Author: Tyler Falk
WBUR, union reach tentative agreement
The tentative agreement covers three years and includes wage adjustments, “along with a strong commitment to diversity,” according to WBUR's CEO.Public radio stations receive Google grants
Stations will use the funds for news operations and technology upgrades.‘Snap Judgment’ rejoins PRX for distribution
WNYC Studios has distributed the show since 2015.Stations share how they’re reaching new audiences during the pandemic
Direct mail and a Spanish-language blog have helped the stations share information about the coronavirus.Public broadcasters in Alaska face a convergence of crises
Alaska's public broadcasters were facing financial challenges long before the pandemic hit.WNYC to end ‘Nancy’ podcast
The last episode will be released in June.ProPublica ends cash investment in Trump, Inc., remains editorial partner
WNYC and ProPublica “are committed to reporting and producing new episodes through November,” a WNYC spokesperson said.How small public radio stations are handling the pandemic
In a webinar co-presented by Current, leaders of two small stations discussed steps they've taken to respond to the pandemic.NPR receives $4.7M to support two regional newsrooms
The Midwest regional newsroom is the fourth in NPR’s Collaborative Journalism Network.Chicago Public Media hires Andi McDaniel as CEO
McDaniel has served as WAMU's chief content officer since 2015.Iowa Public Radio loses university funding
The state's university system is facing a financial crisis because of the pandemic.PMJA’s Editor Corps initiative gets CPB support
More than a dozen stations requested assistance in the project's first two weeks.APM, MPR initiate staff reductions by offering voluntary buyouts, furloughs
About two dozen staffers have agreed to separate from the organization or take furloughs.Station leaders share insights into pandemic response
The leaders of KUT and KERA spoke about how they're managing the crisis in a webinar produced by Current, Greater Public, Public ...NPR, union agree to cuts to employee pay, benefits
NPR is taking additional steps to cut costs in response to financial challenges.
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