KUT & KUTX Public Media

🎙️ Meet Our Spring Interns! 🎙️ This semester, eight talented interns joined KUT News and KUTX 98.9, and they’re already making an impact! From reporting and production to storytelling and behind-the-scenes operations, these emerging media professionals are gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced, community-driven radio station. We’re thrilled to have them on board and can’t wait to see how they grow throughout the semester. 👏 📻 Get to know the future of media: https://lnkd.in/gE8CvFtW Nina Banks Katrina Spencer Sarah Brager Isabella Zeff William Whitworth Russell Crawford #Internship #Media #Journalism #PublicRadio #KUT #KUTX #FutureJournalists #PubMedia

The overhaul of I-35 in Austin will cost more than $5 billion, displace over 100 homes and businesses, and take about a decade to complete. Transportation reporter Nathan Bernier and the KUT newsroom launched a project page to help Central Texans navigate it all. https://lnkd.in/g59iU9Cs

Over the last year, listener support has made it possible for us to fulfill our mission to inform, inspire and connect. You powered initiatives like free community concerts, cultural spotlights, and vital public service announcements. Take take a moment to watch this short video and reflecting on some of the things you've helped make possible. https://lnkd.in/gp5q_Cg4

Are you passionate about public media and skilled in B2B sales? Our sponsorships team is on the hunt for a dynamic Account Manager to help connect local businesses with our highly engaged audience. If building meaningful partnerships and making a difference in your community excites you, we’d love to hear from you!

Our general manager, Debbie Hiott, has been elected to the NPR board of directors by NPR member station peers from across the country. “It felt important to have a seat at the table at a critical time for NPR as it determines how to address challenging audience and underwriting trends, and how it will handle relationships with member stations,” said Hiott. https://lnkd.in/g_HxgxFX

KUT News journalists Nathan Bernier (R) and Mose Buchele (L) were in NYC earlier this month to accept two National #Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) recognizing excellence in sound and writing in their work. See their winning stories https://lnkd.in/gGUw2sf3 📸 Chorus Media Group

Does your organization have space – such as a lobby, auditorium, atrium or other area that could host 50-70 people? We’re always looking for space to host free community events, such as KUT Considers. We’ve recently partnered with Rivian Austin on our Field Guide to Austin series, including last month's "Bat Chat." In December, we’re partnering with Austin Beerworks on a mixer. If your organization has space and would like to host groups of KUT News and KUTX fans, reach out to info@kut.org.

Thank you CultureMap Austin, LLC for today’s story on ATXplained Live – aka "Best Live Performance Journalism" – taking the stage Wednesday at the Bass. Proceeds fund the independent, local journalism Texans rely on to be informed citizens. 🎙️ https://lnkd.in/gUdgGVFz

The ATXplained Live project tells the stories of Austin’s people, places and culture. Our next ATXplained Live performance – where journalists bring the stories to life on stage using props, music and even special guests – is Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Bass Concert Hall. Tickets are still available. https://lnkd.in/gQyE23-x

We believe our year-over-year audience growth is driven by our in-depth local coverage of how state and local policies shape critical issues like education, the environment, population growth and shifting demographics. Our connection with the local community is further strengthened through audience engagement events, such as KUT Considers, monthly coffee meet-ups, ATXplained Live and more.