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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Northeast Ohio public transportation systems are following the lead of major airlines and dropping mask requirements following a federal court ruling; Passengers at Cleveland Hopkins Airport have mixed reactions about airlines ending requirements; Cleveland considers a commission for Black women and girls; and more stories. -
Ohio election officials say the state needs to pick a date this week so local boards of elections have time to prepare; Cleveland Clinic is lifting some COVID restrictions on its visitation policy; Denzel Ward set to sign a contract extension making him the NFL's highest paid cornerback; and more stories. -
Greenhouses and nurseries like Kollman's Greenhouse in Twinsburg are experiencing shortages in supplies and labor. They are having to keep up with higher expenses by increasing prices for their products. -
High school athletes in Ohio might soon be allowed to sign deals to capitalize on their name, image or likeness, but there's still a catch; COVID case numbers are rising again with a new Omicron subvariant; activists and family members of a North Royalton man killed by police are demanding justice again; and more stories. -
The Ohio legislature is considering House Bill 616, which is similar to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill. -
Ohio's highest court ruled the fourth set of maps as unconstitutional; Civil rights activists joined Cleveland State students in a protest against the law school's name; and more stories -
Trump's team had sought to hold the rally at the Portgage County Fairgrounds but was turned down by its board; Cleveland City Councilmembers are concerned about allowing two police forces expanding their jurisdiction; and more stories. -
Judge Pinkey Carr is accused of more than one hundred incidents of misconduct over a two-year period; another accident in Wayne County leads to more fatalities; Cleveland Guardians beat the Cincinnati Reds; and more stories. -
The plan to bail out Shaker Square was in limbo for several months after the square's council representative expressed concerns; Cuyahoga County's drug overdose deaths are the worst ever this year; Cleveland Cavs star rookie Evan Mobley will return for tonight's game against the Nets; and more stories. -
Isaiah Andrews of Cleveland's death was confirmed by the Ohio Innocence Project; Mayor Justin Bibb State of the City address this week will mark 100 days in office; Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Milwaukee Bucks to wrap up the regular season; and more stories.
