Radio Hofstra University
In her time at 88.7 WRHU-FM, Brittany produced "Alternative Nation" from February 2017 to December 2018, produced, anchored, and wrote for over 200 editions of "Newsline" over the span starting in May 2017, and produced and hosted "The Morning Wake-Up Call" during 2018. She served as the station's Program Director of Talk, overseeing the sports, news, and morning show departments, as well as supervising any and all specialty shows and marathons, was heavily involved in the broadcast partnerships with the New York Islanders hockey, Brooklyn Nets G-League affiliate the Long Island Nets basketball, and The Long Island Ducks baseball. She is the recipient of WRHU's Leadership Excellence Award for both 2018 and 2019, and the Jeffrey C. Kraus Endowed Radio Award given by the Hofstra University Radio Alumni Association in 2019. She was the Program Director for WRHU's 3rd Marconi Win.
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Across 4 years, Brittany produced, anchored, and operated close to 500 broadcasts.
Brittany on stage at the 2019 NAB Marconi Awards in Dallas, TX, after WRHU-FM wins its 3rd Marconi Award
Also pictured, from left to right: 2019 WRHU Station Manager, Kenny Conrade; 2019 WRHU Personnel Director, Eli Finkelson; 2018 WRHU Personnel Director, Madison Wright (below); WRHU General Manager, Bruce Avery (holding the Marconi); 2019 WRHU Sports Director, Liane Sousa; Radio Personality, Delilah; WRHU Operations Manager, John Mullen
Latest Feature​
A Gracie Award-winning feature sharing the story of female surfing icon Rell Sunn and how she's honored every year by a Long Island surfing community and non-profit, at Ditch Plains Beach in Montauk, NY.
Brittany showing station members how to schedule shows from WRHU's middle studio, the Mix Site.
Also pictured (left to right): 2020 Morning Show Producer, Shayna Sengstock, 2019 WRHU Production Manager Kyle Byrne, and WRHU Sports Department member David Blicksilver
Other Notable & Award-Winning Features
A short-form feature detailing local regulations on fireworks ahead of Independence Day. Featuring interviews from Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder. Included in the July 3rd, 2019 edition of Newsline, from Eisenhower Park, Westbury, NY.
A long-form research package from July 2018 on Loch Ness and the possibility of the monster that lies within, in Drumnadrochit, Scotland, 2018.
A long-form piece on the Vans' Warped Tour final cross-country tour at Northwell Health at Jones Beach in Wantagh, NY in July 2018.
An afternoon drive-time newscast lead produced by, written by, and co-anchored by Brittany ahead of a blizzard in January 2018.
A long-form piece from a newcomers point-of-view to the largest alternative music festival, Vans' Warped Tour at Northwell Health at Jones Beach in Wantagh, NY in July 2017.
Awards and Recognitions
Month/Year
May 2020
Feature/Broadcast/Position
Given to a top versatile station member "who is capable of broadcasting all of these categories – news, sports and music – and has a high level of dedication to their craft."
Award and Placement
Richard Phillip Cavallaro All-Around Air Talent of the Year
Organization
Radio Hofstra University
May 2020
Women Surfers Fundraise in Honor of Female Surfing Icon
Gracie Award - Host/Personality - Radio Local Student Honoree
Alliance for Women in Media
June 2019
"Newsline - January 3rd, 2018"
1st Place - Student Journalism - College News Radio Broadcast
Press Club of Long Island
June 2019
"Newsline - January 3rd, 2018"
1st Place - Bill Leaf Memorial Award for Best Regularly Scheduled News Program
New York State Associated Press Association
May 2019
Program Director of Talk
Leadership Award
Radio Hofstra University
Hofstra's Morning Wake-Up Call Senior Producer
Newsline Producer & Anchor
Alternative Nation Producer
April 2019
"Newsline - January 3rd, 2018"
Finalist - Mark of Excellence Award
Society of Professional Journalists
March 2019
"...Awarded each spring to Hofstra students based upon their talent in and commitment to radio."
1st Place - Jeffrey C. Kraus Endowed Radio Award
Hofstra University Radio Alumni Association
August 2018
"Long Islanders Feel the Sights and Sounds of Warped Tour at Jones Beach!"
3rd Place - Best Special Broadcast - Audio
CBI, Inc. Awards
June 2018
"Long Islanders Feel the Sights and Sounds of Warped Tour at Jones Beach!"
1st Place - Arts & Entertainment - Radio
Press Club of Long Island
May 2018
Hofstra's Morning Wake-Up Call Senior Producer
Leadership Award
Radio Hofstra University
Newsline Producer & Anchor
Alternative Nation Producer
Brittany (top row, second from left) at the Radio Hofstra University 60th Anniversary Banquet in March 2019 as the current Program Director of Talk
Pictured with all former (present) former Program Directors of Talk
Brittany anchoring an edition of "Newsline" in Summer 2018.
