Minnesota Public Radio News has named Stephanie Curtis Director of Programming. A veteran of the MPR newsroom, Curtis currently serves as Senior Producer of Audience Development and Engagement, a role she’s held since 2016. Her tenure with MPR spans more than 25 years.
Curtis started out as an Associate Producer for MPR News, filling in on the production of Midmorning and All Things Considered before going on to be an Associate Producer at American RadioWorks (now known as APM Reports). She was also the host and co-producer of the financial program Sound Money.
“Steph holds a clear vision for what needs to come next in our programming in order to be relevant and engaging with our audiences,” said Nancy Cassutt, Executive Director of News and Programming at MPR. “She understands our newsroom and where we have the best opportunities to grow and better serve our listeners. Combined with her wealth of talents, this makes her a perfect fit for this role.”
