WUSF Public Media

WUSF Public Media is committed to providing accurate, honest journalism that helps listeners understand the community and the world. WUSF is a service of the University of South Florida, providing news and music on two radio stations, seven websites and on social media. Since 1976, it’s been the flagship NPR affiliate, and covers 13 counties in west central Florida, including the cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg, Lakeland and Sarasota.

Current Position

Location: Tampa, Florida

Beat: Living paycheck to paycheck in the Tampa Bay region

Position:

This beat focuses on people who have jobs but struggle to survive in a fast-growing region with stagnant wages, job insecurity, rising costs. The multimedia reporter develops coverage that resonates with those living these experiences and with people unaware of neighbors living on the brink of poverty.

Reporter: Gabriella Paul