Author: Julian Wyllie
Vermont Public slashes 15 positions amid federal cuts to pubmedia
The state network is looking to save at least $1.5 million annually.Comings and goings: Austin PBS appoints COO, Nashville PBS hires CDO …
Sara Robertson was named COO of Austin PBS.Michael Arnold to lead Indiana Public Media
Arnold has held leadership roles at Wisconsin Public Radio, WUNC and other organizations.Comings and goings: Chicago Public Media hires editor-in-chief, Louisville Public Media promotes staff …
Kimbriell Kelly was appointed editor-in-chief of Chicago Public Media.South Dakota Public Broadcasting to reduce workforce by 25%
“If 1% of South Dakotans donated, our problem would largely be taken care of,” said Executive Director Julie Overgaard in making a ...PBS Michiana – WNIT announces layoffs triggered by state, federal cuts
The workforce reduction affects about a quarter of the staff.WEIU will end PBS affiliation as it weathers federal funding cuts
The TV station receives nearly 80% of its revenue from CPB.Judge dismisses some claims in lawsuit filed by former Vegas PBS employee
The lawsuit filed by Terry Chi will advance with claims of retaliation and discrimination, among others.NJ PBS hit with layoffs following state and federal funding cuts
The station previously cut NJ Spotlight News staff in March.PBS cuts budget by 21%, reduces station dues
The decision follows last month’s vote in Congress to rescind federal funding to public media in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.Comings and goings: ‘News Hour’ hires White House correspondent, The Current adds music director …
Liz Landers was named White House correspondent for PBS News Hour.FEMA limits NGWS applicants to states and tribal nations, bypassing CPB
The new notice of funding for fiscal year 2025 leaves open the possibility that public media stations could be subrecipients of the ...PBS North Carolina will cut staff amid state and federal funding crisis
The station faces an annual loss of $4.8 million in federal support.Comings and goings: Alaska Public Media names COO, WXXI hires CCO …
Linda Wei was named COO and SVP of content for Alaska Public Media.NETA takes conference fully virtual as CPB prepares closeout
CPB is one of the primary financial supporters of the conference.
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