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Mike Janssen

Digital Editor

mike@current.org

Phone: (202) 885-6419

Mike became Current's first digital editor in 2014 and began writing for Current in 2000, covering primarily public radio and digital initiatives in public media. Mike has also written for a variety of publications as a freelancer, was a fellow with the National Black Programming Consortium's Public Media Corps from 2010-11 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.

People

Center for Investigative Reporting names CEO, editor in chief

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | January 11, 2022

CEO Kaizar Campwala joins CIR from the Walt Disney Co.

System/Policy

Moolah, Lulu, Caillou: Our top 10 articles from 2021

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | December 17, 2021

A look back at the most popular columns, farewells and deep dives from the past year.

Featured in Category

FCC filing window gives stations chance to launch new radio broadcasts

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | December 14, 2021

About three dozen pubcasters hope to emerge from an FCC application process with expanded coverage areas.

Development

Get tips on how to boost online revenue from our webinar on digital fundraising

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | November 22, 2021

As part of our “Focus on Membership” series, three experts discuss the nuts and bolts and bigger picture of effective digital fundraising.

Programs/Content

Pipeline 2022: Our annual survey of shows coming to public TV

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor, Karen Everhart, Managing Editor and Terry Fischer, Contributing Editor | November 15, 2021

This year’s Pipeline list includes 121 series and specials in the works for January 2022 and beyond.

Development

Get tips on seeking journalism grants from our Local that Works webinar

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | October 20, 2021

Our “Pathways to Philanthropy” webinar included essential elements of a successful pitch and mistakes to avoid.

Programs/Content

New funding expands reach of public radio’s hip-hop/R&B format

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | October 19, 2021

Stations in Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Jackson, Miss., will join the CPB-supported Urban Alternative format with the goal of reaching new listeners.

People

KTNA GM to step down next year

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | September 17, 2021

Corinne Smith has led the Alaska station since 2016.

System/Policy

Cleveland’s Ideastream will grow radio audience with addition of WKSU to network

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor and Tyler Falk, Reporter | September 16, 2021

Kent State University trustees approved Wednesday a public service operating agreement with Ideastream.