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.
Sesame 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, 2024Steve Youngwood steps down as CEO of Sesame Workshop
Youngwood has led the nonprofit children’s media organization since January 2021.February 7, 2024Comings and goings: NPR ‘founding mother’ Linda Wertheimer retires, WMFE staffs new program …
Linda Wertheimer has been with NPR since 1971.February 6, 2024Comings and goings: Connecticut Public appoints CCO, WHRO hires news VP …
Vanessa de la Torre was promoted to CCO of Connecticut Public.January 30, 2024GBH News to launch Equity and Justice reporting unit
A grant from the Barr Foundation provides “seed funding” for GBH News to build the “capacity and intention to support this work ...January 25, 2024















