May 3, 2021
When our founder, Rebecca, was invited to be a guest on Studio 701,
a lifestyle show featuring all things North Dakota, she knew she
wanted to invite the host and producer, Amber, to be a guest on our
podcast! Amber shares the story of how she created the show, how
she thinks about media now, and offers some great ideas for those
of us living in small towns to ensure our stories and voices are
heard.
About Amber
I’m a small-town North Dakota girl at heart who hails from New
England, ND. My three siblings and I learned from wonderful
teachers and coaches in NE, including both my parents. From the
southwest part of the state, I moved to the far northeast part of
the state where I attended and graduated college from the
University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. Majoring in Mass
Communication, I got the TV bug at my internship with UND’s Studio
One and have been all about news ever since.
My first job in TV was working in the majestic Black Hills for
nearly three years as a reporter and fill-in weekend anchor at
KOTA-TV in Rapid City, SD. From there, I was hired as the weekend
anchor and weekday reporter at KXMB-TV in Bismarck, ND. At KX News
I would go on to report, produce, and anchor for both the evening
shows and the morning show, Good Day Dakota. I’ve been recognized
by the Associated Press and Midwest Broadcast Journalists
Association for writing and reporting.
My nearly nine-year run at KX News ended with the birth of my first
beautiful baby, Daisy. I chose to stay home with her and freelance
write and edit. Eventually, I delved into nonprofit work, becoming
the executive director of the Bismarck Library Foundation, Inc. My
husband and I have since been blessed with a second beautiful baby,
Everett. Although my hands are full with my two babes, my dog
Chewie, my cat Bear, my hubby Matt, and an occasional volleyball
match- I’m very excited for my newest adventure…
Studio 701 is a lifestyle show on KX News that celebrates all
things about living in the 701! I’m so excited to be the host and
producer of this lifestyle show, designed to entertain viewers of
this great state that I love so much. If you have ideas for
segments or interviews, please contact me at
aschatz@kxnet.com
In this episode, we cover:
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How to pivot when your life requires a change
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The role media plays in our lives
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How to filter the news for your good
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Ways small towns can get their stories and voices
amplified
Links + Resources Mentioned
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