WNYC Studios announced that Kenya Young has been appointed to the newly-created position of Senior Vice President, WNYC Studios, which is part of New York Public Radio.
As Managing Editor for Collaborative Journalism at NPR, Young grew and supported NPR’s collaborative journalism by fostering relationships with public radio stations and building news partnerships, bringing extensive experience working in public media and leading newsrooms – helping guide journalists to tell stories in new, innovative and impactful ways.
As Senior Vice President, Young will be responsible for setting the strategic direction for WNYC Studios’ portfolio of award-winning podcasts, and leading and supporting the teams developing and producing shows.
In partnership with Emily Botein, Vice President, Original Programming, she will manage and grow current Studios productions and build out WNYC Studios’ new Documentary Unit devoted to producing long-form nonfiction audio works.
Chief Content Officer of WNYC, Andrew Golis shared, “Kenya is an extraordinary talent of incredible range and the perfect leader for WNYC Studios.”
“She is passionate about the possibilities and craft of audio journalism, and she is ambitious about the mission of public radio and the unique role WNYC Studios holds on the podcast landscape.
We’re excited for her to continue her innovative work by supporting and growing our ongoing shows and developing new projects and talents.”
“I have been a huge fan of WNYC Studios podcasts for a long time – the legacy titles like Radiolab and On The Media and the innovative, edgy creations including Death, Sex and Money and La Brega,” said Young.
“WNYC Studios’ portfolio of shows is impressive, stacked with brilliant minds behind them.
I’m thrilled to lead this division that consistently produces award-winning work that serves a passionate base of listeners, first and foremost. It’s an honor to join Andrew Golis and the NYPR executive leadership team as WNYC Studios forges ahead to the next level.”