J. Nungesser
Multiple Media JournalistExpertise: Sound design, audio editing, photography, video editing, Ohio history
Education: State University of New York at Fredonia - Bachelor of Science, audio/radio communication
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: A summer day at Edgewater Park
Experience:
J. Nungesser is a director and video editor for the daily “Sound of Ideas” and weekly “Ideas” shows. Before their role as a multiple media journalist, they were a music producer for “Folk Alley,” WKSU’s folk and roots music streaming service. In 2013 and 2014, it was the Public Radio Exchange’s most downloaded show.
Highlights:
- 2022 National Edward R. Murrow Award, News Documentary, “The Rural Doctor Is In”
- 2023 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award, News Series, “Changing the Course of a River”
- Sound designer/editor on “Inside the Bricks: Season 2” and “Mary & Bill, an Ohio Cold Case” podcasts
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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Recent Ohio legislation has made LGBTQ+ Ohioans the focal point of a political tug-of-war. A Northeast Ohio hiking group provides refuge and solidarity amidst the uncertainty for members of the LGBTQ+ community. -
The protestors chanted loudly in the chambers, but left just before they could be removed. They continued chanting just outside the chamber doors. -
In recent years holiday pop-up bars and restaurants have become increasingly popular. Join us at three such venues in Cleveland, Hudson, and Willoughby as they spread holiday cheer through drinks and decor. -
Learn about Leon Bote's journey as part of the Sound of Us series, Living on the Spectrum, about people with autism. Bote is both autistic and transgender — a combination that is common enough to have its own name, the “double rainbow.” -
In this installment of Making It, we visit Akron Glass Works, a glassblowing studio in Akron where glass art is created and community members can learn how to create their own pieces. -
Bernie Puchajda, Dorothy Justice and Frank Lovell thrive off their friendship and chair volleyball competitions at the Donna Smallwood Activities Center in Parma. Learn more about these senior citizens' lives and friendship. -
Katie Moon (formerly Katie Nageotte) is an Olympic Champion pole vaulter from Olmsted Township, Ohio-a suburb of Cleveland. In 2022 she also captured the gold medal at the World Athlete Championships. She is a graduate of Ashland University, Class of 2013, with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Fashion Merchandising. She currently lives in Powder Springs, Georgia where she is training for the 2024 Olympic Games. -PB: 4.95m (16’2) -2020 Olympic Champion -3x US Champion -2x NCAA DII Champion. -
In 2022, Congresswoman Sykes became the first Black person elected to represent Ohio’s 13th Congressional District, where she has committed to fighting for economic opportunity, safer communities and affordable healthcare for Northeast Ohioans, bringing along a spirit of bipartisan cooperation to get things done for those she serves. -
Christopher Wilkins became Music Director of the Akron Symphony in the fall of 2006. Since then the orchestra’s programming has reflected his strong interest in community-oriented projects. He has developed partnerships with many artists and organizations based in Northeast Ohio, including the Akron Art Museum, Akron-Summit County Public Library, Firestone High School, Summit County Historical Society, YEPAW 365, GroundWorks Dance Theater, Neos Dance Theatre, and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. -
Jerika L. Richardson is the Senior Vice President for Equitable Justice & Strategic Initiatives at the National Urban League.
