Kim Bui Associate Editor, Social Media and Outreach
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P. Kim Bui is the Associate Editor for Social Media and Outreach for Southern California Public Radio.
Bui manages KPCC's social media and engagement on and off the Web. She also develops outreach efforts for KPCC's content and technology partners.
Her experience in Web journalism includes major newspapers such as the Kansas City Star and San Luis Obispo Tribune, where she worked as a reporter. Bui has also worked on major news start-ups like The Loop 21, where she managed development and web operations. She's also the co-founder of #wjchat, a weekly Twitter chat for web journalists. Bui was named one of Poynter's 35 influential people in social media in 2010.
Originally from Des Moines, Iowa, Bui graduated with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Iowa State University. She is an active member of the Online News Association, organizing the group's L.A. chapter. She also sits on the board of the Asian American Journalists Association's (AAJA) Los Angeles chapter.
When not tweeting for KPCC, she writes short stories and enjoys outdoor exploits and culinary life around L.A.
Stories by Kim Bui
Sports announcer David Courtney dies
After 22 seasons with the LA Kings, PA announcer David Courtney has died. He was 56.
What you're thankful for this Thanksgiving
What are you thankful for in 2012? We asked you, and here are some of your responses.
Help us map the stories of SoCal veterans
Veterans Day is a day for honoring those who served. To pay tribute, KPCC wants to track the path veterans in Southern California took to the lands and countries they served in.
Tell us if you had problems voting today and we'll share it (map)
A record number of Californians are registered to vote today — 18 million. As you head to the polls, we want to know what your voting experience was like.
Halloween map: Show us the best places to trick or treat
Where are the best neighborhoods with the best candy? Help us figure it out by contributing to our map.
Live from Inglewood: What's your issue this election season?
KPCC's Frank Stoltze chatted with diners at Inglewood restaurant The Serving Spoon Tuesday morning about the issues that are most important to them.
What do millennials care about this election year?
An estimated 46 million millennials will be eligible to vote this year. We joined West Coast public radio stations to ask young voters why their vote matters.
Live from Carolyn's Cafe in Redlands: What's your issue?
KPCC spoke with cafe-goers at Carolyn's Cafe in Redlands this morning, to find out what issues will matter to them this election season.
That's My Issue: Accessibility
My main concern is that we need to make [politics] more accessible for the regular citizen.
That's My Issue: Public Education
I just really want it to work for everybody — public education. We've got to find a way to fund it, we have to stop demonizing teachers.
Curating the vice presidential debates on social media
We're curating the best and most interesting of what's being said about the vice presidential debates by our staff and the world on social media. Follow along!
Live from Philippe's: What's your issue?
KPCC's political reporter Frank Stoltze took his mic to the streets, or at least the tables at Philippe's downtown to hear what concerns you this election season.
Photos: Show us your bikes, CicLAvia!
We want to see what you have in 2012, L.A. Tweet or instagram with the hashtag #MyBike, or post on our facebook wall!
It's National Taco Day! Where are the best tacos in LA?
It's National Taco Day, so in honor of our favorite handheld tastebomb, we asked you where the best tacos were in Los Angeles.
Curating the debates on social media
We've created a live social media dashboard of what you're saying and what they're saying on stage tonight. Follow along
