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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The Lake Catholic boys varsity lacrosse player was photographed with a swastika on his leg during a match with Orange; Ohio high school principals have voted down a proposal that would allow athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness; FirstEnergy will replace six board members in the continuing fallout from the HB 6 bribery scandal; and more stories. -
Documents show Cleveland Police failed to fully vet three lateral hires, one of whom was involved in sexually harassing a colleague; Ohio's top election official still supports J.D. Vance despite Vance's comments promoting the "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory; A woman claims Cavs guard Rajon Rondo threatened her life with a gun; and more stories. -
Mayor Justin Bibb has outlined how he wants to use the second pandemic stimulus aid that's due to arrive next month; Protestors gathered in Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, Youngstown and other cities in support of reproductive rights at "Bans off our Bodies" rallies; Capital murder trial of hit-and-run driver in Summit County begins; and more stories. -
Low income families in Ohio are challenged due to limits imposed on baby formula by a public assistance program; Akron police hope to install 130 license plate-reading cameras that use artificial intelligence; Ohio Redistricting Commission members spar over state supreme court contempt charges. -
Graduating from college is a milestone worth celebrating but for those lacking financial stability it might be soured by the cost of the cap and gown. -
The council committee had a discussion about tackling juvenile crime which they perceive has increased; A Canton nonprofit delivering affordable groceries to low-income residents had to halt delivery due to car part theft from its vehicles; Lordstown closes $230M deal with Foxcon. -
The court wants the redistricting commission to explain their reasoning for not having maps approved again; A former Cleveland city worker will be spared from prison time despite his role in corruption scheme; A Kent native illustrator will have his artwork featured on a postal stamp; and more stories. -
Morning Headlines: Ohio Republicans want to hit pause on legislative redistricting battle...and moreRepublican leaders want the Supreme Court to pause redistricting fight until after November election; Summit County Council Rep Jerry Feeman dies after a long illness; Mayor Justin Bibb wants tax abatement on homes' first $350,000. -
Morning Headlines: Ohio Democratic lawmakers propose abortion rights guarantee amendment... and moreThe four lawmakers want a constitutional amendment to guarantee the right to abortion and all contraceptive methods; protestors gathered in downtown Cleveland in support of abortion rights; and more stories. -
The Republican majority approved maps previously ruled unconstitutional by the Ohio Supreme Court; Retiring Cleveland Fire Chief Angelo Calvillo announces retirement; Akron's iconic blimp hanger will be used to build massive new airships by a California-based company.
