The Beat of Boston University | wtburadio.org
Contact Us
Office Number: 617-353-6401
On-Air Number: 617-353-6400
Instagram: @wtburadio
Address: 640 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02215
Our office is past the studio, around the corner in COM Room 304.
Our Staff
General Manager
Jillian Martin
The General Manager oversees all station activities. If you need information on how to get involved with the station or you are not sure who to contact on Eboard about your WTBU-specific question, reach out to the GM! Also reach out if you are having issues with another DJ or notice someone not following station protocol.
Email: wtbugeneralmanager@gmail.com
Office Hours: 10:00am-12:00pm Mondays
Programming Director:
Chinanu Okoli
Contact either of the Programming Directors for any concerns related to the content being broadcast or DJ time slots. The Programming Directors are in charge of making the WBTU schedule each semester as well as monitoring the content of our programming.
Email: programming@wtburadio.org
Office Hours: TBD
Programming Director:
Toby Pannone
Contact either of the Programming Directors for any concerns related to the content being broadcast or DJ time slots. The Programming Directors are in charge of making the WBTU schedule each semester as well as monitoring the content of our programming.
Email: programming@wtburadio.org
Office Hours: 2:30pm-4:30pm Thursday
Station Administrator:
Sophia Hebert
For questions regarding station access, the weekly newsletter, or dues, contact our Station Administrator. The station admin maintains a list of current and former DJs and Interns, as well as updates current station members on important station information.
Email: wtbustationad@gmail.com
Office Hours: 11:00am – 1:00pm Mondays
Underwriting Director:
Sydney Spottiswood
Underwriting uses ad-like announcements to promote sponsors in exchange for their support via financial and physical donations. The responsibilities of the department include communicating with sponsors and recording public service announcements and spots. Underwriting spots are NOT advertisements. Contact the Underwriting department if you’re interested in working with WTBU!
Email: wtbuunderwriting@gmail.com
Office Hours: 4:00pm – 6:00pm Thursdays
Deputy Underwriting Director:
Isabelle Wolpert
The Deputy Underwriting Director assists the Underwriting Director with all of their associated duties.
Email: wtbuunderwriting@gmail.com
Office Hours: TBD
Community Outreach Director:
Jules Germek
Contact the Community Outreach Director if you’re interested in growing the WTBU community! Community Outreach is responsible for fostering community within WTBU and building connections around the local BU community. We plan and facilitate social events and initiatives for WTBU DJs, as well as collaborative events with other student groups across campus and other college stations in Boston.
Email: wtbuoutreach@gmail.com
Office Hours: TBD
Deputy Community Outreach Director:
Emilia Giovannini-Yarnell
The Deputy Community Outreach Director assists the Community Outreach Director with all of their associated duties.
Email: wtbuoutreach@gmail.com
Office Hours: TBD
Music Director:
Alex Germain
The music department chooses the albums for the station’s weekly rotation and WTBU’s flagship show, Left of the Dial. If you’re interested in sending an album, contact the Music Directors.
Email: wtbu.musicdirectors@gmail.com
Office Hours: 11:00am – 12:00pm Mondays and Tuesdays
Tech Director:
Lila McKenna
The Tech Director answers and addresses technical issues for both the live studio space and the live in-studio space. They also coordinate with the In-Studio Manager for scheduling usage of the in-studio space and helps with performances if necessary.
Email: wtbutech@gmail.com
Office Hours: TBD
Promotions Director:
Gwyneth Moe
Please contact the Promotions Director concerning media coverage for shows, giveaways, and station events (events produced solely by WTBU). The Promotions Director is responsible for planning station events and coordinating giveaways.
Email: wtbupromotions@gmail.com
Office Hours: 10:00am – 12:00pm Thursdays
Deputy Promotions Director:
Danielle Krantz
The Deputy Promotions Director assists the Promotions Director with all of their associated duties.
Email: wtbupromotions@gmail.com
Office Hours: 10:00am – 12:00pm Thursdays
Training Director:
Clark Carver
The Training Director manages the placement and instruction of WTBU’s DJiTs (DJ in Training).
Email: wtbuinterns@gmail.com
Office Hours: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Wednesdays
Deputy Training Director:
Kate Bernstein
The Deputy Training Director assists the Training Director with all of their associated duties.
Email: wtbuinterns@gmail.com
Office Hours: TBD
The Beat:
Lucas Leite
The Beat is WTBU’s zine for all things music, art, and DIY. If you are a music enjoyer, join our team and get your work published!
Email: wtbu.thebeat@gmail.com
Office Hours: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Tuesday
Sports Director:
Stevie Potter
The Sports Director oversees WTBU’s staff of sports writers and reporters and schedules game broadcasts, radio shows and online content.
Email: wtbusports@gmail.com
Office Hours: 11:00am – 1:00pm Wednesdays
Sports Director:
Joe Eachus
The Sports Managing Editor oversees WTBU’s staff of writers.
Email: wtbusports@gmail.com
Office Hours: 11:00am – 1:00pm Wednesdays
Audio Productions:
Lindsey Polevoy
The Audio Productions Director oversees the production of podcasts affiliated through WTBU. The Audio Productions Director also assists the station with pre-recorded audio matters.
Email: audioproductionswtbu@gmail.com
Office Hours: 3:00pm – 5:00pm Tuesday
In-Studio Director:
Miguel Gonzales
I run WTBU’s performance studio. If you’re a Boston musician or an artist that just happens to be passing through the city, please reach out to us if you’re at all interested in performing on college radio. We’d love to have you!
Email: wtbustudioproductions@gmail.com
Office Hours:
Deputy In-Studio Director:
Layla Barnes
The Deputy In-Studio Director assists the In-Studio Director with all of their associated duties.
Email: wtbustudioproductions@gmail.com
Office Hours:
News Director:
Cam Bugayong
WTBU’s News department writes and produces evening news shows on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact the News Director for press releases and events that journalists are invited to, as well as any questions regarding the news department or its practices.
Email: news@wtburadio.org
Office Hours: TBD
Webmaster:
Diego Escobedo Ruiz
The Webmaster is in charge of maintaining and updating WTBU’s website.
Email: wtbu.webmaster@gmail.com
Office Hours: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Thursdays
BU in the Morning Director:
Sophie Lentz
The BU in the Morning director hosts and runs the show, schedules interviews, and helps to promote WTBU around campus. If you have any questions or want to be featured on the show, feel free to reach out!
Email: buitm@wtburadio.org
Office Hours: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Tuesdays, TBD Thursdays
Public Relations Director:
Layla Molen
The PR Director manages WTBU’s image through advertisement and handling our social media presence. If you’re interested, the PR team is always happy to get a helping hand from passionate people.
Email: prwtbu@gmail.com
Office Hours: 12:00pm – 2:00pm Thursday
Deputy Public Relations Director:
Lily Greenberg
The Deputy Public Relations Director assists the Public Relations Director with all of their associated duties.
Email: prwtbu@gmail.com
Office Hours: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Mondays