Why the Lynne Simpson Women in Media Program is Important
Our vision is to develop the resources to:
• Fund women while they work and grow at Wyoming Public Media.
• Support professional learning experiences and training for women in a variety of broadcast related areas.
• Support reporting in topics that focus on women's issues that resonate in Wyoming and nationally.
Wyoming Public Media: A natural fit for the LSWIM Program
WPM connects communities and offers Wyoming's only statewide media source. As regional news sources dwindle, Wyoming's citizens depend more and more on WPM for civil, fact-based, agenda-free journalism, and to learn about the pressing issues facing the state, the nation and the world. WPM has an established News Bureau that regularly reports on topics such as education, health, the economy, and Wyoming state government, among others.
Reputation:
As a respected news organization, WPM has access to and contributes to national and international news organizations such as NPR, BBC, American Public Media, Public Radio International, and National Native News. This provides an instant national forum for Wyoming content. WPM is financially stable with a $2.7 million operating budget from diversified sources including federal, state, foundation, individual, corporate, and grants. The network operates under a 10-year strategic plan that ensures stability.
Technology:
WPM has the technology to provide local, national, and international distribution for the content. With 32 sites and 46 signals serving Wyoming, radio broadcasts reach the entire state, while online distribution tops 2.2 million page views with close to 1 million unique users. WPM studios are equipped with recording equipment as well as satellite downlink equipment and offer full production facilities. WPM serves as the recording location for national/international broadcasts.
Partnerships:
WPM has a broad network of partnerships throughout the state and nationally. Apart from national media and distributors, WPM's partnerships include the University of Wyoming, the Governor's Office, UW School of Energy Resources, Department of Environmental Quality, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Wyoming Public Television, WyoFile, Ruckelshaus Institute, Rocky Mountain PBS, among others.
What a difference you can make
Your investment in the Lynne Simpson Women in Media Program can change the life of a woman. It can provide a learning experience that introduces a young woman to a professional world that is, in many ways, unlike any found in other disciplines. Here, she can experience writing, critical thinking, non-profit business skills, fundraising, community outreach, institutional and legislative processes, among many other related skills. Be it the world of news, public affairs, music, writing, business, the sciences - they all converge in media and media's ability to tell the story and serve the community.
Your investment in LSWIM can bring perspective to WPM's reporting and general operation. The ideas these women bring to WPM Women have a voice in reporting and in storytelling.
Wyoming Public Media seeks individuals, business owners, and foundations to help support the continued development and success of LSWIM. This appeal invites you to join with other community leaders in supporting this important initiative. Would you consider supporting this project with a gift today?
Your investment is transformational!
Please email Rexanna Kelly at rkelly16@uwyo.edu for more information.
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Download the
Lynne Simpson Wyoming in Media Program Brochure.
Women who are working as staff at Wyoming Public Media.