Jodi is Michigan Radio’s social media producer, working to connect listeners to the station across a variety of digital platforms. If you’re chatting with someone on Michigan Radio’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram… it’s likely her.
Beyond just posting to these streams, Jodi works with reporters, hosts and others across the newsroom to present stories to fans in an engaging way, ensuring they’re even further engaged in the great reporting Michigan Radio does.
A Michigan-native, Jodi previously spent time in Washington, D.C., working as a digital media producer for Animal Planet and The Washington Post. She’s a graduate of Hillsdale College, and holds a Masters in Journalism from American University. In her free time, she enjoys playing softball, reading, photography, watching funny animal videos, and sharing photos of and stories about her two rescue cats, Otis and Etta.
Contributions from Jodi Westrick
- Climate disruption is here; what does it mean for Michigan?
All this week, Michigan Radio's Environment Report will be focusing on climate change and how it's already affecting us in the state of Michigan, and what's expected to change in the fu … - Tower maintenance for WVGR 104.1 will impact West Michigan listening
WVGR 104.1 in Grand Rapids will be at reduced power and off the air for periods of time from August 12 to August 18 for tower maintenance. The tower is being painted in accordance with FAA and FCC reg … - Three Michigan communities vote against allowing recreational marijuana businesses
Last November, Michigan voters approved Proposal One , which legalized recreational marijuana across the state. In Tuesday's election, three communities voted on whether or not to allow marijuana … - Democratic Presidential debates: Live NPR analysis (night two)
It's the second and final of the July Democratic debates. The second set of 10 candidates is making their case as to why they should be the next president of the United States. Follow NPR's … - EGLE announces nearly $1.3 million in grants to boost recycling in Michigan
A state agency is supporting infrastructure upgrades and a public awareness campaign to boost recycling in Michigan. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy announced more than $1.3 mill …