System/Policy
WFAE union recognized by management
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Content staffers announced last month their intention to unionize.
Survey finds noncommercial radio stations outpace commercial counterparts in newsroom diversity
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This year’s RTDNA/Newhouse School at Syracuse University Survey survey found that 63.9% of noncommercial radio newsrooms surveyed had staffers of color.
System/Policy
Facing dip in sponsorship income, NPR cuts back on hiring
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NPR plans to make up a budget shortfall with a hiring freeze and cuts to discretionary spending.
People
Comings and goings: NPR’s Eric Marrapodi steps up to VP, ‘This American Life’ appoints editors …
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Marrapodi joined NPR in 2019 as live specials lead.
People
WAUS GM Sharon Dudgeon dies following accident
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Dudgeon died from injuries resulting from a fall outside her home.
Obituaries
Former PBS president Bruce Christensen dies at 79
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PBS President Paula Kerger called Christensen “a giant of public television.”
Programs/Content
Public radio’s ‘UnderCurrents’ to end production
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The eclectic music program has been on the air for more than 17 years.
People
Comings and goings: New board leaders at NPR, promotions at PBS …
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Jeff Sine became NPR’s board chair, while Jennifer Ferro moved up to vice chair.
People
Susan Goldberg named CEO for GBH
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Goldberg was previously editorial director and editor-in-chief for National Geographic.
Programs/Content
Great Salt Lake Collaborative wins 2022 Local that Works award
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The winner was chosen from among 96 entries submitted by public broadcasters, nonprofit newsrooms and other media organizations.
System/Policy
Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corp. staffers vote to form union
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The staffers voted 26-1 in favor of forming the union.
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