BIN Names Coleman News Director, Welcomes Ramses Ja

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, February 2, 2022 | 2:16pm CT

Andrea Coleman

BIN: Black Information Network announces that Andrea Coleman, previously News Anchor for the network, has been elevated to News Director, effective immediately. As News Director, Coleman will be responsible for leading day to day newsroom operations, reporter and anchor development, and coordinating live news and specialty programming. She will be based in Atlanta, reporting to VP/News Operations Tanita Myers.

Coleman joined iHeartMedia as an anchor/reporter for the Black Information Network in the summer of 2020 with 30 years of experience in the communications industry. A seasoned journalist, Coleman also has experience in publishing, founding and operating a community magazine that celebrated the history and excellence of the Black community. A longtime resident of Atlanta, Coleman is familiar with the issues of the Black community and is committed to helping give voice and expression to its success.

"I welcome the opportunity to serve as News Director of the Black Information Network and to continue to be a part of the dynamic team of Black professional's wo have made the Network a relevant, trusted source of news and information for our community," said Coleman. "We look forward to keeping our listeners informed and educated on all matters important to the Black experience."

In addition, BIN: Black Information Network taps media personality Ramses Ja as the host of "Our Daily Story with Ramses Ja," a new daily podcast. The program will feature Black journalists from across America telling the most meaningful stories of the day, from their perspective. The daily talk-show style podcast will premiere later this month, with new episodes launching every weekday morning.

"I'm excited to be partnering with BIN: Black Information Network," said Ja. "This partnership helps show the company's commitment to helping create a more equitable experience for Black people in this country, and the other projects we have in the works are also sure to continue that trend."

Ja has been in the industry since 2005, earning six "Best of Phoenix" awards from the Phoenix New Times over the years. As a philanthropist, Ja co-founded The Change Society and hosted a monthly homeless outreach program called Hashtag Lunch Bag for ten years. In addition, Ja is also the host of "Civic Cipher," a nationally syndicated podcast designed to give a voice to Black people in spaces where their culture is celebrated but little civic engagement takes place.