Shine brings a decade of experience working as a multimedia journalist throughout the Midwest to new role on HYFIN team
Photo by Erin Bagatta
MILWAUKEE (August 16, 2022) – HYFIN (WYMS-88.9FM HD2), a channel from Radio Milwaukee, has named multimedia journalist Kim Shine as its Production Manager, the station announced Tuesday.
In her new position, Shine will oversee, produce and edit HYFIN audio content, including interviews with local and national artists, and business organizations; and HYFIN imaging. Additionally, she will work alongside HYFIN On-Air Host and Brand Ambassador Element Everest-Blanks on the production of HYFIN’s daily music and culture segment, “The Grapevine.” Shine will also assist in the production and distribution of nationally-syndicated program, “Rhythm Lab Radio.”
“We are excited to welcome Kim to the team and cannot wait to see her elevate our audio content and production,” said HYFIN Program Director Tarik Moody. “Her extensive experience in journalism and reporting across the Midwest make her a valuable asset as a storyteller and advocate for Black Milwaukee.”
Shine worked most recently as a news reporter for WDJT-TV Milwaukee, producing news packages and doing live reports. Prior to that, she was a multimedia journalist and Saturday morning anchor at WNDU-TV South Bend, Ind., reporting on breaking, local and enterprise stories throughout Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan. She’s also worked as a reporter for Sinclair Broadcast Group in Central Illinois.
“I’m thrilled to join the Radio Milwaukee team and bring my experience in documenting personal and important stories to HYFIN,” said Shine. “The mission and vision behind HYFIN deeply resonate with me, and I am excited to be settling in Milwaukee once again to do something incredibly meaningful for our community.”
Shine holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Broadcasting and Public Relations from Grand Valley State University; and a Master of Science degree in Journalism from Northwestern University.
A headshot of shine is attached. For more information or interview requests, please contact Sarah Lahr at [email protected] or 414-892-4190.
About Radio Milwaukee
Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM 88.9) has been a positive force for Milwaukee on air, online and in the community since its 2007 launch. Through its creative programming and content, non-commercial Radio Milwaukee utilizes a multimedia platform for creating a better, more inclusive and engaged community. 88.9FM broadcasts and streams a unique blend of musical styles, including at least one song by a Milwaukee artist each hour, and short Uniquely Milwaukee stories that foster engagement and positive change. On 88.9FM-HD2 and hyfin.org, the station operates on an Urban Alternative channel, HYFIN, that focuses on connecting with young, diverse audiences through the full spectrum of Black music. The organization runs a 24/7 all-Milwaukee music channel at 414Music.fm online and 88.9FM-HD3 on-air. The award-winning station receives the great majority of its financial support from its 6,000 contributing members, more than 150 underwriters and 25 foundations.. Learn more about Radio Milwaukee and stream the station at RadioMilwaukee.org or via the 88Nine mobile app.
About HYFIN
HYFIN is a media movement dedicated to playing the full spectrum of Black music and connecting the culture. A pioneer of the Urban Alternative format, Radio Milwaukee launched HYFIN on Juneteenth 2022 with the support of a $450,000 grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. HYFIN broadcasts on-air at 88.9FM HD2, online at hyfin.org and via the HYFIN mobile app. Additionally, HYFIN is simulcast on 88.9FM HD1 from 9 pm to 3 am every day.
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