Did you know some of your favorite WNIJ voices started as students? It’s true! Dan Klefstad, Guy Stephens,
David Tallacksen, and Jenna Dooley began their broadcasting journey while studying at Northern Illinois University.
Years later, they give back to aspiring broadcasters through a workshop called “Public Radio 101” which gives students hands-on training in podcasting, interviewing, and beyond.
During the pandemic, WNIJ still works with a handful of remote interns and recently launched a student-produced and anchored midday newscast on our NPR One app.
And it doesn’t end there! News production intern Susanna Kemerling is helping produce the audio segments for “30 Reasons to Love WNIJ.”
