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: 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, 2024Comings and goings: CPB hires general counsel, NETA EVP plans to retire …
Evan Slavitt will step in as SVP and general counsel for CPB.March 1, 2024Helen Barrington named GM of KAZU
Barrington succeeds Mik Benedek, who retired from the position.March 1, 2024Texas Public Radio CEO Joyce Slocum enters hospice care
Slocum, who became TPR’s leader in 2014, has colon cancer.March 1, 2024With help from ATSC 3.0, public media answers FCC’s call for partners in wireless emergency ...
PBS North Carolina and WHUT in Washington, D.C., among others, can leverage ATSC 3.0 technology to provide geotargeted emergency alerts.March 1, 2024Comings and goings: Chris Hastings named editor-in-chief of World, Feet in 2 Worlds announces leadership ...
Hastings, who has been EP of World since 2012, added editor-in-chief to his title.February 21, 2024Comings and goings: Members join NPR board, CDP president adds CEO title …
Station leaders from KOSU and WKAR were seated on NPR’s board of directors.February 16, 2024Comings and goings: Former Vermont Public CEO joins Center for Community News, NPR announces changes ...
Scott Finn will help public media stations work with student-created journalism outlets at colleges and universities.February 9, 2024















