Jake Birch
Production Manager/ProducerAs the Production Manager at Montana Public Radio, I wear many hats. My primary role is to hold and guide the big picture for everything production on our arts and culture side. Whether it’s engineering live sessions, voicing segments, installing facility upgrades, or writing how-to documents, I have my hands in most aspects of our production process, both big and small.
My journey began in the music industry, where I spent over 20 years as a mixer and producer. During that time, I had the pleasure of working in renowned studios alongside notable artists such as Carly Rae Jepsen, Vulfpeck, and Lake Street Dive.
Now, I’ve found a new rhythm in the slower pace of radio life, allowing me to spend quality time with my wife and three kids.
jake.birch@umt.edu
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Listen to the full conversation between ‘Grounding’ producer Jake Birch and psychotherapist Rebecca Weston.
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In the fourth and final pilot episode of ‘Grounding: Conversations on Mental Health and Mother Earth,’ host Sarah Aronson is joined by ‘Grounding’ producer Jake Birch and guests to explore caregiving in this time of climate change.
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An update on Day 3 of MTPR Kids Radio Drama Camp in partnership with ZACC
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An update on Day 2 of MTPR Kids Radio Drama Camp in partnership with ZACC
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In a rare moment, we were able to gather many of the voices of children's radio at MTPR from the past 50 years of broadcasting. This documentary special weaves together their stories with archival tape, classic songs, and listener testimonials.
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The second special to come from StoryCorps' mobile tour visit to Missoula in 2022, excerpted from conversations engaged with a large swath of the human experience.
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In this dispatch from our "Kid Reporter" series we unveil the hidden magic of the carillon – a magnificent musical instrument that fills the air with captivating melodies.
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The first special to come from StoryCorps' mobile tour visit to Missoula in 2022, focused on telling stories of personal journeys of self discovery and growth.
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Jake Birch chats with composer Andy Akiho about the Bozeman Symphony’s first event of the season.