Jean-Marie Papoi
Digital ProducerExpertise: Video production, photography, social media and fine arts
Education: Kent State University - Bachelor of Science, broadcast journalism, studio art, art history
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: Astoria Cafe & Market
Experience:
Jean-Marie Papoi began her career in public media as an associate producer with South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV) in Beaufort, South Carolina. After traveling back to her hometown of Akron, she worked as a videographer and editor for Mosher Media, a production company serving the Cleveland/Akron area. An opportunity later emerged to join the Creative Services team at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, where she further developed skills in the corporate realm. She returned to public media in 2016 by becoming part of the Ideastream family.
Highlights:
- 13-time Telly Award winner for excellence in television
- 2-time regional Emmy award winner, Central Great Lakes Chapter
- 2023 Press Club of Cleveland, First Place Human Interest - “How Ohio breweries and artists use beer cans as their canvas”
- 2021 & 2022 Press Club of Cleveland, First Place Feature Photography
- 2020 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists Best Business Reporting - “Making It”
- 2019 & 2023 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists - Best Videographer second place
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 Medina Centre for Dance Art began offering classes for adults age 55 and over in 2016, and participants say they enjoy a wide range of mental and physical benefits. -
A number of organizations across Northeast Ohio offer opportunities for older adults to learn a new art form while forming social connections. -
Black artists in Cleveland take over city hall with the "Artists Run the Streets" exhibit. -
The Kent State University Museum spotlights the beloved alumna in a solo exhibition, “Micro/Macro,” with more than 30 works that reflect the varied landscapes of Jónsson’s native Iceland. -
Cleveland Heights artist Lauren Pearce pours herself into her mixed-media figures. She's developed an art-making process that supports her creativity and her health. -
A gospel choir celebrates Black History Month while a Northeast Ohio native takes the stage in a Broadway musical. -
Elaine Martone took home the Grammy for classical producer of the year. Among her recognized works are four recordings with the Cleveland Orchestra. -
In the school district's guitar program, students learn much more than music — there's a lot of life skills rolled into each lesson. -
Looking back on a year's worth of stories on a diverse range of topics, I recalled sharing many wonderful moments with people as they talked about what they love most in life. -
Since its founding in 1979, Windsong, Cleveland's Feminist Chorus, has built upon its mission to be a safe and welcoming space for singers of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
