Blue Ridge Public Radio (BPR)

We're hiring! BPR is looking for its next Business Sponsorship Account Executive to fundraise for BPR News and BPR Classic through the sales of all BPR's broadcast and digital marketing products. Learn more and apply below. ?? https://lnkd.in/guXUznbU

Classical and jazz lovers, this one is for you. On Monday, August 5, BPR Classic’s Key Change will transform BPR Classic from a mixed-format news and music station into Western North Carolina’s only classical music and late-night jazz station. Learn more on our website below. https://lnkd.in/egeqeA6Q

We're thrilled to share that in partnership with Grist, Blue Ridge Public Radio has hired Katie Myers to cover climate change, energy, and more in Western North Carolina and the Blue Ridge mountain region. This marks an exciting milestone in BPR’s mission to expand local news coverage. Read more below. ?? https://lnkd.in/eawz49Gh

Please join us in welcoming Gerard Albert III, BPR News's new Western North Carolina rural communities reporter! Gerard's coverage will be integral to furthering our commitment to reflect all the voices of the region. https://lnkd.in/ewhCjywr

Tonight, the first of two presidential debates will take place in Atlanta, Georgia. Listen live on BPR News at 9 p.m., or watch via livestream on our website below. https://lnkd.in/dqZMJ9rx

BPR’s news team is coming to Hendersonville. ? Join us for the next installment of our News & Brews series on?Thursday, June 13 from 3-5 p.m.?at Ingles #77 (625 Spartanburg Hwy.)?to grab a cup of coffee with members of our news team. https://lnkd.in/e29vTDp5 ?

BPR is proud to announce that its multi-part investigative series “'Secret Sauce' Expired: The Ramada Inn Conversion for Asheville's Unhoused” has been honored with a 2024 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award. The Murrow Awards, presented by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), are among the most prestigious honors in broadcast and digital journalism. https://lnkd.in/e9ysUvZ5

We've been working on something special behind the scenes... BPR trivia is coming this summer! ?? BPR News has teamed up with Rob's Totally Rad Trivia and plēb urban winery to host Deep Asheville Lore, a three-event summer trivia series that dives deep into Asheville’s rich history, current events, local lore, and NPR tropes during an afternoon of hilarious trivia. See event details on our website. ?? Thank you to our sponsor, Knollman Dental, for making this series possible. https://lnkd.in/eHQMMHvH

We're #hiring! ?? Donor engagement?is at the?heart?of Blue Ridge Public Radio's work, and we're seeking an experienced Director of Donor Engagement to match the art of relationship building with the science of fundraising. See details and apply below. https://lnkd.in/eQBNMhWG

The clock is ticking! TODAY is the last day to give to BPR for a chance to win. Help us reach our goal and keep this valued, trusted service strong for Western North Carolina – and maybe win a trip on us while you’re at it. ?? https://lnkd.in/e4T27Ryf