WMHT Public Media (PBS-Public Broadcasting Service) announces a new content & engagement manager, Xavier Blake, who started at WMHT’s Rensselaer Tech Park site full-time on Monday, April 18. Blake, with a USF Muma College of Business Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate, will focus on these paramount goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion with his work at WMHT.
Blake is a veteran producer and content creator in the public television realm. He has a skill set that includes producing, directing, community engagement, and videography.
“This position combines two things that I am incredibly passionate about and believe are inextricably connected for public media organizations, content and community engagement,” said Blake, a graduate of Newberry College, in a statement. “I have been in the television production industry and amassed over 20 years of experience that aligns directly with WMHT’s mission. I’m excited to get started in this role.”
WMHT is the only locally-owned, nonprofit, multichannel public communications organization that reaches beyond the traditional broadcasting model to act as a leader by convening arts, culture, learning and civic interests. WMHT focuses on community, culture and connections by providing entertainment, enrichment and engagement through television, radio, digital media, and educational services. Services include WMHT-DT (17.1), WMHT-Create (17.2), WMHT-World (17.3), WMHT PBS Kids (17.4), WMHT-FM 89.1 & WRHV-FM 88.7 (classical public radio); and WEXT Radio 97.7/106.1 (AAA public radio). WMHT also operates RISE, a radio reading service for the blind and print disabled.
