Staff Spotlight: Aundrea Hart

As a member of WFYI, you power the stories you love and rely on; but someone has to produce, distribute, fundraise for and promote those stories. Each month here in the Insiders' Magazine, you'll see a series introducing you to the team here at WFYI. Learn about journalists, radio producers, administrative specialists and all the dedicated individuals who — alongside your support — bring you the shows you care about.

What does your work at WFYI usually entail? 

It is my responsibility to put together the TV schedules for our three broadcast channels. I gather programs from PBS, BBC, American Public Television, local producers and other program providers to build schedules that serve to empower, educate, entertain and connect our community.

Do you have any advice for those who’d like to follow in your footsteps? 

Exploring the opportunities available to you is important! I didn’t know this position existed when I began my studies at Butler University – I thought that I wanted to be a video editor. But I was given the opportunity to shadow and intern in the programming department and quickly learned that I enjoyed the organizational skills and attention to detail required to accurately assemble monthly schedules, complete all of the tasks required to get a program to air, and share the program information both internally and externally.

What do you enjoy most about working at WFYI? 

I most enjoy being able to connect our programs to people. I often will send personal messages to people I know, telling them about a program scheduled to air that I think would interest them. Public television has great opportunities to not only better inform audiences on topics they’re already aware of, but also to introduce people to new topics that they might not have known about otherwise.

When you’re not at work, what can you often be found doing?

When it’s warm, you will find me outside. But I despise the cold! It may seem odd to many, but I actually enjoy yard work. I also enjoy gardening, swimming, kayaking, tubing, outdoor concerts and festivals, and generally just exploring. Travel is another favorite activity. And I never go anywhere without my camera — I have been photographing people and places since high school.

If you had to take one WFYI program with you to a desert island, what would it be and why? 

Finding Your Roots. There are always so many interesting stories and surprises that Dr. Gates digs up!