Tampa Radio: Will Calder Named OM For Beasley Media Cluster

Veteran radio programmer Will Calder has been named Operations Manager for Beasley Media Group’s six-station Tampa radio group.

Calder succeeds Rick Thomas, who recently departed the company to pursue his next career chapter. A major-market programming leader with deep Florida radio experience. Calder’s radio career began in 2001 which included various stops at Big City Radio Chicago (WKIE-FM), then Entercom Milwaukee (WXSS-FM/WMYX-FM), CBS Radio New York (WXRK-FM), Cox Media Group Orlando (WPYO-FM) and Tampa (WPOI-FM) and currently Audacy Miami (WPOW-FM). 

From 2005 to 2013, he joined forces with colleagues to create RADIOMIXES.com, a nationally syndicated radio mix show with Audacy’s B96 (WBBM-FM) in Chicago and 103.7 KISS-FM (WXSS-FM) in Milwaukee as their first two affiliates. At its prime, RADIOMIXES was heard on hundreds of radio stations worldwide. 

Will Calder

Additionally, in 2005, Calder created an internet radio station called iPartyRadio, which played non-stop up-tempo dance and party music and quickly became one of the world’s top 200 most-listened-to internet streams during its era.

Beasley stations are:

• WRBQ 104.7 FM (Q105): 80s/90s Classic hits 
• WQYK 99.5 FM (QY-K): Country 
• WLLD 94.1 FM (Wild 94.1): Rhythmic CHR
• WYUU 92.5 FM (Máxima 92.5): Bilingual Latin pop and Spanish-language contemporary
• WJBR 1010 AM: Florida Alumni Radio, featuring sports talk

“Will is an outstanding programmer and leader with a proven track record of building great brands, developing talent, and driving results,” said Justin Chase, Beasley Chief Content Officer. “Having previously worked in the Tampa market, he understands both our audience and our opportunity. His passion, creativity, and deep industry experience make him a tremendous addition to our team, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to Beasley.”

“Few people understand Florida radio as well as Will does,” said Ron deCastro, Vice President and Market Manager of Beasley Media Group Tampa. “His track record of building successful brands, leading high-performing teams, and connecting with audiences makes him a tremendous addition to our leadership team. We’re excited about the future and confident he’ll help take our cluster to the next level.”

“I’m excited to join Beasley Media Group and return to the Tampa market,” said Calder. “This cluster has strong legacy brands, talented people, and real local momentum. I’m looking forward to working with the team to build on what’s already working, continue growing these brands, and create great content and experiences for our listeners and partners.”