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Stephanie Mirah

Editorial Intern

sm7293a@student.american.edu

Stephanie Mirah is a senior at American University studying journalism and creative writing. She joined Current as a spring 2021 editorial intern through AU’s School of Communication Dean’s Internship program. She also is the Arts and Entertainment editor for AU’s student-run newspaper, The Eagle. Previously, she interned at the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Voice of America and Washington Life Magazine. Outside of journalism, Stephanie enjoys rewatching her favorite TV shows, drinking tea and improving her photography skills.

System/Policy

With language training, Alaska’s KTOO aims to ‘feel more like home’ for Indigenous listeners

By Stephanie Mirah, Editorial Intern | March 29, 2021

A 13-week course in the Lingít language is part of broader DEI efforts at the Juneau station.

Programs/Content

Virginia’s VPM partners on Community Media Center in Richmond

By Stephanie Mirah, Editorial Intern | March 8, 2021

The VPM + ICA Community Media Center is a free and public recording studio and workspace that aims to make creating podcasts more accessible.

Programs/Content

KPBS podcast seeks new audiences while highlighting San Diego culture

By Stephanie Mirah, Editorial Intern | February 24, 2021

Launched this month, “The Parker Edison Project” gives “complete creative freedom” to a local rapper and journalist.

Programs/Content

Texas stations partner to report on chemical disasters in the state

By Stephanie Mirah, Editorial Intern | February 10, 2021

Texas Public Radio and Houston Public Media’s reporting series, “Fire Triangle,” examines the recurrence of chemical explosions and what can be done to prevent them.

Programs/Content

New England Public Media teams up with Merriam-Webster on podcast for word nerds

By Stephanie Mirah, Editorial Intern | November 25, 2020

“Our goal is to help people understand and use language better,” said Lisa Schneider, Merriam-Webster’s chief digital officer and publisher. “I think the NEPM role in the community meshes really well with that.”