WJCT’s “First Coast Connect” Receives National PRNDI Award
June 28, 2011
(Jacksonville, FL, June 28, 2011); WJCT’s “First Coast Connect” has received a national award from Public Radio News Directors Inc. (PRNDI). The program captured First Place in the “Call-In Program” category. Awarded for work produced in 2010, the national awards recognize outstanding public radio news reporting at local stations. The awards were announced on June 25, with WJCT’s award accepted by “First Coast Connect” producer/host Melissa Ross.
“First Coast Connect” airs weekdays at 9:00 a.m. on 89.9 WJCT-FM. Hosted by Melissa Ross, the one-hour call-in program features local newsmakers, civic and community leaders, arts, activities and more, along with spot news features and a weekly roundtable of local journalists. WJCT launched “First Coast Connect” in August 2009 to provide a venue for community members to be heard on local issues. Listeners can call (904) 549-2937 during the program, or email . Audience members can find more information, including upcoming guests and links to social media, at wjct.org/radio, and can listen to the previous week’s programs at wjctondemand.org.
“We are honored to be recognized by our national colleagues in public radio,” says WJCT News Director Scott Kim. “Congratulations to producer/host Melissa Ross and the dedicated team that helps deliver the program to listeners every day.”
WJCT is the community-supported public broadcasting station for Florida’s First Coast. For more information about WJCT’s television and radio programming, visit WJCT Online at wjct.org.