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.
Accelerator program helps KERA, WNET successfully launch children’s podcasts
KERA’s “Tiempo Tranquilo” and WNET’s “The Plate Show” were developed as part of PRX’s podcast accelerator program.April 12, 2024Growth of games on PBS Kids aims to meet children where they are
“We are reaching a really big audience," says Abby Jenkins of PBS Kids. "They are born gamers."April 5, 2024Signal Infrastructure Group acquires Sony’s share of Public Media Management, announces rebrand
SIG will rebrand itself to Media Management as part of the purchase.April 4, 2024WNET Group announces layoffs to its New Jersey newsroom, plans to cancel ‘NYC-Arts’
The job cuts affected staff working in children's media, local news and the Interactive Engagement Group, among other units.April 3, 2024Comings and goings: Stephanie Kuo named PRX VP, Wade Lee promoted at KUT …
Kuo joined PRX in 2018 as a project manager and has also been director of training/content development.April 3, 2024Comings and goings: Bobby Carter named host and series producer of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, ...
Bobby Carter, who first joined NPR as an intern in 2000, was promoted within NPR Music.April 1, 2024PBS proposes 4% increase in station dues to balance 2025 budget
A proposal to be forwarded to stations allocates $7.6 million of PBS’ own funds for strategic priorities.March 27, 2024Comings and goings: WETA hires chief revenue officer, Maine Public appoints chief programmer …
Shawn Castellanos was named EVP and chief revenue officer for WETA.March 25, 2024House approves $535M for FY26 CPB appropriation
Last year, a subcommittee had recommended zeroing out public media funding.March 22, 2024Jennifer Gordon named CEO of WTVP
Gordon acknowledged the station’s financial difficulties and said she aims to lead with transparency.March 21, 2024Comings and goings: Maryland Public Television appoints CFO, WYSO adds to newsroom …
Patricia Fitzhugh was hired as VP and CFO for Maryland Public Television.March 15, 2024Sesame Workshop writers union seeks streaming residuals, paid parental leave and protections from AI
The writers, represented by the Writers Guild of America, East, are hoping to reach a new deal before the current season of ...March 14, 2024Biden recommends $595M in FY27 funding for public broadcasting
If approved, the appropriation would be a record sum for CPB.March 11, 2024‘Frontline’ film ‘20 Days in Mariupol’ wins Oscar for best documentary
The Academy Award was a first for the GBH investigative series.March 11, 2024Comings and goings: KQED hires VP of philanthropy, ‘NewsHour’ director retires …
Lynne Slattery most recently worked at the Obama Foundation as director of development for Southern California and the Southwest.By Mike Janssen and Julian WyllieMarch 6, 2024