Terry Bello Burton
Strategic radio executive with 30+ years of experience in broadcast operations, programming, and music curation
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Strategic radio executive with 30+ years of experience in broadcast operations, programming, and music curation across jazz, soul, and public radio–aligned formats, with early career roots in New York's jazz radio scene. Proven leader in station management, FCC-aware operations, and audience development, with a strong commitment to educational broadcasting and community service.
Experience
Senior Operations Director - Rural Radio / SiriusXM - Nashville, TN
(2020-01 - 2023-12)
Music Director / APD / Account Manager - Hot 103.7 / Entercom - New Orleans, LA
(2017-01 - 2020-12)
Music Director / APD - Radio 103.7 / Cumulus Media - New York, NY
(2014-01 - 2017-12)
Executive Producer / Host / Music Director - The Soul Lounge (Syndicated, 40+ Markets) - Atlanta, GA
(2001-01 - 2014-12)
Music Director - WVEE V103 / CBS Radio - Atlanta, GA
(2009-01 - 2014-12)
Music Director - WZAK FM / Radio One - Cleveland, OH
(2002-01 - 2009-12)
Program Director / Music Director / Morning Host - WTUG FM - Tuscaloosa/Birmingham, AL
(1999-01 - 2001-12)
Assistant Program Director / Music Director - WSTR-FM / Jefferson Pilot - Atlanta, GA
(1992-01 - 2002-12)
Assistant Music Director / On-Air Talent / Producer - CD 101.9 - New York, NY
(1987-01 - 1990-12)
On-Air Talent / Music Director - Skyline Jazz / Cable Radio - New York, NY
(1977-01 - 1989-12)
Senior Instructor - Connecticut School of Broadcasting - Atlanta, Detroit, Cleveland
(2003-01 - 2013-12)
Trained and mentored aspiring broadcasters in on-air performance, production, and radio operations.
Education
B.A. - Mass Communications - New York University (NYU)
Broadcasting & Audio Engineering - Morehouse College
