Marge Ostroushko
Public radio producer • program development • station relations • live event production
I help mission-driven audio and arts projects move from strong ideas to real audiences— through thoughtful development, editorial clarity, and practical distribution strategy.
What I do
Services
- Program development: shaping concepts, pilots, and series for public media.
- Editorial + production support: story structure, tape review, scripting, and workflow design.
- Station relations + promotion: helping national shows serve stations and listeners.
- Live event production: public radio and arts events that deepen community connection.
Selected work
Credits
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Recognition
Awards + highlights
Work connected to multiple Peabody-recognized projects in public media, alongside decades of national program development and audience growth.
- Peabody-recognized work across major public radio series
- National program development and marketing experience
- Long-term station and audience relationship building
Community
Giving Voice Chorus
Co-founder of Giving Voice Chorus, a dementia-friendly choral model bringing people with dementia and care partners together through singing.
- Joy, connection, and participation
- Designed for replication and local leadership
About
Short bio
Based in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area, I’ve worked across national public media, program development, marketing, and station relations for decades. My work centers on editorial integrity, practical distribution, and building audiences over time.
Read a longer bio
Marjorie “Marge” Ostroushko is a veteran public radio producer whose work includes A Prairie Home Companion (producer, 1977–1983), national program development and marketing, co-creating Speaking of Faith (now On Being), producing Mississippi: River of Song, and co-producing the pilot for The Promised Land. She has also produced live events and co-founded Giving Voice Chorus.
Contact
Let’s talk
For production, development, consulting, or event work:
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