WNYC Studios announced that Kenya Young has been appointed to the newly-created position of Senior Vice President, WNYC Studios, which is part of New York Public Radio.
As Managing Editor for Collaborative Journalism at NPR, Young grew and supported NPR’s collaborative journalism by fostering relationships with public radio stations and building news partnerships, bringing extensive experience working in public media and leading newsrooms – helping guide journalists to tell stories in new, innovative and impactful ways.
As Senior Vice President, Young will be responsible for setting the strategic direction for WNYC Studios’ portfolio of award-winning podcasts, and leading and supporting the teams developing and producing shows.
In partnership with Emily Botein, Vice President, Original Programming,