Catherine Komp
Content DirectorCatherine Komp joined Blue Ridge Public Radio in September 2020 as the organization’s first Director of Content, leading BPR’s talented team of local journalists and content creators, overseeing national programming and facilitating collaborations and engagement initiatives.
Catherine has nearly two decades of experience in public and nonprofit media and is recognized for her expertise in developing talent and award-winning local content, managing complex projects and building a culture of mentorship within stations.
Previously, Catherine was Senior Editor at VPM News, where she played a lead role in the rapid expansion of the news department, designing editorial infrastructure for a growing team of beat reporters and expanding in-depth coverage, special series and collaborations. Prior to VPM, she spent five years as Executive Producer and Senior Editor at FSRN, a daily, 30-minute US and international news program.
Catherine is a 2020 Fellow in the CPB/ASU Editorial Integrity and Leadership Initiative and a winner of the Virginia Press Association’s 2020 Leadership & Innovation Awards.
Born and raised in Wisconsin, Catherine’s parents instilled a lifelong love of nature through family trips to hunt asparagus, puff balls and blackberries. She’s an avid gardener and home chef, and always happy to swap seeds and recipes.
Email: ckomp@bpr.org
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Residents and businesses in parts of Asheville and the southern and western parts of Buncombe County, have been without water for a week following problems at a water production facility, caused in part by the recent freeze. -
Join BPR for more than a dozen holiday favorites, from chorale traditions to holiday jazz and live worldwide performances. -
Esther Manheimer was elected to her third term as the mayor of Asheville Tuesday night, according to unofficial election results. First elected mayor in 2013, Manheimer defeated Kim Roney, a progressive independent serving her first term on the Asheville City Council. -
Learn about Asheville Mayoral candidate Kim Roney's positions on housing, policing, climate, development, building an equitable Asheville and more. BPR's candidate questionnaire was created after asking voters for their questions and to share what issues matter most to them and their communities. The candidates' responses have not been fact checked or edited. -
Learn about Asheville Mayoral candidate Esther Manheimer's positions on housing, policing, climate, development, building an equitable Asheville and more. BPR's candidate questionnaire was created after asking voters for their questions and to share what issues matter most to them and their communities. The candidates' responses have not been fact checked or edited. -
Get to know Sharissa Thomason, a 16-year-old student at AB-Tech Community College, who's working with BPR to produce a story featuring youth and families in Asheville. -
A newly released video shows Congressman Madison Cawthorn’s March 3 traffic stop. The video was released after a group of North Carolina media organizations including Blue Ridge Public Radio filed a complaint seeking its release. -
BPR is pleased to share the schedule for upcoming broadcasts of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra 2021-2022 season. Hosted by BPR arts producer Matt… -
The next virtual meeting of the BPR Community Forum is scheduled for Tuesday February 22, 6:00-7:30 PM via Zoom. BPR will welcome new Forum members, share…
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BPR is pleased to share a vibrant line-up for specials for the 2021 holiday season – from annual live traditions like the Christmas Eve broadcast “A…
