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.
WQED CEO Deborah Acklin steps down
Acklin first joined the station in 1997 and became CEO in 2010.September 30, 2022GBH launches U.S. History Collection as resource for educators
“We’re not telling students what to think,” said Seeta Pai, executive director of education at GBH. “At the end of the day ...September 27, 2022Comings and goings: PRX promotes Radiotopia staffers, KCRW hires leaders for news and podcasts …
Audrey Mardavich became EP for Radiotopia, and Yooree Losordo was promoted to director of network operations.September 26, 2022David Crabtree appointed CEO of PBS North Carolina
Crabtree most recently worked as a news anchor for local commercial station WRAL.September 23, 2022Susan Scott named president of Public Television Major Market Group
Scott, chief growth officer of PBS North Carolina, succeeds Deanna Mackey, who left the affinity group earlier this year to lead KPBS ...September 22, 2022WHRO beefs up investigative coverage with nonprofit newsroom acquisition
WHRO Public Media is looking to expand its newsroom's capabilities by taking on the Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism.September 19, 2022Comings and goings: NPR hires senior director, will launch Climate Desk …
Gordon Synn will help NPR create new content opportunities, negotiate intellectual property deals and “help us go where NPR has never gone ...September 16, 2022KPVU GM John Hughes dies at 71
Hughes joined KPVU in 2016 and helped the station program more modern R&B and hip-hop music.September 14, 2022Comings and goings: Station leaders elected to NPR board, CCO to leave CapRadio …
R.C. McBride and Elise Pepple were elected to NPR’s board of directors.September 9, 2022An all-digital public TV station for Southwest Virginia is slated to launch next year
PBS Appalachia Virginia, a startup developed by Blue Ridge PBS in Roanoke, leans into the future of television with its plan to ...September 8, 2022Royal Aills named executive director for Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Aills succeeds Ronnie Agnew, who left MPB last year for WOSU in Columbus, Ohio.September 7, 2022Former WFYI accountant charged with embezzling more than $270,000
If convicted, Mindi B. Madison faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison.September 2, 2022Comings and goings: American Public Television promotes executive, KERA announces newsroom hires …
Paul Higgins, a finance executive who previously worked for Politico and GBH in Boston, steps up to administrative officer at American Public ...September 1, 2022