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I am an experienced broadcaster with almost 50 years on-air talent in public and commercial broadcasting, and 45 years in public relations, marketing, and media relations. I host The Hudson River Sampler on WAMC-FM, the Albany-based NPR affiliate, and was honored to be inducted into the Folk Alliance International Folk Radio Hall of Fame in 2019. Over the years I have held roles including News Director at WAMC, Public Information Officer for the New York State Office of Medicaid Inspector General, and Director of Public Relations at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital and at the New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. I’ve also worked as Writer/Editor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and hosted folk music programs at WCUW-FM. Since retiring from my last full-time job, I’ve continued to host and produce my radio show, published three novels and various short stories, and remain active in the folk music community, serving on committees within Folk Alliance International and the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance.…I am an experienced broadcaster with almost 50 years on-air talent in public and commercial broadcasting, and 45 years in public relations, marketing, and media relations. I host The Hudson River Sampler on WAMC-FM, the Albany-based NPR affiliate, and was honored to be inducted into the Folk Alliance International Folk Radio Hall of Fame in 2019. Over the years I have held roles including News Director at WAMC, Public Information Officer for the New York State Office of Medicaid Inspector General, and Director of Public Relations at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital and at the New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. I’ve also worked as Writer/Editor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and hosted folk music programs at WCUW-FM. Since retiring from my last full-time job, I’ve continued to host and produce my radio show, published three novels and various short stories, and remain active in the folk music community, serving on committees within Folk Alliance International and the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance.

Wanda A. Fischer

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I am an experienced broadcaster with almost 50 years on-air talent in public and commercial broadcasting, and 45 years in public relations, marketing, and media relations. I host The Hudson River Sampler on WAMC-FM, the Albany-based NPR affiliate, and was honored to be inducted into the Folk Alliance International Folk Radio Hall of Fame in 2019. Over the years I have held roles including News Director at WAMC, Public Information Officer for the New York State Office of Medicaid Inspector General, and Director of Public Relations at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital and at the New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. I’ve also worked as Writer/Editor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and hosted folk music programs at WCUW-FM. Since retiring from my last full-time job, I’ve continued to host and produce my radio show, published three novels and various short stories, and remain active in the folk music community, serving on committees within Folk Alliance International and the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance.…I am an experienced broadcaster with almost 50 years on-air talent in public and commercial broadcasting, and 45 years in public relations, marketing, and media relations. I host The Hudson River Sampler on WAMC-FM, the Albany-based NPR affiliate, and was honored to be inducted into the Folk Alliance International Folk Radio Hall of Fame in 2019. Over the years I have held roles including News Director at WAMC, Public Information Officer for the New York State Office of Medicaid Inspector General, and Director of Public Relations at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital and at the New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. I’ve also worked as Writer/Editor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and hosted folk music programs at WCUW-FM. Since retiring from my last full-time job, I’ve continued to host and produce my radio show, published three novels and various short stories, and remain active in the folk music community, serving on committees within Folk Alliance International and the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance.

Available to hire

I am an experienced broadcaster with almost 50 years on-air talent in public and commercial broadcasting, and 45 years in public relations, marketing, and media relations. I host The Hudson River Sampler on WAMC-FM, the Albany-based NPR affiliate, and was honored to be inducted into the Folk Alliance International Folk Radio Hall of Fame in 2019.

Over the years I have held roles including News Director at WAMC, Public Information Officer for the New York State Office of Medicaid Inspector General, and Director of Public Relations at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital and at the New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. I’ve also worked as Writer/Editor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and hosted folk music programs at WCUW-FM. Since retiring from my last full-time job, I’ve continued to host and produce my radio show, published three novels and various short stories, and remain active in the folk music community, serving on committees within Folk Alliance International and the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance.

Skills

Copywriting

Podcast Production

Voiceover

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Podcast Production

Expert

Voiceover

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

French

Intermediate

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Work Experience

Host/Producer, The Hudson River Sampler at WAMC-FM (Northeast Public Radio)

September 18, 1982 - Present

Host and producer of The Hudson River Sampler, a radio program featuring folk music and regional artists; on air since 1982 at WAMC-FM, the Albany, NY-based NPR affiliate.

News Director at WAMC

January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1987

Led the news department, overseeing newscasts, newsroom operations, and staff at the NPR affiliate.

Public Information Officer at New York State Office of Medicaid Inspector General

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2014

Public information officer responsible for communications strategy, media relations, and public messaging for the Medicaid Inspector General’s office.

Director of Public Relations at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital

January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2008

Directed public relations and communications programs, media relations, and branding for the hospital.

Director of Public Relations at New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging

January 1, 1987 - December 31, 2000

Directed public relations and communications for the aging services association across New York.

Writer/Editor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1986

Wrote and edited institutional materials and communications for RPI.

News Director at WCUW-FM

January 1, 1976 - December 31, 1978

News Director responsible for newsroom operations at WCUW-FM, Worcester, MA.