HYFIN Names Kim Shine As Prod. Manager
• Radio Milwaukee announced the hire of multimedia journalist Kim Shine as Production Manager of the company’s new Urban Alternative channel HYFIN (WYMS-HD2).
In her new position, Shine will oversee, produce and edit HYFIN audio content, including interviews with local and national artists, and business organizations; and HYFIN imaging. She will also work alongside HYFIN air personality/Brand Ambassador Element Everest-Blanks on the production of HYFIN’s daily music and culture segment, The Grapevine and assist in the production and distribution of the nationally-syndicated Rhythm Lab Radio.
“We are excited to welcome Kim to the team and cannot wait to see her elevate our audio content and production,” said HYFIN Program Director Tarik Moody. “Her extensive experience in journalism and reporting across the Midwest make her a valuable asset as a storyteller and advocate for Black Milwaukee.”
Shine was most recently a news reporter for WDJT-TV/Milwaukee, producing news packages and doing live reports. Prior to that, she was a multimedia journalist and Saturday morning anchor at WNDU-TV/South Bend, IN. She has also worked as a reporter for Sinclair Broadcast Group in Central Illinois.
“I’m thrilled to join the Radio Milwaukee team and bring my experience in documenting personal and important stories to HYFIN,” said Shine, who holds a B.A. in Broadcasting & Public Relations from Grand Valley State University and a Master of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University. “The mission and vision behind HYFIN deeply resonate with me, and I am excited to be settling in Milwaukee once again to do something incredibly meaningful for our community.” [Photo credit: Erin Bagatta]
