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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:
Eleanor Schiltz
Direct general inquiries to the General Manager. The General Manager oversees all WTBU departments and staff, as well as the WTBU budget.
Email: gm@wtburadio.org
Office Hours: Thursdays 10am-12pm 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: 10:00am-12:00pm Fridays
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:
Danny Roa
If you would like to sponsor WTBU’s programming through an underwriting contract, please contact our Underwriting Director. The Underwriting Director manages all advertisement contracts.
Email: underwriting@wtburadio.org
Office Hours: 2:00-4:00pm Thursdays
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: 4:00-6:00 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: 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:
Clay McDermott
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:
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
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:
Abisola 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:1:00-3:00pm Wednesdays
Audio Productions:
Ali Audet
The Audio Productions Director oversees the production of podcasts through WTBU. The Audio Productions Director also assists DJs with the recording, editing, and mixing of show headers.
Email: productions@wtburadio.org
Office Hours: 2:30-4:30 Thursdays
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:
Griffin Buch
The news department brings listeners top headlines, investigative reporting, roundtables, and more every Tuesday and Thursday starting at 6 p.m. EST.
Email: news@wtburadio.org
Office Hours: 5:00-6:00pm EST Tuesdays & Thursdays on Zoom: https://bostonu.zoom.us/j/124784123 and 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:
Hannah Harn
The BU in the Morning Director is in charge of planning WTBU’s talk show, BU in the Morning, which airs from 10am-12pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Contact Hannah if you’re interested in being on BU in the Morning.
Email: buitm@wtburadio.org
Office Hours: 1:30-3:30pm Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Deputy BU in the Morning Director:
Karmynn Lustria
The BU in the Morning Deputy Director helps in planning WTBU’s talk show, BU in the Morning, which airs from 10-12 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Contact if you’re interested in being on BU in the Morning.
Email: buinthemorning@gmail.com
Office Hours: 12:00-2:00pm Mondays
Public Relations Department:
Hannah Schweitzer
Hi! I’m Hannah! Direct any questions about promotion of events (such as CD releases or concerts) to me. We are always looking for friendly faces on the PR Team! Reach out to me if you are interested in social media, design, videography and all things advertising.
Email: prwtbu@gmail.com
Office Hours: 12:00-2:00pm Wednesdays and by appointment