Jesus Salas Miami: Community Leadership

Besides being a veteran radio professional, Jesus Salas is also involved in many community organizations such as being the co-chair for Miami Children's Hospital Foundation "Gentleman’s Night", which recently raised over $400k for the inaugural event for the foundation. He also was awarded the Radio INK Programmer of the Year 2012 Medallas De Cortez. Jesus Salas Miami has over 22 years of broadcasting experience and solid interpersonal skills, which allows him to develop a result oriented culture for maximum listener/client experience.

In 1997, Jesus Salas Miami was named Program Director for WSKQ-FM and WPAT-FM New York, where he led WSKQ-FM to number one 12+ (Arbitron Spring & Summer 1998). He was then quickly promoted to Vice President of programming overseeing WSKQ-FM, WPAT-FM New York, KLAX-FM Los Angeles, WLEY-FM Chicago, WXDJ-FM, WRMA-FM, WCMQ-FM Miami and WCMA-FM Puerto Rico.

Jesus Salas began his career in radio at a young age, advancing quickly as a respected and successful Hispanic radio programmer.  He began his career as an on-air personality for WXDJ-FM Miami, where at 19 years of age was appointed the program director for the station. 

Jesus Salas Miami's position carries many responsibilities. He must meet regularly with programming members (program directors, music directors and on-air talent) to ensure all members are up-to-date on all elements of SBS programming. He is also in charge of developing cohesive and efficient special features and promotions ensuring the overall SBS objectives.