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Salem Media elevates two company veterans for key leadership roles. Autumn Marcus and Monica Montijo to lead Finance and Accounting operations. CAMARILLO, Calif., Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Salem Media, Inc. today announced the promotions of longtime executives Autumn Marcus and Monica Montijo, strengthening the company's finance and accounting leadership. Marcus has been named Senior Vice President, Finance and Strategic Planning, while Montijo has been named Senior Vice President, Controller and Accounting. Both will report directly to Chief Executive Officer David Santrella. "Salem is entering an important new chapter, and Autumn and Monica will be key members of the leadership team helping us shape it," said Santrella. "They know Salem and our businesses extremely well, and I have tremendous confidence in both of them and the teams they lead." Marcus has served as Salem's Senior Vice President of Finance and has played an increasingly important role in the company's financial planning and analysis. In her expanded role, she will oversee financial planning and work closely with Salem's leadership to align the company's financial performance with its strategic and operational priorities. Montijo, previously Salem's Controller, has extensive experience overseeing the company's accounting and financial reporting functions. In her new role, she will assume expanded leadership responsibility across Salem's accounting organization. Together, Marcus and Montijo will lead Salem's finance and accounting teams with an increased focus on delivering the analysis and insight needed to support the company's operating businesses and strategic priorities. "We want our finance and accounting teams to be strong partners with our operating leaders and help us make better decisions across the business," Santrella added. "Autumn and Monica have the experience and knowledge of Salem to do exactly that." About Salem Media Salem Media is America's premier multimedia company specializing in Christian and conservative content. Through its national radio network, digital platforms, and publishing brands, Salem reaches millions daily with powerful content that drives the national conversation. Learn more at salemmedia.com. Company Contact: [email protected]

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