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.
Kristen Blessman to lead PBS12
Blessman will join the station after leading the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce.October 4, 2021Comings and goings: Lulu Garcia-Navarro joins New York Times, NPR names chief culture editor …
Garcia-Navarro recently announced her departure from NPR.September 30, 2021New podcast hosted by Grace Lee examines public TV’s track record on DEI
The podcast follows months of criticism directed at PBS and public media about the system’s DEI initiatives and lack of transparency.September 29, 2021Comings and goings: Sara DeWitt to lead children’s media at PBS, network elects board members ...
“Sara is an extraordinary leader and renowned innovator in children’s media,” said PBS President Paula Kerger.September 24, 2021As PBS exceeds profit projections, board approves $30.4M transfer to CEO fund
PBS’ fiscal year 2021 net income was $5.3 million more than previous forecasts, according to CFO and Treasurer Tom Tardivo.September 23, 2021Comings and goings: Cheryl Bennett named GM for 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, Kathy Reed appointed VP ...
Bennett joined Radio Milwaukee in 2015.September 20, 2021Comings and goings: Neal Scarbrough to lead ‘Marketplace,’ Kerry Lenahan leaves NPR …
Scarbrough most recently worked as VP and executive editor of Fox Sports.September 13, 2021Comings and goings: Bob Feinberg promoted at WNET, Janice Hui named managing director for ‘Frontline’ ...
Bob Feinberg most recently worked as VP, general counsel and secretary for WNET.September 7, 2021Jeff Tucker appointed GM of Idaho Public Television
Idaho’s Board of Education unanimously approved Tucker’s appointment.September 3, 2021CEO Mark Stanislawski to retire from Southern Oregon PBS
Stanislawksi has led the station since 2001.September 2, 2021Tina Pamintuan appointed CEO of St. Louis Public Radio
Pamintuan succeeds Tim Eby, who left the station last year.August 30, 2021Comings and goings: A. Rima Dael joins NPR board, journalists leave KPBS and GPB …
Dael was hired as WSHU’s station manager in 2019 and has managed the station’s day-to-day operations since last year.August 30, 2021TPT creates endowment for STEM programs with $9M bequest
The William D. Wells Fund, established with a legacy gift from a donor who supported the station anonymously for decades, will generate ...August 26, 2021Debbie Hamlett will lead WCMU Public Media
Hamlett succeeds Jim Rademaker, who left the station in July.August 26, 2021Comings and goings: Decker joins CPB as SVP, Stanton leaves PBS Reno …
In addition to working for stations, Decker most recently worked for Public Media Management and the Signal Infrastructure Group.August 25, 2021















