Blue Ridge Public Radio (BPR)

The cat is out of the bag! BPR is partnering with public media stations across the state to launch the North Carolina Newsroom, Capitol Bureau, a journalism collaboration expanding North Carolina state government news coverage for Western North Carolina audiences throughout the year. Learn more about the collaboration (and what it means for our listeners). ?? https://lnkd.in/d22fWkCA

You’ve probably seen a lot of headlines about NPR lately. From threats to pull federal funding to a looming FCC investigation, public media is in the political crosshairs. Here’s what you need to know about the future of BPR. https://lnkd.in/epFyffjC

A collaboration of public radio stations around North Carolina is hiring for two roles: a project reporter and a project editor/reporter to cover state government and politics, with an emphasis on stories that resonate with audiences outside of Raleigh. Learn more on our careers page ?? https://lnkd.in/guXUznbU

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