WBHM Employee Directory
Broadcast Media Production and DistributionAlabama, United States11-50 Employees
WBHM is a public radio service centered on NPR News for the Heart of Alabama, operating as a listener-supported outlet affiliated with the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, it positions itself as a community-focused broadcaster that provides fair, credible, and accurate journalism free from commercial and political influence, aiming to inform and engage listeners across the metro area and state. The organization serves audiences seeking trustworthy local and regional reporting, educational programming, and cultural enrichment, contributing to an informed citizenry and a thriving local economy. As a media production and distribution entity within the broadcast industry, WBHM emphasizes public service, diversity, innovation, and lifelong learning, underpinned by its affiliation with a university and its role as a regional news resource. Recent developments include launching a new station, The Hub 106.1 FM, and ongoing collaborations such as the Gulf States Newsroom initiative with other NPR stations.