WITF earns three Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
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Christina Zeiders
[Harrisburg, Pa.] – WITF has been recognized by the Radio Television Digital News Association with three Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards.
Special Projects Editor Tim Lambert’s story, “A Pennsylvania man saw the true power of Atomic Annie,” has been honored in three categories: Feature Reporting, Digital and Excellence in Sound. The story detailed his father Tom’s experience in the military as a participant in Operation Grable, an atomic test in 1953.
“To be able to bring a story to life that I’ve heard my dad tell since I was a kid and fill in the blanks on such an historic event was an honor,” Lambert said. “To have it recognized on this level and in multiple categories is really just icing on the cake.”
Lambert has now received 24 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards since 2007.
WITF digital producer Jeremy Long, head videographer Doug Watson and senior motion/interactive designer Tom Downing also worked on the digital version of the story.
“It’s wonderful storytelling, plain and simple,” said Tom Murse, WITF’s vice president of journalism. “I’m thrilled for Tim Lambert, Jeremy Long and the team at WITF who wove together the compelling human drama and historical significance of May 25, 1953, to produce a stunning piece of local journalism.”
The Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast and digital journalism are among the most prestigious awards in the industry. Since 1971, the Radio Television Digital News Association has used these awards to recognize news organizations that demonstrate the excellence that Edward R. Murrow made a standard for the broadcast news profession.
The awards are presented to small and large radio, television and digital outlets in 14 geographic areas. WITF’s entries were judged against those from media organizations of similar size in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.
“WITF’s journalists once again demonstrated their commitment to elevating local community voices by capturing this story while providing important historical context,” said Ron Hetrick, president and CEO of WITF. “We are proud of how Tim and the team researched and thoughtfully presented this story with compelling audio, video and imagery on many different media platforms. Thank you to the donors, corporations and foundations that enable WITF to invest in the high quality and impactful journalism reflected in these awards.”
Regional honorees are automatically considered for a National Murrow Award.
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About WITF Inc.
WITF, Inc. is an educational organization that inspires lifelong learning. We create connections with people and their communities through trusted journalism, thoughtful discussions, entertainment and educational experiences. WITF’s media services include WITF TV and WITFK PBS KIDS 24/7 (PBS and PBS KIDS public television member stations); WITF 89.5 & 93.3 (NPR public radio member stations); digital content (including witf.org, StateImpact Pennsylvania, Mosaic and ExplorePAhistory.com); LNP, Lancaster County’s daily newspaper; LancasterOnline, the number one news site in Lancaster County; The Lititz Record-Express (serving Lititz and Manheim); The Ephrata Review (serving Ephrata and Cocalico); The Caucus (a state government accountability journalism publication); LNP Media Group, Inc. (a marketing agency); and Media Solutions (a production services division). For more information, visit witf.org.
