Samata is the managing producer for WBUR Podcasts.
She was previously the senior audience development manager at WBUR, working cross-departmentally to understand and grow WBUR's digital audiences.
Before moving to Boston, Samata worked at a media-tech startup and a daily newspaper in India, where she's originally from. She has a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication and a master's degree in journalism from Boston University.
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WBUR will cut up to 14% of staff with buyouts and layoffs
We're going to be upfront with you. Last week was a hard one at WBUR. On Wednesday it was announced that the station would be cutting up to 14% of...
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Meet Scott Tong, the new co-host of Here & Now, NPR & WBUR’s live midday news program.
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As both a producer on Radio Boston and the WBUR host of the Consider This podcast, Alston found a few minutes in a typically busy day to talk about her...
Answers To Your Questions About Investigative Journalism At WBUR
WBUR Investigations pursues stories that hold powerful institutions and people to account. Listen to their debut series on wbur.org
How To Stay Updated On The Coronavirus Outbreak News
Get the latest news and updates from WBUR & NPR on the coronavirus outbreak.
On WBUR CitySpace's First Anniversary: Our Top 10 Events
A select of live events ranging from discussions, debates and lectures, to films, music, artistic performance, youth events, podcasts, and live radio broadcasts all at WBUR CitySpace!
Behind-The-Scenes With NPR's Morning Edition & 'Up First' Co-Host, Steve Inskeep
Ahead of his special live recording for On Point LIVE!, Steve Inskeep — co-host of NPR's Morning Edition & Up First — talks behind-the-scenes with INSIDE WBUR.