System/Policy
College approves sale of Alabama radio station
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The college is reportedly negotiating with a religious broadcaster.
System/Policy
KJZZ executive demoted following investigation of staff complaints
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A report found that Associate GM of News Mark Moran drove employees after drinking, kissed a former intern and made remarks perceived by staff as sexist and inappropriate.
People
Mayor takes on expanded oversight of NPR operations, leadership
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Under the restructuring, CEO Jarl Mohn is turning his focus to fundraising and the “visibility” of NPR content.
NPR
NPR inquiry into former freelancer’s work finds more recycled clips
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In reports filed for NPR newscasts from 2011-2018, Danielle Karson reused interviews in at least 157 stories, according to newsroom leaders.
Quick Takes
Public media orgs begin effort to ‘raise journalistic ambition’ through newsroom surveys
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Public media newsroom leaders are being asked to complete five surveys to help “improve the strength of our journalism system-wide.”
Programs/Content
First journalism hub formed by NPR, member stations nears debut
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Attendees at the Public Radio Program Directors conference heard an update on the collaboration involving four stations in Texas.
Tech
Annual survey highlights ‘big deal’ of smart-speaker adoption
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The Public Radio Tech Survey also found strong growth in public radio listening among millennials.
PRI, PRX merge to form new organization
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PRX’s Kerri Hoffman will run the new organization, while PRI’s Alisa Miller will move into a board leadership role.
Programs/Content
NPR catches longtime freelancer recycling audio in newscast spots
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Danielle Karson has reported for NPR since the 1980s.