Jennifer White - Director of Media Outreach and Community Relations

Jennifer White is Michigan Public Media's new Director of Media Outreach and Community Relations. In that role, she manages Michigan Radio's community relations, including our Community Advisory Council. Prior to that, she served as Station Manager for Michigan Television (WFUM-TV). Jennifer is also host and co-executive producer of "Out of the Blue: The Michigan Difference" for the Big Ten Network. Q&A What is your favorite part of your job? Figuring out creative ways to engage with the community. We aren't just a radio station; we're a community resource. I try to give our radio projects a different life. What is your favorite program on Michigan Radio? I love Wait Wait Don't Tell Me. It's the news but with a great deal of humor. I actually plan weekend driving around that show so I can be in my car when it's on. What do you like best about working in public radio? I feel like there's a real need for the kind of information public radio provides. Being a part of making that information available is one of the best parts of working in the public radio system. Anything else you would like people to know about you? I am a recent first time dog owner which has been quite an experience. She's about 6 lbs but thinks she's 120. She's got a big dog personality in a tiny little body. Return to Michigan Radio Staff.