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* WNPR / Connecticut Public Radio
PO BOX 260240
Hartford, CT 06126-0240
John Dankosky, News Director
jdankosky@wnpr.org
(860) 278-5310
http://www.wnpr.org
Use Independent Content: Yes
Genre: News and Info, Interviews and Discussion, Public Affairs, Other
Format: Series, Modules, Freelance
Independent Program Percentage: 25-30
More Content: Yes
Happy With Content: Yes
Appropriate Pitch: I deal mostly with a core group of independent producers who pitch material to me that I generally like. Mostly, though, we work collaboratively on stories and projects. I would accept more pitches from producers around the country if they could apply to my Connecticut audience. I've also done nationally distributed modular and documentary programs that aim to reach a broad audience. I'd like to do more of this sort of work, and would listen to pitches from all producers ...money is always the issue.
Compensation: It varies. Some folks are on long-term contracts to do in-depth journalism. Others have done grant-based series or documentaries. Our general freelance rate is based on the outdated NPR model of 75 dollars a produced minute. More experienced producers get a higher rate.
Expanded Relationship: Completed Programs or Modules, Freelance Features, News, Special Projects, Artist-In-Residence, Local Programming, Local Directory, More Independent Content
Advice: Contact me through E-mail. I'm interested in working with Indies and other stations to produce regionally and nationally interesting news and arts programming.
Method of Contact: E-mail
Submission Method: Snail mail, E-mail or website
Follow Up: E-mail
Biggest Complaint: A lack of understanding about my responsibilities as a programmer. I've got "the air" and I program it for my listeners' benefit. We don't do projects that are for our own benefit. Also, please don't tell me what my audience will or won't like. I may not know much, but I know the audience pretty well. That having been said, I want to take chances on new and interesting programming.
Like Best: New thoughts, new ideas, new skills, new contacts. They shake up my staff reporters and producers, and get them thinking about different ways to do what they do.
Final Comments: I consider myself an advocate for their work...it's why I'm an AIR member.

* WFCR
131 County Circle
Amherst, MA 01003
Michael Rathke, Program Director
rathke@wfcr.org
(413) 577-0541
http://www.wfcr.org
Use Independent Content: Yes PRX Member: Yes
Genre:News; Interview; Public Affairs; Spoken Word
Format: Year-Round Programs; Series; Freelance Features; Freelance News; Holiday Specials; Completed Work; Freelance Work; Mentoring; Special Projects; Local Content; Local Directory; Meeting With Indies.
Independent Programming Percentage: 1-2%
More Content: Yes
Happy With Content: Yes
Compensation: $65 per minute for ready to produce features
Expanded Relationship: Year-Round Programs; Series; Freelance Features; Freelance News; Holiday Specials; Completed Work; Freelance Work; Mentoring; Special Projects; Local Content; Local Directory; Meeting With Indies.
Advice: Self-contained 59 minute documentaries; for news features, pitch the story before final production; consult the news director to ensure that their story is consistent with audience needs.
Method of Contact: E-mail
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