Versed in creating live radio, pre-produced features and written content for clients across the globe, Katie Ball thrives in a climate of collaboration and also the magical (often maddening) solitary realm of last-minute edits driving toward a deadline. With a particular gift for interviewing artists, Ball is skilled at researching and securing talent, writing scripts, performing voiceovers, transcribing tape, making a group run for coffee… whatever’s needed to create stories that help connect us as human beings. Add a quirky sense of humor, the ability to switch hats instantly and effectively, and the sheer joy in continuing to hone her skills – and you’ve got a multimedia producer you can rely on and also enjoy working with.
National Reporter
- Marketplace (American Public Media): Home for the Holidays
- Marketplace (American Public Media): Lining up at the “World of Harry Potter”
- Marketplace (American Public Media): A New Resort at Disney World for Pets.
Reporter/Producer
- State of the Re:Union: Let’s Hear it for Record Store Day and Kevn Kinney Waxes Milwaukee.
- StoryCorps: Produced 19 Central Florida StoryCorps features for 90.7, WMFE in 2008.
- Sirius/XM: Dear Dish
- ’08 Conversations: McLemonade – A Taste of Political Intolerance
- WILL, 90.9: Martin Atkins: The Dude Knows
- Arts Connection, 90.7, WMFE: Numerous art and music features produced from years 2004 to 2008.
Host
- Old Home Place on 91.5, WPRK – A live weekly Bluegrass show that featured in-studio performers, 2005 – 2008.
- ArtBeat on 89.9, WUCF – Hosted and produced a tri-weekly arts show, highlighting Central Florida and touring artists, 2009.
Tape Syncs
- NPR, Radiolab, Marketplace, Interfaith Voices, and more.
Multimedia Projects of Note
- Any Cool Music – Wrote and self-published book documenting the Orlando music scene, 2004.
- Director of Programming at Urban ReThink – Developed programming protocol and curated/coordinated cultural events five nights a week, 2011.
- UCF TV Producer/Creator of Any Cool Music – Oversaw a crew of six during several video and photography shoots documenting an Orlando-based band, 2010.
- On-Air Radio Host for the 2nd annual WPRK Marathon.
- Mistress of Ceremonies for the ELLA Music Festival for two years.
- Photography featured extensively throughout Central Florida and nationally; Clients include City of Orlando, Orange County Department of Cultural Affairs, Crealde School of Art, Orlando Weekly, Orlando Sentinel, Atomic Ranch Magazine, and more.
Participation & Affiliation
- Attended Making it Sing, Advanced Audio Workshop at Center for Documentary Studies, Duke, 2007
- Attended Third Coast International Audio Festival in Evanston, IL, 2008
- Member of: Association of Independents in Radio (AIR) and Public Radio Exchange (PRX)
Instruction
- Designed and implemented radio broadcasting course for Upward Bound students at Rollins College – Winter Park, FL
- Guest speaker at Rollins College International Media Class – Winter Park, FL
- Making Radio workshop at Urban ReThink – Orlando, FL.