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: Rocky Mountain Public Media appoints VP, APMG hires SVP and general counsel ...
Ayana Contreras was promoted to VP of radio for Rocky Mountain Public Media.September 18, 2024Film revisiting ‘Bowling Alone’ revives calls for public media to focus on civic engagement
A Paragon webinar on “Join or Die” encouraged stations to become “better caretakers of their communities.”September 12, 2024Arizona PBS receives $10M gift, largest in its history
The donation will fund technology improvements and additional programs.September 11, 2024Kate Riley named CEO of America’s Public Television Stations
Riley, who joined APTS in 2010, was the board’s unanimous choice to succeed retiring CEO Pat Butler.September 9, 2024Comings and goings: NPR announces board elections, Alaska Public Media appoints chief editor …
KUT GM Debbie Hiott, among others, was elected to serve a three-year term on NPR’s board.September 9, 2024Valley PBS names Robert Mollison CEO
Mollison joined Valley PBS in 2020 and most recently worked as COO.September 6, 2024Comings and goings: Carla McCabe to join PBS board, NPR hires ‘Backstop’ editor …
McCabe will join the PBS board later this month.September 5, 2024HBCU Week initiative receives $1.2M from CPB, plans local programming around 2025 Thurgood Marshall doc
In addition to Maryland Public Television, other stations partnering for the initiative this year are WABE in Atlanta, PBS North Carolina, Louisiana ...September 4, 2024Comings and goings: Arizona Public Media appoints chief engineer, WBUR names ‘Morning Edition’ host …
Greg Gutierrez stepped up to chief broadcast engineer for AZPM.August 30, 2024How these new station leaders are expanding community service while managing change
Four GMs and CEOs who started in their roles in 2023 discuss their priorities in uncertain times.By Tyler Falk, Austin Fuller, Mike Janssen and Julian WyllieAugust 28, 2024Comings and goings: Gary Knell joins QCatalyst, GBH appoints statewide editor …
Knell, former CEO of NPR, became a partner with QCatalyst.August 26, 2024John Lansing, former CEO of NPR, dies at 67
Lansing, who steered NPR through the pandemic, retired earlier this year.August 16, 2024Comings and goings: PBS North Carolina CTO retires, Connecticut Public announces changes …
Fred Engel, whose started his first job in public media in 1978, is retiring.August 16, 2024New York Public Radio will cut at least 8% of staff
“Despite our best efforts to contain costs and grow our revenue, we continue to face severe financial headwinds,” said CEO LaFontaine Oliver.August 15, 2024Former CapRadio GM Jun Reina allegedly received more than $450,000 in unsupported payments, according to ...
A CapRadio reporter reviewed an unredacted version of a forensic analysis released Aug. 5.August 14, 2024