Author: Julian Wyllie
Julian became Current's public television reporter in 2019. His work has appeared in The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Governing Magazine, Politico and the Indianapolis Recorder. When he's not reporting, Julian is likely traveling with friends, building his vinyl collection or being a bunny dad.
Comings and goings: NPR promotes directors, PBS North Carolina hires CDO …
NPR promoted Kristin Hume to VP of marketing and Juliet Barbara to VP of communications.By Mike Janssen and Julian WyllieJune 23, 2026Scott Graf named GM of Idaho Public Television
Graf joined the station last year as director of content and operations.June 18, 2026Austin PBS seeks $6M to help secure future of ‘Austin City Limits’
To bolster its new Austin City Limits Trust, the station is pulling out all the stops and may even take the show ...June 18, 2026Comings and goings: PBS appoints chief legal officer, NPR journalists announce departures …
PBS named Jill Patrone chief legal officer and corporate secretary.June 16, 2026Cara Williams Fry to lead Kansas City PBS
Fry is currently GM of Northwest Public Broadcasting.June 10, 2026Arkansas TV will keep PBS affiliation after foundation raises funds to cover dues
The Arkansas TV Foundation secured about $5 million since March, when the commission paused its plan to end ties with PBS.June 4, 2026Comings and goings: OPB CEO joins PBS board, NYPR announces promotions …
Rachel Smolkin was elected to the PBS board of directors.June 4, 2026NJ PBS to be managed by Montclair State University
The university is slated to take over operations of New Jersey’s public TV state network July 1.June 3, 2026PBS reduces station dues nearly 13% in FY27 budget
With total dues income below $198 million, PBS projects grant revenues of $68.8 million to support content and technology initiatives.June 2, 2026Comings and goings: Ocean State Media appoints revenue chief, comms leader ends time at NYPR ...
Mike Steffon became chief revenue and growth officer of Ocean State Media in Rhode Island.June 1, 2026Comings and goings: KPBS CFO to retire, OPB hires marketing VP …
Vince Petronzio, CFO of KPBS, will retire in June.May 28, 2026WEIU-TV ends over-the-air broadcasting
The Illinois TV station lost nearly 80% of its revenue with the rescission of federal funding for public broadcasting.May 21, 2026Indiana Public Media cuts staff
The reduction affected the station's marketing, engineering and television production departments.May 19, 2026Comings and goings: COOs at Vermont Public, KUOW announce departures
Brendan Kinney is leaving Vermont Public to lead the nonprofit that publishes VTDigger.May 15, 2026Helen Barrington appointed head of North State Public Radio
Barrington previously worked in editorial leadership roles for public media organizations in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Virginia.May 14, 2026















