Melinda Whiting
Classical Music Midday Host at WRTI- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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WRTI
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Classical Music Midday Host
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Nov 2021 - Present
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Classical Music Program Host
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Mar 2017 - Present
Relief announcer in all dayparts, working part-time as needed.
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Curtis Institute of Music
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United States
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Music
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Editor
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Jul 2012 - Aug 2020
Edited publications, concert programs, online communications, and a semiannual magazine for a world-renowned music conservatory. * Significantly increased quality and scope of semiannual magazine for Curtis supporters* Led Curtis’s continual effort to tell the stories of the school, its students, and its “learn by doing” educational model, working with students, faculty, and staff
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Vice President for Communications
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Jul 2006 - Jun 2012
Led Curtis's image transformation, instituting clear and compelling messaging, and significant gains in local, national, and international press. Directed all visibility efforts and marketing for 150+ performances annually.* Directed the school's first-ever brand campaign, rolling out a new logo and a bold and consistent new visual identity* Oversaw weekly television series on Philadelphia's PBS affiliate station
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League of American Orchestras
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor in Chief, SYMPHONY Magazine
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Jan 1996 - Jun 2006
Led the editorial staff of an ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award-winning national magazine. * Spearheaded a daily e-mail news service for the orchestra field * Oversaw major magazine redesign * Created and edited a daily e-mail news aggregator service Led the editorial staff of an ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award-winning national magazine. * Spearheaded a daily e-mail news service for the orchestra field * Oversaw major magazine redesign * Created and edited a daily e-mail news aggregator service
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NPR
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Host, Cultural Programming
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1992 - Jun 2006
Radio host for Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra. Primary guest host for Performance Today. Hosted national radio specials and live concert broadcasts. Radio host for Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra. Primary guest host for Performance Today. Hosted national radio specials and live concert broadcasts.
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Announcer
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Feb 2001 - May 2006
Frequent guest announcer in all dayparts. Frequent guest announcer in all dayparts.
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WHYY
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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200 - 300 Employee
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Arts Producer and Reporter
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1991 - 1995
Reported arts news and features for WHYY and NPR; hosted weekly interview program on the arts in Philadelphia; regularly anchored morning news.
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Music Producer
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1984 - 1991
Programmed and hosted daily classical music programs, including concert broadcasts in collaboration with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, etc.
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