Samantha is thrilled to continue her position at KYUK’s newsroom as a Report for America corps member. On the Y-K Delta, her love for radio has deepened while gathering audio in English and the Native Yup’ik language as part of a bilingual news team. Prior to joining KYUK’s newsroom, Samantha interned at Vermont Public where she fell in love with audio storytelling following the legacy of a hot air balloon artist. She holds a graduate certificate in audio documentary from the the Salt Institute of Documentary Studies where she learned how to really listen. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Vermont and loves to write poetry and creative nonfiction outside of the newsroom.
Beat: News Reporter
The reporter produces timely local news, feature stories, and interviews for daily on-air and online presentation. Also occasionally hosts and/or produces special programming in collaboration with staff (local candidate forum, live dog mushing, etc). The position requires adaptability, self-motivation, and an ability to live and work in a remote, cross-cultural community. Experience working with Indigenous communities preferred.