Dave Margalotti

Director of Radio Operations @Family Life Now

Bath, NY, US

Responsible for 24/7 Operations and Programming of 70-plus signal radio network as well as multiple digital properties.• Supervise and manage department heads and staff in Programming, Operations, Creative Services, IT/Engineering, News, Promotions, Production, and Underwriting. • Identified areas for Intentional Ministry Opportunities through a coordinated, focused approach utilizing on-air content, creative production pieces, imaging elements, news interviews & features, podcasts, and social media.• Created a digital media strategy and launched several new podcast products that expanded the outreach of the ministry and resulted in a 700% increase in podcast listening in the first 6 months.• Led the team through multiple Responsive Programming Initiatives to minister to listeners during the COVID-19 crisis, and social unrest that followed.• Reformatted newscasts and redefined goals and objectives for news programming to better meet listener expectations, and to ensure that our news products are consistent with the goals and focus of the ministry.• Devised and implemented strategies for maximizing underwriting revenue; responsible for hiring, training, coaching, and strategic planning for regional underwriting representatives.• Established Christian Business Leaders Breakfast series to deepen the ministry’s connection to the communities we serve, and to foster networking and support among believers in the community.

Marist University

BA