Salem Media Promotes Longtime Executives to Expand Leadership Team

Event summary

  • Linnae Young, a 30-year Salem veteran, will become President of Broadcast Media and retain her role as Chief Revenue Officer, effective October 1, 2026.
  • Jeff Reisman, with 22 years at Salem, is promoted to Executive Vice President of Operations, overseeing local broadcast markets nationwide.
  • The leadership changes follow the previously announced retirement of Allen Power.
  • Additional executives—Mark Durkin, Jeff Mitchell, and Chad Gammage—will take on expanded responsibilities.

The big picture

Salem Media’s leadership reshuffle underscores its commitment to internal succession, a strategy that aligns with broader trends in media consolidation and the need for stable governance. The promotions of long-serving executives suggest a focus on maintaining operational continuity while navigating an evolving broadcast landscape. With a footprint spanning radio, digital, and publishing, Salem’s leadership changes could signal a push to integrate its multimedia offerings more effectively.

What we're watching

Leadership Continuity
How Salem’s internal promotions will impact operational stability amid industry shifts.
Revenue Strategy
Whether Linnae Young’s dual role as President of Broadcast Media and Chief Revenue Officer can drive growth in Salem’s core segments.
Local Market Focus
The pace at which Jeff Reisman’s operational leadership can strengthen Salem’s presence in regional markets.