Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea
• Connoisseur Media announced a pair of strategic leadership promotions within its Long Island and Connecticut clusters — 1) Darren DiPrima is elevated from Director of Sales to Station Manager for the Long Island cluster, and 2) Patrick Shea, longtime Long Island Operations Manager, will now also serve as Director of Technical Systems for both the Long Island and Connecticut clusters.
In his new role, DiPrima (left) will serve as the operational quarterback and the bridge for programming, sales, promotions, and operations to ensure the stations run smoothly day-to-day and execute company strategy. “This was an obvious next step for Darren and the Long Island cluster,” said Kristin Okesson, GM of Connoisseur Long Island & Connecticut. “We needed this position, he was built for this position, and I have full confidence this promotion will further Darren’s success — and the success of our Long Island cluster — where he is so well loved.”
DiPrima said, “I’m excited to expand my role, focus on what I do best, and continue working closely with our advertisers. I’m grateful for this opportunity and look forward to serving our team, listeners and business partners in new ways.”
In his newly expanded technical role, Shea (right) will continue working closely with local engineers and IT staff, and act as a go-to leader for systems integration, automation and technical operations across the clusters. “My sleeves are already rolled up,” Shea said. “I’m excited to work even more closely with the engineering and operations teams at both clusters to keep our systems humming and support our mission every day.”
• Concurrent with DiPrima’s promotion, Connoisseur Media Long Island is now conducting a planetwide search for a new Director of Sales. The position calls for a dynamic leader who values their connection with the Long Island community. The ideal candidate will be a high-energy seller experienced in developing custom marketing solutions leveraging assets like broadcast media, digital capabilities, and event marketing. Leadership experience, a passion for driving results, and a talent for building strong client relationships are essential. “We’re looking for someone operating at a different level — a true partner for our advertisers, our staff, and our communities,” said Okesson. “We want somebody who will be an inspiring leader for our sales culture and mission.”
Qualified candidates are invited to study the official job posting HERE and apply online. EOE.
