Author: Mike Janssen
Mike has held the role of digital editor since 2014. Before becoming editor, he covered public radio and digital initiatives in public media for Current. Mike has also written for a variety of publications as a freelancer, was a Public Media Corps fellow, and has hosted talk and music shows on community radio stations in the Washington, D.C., area. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing banjo, cooking, and making coffee and cocktails.
Comings and goings: NPR VP leaves network, WXXI hires chief of staff …
Keith Jenkins, VP of visuals and music strategy for NPR, left the network.By Julian Wyllie and Mike JanssenJuly 2, 2025Wisconsin Public Radio cuts staff, will end shows to reduce deficit
The station also cited “pressures around state and federal funding” faced by public radio nationally.By Mike JanssenJune 23, 2025Karen Everhart named Current interim executive director
The change follows the departure of former Executive Director Julie Drizin.By Mike JanssenApril 8, 2025New York Public Radio cuts 21 positions
The layoffs are the fourth round of cuts at the station in as many years.By Mike JanssenFebruary 25, 2025NPR CDO Leora Hanser leaves for Planned Parenthood
“I am humbled and thrilled to be joining Planned Parenthood at this critical time,” Hanser said in a press release.By Mike JanssenFebruary 24, 2025Comings and goings: Sesame Workshop names COO, NPR changes up Washington Desk …
Joseph Giraldi's resume includes roles at Smithsonian Channel, Time Inc. and HBO.By Mike Janssen and Julian WyllieJanuary 8, 2025Pipeline 2025: Our annual survey of shows coming to public TV
Our summary of national programs in the works provides details on 108 series and specials.By Karen Everhart, Mike Janssen and Terry FischerNovember 11, 2024New York Public Radio cuts 26 positions, ends ‘Notes From America’
The layoffs amount to a workforce reduction of 8.5% at the station, which faces a significant budget deficit.By Mike JanssenSeptember 13, 2024How these new station leaders are expanding community service while managing change
Four GMs and CEOs who started in their roles in 2023 discuss their priorities in uncertain times.By Tyler Falk, Austin Fuller, Mike Janssen and Julian WyllieAugust 28, 2024RRC President Joanne Church dies at 75
With her late husband Tom, Joanne Church "introduced audience research to public radio" by founding RRC in 1981.By Mike JanssenMay 23, 2024Futuro Media names co-CEOs
In their new roles, Marlon Bishop will also be Head of Podcasts and New Business, while Peniley Ramírez will serve as Head ...By Mike JanssenMarch 7, 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, 2024Natalie Pillsbury will lead PBS Western Reserve
Pillsbury currently works as director of strategic content initiatives for Ideastream Public Media.By Mike JanssenMarch 5, 2024WAMU will keep DCist.com online for another year
“Establishing an appropriate home for an historic record such as this is a challenge facing many in the digital media space, and ...By Mike JanssenFebruary 28, 2024Get tips on using generative AI to streamline workflows and boost creativity
The webinar “Innovate With Current: A Live Users' Guide to Generative AI Tools” dove into the heart of how people in public ...By Mike Janssen and Julie DrizinFebruary 1, 2024