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:
Ali Audet
For all general inquiries, contact the General Manager. The General Manager oversees all WTBU departments and staff, and well as the budget.
Email: gm@wtburadio.org
Office Hours: Fridays 1:30-3:30 and by appointment
Programming:
Steven Gelman
Contact the Programming Director for any concerns related to the content being broadcast or DJ time slots. The Programming Director is in charge of making the WBTU schedule each semester as well as monitoring the content of our programming.
Email: programming@wtburadio.org
Office Hours: By appointment
Station Administrator:
Estefania Ruiz
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: stationadwtbu@gmail.com
Office Hours: 1:00-3:00pm Tuesdays
Underwriting Department:
Ali Harrison
Underwriting uses ad-like announcements for sponsors that support the station through physical donations and financially. Underwriting spots do not include calls to action. The main responsibilities of the department are reaching out to potential sponsors, writing and recording underwriting spots or public service announcements.
Email: wtbuunderwriting@gmail.com
Office Hours: By appointment
Community Outreach Director:
Karmynn Lustria
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: By appointment
Promotions Director:
Angel Kim
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: promotions@wtburadio.org
Office Hours: By Appointment
Music Director:
Michelle Gold
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: music@wtburadio.org
Office Hours: 11:15am-2:15pm Tuesdays
Music Director:
Phoebe Pacheco
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: music@wtburadio.org
Office Hours: 12:30-2:30pm Tuesdays
Training Director:
Katie O’Rourke
If you’re interested in becoming a DJ in Training at WTBU, email our Training Director. The Training Director oversees the training of all DJiTs each semester.
Email: interns@wtburadio.org
Office Hours: 10:00am-12:00pm Thursdays
Deputy Training Director:
Abby Bonner
If you’re interested in becoming a DJ in Training at WTBU, email our Training Director. The Training Director oversees the training of all DJiTs each semester.
Email: interns@wtburadio.org
Office Hours: By appointment
The Beat:
Audrey Sutter
The Beat is WTBU’s zine for all things music, art, and DIY.
Email: wtbu.thebeat@gmail.com
Office Hours: 4:00-6:00pm Mondays
Sports Director:
Jacob Lintner
The Sports Director is in charge of all sports broadcasts, including all BU team home games, as well as the WTBU Sports Blog.
Email: wtbusports@gmail.com
Office Hours: 12:00-2:00pm Fridays
Sports Director:
Ethan Fuller
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: 1:00-3:00 Fridays
Technical Director:
Abe Akinsete
The Tech Director mostly answers and addresses technical issues for both the live studio space as well as the live in studio space. Tech Director also coordinates with the In Studios Manager for scheduling usage of the in studio space as well as helps with performances if need be.
Email: tech@wtburadio.org
Office Hours:By appointment
Audio Productions:
Farah Sonde
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: productions@wtburadio.org
Office Hours: By appointment
Studio Productions:
Dane Persky
Hi, I’m Dane! 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: 11:15am-1:15pm Wednesdays
News Department:
Jenny Kornreich
WTBU News brings you elections, campus, New England, national, international, sports, and entertainment headlines every Tuesday and Thursday, as well as on our daily podcast, WTBU News Today!
Email: news@wtburadio.org
Office Hours: By appointment
Webmaster:
Blake Abel
The Webmaster is the master of the website.
Email: wtbu.webmaster@gmail.com
Office Hours: 3-5pm Tuesdays
BU in the Morning Director:
Melissa Ellin
The Director hosts and runs the show, scheduling interviews, roundtables and leading DJ conversations for BU in the Morning, which airs Monday and Wednesday from 10 to noon. The Director manages runs all BU ITM social media pages. If you want to DJ on the show or help with social media, shoot Melissa an email!
Email: buitm@wtburadio.org
Office Hours: By appointment
Public Relations Director:
Maya Chadda
HeyO! I’m your gal for all things social media, design, videography, and advertising related. WTBU is always looking for people to help promote the station!
Email: prwtbu@gmail.com
Office Hours: 10:00am-12:00pm Mondays