I am a passionate media professional with over 15 years of experience in radio, podcasting, arts education, marketing, and community engagement. I am skilled in leadership, content creation, social media strategy, grant writing, editing, and mentorship. I am dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices and fostering community-driven storytelling. I enjoy managing operations, producing content, and mentoring others in media production and storytelling. I thrive on building strong communities through meaningful media initiatives and engaging digital content.

Katharine Decelle

I am a passionate media professional with over 15 years of experience in radio, podcasting, arts education, marketing, and community engagement. I am skilled in leadership, content creation, social media strategy, grant writing, editing, and mentorship. I am dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices and fostering community-driven storytelling. I enjoy managing operations, producing content, and mentoring others in media production and storytelling. I thrive on building strong communities through meaningful media initiatives and engaging digital content.

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I am a passionate media professional with over 15 years of experience in radio, podcasting, arts education, marketing, and community engagement. I am skilled in leadership, content creation, social media strategy, grant writing, editing, and mentorship. I am dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices and fostering community-driven storytelling.

I enjoy managing operations, producing content, and mentoring others in media production and storytelling. I thrive on building strong communities through meaningful media initiatives and engaging digital content.

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Work Experience

Executive Director & Co-Founder at WFNU Frogtown Community Radio
February 1, 2017 - Present
Manage operations and programming with over 80 volunteers. Host live shows, produce public service announcements, and write underwriting spots. Lead fundraising, plan events, write grants, and conduct outreach. Oversee website, newsletters, and social media presence.
Community Radio Coordinator / Social Media Strategist at Minnesota Public Radio
January 1, 2021 - Present
Produce digital content for the “Early Risers” podcast including videos, graphics, events, and audiograms. Produce the “Little Moments Count Radio Podcast” by researching, booking, and prepping guest interviews for 6 community radio stations in the Twin Cities. Create promotional assets and coordinate host/guest relations.
Reporter at AMPERS / PRX Audio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Report and produce weekly Minnesota news segments with scripting and sound design. Conduct interviews, write and voice scripts, and edit audio for broadcast. Write story descriptions and curate visuals for the website.
Social Media Strategist at Saint Paul Almanac
November 1, 2021 - September 4, 2025
Develop curated digital content for social media, including graphics and videos. Film events and edit videos for YouTube channel.
Podcast Producer / Teaching Instructor at Rondo: Beyond the Pavement
November 1, 2021 - September 4, 2025
Mentored youth in storytelling and media production to create an award-winning documentary and podcast about Rondo.
Podcast Producer / Teaching Instructor at Hear I Am Podcast Program
July 1, 2018 - Present
Seasonally teach individuals with developmental disabilities broadcasting and storytelling skills. Produce weekly radio show 'Conor’s Corner' on WFNU.
Podcast Producer/Teaching Instructor at Hear I Am Podcast Program
July 1, 2018 - Present
Seasonally teach broadcasting and storytelling skills to individuals with developmental disabilities. Also produce the weekly radio show 'Conor’s Corner' on WFNU.

Education

Screenwriting at Metropolitan State University
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree at University of Minnesota
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

DEIB Headway Facilitator Training
July 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellow
April 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Creative Community Leadership Institute (CCLI) Cohort
March 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
MN State Arts Board Artist Initiative Grant Recipient
January 1, 2020 - September 4, 2021

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services