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Sasha Fernandez

Sasha Fernandez

Former Editorial Intern

sf7912a@student.american.edu

Sasha Fernandez is a senior studying journalism at American University with a minor in International Studies. She has previously interned for a Member of Parliament in London and at the New York branch of the Center for Human Rights in Iran. During her free time, Sasha enjoys baking, listening to folk music and going to farmers' markets.

System/Policy

Pizza is served, plants are flourishing — but a pumpkin isn’t doing so well

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | August 21, 2020

Social media is showing the good, the bad and the ugly of our underused offices.

Mask
Development

Branded face masks are letting virus-conscious wearers show their pubmedia love

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | August 13, 2020

Face masks branded with logos are now available from NPR and stations including KPCC, KPBS and Nashville Public Radio.

Programs/Content

NPR’s ‘Hidden Brain’ goes independent

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | August 11, 2020

NPR will continue to distribute the radio show.

System/Policy
convention floor

Participants find pros and cons to online networking at virtual NABJ/NAHJ conference

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | August 10, 2020

Organizations in the Public Media Village at this month’s event ran into new challenges in networking with job-seekers. But attendees said they still welcomed the opportunity.

Tiktok composite
Programs/Content

TikTok grants help pubmedia get creative with short-form videos

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | August 5, 2020

Producers are using the popular platform to test ideas while also reaching new and younger audiences.

System/Policy

Revelations about former employee prompt calls for new leadership at WAMU

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | August 4, 2020

Staffers vented frustration with GM JJ Yore during a staff meeting Friday.

Ropeik records source
Programs/Content

New Hampshire Public Radio launches climate change project ‘By Degrees’

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | July 22, 2020

Reporters are using engagement strategies and a “human-centered” focus to build audience.

System/Policy

WAMU appoints DCist editor-in-chief to lead newsroom

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | July 21, 2020

Rachel Sadon is stepping into the role of interim news director as the station seeks a permanent successor to Jeffrey Katz.

WAMU building
System/Policy

WAMU licensee investigates editor blamed for departures of women of color

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | July 20, 2020

Five women of color have left WAMU since January 2019, an exodus that prompted a series of tweets on the subject last month by current staff.

twitter img
System/Policy

Support of Black Lives Matter prompts reviews of stations’ social media policies

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | July 16, 2020

Station staffers and managers are taking another look at the line between advocating for human rights and undermining impartial reporting.

System/Policy
WAMU building

Tweets by WAMU staffers call attention to diversity issues at station

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | June 30, 2020

The outpouring on social media came after a Black producer said his job was in jeopardy.

System/Policy

Stations step up reporter safety after unexpected conflicts at protests

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | June 23, 2020

Run-ins with police have prompted newsrooms to review their guidelines for reporting in dangerous situations.

canvasser at door
Development

Concerns about COVID-19 sideline canvassing for donors, raise questions about restarting

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | June 12, 2020

Contributor Development Partnership and Donor Development Strategies suspended canvassing in March to protect canvassers and community members from contracting the virus.

Programs/Content
Brian Lehrer hosts

WNYC, MPR call-in show gauges nation’s response to police protests

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | June 2, 2020

The program aired on 342 stations across the country.

Chef Bastianich smiles with mom
Programs/Content

Stuck at home, chef Lidia Bastianich takes viewers into her kitchen with help from family

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | May 29, 2020

A two-part special airing this weekend was inspired by the idea that “food is a common denominator.”

Martin Amado poses with his craft
Programs/Content

Create Challenge selects two crafters to produce video shorts

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | May 28, 2020

First-prize winner Martin Amado will create a 10-part series on budget-minded crafting and home decor.

Programs/Content

‘Morning Edition’ asks listeners to share thoughts about Ahmaud Arbery in verse

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | May 27, 2020

Poetry can be a way to deal with “heavy, emotionally weighted things,” says Kwame Alexander, who co-hosts the show’s poetry segments.

Programs/Content

AFA campaigns for PBS to cancel series exploring LGBTQ+ life

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | May 26, 2020

Actor Dyllón Burnside traveled the South as host of “Prideland,” which includes weekly digital shorts and a TV special.

Programs/Content

Mississippi Public Broadcasting launches digital yearbook for high-school seniors

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | May 19, 2020

After school was canceled, MPB created the project to celebrate and uplift students.

wildfire
Programs/Content

California PBS stations partner with state government campaign on emergency preparedness

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | May 18, 2020

“PBS is the natural place, a trusted source of information for this kind of thing to be shared with the public,” said PBS SoCal/KCET CEO Andrew Russell.

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