01.2018 - 01.2021
Regional Sr. VP of Programming
iHeartMedia-Multiple Markets
01.2008 - 01.2018
BA - Mass Communictions
University of Tulsa