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Katherine "KC" Frahm-Hingtgen Named Content and Operations Manager for WAER

Frahm-Hingtgen comes to WAER-Syracuse University from KMST public radio operated by Missouri University of Science & Technology where she most recently served as the station’s Program Director.

  
  Like WAER, KMST programs a mix of NPR news and music content.  As KMST Program Director, KC managed all programming operations including content selection of daily and special programs; monitored program and broadcast quality; supervised student participation; and hosted local All Things Considered segments.

“I am honored and excited to be part of the WAER team, who has a legacy of bringing great programming to Central New York for over 65 years. In the ever-changing world of public radio, my goal is to provide the best possible programming through multiple formats and platforms that will enlighten, engage and entertain the listeners of WAER.”

“We will rely heavily on KC to execute our multi-platform content strategy”, says WAER Director and General Manager, Joe Lee.  “She brings a great deal of energy and fresh perspective that will help WAER engage new audiences.”

 “I am constantly striving to adapt to the current trends and changes in public radio and encourage members and listeners to reach out to me with ideas and suggestions of how to improve our programming”, Frahm-Hingtgen says.  She can be reached at kfrahmhi@syr.edu or 315-443-3538.

Frahm-Hingtgen, a native of Owensville, MO, received a B.A. in public relations from Hawaii Pacific University.  She and her husband are the proud parents of two “fur kids”, a Great Pyrenees named Nora and a Yorkshire terrier named Mele.  KC replaces recently retired Program Director, Ron Ockert, who served WAER and Syracuse University for 20 years. 
 

Joseph Lee (Joe) is the Director and General Manager of WAER FM, a 50,000 watt National Public Radio affiliate owned and operated by Syracuse University. His 30 year career in public media has been focused on providing enriching content that educates, enlightens, and informs civil discourse and cultural expression.