System/Policy
Union sees headway on DEI goals at NPR but highlights ‘a lot more work to do’
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NPR’s SAG-AFTRA union issued a mixed progress report this month on its demands for addressing diversity issues within the network.
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NPR’s SAG-AFTRA union issued a mixed progress report this month on its demands for addressing diversity issues within the network.
The settlement includes a wage increase and “enhancements to NYPR’s parental leave policy.”
Among other changes, Rachel Wellford was appointed EP of “PBS NewsHour Weekend.”
Rascoe succeeds Lulu Garcia-Navarro, who left NPR last fall for the New York Times.
Bolt has worked as the station’s director of news and public affairs since 1995.
NPR began rotating hosts and other staffers from its newsmagazines and international desk through Ukraine in January.
“It’s extraordinarily complex, but we’re finally getting there,” said Michael Richards, board president.
Stations are using TikTok to connect with local audiences and expand their reach to younger viewers.