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: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Mondays
Programming Director:
Melissa Ellin
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: 11:30am – 1:30pm Wednesdays
Station Administrator:
Katherine Pacheco
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: 4:00pm – 6:00pm Wednesdays
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: 11:00am – 1:00pm Wednesdays
Community Outreach Director:
Jack Thornton
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: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Thursdays
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: 12:30pm – 3:00pm Wednesday
Music Director:
Gladys Vargas
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: 12:30pm – 3:00pm Wednesday
Tech Director:
Melina Nguyen
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: 9:00am – 11:00am Fridays
Promotions Director:
Marshall Brown
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: 11:00am – 1:00pm Fridays
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: 10:00am – 12:00pm Wednesdays
Deputy Training Director:
Carla Sephton
The Deputy Training Director assists the Training Director in their duties.
Email: interns@wtburadio.org
Office Hours: 10:00am – 12:00pm Mondays
The Beat:
Vanessa Barlett
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
The Beat Meetings: 6:30pm – 7:30pm (COM B25)
Sports Director:
Daniel Multz
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: 10:00am – 12:00pm Fridays
Sports Director:
Patrick Donnelly
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: 10:00am – 12:00pm Fridays
Audio Productions:
Hannah Baron
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: 10:30am – 12:30pm Mondays
In-Studio Productions:
Billy Bugara
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: 8:00am – 10:00am Mondays
News Director:
Will Andronico Jr.
I’m Will Andronico Jr., your News Director! I help produce WTBU News, which presents all sorts of news (campus, New England, national, elections, international, sports, arts and culture, entertainment) every Tuesday and Thursday on WTBU Radio! We also have a podcast, WTBU News Today, presenting headlines every weekday!
Email: news@wtburadio.org
Office Hours:4:00pm – 6:00pm Thursdays
Webmaster:
Michael Walsh
The Webmaster is in charge of maintaining and updating WTBU’s website.
Email: wtbu.webmaster@gmail.com
Office Hours: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Tuesdays
BU in the Morning Director:
Mariam Hydara
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. They also manage all BU ITM social media pages. If you want to DJ on the show or help with social media, shoot Mariam an email!
Email: buitm@wtburadio.org
Office Hours: 12:30pm – 2:30pm Fridays
Public Relations Director:
Naomi Richmond
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: 3:00pm – 5:00pm Wednesdays
Deputy Public Relations Director:
Claudia Dorian
The PR Directors handle WTBU’s social media presence in addition to advertising for our organization and its events. The PR team is always looking for people enthusiastic about lending a hand, so reach out if you’re interested!
Email: prwtbu@gmail.com
Office Hours: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Wednesdays