Jay Shah
Associate Producer “Sound of Ideas”Expertise: Environment, public policy, social issues, local music and arts, health and science, audio production and storytelling, solutions journalism
Education: State University of New York, Old Westbury - Bachelor of Arts, media and communications
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: Musica, Akron
Experience:
Jay Shah is an associate producer for the "Sound of Ideas." A former WKSU news intern and freelance producer, she's a New Yorker at heart but making Ohio her home has been her best adventure so far. She is passionate about the environment, local arts and music and social justice issues. She wants to tell more stories highlighting tangible solutions surrounding climate, poverty, health equity and public policy. Her motto is, "There can be truth in opinion, but there is no opinion in the truth."
Highlights:
- Covered Ohio Statehouse and local legislation, environment and public health issues as an intern for WKSU
- Audio diary featured on NPR's "The Takeaway" with Melissa Harris-Perry for its "Slice of Life" series
- Former host/producer, "Down in the Dark with Darth Jayder," Old Westbury Web Radio (OWWR), 2014 - 2018
- SUNY Old Westbury Media Arts Celebration (MAC) Award, Best Creative Production in Radio - 2017 & 2018
- SUNY Old Westbury Media Arts Celebration (MAC) Award, Best Event Promo in Radio - 2018
- Journalist of color and first generation immigrant
Why trust Ideastream Public Media?
The mission of Ideastream Public Media is to be a trustworthy and dynamic multimedia source for illuminating the world around us. Our highest priority is providing news and information that is reliable and accurate, that is gathered with integrity and professional care and that is presented with precision and respect for the intelligence of our audiences. We are transparent about how we discover and verify the facts we present and strive to make our decision-making process clear to the public. We disclose relationships, such as with partners or funders, that might appear, but will never, influence our coverage.
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Mayor Dan Horrigan enacted the emergency following demonstrations over the deadly shooting of Jayland Walker by eight police officers; A smaller group of protesters peacefully marched to Horrigan's home and were met with police in riot gear; more stories. -
The attorney for Walker's family said they will not rest until the police provide answers; Akron cancels this week's Rib, White, & Blue in response to the protests; Deshaun Watson's hearing concluded after three days with no decision yet on possible punishment. -
Jayland Walker was shot and killed by Akron police after a traffic stop; Ohio abortion clinics have filed a lawsuit with the state's highest court to block the ban on abortions after a fetal heart beat is detected"; Odell Beckam Jr. has found a buyer for his Ohio mansion. -
An AP source has confirmed the disciplinary hearing will continue through at least Wednesday with the NFL recommending an indefinite suspension; A second case of monkeypox was found by Columbus Public Health this week; A man shot to death by Akron Police after an attempted traffic stop has been identified but body cam footage won't be released until Sunday; and more stories. -
Prosecutor Michael O'Malley has joined a bipartisan group of more than 90 elected officials who have taken a similar stance. Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will appear before the NFL's independent disciplinary officer while the league has recommended at least a one year suspension. Gas station Sheetz is dropping its prices to under $4 for some gas ahead of this Fourth of July weekend ... and more stories. -
Following the Supreme court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, protestors gathered in Akron, Cleveland and Columbus in response; the Dobbs ruling puts Ohio abortion fight on new ground; Red Sox beat Guardians 8-3 for sweep. -
The family of Stone Foltz is suing BGSU over his death; a Cleveland man is suing Cuyahoga County and a sheriff's deputy for shooting him with a bean bag round during the May 2020 protests; Intel is delaying the ceremonial groundbreaking of its multi-billion dollar facility near Columbus due to uncertainty over federal subsidies. -
Gov. DeWine wants increase in fuel-refining capacity to help Ohioans deal with high prices; Ohio Municipal League says the work from home trend is causing cities to lose revenue; Jim Tressel will step down as president of Youngstown State University. -
Trevor Elkins was convicted in connection with using campaign funds for personal expenses; NFL says Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson settling 20 of the lawsuits against him will have no impact on any disciplinary action; Ohio's largest business organizations are endorsing three Republican Ohio Supreme Court nominees. -
The officer is accused of posting dozens of anti-Semitic posts on different social media platforms; David Brock is the new Cuyahoga County Democratic Party chair; Retired Akron NAACP leader Ophelia Averitt is honored in a street renaming ceremony.
