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.
Representation of Asian, Black and Hispanic staffers grows at public media stations
Only the percentage of Native American staffers at stations declined since 2022, according to new CPB data on CSG grantees.November 15, 2023Comings and goings: NPR shuffles political teams, KERA appoints executive editor …
Deepa Shivaram is now a White House correspondent for NPR.November 14, 2023Comings and goings: WITF SVP departs for Congress run, APTS hires general counsel …
Blake Lynch left his position at WITF to run for Congress in Pennsylvania.November 7, 2023Pat Butler will retire from America’s Public Television Stations
Butler has led the nonprofit, based in Washington, D.C., since 2011.November 1, 2023Death, rituals and outlaws: How PBS stations are using YouTube to reach young and diverse ...
A CPB-backed initiative helped launch YouTube series produced by stations in Texas, Louisiana and North Carolina, among other locations.November 1, 2023Comings and goings: COO leaves Arkansas PBS, jazz bassist named host of NEPM show …
Eduardo Leon left his position as COO for Arkansas PBS to lead the progressive news network Free Speech TV.October 26, 2023Vermont Public CEO Scott Finn to step down
Finn previously led Vermont Public Radio before it merged with Vermont PBS.October 20, 2023Comings and goings: CPB board officers reelected, Ohio stations staff new initiative …
Laura Ross was reelected chair for CPB’s board, and Ruby Calvert was reelected vice chair.October 17, 2023CPB names first Next Generation Warning System grantees
The funds will help stations upgrade their technology for emergency alerts.October 16, 2023WTVP cuts nine jobs as it seeks to reduce budget
The public TV station’s board had previously announced a $1.5 million budget cut after discoveries of financial mismanagement.October 16, 2023Arkansas PBS answers lawmakers’ concerns with promises to improve practices
In a hearing Thursday, station leaders said they are taking steps to avoid future violations of state procurement law.October 13, 2023‘Frontline’ unveils short docs aimed at younger audiences
The four-part pilot series will be released on YouTube and the PBS video app.October 13, 2023Molly Phillips, Iowa PBS executive director and GM, to retire
Phillips joined Iowa PBS in 1990 and became its leader in 2013.October 12, 2023Board of Peoria’s WTVP to cut $1.5 million from budget
The public TV station is reeling from the unexplained death of former CEO Lesley Matuszak and disclosures of “questionable, unauthorized or improper” ...October 12, 2023APMG hires Roycie Eppler to lead HR, DEI departments
Eppler most recently worked as chief human resources officer for Cutera, a medical equipment manufacturing firm.October 10, 2023