Listen "Passion Over Platform, Finding Value in Creative Process featuring Erin Bagatta '18 "
Episode Synopsis
Erin Bagatta graduated from UW-Stevens Point in 2018 with a BA in communication and media studies, and a minor in Spanish. She currently lives in Milwaukee, Wis. and works at WUWM 89.7 - Milwaukee’s NPR as creative manager. In her role she oversees WUWM’s brand, ensuring all visual and narrative elements align with the stations’ identity and audience. She also manages email marketing communication, trade agreements, promotions and community engagement efforts. Prior to joining WUWM in March 2024, she served as creative marketing manager at Radio Milwaukee for four and a half years where she led design and photography for the station, developed strategic marketing plans and managed the station’s community outreach program. While radio and public media span the majority of her career, Erin also enjoys working with clients as a freelance multidisciplinary artist specializing in brand development, custom artwork and photography. Film photography, quilting, felting, illustration, creative writing and filmmaking are her go-to modes of expression. Erin also currently sings and plays synthesizer in Fellow Kinsman, a Milwaukee-based indie rock band.
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