Author: Tyler Falk
NPR board approves FY23 budget with $17M investment in the NPR Network
The deficit budget includes 30 new staff positions to support the NPR Network, a collaboration between NPR and member stations on digital ...AIR selects Keisha Salmon as new executive director
Salmon previously led communications strategy for American Documentary and its program "POV."NPR adds Anamaria Sayre as ‘Alt.Latino’ co-host
The show will also adopt a new format.Jim Russell, creator of ‘Marketplace,’ dies at 76
“He was thoroughly devoted to public media. And that was infectious.”NPR names Brittany Luse host of ‘It’s Been a Minute’
Luse has previously hosted podcasts that include "For Colored Nerds" and "The Nod."NPR adds Marielle Segarra as ‘Life Kit’ host
Segarra begins in the role this week.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.
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