Phil Zachary
About Phil Zachary
Phil Zachary serves as the Market President at Saga Communications, where he leads a team to develop local audio brands. He has extensive experience in radio management, having held various leadership roles at notable companies such as Entercom and CBS Radio.
Work at Saga Communications
Phil Zachary has served as Market President at Saga Communications since 2020. In this role, he leads a team of on-site programmers to develop unique audio brands that are tailored to specific demographics and focused on local content. Under his leadership, the organization manages a diverse portfolio of radio brands, which includes 11 FM and 2 AM frequencies, along with a streaming app. This portfolio reaches over half of the Metro population on a weekly basis.
Previous Experience in Radio Management
Prior to his current position, Phil Zachary held various leadership roles in the radio industry. He worked at Entercom as Senior Vice President/Market Manager from 2018 to 2020 in Washington, DC, and as Vice President/Market Manager from 2013 to 2017 in Boston. He also served as Vice President/Market Captain at CBS Radio from 1996 to 2002 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. His experience includes managing a range of radio formats such as NewsTalk, Classic Hits, Country, Adult Contemporary, and Adult Album Alternative.
Education and Expertise
Phil Zachary studied Sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He also attended the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business, completing the NAB Executive Summer Program. His educational background supports his extensive career in radio management and programming.
Leadership Roles in Previous Companies
Before joining Saga Communications, Phil Zachary held significant positions at several other organizations. He was President and Chief Operating Officer at Curtis Media Group from 2002 to 2013 in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area. He also worked at Clear Channel Radio as Vice President/General Manager for one year in 1983-1984 in New Orleans, LA. His diverse background in radio management spans several decades and various markets.