LoCurto Joins NPR Programming Team
The announcement of LoCurto’s hire was formalized in a staff memo from Anya Grundmann, NPR SVP for Programming and Audience Development, which reads, in part, “After an extensive national search, we have found an experienced media professional to help drive the strategic direction of our broadcast programming (beyond the newsmagazines) and to oversee our relationship with external program producers — Sal LoCurto, a leader in the news and entertainment sector with experience in commercial media and public radio, will join us on June 6.”
LoCurto’s resume includes a stint as Senior Vice President for Program Development and Original Series at fuse TV, VP of Programming for Rave HD and various positions at Universal Studios, Warner Bros. and MTV Networks.
Commenting on his new NPR opportunity, LoCurto remarked, “This is a fantastic opportunity to work with our exceptional programming colleagues around the country and NPR’s production partners as we seek new ways to best serve audiences and fulfill our shared mission. I’m truly honored to join NPR’s team.” [Photo courtesy of Sal LoCurto]