iHeartMedia CHR “Q102” WIOQ Philadelphia has appointed Brandon ‘Buster’ Satterfield as Program Director starting June 17.
Satterfield has served as APD/afternoon host at 93.3 WFLZ Tampa since last May and has previously worked in the Philadelphia at “Wired 96.5” WRDW-FM where he hosted nights then afternoons and rose from APD/MD to his first Program Director role. He has also programmed “Radio Now 100.9” WNOW-FM Indianapolis and on-air at “Channel 95.5” WKQI Detroit and “Now 92.3” WXRK New York during his career.
Satterfield will fill the opening made by Jared Fallon’s move to KBKS Seattle.
iHeartMedia announced today that Brandon “Buster” Satterfield has been named Program Director for Q102, Philly’s #1 Hit Music Station, effective June 17, 2019. iHeartMedia Philadelphia has a strong cross-platform presence and includes a number of iconic brands and franchises — both broadcast and digital — encompassing more than six stations comprised of various music formats.
iHeartMedia has the leading consumer reach and influence across multiple platforms and delivers more live programming than any other media company. As Program Director, Satterfield will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the station’s music, programming, imaging and branding. He will report to Brian Check Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Philadelphia.
“Brandon brings a unique combination of Top 40 radio experience on and off the air, as well as knowledge of the market and passion for everything Philly,” said Brian Check, Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Philadelphia. “His dedication to the brand and keen eye for programming and the latest music make him the perfect fit.”
Satterfield joins the Philadelphia market from iHeartMedia’s 93.3 FLZ in Tampa, Florida where he most recently served as the Assistant Program Director. He also served as Program Director for WNOW-FM in Indianapolis, Indiana and WRDW-FM in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He began his career at WKQI FM Detroit.
“I’m thrilled to come back to the 215,” said Satterfield. “Q102 has a history of market-leading programming and I’m passionate about the Top 40 format and honored to join the iHeartMedia Philadelphia team. Thank you, iHeartMedia, for handing me the keys to this sweet ride!”