OSWEGO — Remember last month when we told you WRVO is among several stations receiving a grant to hire journalists to cover technology’s impact on the economy of upstate New York? (If not, click here for the March 25th article.) They’re now accepting applications for a reporter. View the official job posting and apply online via the SUNY Oswego website.
CENTRAL NEW YORK — It’s awards season for local media! The Radio/Television Digital News Association recently announced its regional winners, and the Syracuse Press Club recently announced its full slate of award winners, recognizing excellence in journalism during 2009.
OSWEGO — WRVO is one of five public broadcasters chosen to take part in a “major journalism initiative” which will establish a new “Local Journalism Center” tasked with documenting technology’s role in “rebuilding Upstate New York’s economy.” The initiative will fund the hiring of new reporters, a manager to coordinate the efforts, and an interactive web portal to accompany the effort.
OSWEGO — You’ve already read here how WRVO General Manager John Krauss has announced plans to retire at the end of this month, wrapping up more than four decades of work at the NPR affiliate on the SUNY Oswego campus. Today, Krauss is profiled in the Syracuse Post-Standard.
SYRACUSE — Sunny 102 (WZUN) morning man “Big Mike” Fiss and NPR’s Scott Simon recently shared some of their experiences in broadcasting and journalism with students at F-M’s Eagle Hill Middle School. Specifically, Simon spoke about the way technology — specifically social media — has impacted journalism.
OSWEGO — He was the very first voice heard on the air when WRVO signed on more than four decades ago. Along the way, he served in just about every capacity possible at the station — and this morning, General Manager John Krauss announced he plans to retire at the end of the month.
Updated 3/10 with WRVO press release issued today.
OSWEGO — Dave Bullard is back on the airwaves as the new Senior News Reporter/Producer at the WRVO Stations. He posted the news on his Facebook page last week, he started at the NPR affiliate on Monday and his first story aired today.
OSWEGO — National Public Radio affiliate WRVO announced plans to launch a new locally-produced show co-hosted by Morning Edition host Jason Smith and reporter Jasmyn Belcher. Weekly Edition is set to debut on March 19.
OSWEGO — The latest major fundraising effort from NPR affiliate WRVO generated close to $182,000 in pledges, and “donations are still coming in” following the mid-October event. Also inside: a new frequency for WRVO’s Norwich translator.
OSWEGO — There’s a new sound tonight in the Port City — the MOViN 100.3 simulcast that used to be heard on 96.7 has been replaced by sister station New Country WOLF 105.1. There are also some call letter changes for those of you keeping score at home. Also inside: an update on the search for WOLF personalities.
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