Author: Julian Wyllie
NEH backs public media projects, independent productions in the humanities
Two public media stations and 13 independent projects received nearly $4.3 million supporting films, podcasts and archival preservation.Comings and goings: Austin PBS appoints CFO, Michigan Radio hires PD …
Elizabeth Perch previously worked as CFO for a nonprofit in Austin, Texas.Comings and goings: NPR adds head of philanthropic ventures, new EP joins ‘The Takeaway’ …
Josh King most recently worked as VP of corporate sponsorships for National Geographic.Leo Eaton, producer who led international co-productions for Maryland Public Television, dies at 76
After an early career in British television, Eaton reinvented himself as a prolific producer of documentary films for PBS.Biden administration requests $565M for CPB in FY2025, supports proposed change to interconnection funding
The administration endorsed a CPB proposal that could free up system support funds for other uses.Comings and goings: NPR adds evening and overnight staff, KET promotes employees …
NPR hired Fernando Alfonso III, Kevin Drew and Ayana Archie for its evening and overnight Newshub.Inaugural PBS diversity report highlights BIPOC contributions to programming
The network said that in fiscal year 2021, 51% of its nationally programmed prime-time schedule “included diverse on-screen talent; was produced, written ...Luis Patiño named CEO for Austin PBS
Patiño succeeds Bill Stotesbery, who retired.GBH establishes Kids Catalyst Fund supporting educational media for children
The fund, which will seek donations in perpetuity, will also back community-based initiatives and research aimed at providing equitable and inclusive access ...Comings and goings: Kimberly Adams named co-host for Marketplace’s ‘Make Me Smart,’ Lemonada Media hires ...
Adams succeeds Molly Wood, who left "Marketplace" last year.Spending bill approved by Congress boosts CPB appropriation for 2024
The legislation also provides $41 million for the Next Generation Warning System grant program at the Federal Emergency Management Agency.Comings and goings: NPR appoints executives for Network Growth team, WNYC adds producer for ‘Radiolab’ ...
Bryan Moffett will be SVP of network growth for NPR and will retain his COO role for National Public Media, while Joel ...Comings and goings: NPR names chief Washington editor, ‘Reveal’ adds staffers …
Krishnadev Calamur rejoined NPR in 2019 and most recently worked as acting chief Washington editor.New spin on ‘Reading Rainbow’ features interactive format, young crew of diverse hosts
"Reading Rainbow Live" premieres this month after a long hiatus of new "Rainbow" shows and legal disputes over a reboot.Jeffrey Pope named CEO of Blue Ridge Public Radio
Pope succeeds David Feingold, who retired last year, and interim GM Mark Vogelzang.
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