Author: Tyler Falk
Radio Milwaukee appoints Maxie Jackson executive director
Jackson most recently served as CCO at New England Public Media.Staffers at WESA and WYEP announce plan to unionize
The proposed bargaining unit would include approximately 26 content employees.For leaders of small radio stations, the job is varied and so are the challenges
Running a small station requires broad knowledge, a knack for learning and a willingness to be a public figure in the community.Four station leaders share how they’re setting priorities after taking the reins
GMs and CEOs who have stepped into their roles within the past two years told Current about how they're seeking to build ...Deepa Fernandes joins ‘Here & Now’ as co-host
“Her global-local perspective and experience are going to add tremendous value to our strong team at Here & Now," said WBUR CCO ...KPBS will participate in American Press Institute program to reach diverse communities
KPBS is one of five newsrooms that will “test new strategies to build relationships with underserved communities."NPR adds podcasts to YouTube
"Following the global success of our Tiny Desk Concerts, we are excited for our podcasts to reach new audiences on YouTube," said ...Delaware Public Media hires Pete Booker as GM
DPM President Jane C.W. Vincent is retiring but staying on in a development role.WAMU’s SAG-AFTRA union secures first contract
The contract was ratified nearly two years after WAMU employees voted to form a union.Rosenthal returns to CIR as acting CEO after executive exodus
With the former chief exec back at the helm, the investigative news organization has “no plans to change direction” following the ...Carlos Lando to step down as KUVO GM
“Over the decades, Carlos has built KUVO Jazz to be a place of belonging for so many listeners, volunteers, and staff, uniting ...‘Intelligence Squared Debates’ expands to deliver weekly episodes
A decision to rethink the format gave producers flexibility to create episodes on hotly debated, timely topics.For midterms, America Amplified will use community engagement to answer questions about voting
The project aims to give audiences and communities "information they need to participate in the midterm elections," says Managing Editor Alisa Barba. ...Maryland Public Television provides free audio of public affairs programs to radio stations
The MPT Regional Radio Service is distributing content to public and commercial stations.NPR adds two co-hosts to ‘Planet Money’
Jeff Guo and Nick Fountain join six other co-hosts on the economics show.
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