Joanne Griffith Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

I oversee the editorial vision and brand voice for APM Studios, which includes creative oversight of original and acquired podcasts. This is a role that lives at the intersection of the mission of public media and the expansive reach of the on demand space. Let's talk!

Los Angeles, California, United States

A conversation and coaching space for leaders of color in media. Born out of a need to better support leaders of color during the turbulence of 2020, En(title)d! continues to serve new and established leaders through live events and a monthly newsletter.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Lead producer on the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast, "The King of Crenshaw" - a documentary series exploring the intersection of hip-hop and basketball through the lens of LA rapper, Nipsey Hussle and his relationship with a generation of Black NBA players.

Greater Los Angeles Area

I led NPR's California collaborative, connecting multi-platform journalism from KQED, Cap Radio, KPCC, KCRW, KPBS and other stations across the Golden State.• Recruited to manage the new collaboration of 20 public media stations across California• Developed planning, communication and breaking news protocols• Created a strategy for coordinated COVID-19, race relations and 2020 Election coverage• Provide editorial and standards guidance to stations• Implemented training plans to raise journalistic standards through the state• Identified funding and partnership opportunities to expand the scope of the California Newsroom

Greater Los Angeles Area

Based on the success of Marketplace Weekend's digital strategy and engagement metrics, my expertise led to the creation of a new role to further connect Marketplace's broadcast and digital platforms. Duties included:* Creating an editorial strategy for marketplace.org* Developing processes for Marketplace content creators to better showcase their work online* Analyzing metrics to inform products to serve the audience * Developed a culture of audience engagement * Hiring and development of talent for reporting and production* Commissioning: writers, photographers and illustrators* Partnership development with Marketplace member stations and other media outlets

Greater Los Angeles Area

Spearheaded a digital forward approach to Marketplace's weekend offerings, leading to a significant increase in traffic to marketplace.org. Focused on audience engagement, original reporting on disabilities and disaster recovery and regular segments like Ask A Manager that helped listeners better understand the economy and their place in it.

Pasadena

As Take Two's editor, I went beyond the day-to-day work to build a "digital first" culture, along with an emphasis on audience engagement to inform the show's journalism and understanding of the communities we served. Duties included:* Editing all content connected with the show; features, scripts, web, social media* Working strategically with the digital team on social media campaigns and show web presence* Fostering key partnerships to diversify content and grow audience* Developing landmark programming themes, including cyber security, the legalization of recreational marijuana in California, transportation issues and Watts 50 - an exploration of South L.A. 50 years after the Watts Rebellion* Identifying show segments with podcast potential and working with producers to devise a strategy for production and distribution

Pasadena, Ca

Producer across KPCC programs, including "AirTalk with Larry Mantle" and "The Madeline Brand Show." KPCC In Person moderator.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Covered stories from the U.S. West Coast for BBC TV, radio and online outlets in the U.K. and beyond. Coverage includes:* Academy Award preview specials* California wildfires* Coverage of the 2008 presidential election for BBC Radio 4* Producer for BBC's Newsnight* Breaking news reporter for BBC's General News Service* Host of the weekly history show 'The Pacifica Radio Archives' for BBC 5 Live

Program production on all subjects from arts and entertainment to politics.

Newsreader on 'the 'Anita Anand' and '5 Live Sport' shows. Regular presenter on various 5 Live programs, including Up All Night, Weekend Breakfast, Weekend News and the Stephen Nolan show. Also worked as a reporter on the 5 Live Report documentary strand, covering everything from the ethics of sperm donation to the impact of flooding on London's Thames Barrier. Overseas assignments include coverage of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act in Barbados and the food crisis in Malawi.

* Recruited to renovate the failing Morning Drive program in a hostile newsroom. Increased audience and nominated for a top industry award in less than a year* Wrote successful grant funding applications for landmark programming * Managed large team, with programs ranging from news and religion to sport* Developed new broadcasting talent and show formats* Increased the station's public engagement with a live event series and remote broadcasts

London, United Kingdom

* Developed BBC London’s diversity strategy across all platforms* Created and delivered a multimedia diversity training program to 70+ staff* Managed project reports, budgets and key regional and national relationships* Developed a robust internship program, reflecting London’s true diversity

Reporter and producer across various programs including the Breakfast and Consumer Shows.Produced/Presented a weekly all speech radio show for African-Caribbean listeners. Nominated for a Windrush Award for community broadcasting.

Executive Leadership Program

Post Graduate Diploma, Broadcast Journalism

Broadcast Journalism

Ba (Hons), American Studies And Politics

Activities and Societies: Music reporter, CryWolf Magazine