Program Directors On Barrett Media List

     Barrett Media came out with their annual list of the top program directors for news radio stations in the United States. Several of the people have connections with South Florida radio. 

     Former 940 WINZ-AM and 610 WIOD-AM program director Ken Charles was named the top news radio program director among large cities in 2024 by Barrett Media. Charles is currently the WSB-AM program director in Atlanta. 

     Grace Blazer finished in eighth place for large size news radio stations. She is currently the program director at Fox Sports 940 WINZ-AM and News Radio 610 WIOD-AM. 

     Paul Mason, one-time program director at 640 Sports WMEN-AM and News Talk 850 WFTL-AM, ended up in sixth place for mid-market news program directors. He is now the program director at WGFX-FM and WWTN-FM in Nashville. 

     Sports Radio 1230 The Gambler WBZT-AM and News Radio 1290 WJNO-AM program director Brian Mudd ended up on the Barrett Media list. He was placed in 21st for mid-market program directors.