Congratulations are in order for Scott Shapiro. Premiere Networks announced Monday that he has been named the company’s new Senior Vice President Of Sports Programming.
Shapiro will oversee daily execution of the network’s sports programming. That includes working with affiliates and advertisers of FOX Sports Radio. He will continue to report to Don Martin, Executive Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Sports.
“Scott is a tremendous leader, incredible partner and wonderful friend,” Martin said in a press release. “I’m so proud of the talented family we have built on and off the air as we continue to produce the best sports audio content the industry has to offer. Julie Talbott and I couldn’t be happier to recognize Scott’s efforts with this well-deserved promotion.”
Prior to joining Premiere Networks and FOX Sports Radio in 2015, Scott Shapiro was the program director of ESPN Radio and a producer of Mike & Mike.
“I’m truly blessed to be working with such great people,” said Shapiro. “Julie Talbott and Don Martin are wonderful tone-setters who have set a world-class culture. The team I’m fortunate to work with on the air and behind the scenes inspires me on a daily basis to put my heart in and give this role my all.”
