Name |
Brian Hardzinski |
Location & Residence |
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, Santa Monica, California, United States |
Profession & Jobs |
Senior Producer at KCRW, previously Producer at KCRW, Announcer at WBUR, Associate Producer at NPR’s “On Point”, Digital News Editor and “Morning Edition” Host at KGOU Public Radio, Operations Director and “Morning Edition” Host at KGOU Public Radio |
Gender & Sex |
Male |
Age & Date of Birth |
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Nationality & Ethnicity |
American
White |
Education & School |
Bachelor of Arts – BA, Broadcast Journalism, History from University of Oklahoma |
Relationships & Family |
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Biography & More Details |
Brian Hardzinski is a public radio producer with a rich background in broadcasting, journalism, and history. Originating from Flower Mound, Texas, he has built a significant career in public radio, with a notable tenure at KCRW where he currently serves as the Senior Producer for “Press Play with Madeleine Brand.” His role involves pitching and developing segment ideas, booking guests, preparing advanced interview backgrounds, writing scripts, editing audio, and occasionally filling in as an on-air host. His work reaches approximately 552,000 listeners each week across Southern California. Prior to his current role, Brian has held various positions at WBUR, NPR’s “On Point,” and KGOU Public Radio, showcasing his skills in producing, announcing, editing, and digital news reporting. |
Brian Hardzinski, originally from Flower Mound, Texas, is a public radio producer currently working as the Senior Producer for “Press Play with Madeleine Brand” at KCRW in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. With a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and History from the University of Oklahoma, Brian has developed a robust career spanning various roles, including producing, announcing, and digital news editing. His journey in public radio has seen him contribute significantly to stations like WBUR, NPR’s “On Point,” and KGOU Public Radio, where he has honed his skills in pitching and developing content, booking guests, scriptwriting, audio editing, and on-air hosting. His work at KCRW reaches around 552,000 listeners weekly, covering a wide range of topics from local to international news.