The Rural Radio Network welcomes Taylor, Nebraska, native Whitney Steckel as the 2021 summer intern.
Steckel, a senior at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, is majoring in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication and minoring in Nebraska Beef Industry Scholars.
Throughout the summer, she’ll be conducting interviews, writing stories and creating digital content for the Rural Radio Network. She will be based out of the Nebraska Soybean Board Studios at Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln.
Steckel grew up on a registered Hereford operation near Taylor. Her mom, Donna, is a 911 telecommunications dispatcher and her dad, Mike, manages the ranch.
“I’m excited about the opportunity to work with the Rural Radio Network to share the story of agriculture across the midwest,” Steckel said of the internship.
Outside of work, Whitney enjoys working with show cattle, golfing and spending time with her friends and pets.
The internship is made possible in partnership with the National Association of Farm Broadcasting, which offers internship grants to member stations and networks.
Fast and Random Questions:
Question – Rural Radio Network: “Whitney, What is your favorite color?”
Answer – Whitney: “Red”
Q “What is your favorite college class?”
A: “ALEC 241 – Mobile Video Production with Instructor Matt Waite”
Q: Who is your favorite singer?
A: “Chris Ledoux”
Q Favorite food?
A: “Steak”
Q: Favorite television show?
A: “The Office”
