Premiere Networks has announced the promotion of Annie Zidarevich to SVP/West Coast Operations.

Zidarevich has been with Premiere since 2000 previously serving as APD/Executive Producer of Fox Sports Radio, Director of Programming and Operations for FSR and since 2013 VP of Network Operations and later West Coast Operations. Prior to joining the company, she held programming and producer roles at WMAQ Chicago, WDFN Detroit, and Prime Sports Radio as well as working as an Assistant Director on Texas Rangers baseball telecasts and was Stage Manager for over 100 episodes of the sitcom Head of the Class as well as a few other shows.

Premiere Networks announced today the promotion of Annie Zidarevich to Senior Vice President, West Coast Operations, effective immediately. Based in Los Angeles, Zidarevich will continue to report to Julie Talbott, President of Premiere Networks.

In her new position, Zidarevich will continue to oversee all programming operations for the West Coast, optimizing the company’s resources to best serve its industry-leading roster of national radio shows and services. As part of her role, Zidarevich manages Premiere’s team of broadcast engineers, not only at her home base in Los Angeles, but also in various cities across the country. She also oversees all aspects of the company’s Network Operations Center and staff for the 24/7 operation. Additionally, she manages Premiere’s Los Angeles-based technical producers and associate producers.

Zidarevich previously served as Premiere’s Vice President of West Coast Operations, a role she held since 2016. Prior to that, she served as Vice President, Network Operations for the FOX Sports Radio Network (FSR). Zidarevich first joined Premiere in 2000 as an integral member of the team that launched FSR.

“Annie is a valued member of our operations team, providing insightful leadership, solutions-oriented planning and logistical support for many of our live programs,” said Julie Talbott, President of Premiere Networks. “A veteran of our Los Angeles team, we couldn’t be happier to recognize her with this promotion.”

“I love our radio properties, and being a part of their growth and development across multiple platforms continues to motivate me,” said Zidarevich.  “It’s an honor to work with the best in the business every day and I continue to be inspired by the incredible team around me. I look forward to this next chapter together!”