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Griffin Rowell

Editorial Intern

gr6009a@student.american.edu

Griffin is a rising third-year student at American University and is Current's editorial intern through AU School of Communication’s Dean’s Internship program., where he studies Communications, Law, Economics, Government (C.L.E.G) and Public Relations & Strategic Communications. He is the music editor at the American University newspaper “The Eagle” as well as a television and movie critic. Griffin is local to the District, an avid music listener and concert attendee, Wizards fan, and a political and pop culture enthusiast. Griffin is thrilled to write and report on public media and strengthen his digital skills with the team at Current.

People

Ethan Bortnick’s latest pledge special extends young musician’s support of public TV

By Griffin Rowell, Editorial Intern | September 21, 2017

The 16-year-old pianist and songwriter is a fan of public broadcasting, and the feeling is mutual.

Programs/Content

First year of Indiana TV show on education brings bigger budget, wider reach

By Griffin Rowell, Editorial Intern | August 29, 2017

WNIT added “EducationCounts_Michiana” to its local lineup in response to a lack of area reporting.

Programs/Content

Dramatic films take prizes in PBS Online Film Festival

By Griffin Rowell, Editorial Intern | August 2, 2017

Jurors and viewers picked shorts presented by NBPC and PIC.

Tennessee TV station to launch monthly screening series at local art-house theater

By Griffin Rowell, Editorial Intern | August 2, 2017

“PBS at the Palace” aims for broad appeal with its documentaries and dramas.

Programs/Content

PBS’ Online Film Festival tells diverse stories through expanded partner base

By Griffin Rowell, Editorial Intern | July 24, 2017

In its sixth year, the festival has added a “juried” prize, which is chosen by an esteemed panel of independent film experts.

People

This senior retired to Florida to … work?

By Griffin Rowell, Editorial Intern | July 13, 2017

Michael Hirsh may be the most overqualified journalism intern working today.

System/Policy

Connecticut AM station goes off air after alleged lack of payments

By Griffin Rowell, Editorial Intern | July 10, 2017

The station’s future is yet to be determined.

Programs/Content

ITVS backs Texas ‘taco journalists’ for digital series pilot

By Griffin Rowell, Editorial Intern | July 6, 2017

The pilot episode is set to begin filming in El Paso later this summer.

Programs/Content

PBS partners with Google on educational tool

By Griffin Rowell, Editorial Intern | July 3, 2017

PBS joins National Geographic, HHMI Biointeractive and Mission Blue for a series of interactive “stories.”