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Amber Walker

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I am a journalist, producer, and project manager who coordinates cross-newsroom and cross-functional teams to deliver editorial projects and community programming.

About

I am a journalist, producer, and project manager who coordinates cross-newsroom and cross-functional teams to deliver editorial projects and community programming. I thrive on turning reporting into engaging productions that reach diverse audiences and empower local voices.

My background spans education reporting, project management at Epic Systems, and media-innovation training through NYU’s Studio 20 Program. In my current roles with PRX and as founder of We Made Media, I design and produce podcasts, events, and media projects while advising journalism and public-media clients on digital media strategies.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Government

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Work experience· 7 roles

Copy Editor & Mentor · The Bulletin, California State University, Dominguez HillsJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Editorial and mentorship work supporting student journalism initiatives.

Founder · We Made Media LLCJan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

Operate live performance and media venue, managing booking, scheduling, and live production logistics. Produce podcasts, events, and media projects; coordinate talent and collaborators. Consult on audio and digital media projects for journalism and public media clients.

Lead Producer / Project Manager, Production Unit (freelance) · PRX (Public Radio Exchange)Jan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

Managed production timelines and cross-team collaboration across editors, producers, and engineers. Supervised production workflow from reporting through final mix for public media distribution. Coordinated deliverables and ensured deadlines across partner organizations.

Voice & Emerging Technologies Lead · J6 LabsJan 2020 – Jan 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo
Product Management Intern · National Public Radio (NPR)Jun 2019 – Aug 2019 · 3 mos
Education Reporter (K-12 Beat) · The Capital TimesJan 2016 – Jan 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Project Manager / Implementation Consultant · Epic SystemsJan 2014 – Jan 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education

Master of Arts · New York University2030 – 2026
Honors Bachelor of Arts · Oberlin College2007 – 2011

Certifications and awards

Signal Awards, Silver winner for 'American Railroad'2025 – 2026
Emmy Nominee - National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (New York Chapter) for 'The Great Divide' (Video series)2020 – 2026
Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute Scholar (New York University)2018 – 2019
Milwaukee Press Club, Excellence in Journalism – Feature Writing (Gold and Silver)2017 – 2026

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