Skye Witley

Editorial Intern

Skye Witley is an editorial intern at Current for the spring of 2021. He is an investigative reporter for The Eagle, American University's student newspaper, and the staff copy editor for the environmental nonprofit Clean & Prosperous America. Skye is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in journalism with a minor in Environmental Science from AU. In his free time, he enjoys nature walks, crafting playlists and reading investigative journalism.

System/Policy

Nonprofit newsroom dissolves over allegations directed at founder

By Skye Witley, Editorial Intern | February 25, 2021

After a journalist tweeted about “massive red flags” during a job interview, FairWarning’s board called it quits.

System/Policy

CPB increases annual funding to public TV’s multicultural alliance

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter and Skye Witley, Editorial Intern | February 22, 2021

Each of the nonprofits that fund and support public TV content by and for diverse communities will receive an additional $500,000.

Programs/Content

‘Fast-Forward’ challenges viewers to have tough conversations about aging

By Skye Witley, Editorial Intern | February 19, 2021

A documentary debuting March 24 follows millennials and their boomer parents as they navigate an “aging boot camp.”

Programs/Content

Milwaukee newsroom collaboration brings unique approach to ‘Frontline’ local journalism initiative

By Skye Witley, Editorial Intern | February 8, 2021

Milwaukee PBS and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel worked together to cover the multifaceted Wisconsin dairy economy.

Programs/Content

All Classical Portland initiative aims to diversify choices for classical works

By Skye Witley, Editorial Intern | February 1, 2021

The station will commission and broadcast recordings of works by composers from underrepresented communities.