NIC HOLAS KRATSAS

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I am a storyteller and audience builder with 20+ years of radio broadcasting, audio engineering, podcasting, digital content creation, social media management, editing, marketing, advising, and teaching.

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I am a storyteller and audience builder with 20+ years of radio broadcasting, audio engineering, podcasting, digital content creation, social media management, editing, marketing, advising, and teaching. My expertise also encompasses audience engagement, web design, branding, video production, photography, and digital content monetization.

I thrive in collaborative environments where I can lead teams toward creative and operational goals, staying current with emerging trends in journalism and digital media. Whether managing a top-rated morning radio show or overseeing digital operations at publishing companies, I bring a resourceful and innovative approach to media and communications.

  • 13 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 4 roles

Adjunct Professor · Reed School of Media and Communications, West Virginia UniversityAug 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

Develop and teach a course on podcasting, prepare course materials including syllabi, assignments, and exams, evaluate and grade students' work promptly, hold office hours to assist and mentor students, and stay current with developments in podcasting and journalism to keep course content up to date.

Digital Operations Director · Observer PublishingOct 2018 – Sep 2025 · 7 yrs

Oversaw digital operations for multiple publications including content curation, website design, CMS, apps, and social media. Managed digital staff and collaborated with newspaper departments to increase readership and revenue. Produced award-winning editorial content and contributed to daily newspaper planning, marketing events, and subscription efforts.

Digital Media Adviser and Radio Station Manager · West Virginia UniversityOct 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 2 mos

Teach and advise media students across student newspaper, campus radio, and marketing agency staffs. Oversee Broadcast Adviser for station management and compliance. Conduct training in reporting, editing, writing, interview skills, newsroom management, media ethics, AP styling, digital-first initiatives, broadcast news and sports radio projects, podcast scripting and publishing, marketing initiatives, and best industry practices. Advise on podcasts, video, web design, CMS, newsletters, social media, SEO, analytics, advertising, marketing, revenue, and audience engagement. Manage department logistics including staffing, budgeting, contracts, vendor and technical oversight.

Morning Show Producer · News Radio 1020 KDKAOct 2013 – Sep 2025 · 12 yrs

Education

Master of Science in Journalism · West Virginia University2030 – 2025
Media Communications · University of Pittsburgh2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards

Distinguished Adviser Award2025

Annual award presented by the College Media Association

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