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people of encore

we're a small but mighty team of volunteers, interns, and artists.

mostly, we're just people who love wilmington and art and want to bring you free public media. 

content & creative

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Shannon Gentry

Creative Director

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Kate Barber

Managing Editor

art & design

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Katherine Barnes

​Designer
 

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Angela Fernot

​Staff Artist

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HP Fangs

​Artist Coordinator

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Caitlin Rae Taylor

Designer

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Jeffrey Vossler

​Staff Artist

staff writers

Staff writers regularly contribute to encore, with some specializing in certain topic areas.

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Community, Theater, Film, Books
 

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Environment
 

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Port City Dating Column
 

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Lead Photographer
 

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Community, Events, Music
 

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Lead Theater Writer
 

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Lead Music Guy
 

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Book Reviews
 

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Community, Fashion
 

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Theater
 

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Music, Community, Events, Books
 

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Community
 

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History, Technology, Music
 

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Tides of Change
Lead Environmental Writer
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Astrology
 

Interns

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Isabel Kelley

Graphic Design

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Sophia Stark

Photography

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Holli Terrell-Cavalluzzi

Content
 

board of directors

President: Tre Ricanek
Grants: Molly Murphy
Content/Editorial: Kate Barber
Art: HP Fangs
Artist Hub: Kathleen Jones
Events: Wes Brown

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Seeking interns for fall 2026-spring 2027

At encore, you won't be fetching coffee. You'll be working in the field like a professional, with our staff's guidance and mentorship. 

Here's what you'll gain working with us:

 

  • real, hands-on publishing experience

  • networking opportunities

  • real examples for your portfolio

  • letter of recommendation

  • course credit

  • opportunity for future part-time positions and freelance work

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Interested? Talk with your internship coordinator or reach out to info@encorepub.org.

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We're looking for:
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  • social media coordinator 

  • website manager 

  • website designer 

  • graphic designer(s) 

  • staff writers 

  • event coordinator

  • sales (ads & sponsorships)

  • marketing specialist

  • distribution coordinator

  • administrative assistant 

  • fundraising and development

located in:

published in wilmington, north carolina

publishing:

stories, essays, journalism, reviews, community happenings

want more info?

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