WMBR Staff Positions
Updated Mar 6, 2013
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Management Board
The WMBR Management Board is appointed by the General Manager to
assist in the management of the station. The current members of the
WMBR Management Board are listed below:
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General Manager
Elliot Avila
Only elected position at WMBR. Must be a full time student at MIT. Responsible for all aspects of managing the radio station. The Management Board, and all other positions, are appointed by the General Manager.
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Olutayo Falase
Additional member of the Management Board
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Eduardo Sverdlin-Lisker
Additional member of the Management Board
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Campus Promotions Director
Elaine Kung
In charge of on campus promotions.
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Comptroller
Lisa Gassaway
Oversees the financial aspects of WMBR's operations.
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Membership Director
Kathryn Bartel
Responsible for inducting new Station Members and maintaining the database of current Station Members.
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Program Directors
Jennifer Chen, Jon Beaulieu
Responsible for determining the programming schedule and is responsible for the content of the programming that is broadcast on the air. Also responsible for coordinating engineers for DJ's that are not yet approved to be on the air solo.
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Technical Director
William Kuhlman
Maintains, repairs, and oversees operation of all technical equipment at the station.
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Training Coordinator
Frank Shefton
Coordinates training and testing of engineers.
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Volunteer Work Coordinator
Sabina Maddila
Coordinates volunteer work opportunities.
Other Station Positions
Other Non-Management-Board station positions are listed below:
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Americana Music Director
Doug Gesler
Responsible for acquiring new Americana music
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Campus Promotions Directors
Valentina Chamorro, Natalia Velez Alicea
In charge of on campus promotions.
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Chief Operator
Henry Holtzman
Person responsible for ensuring legal technical operation of the radio station in accordance with 47CFR 73.1870.
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Comedy & Spoken Word Director
Jeff Robinson
Responsible for acquiring new comedy and spoken word recordings.
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Folk Director
Bruce Sylvester
Responsible for acquiring new folk music.
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Fundraising Director
Alex McNeil
Manages and oversees WMBR's annual fundraising drive.
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Hip-Hop Director
Dana Scott
Responsible for acquiring new hip-hop music.
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Jazz Director
Jon Pollack
Responsible for acquiring new jazz music.
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Live Event Coordinator
Donlan
Coordinates on-campus live events.
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Loud Rock Director
Joanie Lindstrom
Responsible for acquiring new loud rock music.
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Music Director
Christopher Vyce
Responsible for acquiring new music and oversees the other music directors of specific genres.
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News Director
Linda Pinkow
Oversees WMBR's news programs.
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Office Manager
Nancy Masley
Maintains the office, and stocks office supplies.
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Production Director
Ken Field
Responsible for the quality and organization of recorded material and assists other engineers with audio production.
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Program Guide Editor
Angelynn Grant
Designs and oversees printing and distribution of WMBR's program guide.
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Promotions Directors
Joanie Lindstrom, Sara Josephson, Mark Francis
Organizes and manages the giving away of free tickets to our listeners.
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PSA Directors
Nancy Masley, Lipika Samal
Handles all Public Service Announcements, written and recorded.
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Record Librarian
Sue Safton
Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Record Library.
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RPM Director
L-Train
Responsible for aquiring new RPM/Techno music
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Station Manager
Doug Gesler
Responsible for the internal management of the station's facilities.
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Webmaster
Theodric Young
Supports the WMBR website and is generally responsible for the computers and network at WMBR.
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World Music Director
Julia Mongo
Responsible for acquiring new world music.
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