Melissa Gerr

Melissa Gerr is an accomplished media professional with extensive experience in producing multimedia content across various platforms. Currently serving as the Senior Producer for the daily news program "On the Record" at WYPR since April 2017, Melissa is responsible for pitching and researching topics. Prior roles include Interim Managing Editor at Mid-Atlantic Media, where responsibilities included supervising print production and mentoring staff, as well as serving as Digital Media Editor/Senior Reporter for multiple Mid-Atlantic publications. Melissa's background also includes roles as Executive Producer and Creative Director at Laureate International Universities, focusing on online multimedia content and branding. With foundational experience as a Writer/Producer for educational series and several production roles at Oregon Public Broadcasting, Melissa holds a BA in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.