Christine Paige Diers

The Station Manager/Host provides oversight of the daily operations of WACG, including administration, personnel, budget, locally originated programming, and promotions all in the interest of best serving the needs of the Greater Augusta community.  This includes planning, producing, and coordinating locally originated programming, as well as managing that programming with the guidance of the Director of Radio of Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB). The Station Manager/Host also collaborates with the greater Augusta community, including the University to insure the community is being appropriately reflected within GPB’s programming on WACG.

Join the award winning, innovative, fast paced news team at NET (Nebraska Public Radio and Television) as the host of Morning Edition. In addition to being radio host for Morning Edition, which includes running the board, doing live interviews, weather and promos, this full-time reporter will be part of our 8-person multi-media news team (NET News) creating cross platform news stories for radio, web and television.

The 12 participants in the social media workshop led by Claire Wardle today are learning about using social media to find sources, follow breaking news, and, blessedly, filtering out the noise and find meaningful information quickly.

Some highlights:

As part of PRNDI's effort to provide member benefits and fulfill its mission of improving local news by serving local public radio journalists, the organization is once again training reporters from local stations.  The reporter training is a two-day session offered by PRNDI trainers Tanya Ott and Julianne Welby and WFUV news director George Bodarky for the two days before the annual PRNDI conference in Houston.  These new to mid-level reporters are immersed in story-telling, writing and reporting techniques as they work their way through producing a story they can use on-air at their respe

A team of trainers, editors and a local public radio news director have teamed up to provide editor training to pre-conference attendees at this year's PRNDI Conference. 

SuperShuttle is offering attendees at this year's PRNDI Conference in Houston a discounted rate for transportation to and from either one of Houston's airports.  All you must do is make your reservations through the special website, and your discount is automatically applied.  Just click this link to make your reservation. SuperShuttle PRNDI Reservation

It's that time of year again.  PRNDI Election time!

There are several positions on the ballot this year:

President
Medium Market representative
At large position

We do have some interest so far, but certainly are interested in a full slate of candidates.  Please let me know if you'd be interested in running or if you'd like to nominate someone else.  I'll also to do my best to answer any questions you might have.  Remember this organization continues to thrive thanks to the hard work of News Directors willing to serve on its board.

One of the day-long training opportunities being offered at this year's PRNDI Conference is a full day of Digital Media training.