How I Work: Ryan Petrosso, Senior Vice President of Sales at iHeartMedia Charlotte

With over a quarter of a billion monthly listeners in the U.S., iHeartMedia has the largest reach of any radio or television outlet in America. The company owns and operates 858 broadcast radio stations, serving more than 150 markets throughout the U.S.

Ryan Petrosso serves as the Senior Vice President of Sales in the Charlotte office. Let’s learn about his day-to-day.

Office location

Wood Ridge Center Drive, off Billy Graham.

Job title

Senior Vice President of Sales.

Commute (how and how long?)

12 minutes, straight down South Tryon from South End.

What do you do during your commute?

Listen to music, set the tone for the day, or make a call or two and get a jump on work.

Phone type

iPhone 6s

Desk

Computer

Whatever PC the IT guys hooked me up with. At home it’s a MacBook.

Gadgets you can’t live without

iPhone & a portable charger.

Do you listen to music while you work?

Absolutely! iHeartRadio App (Al Green, Tupac, Ryan Adams Radio Stations) and 106.5 The End, 96.9 Kat Country.

What software are you a power user of?

Yikes, the Office Suite and our CRM programs.

What’s your favorite spot for a business lunch? Your order?

Bento Box @ Nikko.

Social media habits

I wake up and check out tweets, see what happened around the world in the 6 hours since I last checked. Then usually hit LinkedIn to read up on any new clients I’ll be meeting that day.

To-do list manager

Outlook, coupled with a folded piece of paper, and a huge desk calendar.

What everyday thing are you really good at?

Cleaning. Squeaky clean makes me happy.

What’s your one favorite thing about your job?

Developing new employees. It’s an amazing process to see unfold over time.

Best time-saving shortcut or Charlotte life hack

Walk to the DOWD YMCA. Skip the 10 minute hunt for a parking spot.

Sleep routine

Bed around 11:00 p.m., awake by 5:30 a.m.

Where do you go around Charlotte to get away from the office?

Not Just Coffee Atherton Mill, the gym for a midday workout, the Broken Spoke for an Old Fashioned.

What did you eat for breakfast this morning?

Eggs, Salsa, Guac on a tortilla with an iced coffee.

If you weren’t doing your current job, what would you be doing?

My family owns a construction company in New England, so I’d probably be covered in sawdust, swinging a hammer.

Best job advice you’ve received

A college professor who was also a DJ at a local radio station in Rhode Island: “You’d be good at sales, I look around the parking lot and they all drive nice cars, I drive a 1990 Corolla.” I didn’t want to drive a 1990 Corolla.

Last book you read (grade it on a A-F scale)

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children – A

Last movie you watched (grade it on a A-F scale)

I’m more of a Binge on a Netflix series ‘till my back hurts from sitting.

What’s one thing people don’t know about Charlotte that they should?

Charlotte is 3 inches from the Sun in July & August.

What other Charlottean would you like to answer these question?

Woody & Wilcox, Morning Show Hosts on 106.5, super funny guys – did you know they’re from Alaska and wear shorts every day?