WUCF Information

WUCF is Central Florida’s public media organization, a university joint licensee of the University of Central Florida. Beginning as WFTU FM in 1978 and rebranding alongside the university to WUCF FM in 1980, WUCF has been a trusted media outlet in the local community for generations. UCF acquired WUCF TV in 2012. WUCF TV is the sole-service Public Broadcasting System (PBS) member station for 4.3 million people across nine counties. Our mission is to be Central Florida’s storyteller. We encourage curiosity and learning through compelling content and community engagement. WUCF TV accomplishes this mission by broadcasting national PBS programming, producing local content and connecting to our community through engagement initiatives. Our TV station provides more than 35,000 hours of high-quality programming annually across five channels. WUCF TV’s main channel is ranked the number six most-watched station in the Orlando market in a 500+ channel environment. WUCF FM is Orlando’s Jazz Soundtrack, advancing and preserving the art form of jazz. WUCF FM is one of the nation’s top two most listened to jazz stations. WUCF FM is affiliated with National Public Radio (NPR). Our greatest strength is our people and their commitment to the public media mission. Both on the air and off... from creators to supporters... WUCF is a place where all contributions are respected, and every member of the team has the opportunity to grow, learn and make a meaningful impact in our local community and the world.