Whitney Baker

Whitney Baker is an experienced digital platforms manager with a strong background in web design, production, and community coordination. Currently serving as the Digital Platforms Manager at North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC since August 2021, Whitney oversees all digital platforms, including social media, mobile apps, and website management while managing data analytics to inform digital strategy. Previous roles include Web Design & Production Manager at the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University, where Whitney managed websites and blogs, and Community Coordinator at the Music Maker Relief Foundation, responsible for social media presence. Whitney began a journalism career with positions at The Daily Tar Heel and had a fellowship with News21 focused on energy. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the UNC School of Media and Journalism and ongoing Master of Arts studies in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia at the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media.