Professional Bio
Kassidy Arena is the Engagement Producer for KBIA. In her role, she reports and produces stories highlighting underrepresented communities, focuses on community outreach and promoting media literacy. She was born in Berkeley, California, raised in Omaha, Nebraska and graduated with a degree in Journalism at the University of Missouri, Columbia.
Kassidy comes to KBIA after finishing her full tour of service with Report for America working at Iowa Public Radio covering Latino, Spanish-speaking and immigrant communities. When she’s not at work, Kassidy enjoys playing with her rescue dog Reggie.
Kassidy comes to KBIA after finishing her full tour of service with Report for America working at Iowa Public Radio covering Latino, Spanish-speaking and immigrant communities. When she’s not at work, Kassidy enjoys playing with her rescue dog Reggie.
Company
KBIA FM
Columbia, MO 65211 573.882.4032 https://www.kbia.org/
News Organization
Awards:
2022 & 2021 MBJA Eric Sevareid
Job Role
Reporter, Producer
Beats
Social Justice/Race & Equity/Diversity, General Assignment, Arts & Culture