Amy Ta has worked in public media since 2010, starting as a producer for NPR's Tell Me More with Michel Martin, followed by Weekend Edition and NPR Music. She then worked on the independent podcast Tiny Spark: Investigating the Business of Doing Good. In 2016, she joined the staff of KCRW's Press Play with Madeleine Brand. Three years later, she transitioned to the digital team, writing and editing (and photographing) web content for the station's news and culture programs, including Press Play, Greater LA, Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Good Food, The Business, and more.
Contact: amy.ta@kcrw.org
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