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 program, which premiered this week on WVIZ PBS, features visits to the hometowns of the 2023 honorees. -
The Republican-controlled House came back early from winter break to override DeWine's veto of House Bill 68. -
PFAS, also dubbed "forever chemicals," have been found in a variety of consumer products. -
The Great Lakes Compact signed in 2008 keeps water from the lakes from being diverted elsewhere. The Endangered Species Act signed in 1973 has been instrumental in protecting biodiversity. -
A new Pew survey found 72% of U.S. adults have seen an increase in the number of places expecting tips compared to five years ago. -
The conservation law has helped save 99% of the species put under its protection since it was signed into law in 1973. -
The former Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Elementary School is being transformed into an affordable senior housing facility. -
A new Pew survey found only a third of U.S. adults said its easy to know whether or how much to tip for different services. -
Local food and beverage connoisseurs share recipe ideas, cooking techniques and Thanksgiving memories. -
The second season of “Native America” recently aired on PBS and is available on demand for Passport members.
