KSMQ Public Television is pleased to announce the appointment of Danica Simonet as its new Multimedia Producer. She brings a wealth of experience in video journalism, documentary filmmaking, and multimedia storytelling to KSMQ. Simonet has built a strong career in video production and storytelling working in various capacities, from documentary production to campaign media, demonstrating a passion for crafting compelling visual narratives. 

Most recently, Simonet served as a Production Assistant for Thematic Campaigns in San Francisco, co-produced and directed a special documentary on domestic violence and contributed to the post-production process of various documentary films at Tripod Media in Los Angeles. Simonet has received multiple awards, including the Upper Midwest Emmy Student Production Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. She has also been recognized with grants and fellowships for her work in journalism and documentary storytelling. Simonet holds a Master of Journalism degree in Video Journalism & Documentary Film from the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Conflict Resolution, with minors in German and Philosophy, from The College of Saint Benedict. 

We are thrilled to welcome Danica to the KSMQ team.

KSMQ Produced Local Programs

(AUSTIN, Minn.) October 29, 2024. KSMQ Public Television is among 50 public media stations selected to participate in the Digital Transformation Program, a virtual program developed by the Poynter Institute to educate, assist, and coach public media senior leaders and their staff on the best strategies and tactics to transform their organization’s digital operations and culture.