Company Profile
witf, Inc
Company Overview
witf is a trusted, valued supplier of programs and services that both satisfy and stimulate curiosity for residents in every community in the central Pennsylvania region. witf broadcast services reach audiences in over 17 counties in central Pennsylvania.
The company comprises public broadcasting stations witf TV, witf 89.5 & 93.3, the RadioPA Network , witf.org, witf Educational Services, Top Flight Media, Media Solutions and regional magazine Central PA (published by The Patriot-News in an association with witf).
witf’s mission is to strengthen our communities by connecting us to each other and to opportunities for lifelong learning.
Company History
In 1963 The South Central Educational Broadcasting Council was created. It's mission was to bring public television to Central Pennsylvania. November 22, 1964, adopting the call letters that stand for "It's Top Flight", witf-TV began broadcasting from studios in Hershey.
In 1971, witf-FM signed on the air. Expanding its mission of education and culture through the media of radio, witf-FM became the first classical station for all of Central Pennsylvania.
In 1985, Central PA magazine was born, evolving from witf's original program guide and extending its mission further through the medium of print.
In 1997, witf.org take it's place on the web.
In 2003, witf launched ExplorePAhistory.com. The award winning website uses the state's historical markers system as an entry point to bring history to life for visitors, students, teachers, and history buffs. The site integrates tourism tools, rich and accurate information, and the only PA standards-based lesson plans for teaching Pennsylvania history.
In 2004, witf added to it's public media services with the launch of Public Radio Capital News, a radio new operation designed to serve its affiliates across the state with the news from Pennsylvania's Capitol.
In 2012, witf-FM moved from a dual format of news & classical music, to all news.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
4 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Nominations
17 Associated Press Broadcasters Association Nominations & Awards
3 National Edward R. Murrow Awards
3 Radio-TV News Directors Association: Regional Nominations & Awards
1 Radio-TV News Directors Association: National Award Nomination
3 National Association of State Radio Networks Nominations & Awards
Benefits
Paid Group Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays