Duante Beddingfield

Duante Beddingfield is an experienced Arts and Culture Reporter at the Detroit Free Press, specializing in cultural coverage since October 2020. Prior experience includes hosting and producing the Equinox jazz program at WYSO Public Radio, where Beddingfield enhanced audience diversity while managing technical aspects of live broadcasts. Previous roles encompass copywriting and marketing consultancy for various local nonprofits, serving as Director of Media Relations for Front Street Art Studios, and various reporting positions including Senior Staff Writer/Photographer for The Register-Herald. Also noteworthy is a background in fundraising and community relations across several organizations, contributing to significant awareness and fundraising efforts in the Dayton area. Duante Beddingfield is an active member of the Greater Dayton Association of Black Journalists, focused on promoting diversity in the journalism field.