North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC
Elizabeth (Liz) Baier is a seasoned journalist and editor with extensive experience in both traditional and digital media. Currently serving as the Supervising Editor at North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC since May 2016, Elizabeth leads a team covering key issues such as K-12 education and environmental affairs. Prior roles include Digital News Editor at WUNC, where Elizabeth expanded the digital team and enhanced audience engagement; Senior Reporter at Minnesota Public Radio, where reporting encompassed a broad geographic area; and staff positions at prominent outlets including the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and Miami Herald. Elizabeth also shares expertise as a mentor in programs such as the AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship and NPR's Next Gen Radio, while holding an adjunct instructor role at UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media. Elizabeth's academic credentials include a Master of Arts in Digital Communication from UNC Hussman and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Miami, among other qualifications.
North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC
North Carolina Public Radio - WUNC is headquartered in central North Carolina and serves more than 300,000 listeners weekly as a trusted media source for objective and transformational content reflecting our region and expanding our collective understanding of the global community. WUNC strives to influence public life by focusing on civic and cultural issues, and creating original programming that reflects the diversity and range of opinion in North Carolina. WUNC's goal is to be connected with the community as a resource for consistently high quality news and information programming presented with integrity.