Author: Tyler Falk
Tyler Falk covers public radio for Current. He has more than 10 years of digital journalism experience at outlets including Grist, The Atlantic Cities and SmartPlanet.
How news outlets can protect journalists from crisis-coverage burnout
A member of NPR’s support team for large-scale disaster coverage shares tips on reporting on tragedies while also preserving mental health.By Tyler FalkFebruary 2, 2016FCC gives noncommercial stations temporary exemption from online public files
The exemption gives stations two years before they are required to post online public files with the agency.By Tyler FalkFebruary 1, 2016NPR taps Triton for podcast ad platform
NPR picks a new company for its podcast ads.By Tyler FalkFebruary 1, 2016Music video platform VuHaus seeks continued growth with new grant
VuHaus has seen month-to-month audience growth since launching in May.By Tyler FalkJanuary 28, 2016CPB funds Detroit Journalism Cooperative
The $659,000 grant will cover ongoing collaborative coverage of Detroit's post-bankruptcy future.By Tyler FalkJanuary 27, 2016NPR One joins Apple’s connected car platform
NPR One is now on Apple and Google's connected car systems.By Tyler FalkJanuary 25, 2016Paul Ray, KUTX music show host, dies at 73
"There’s no doubt that Paul left an indelible mark on the Texas music scene."By Tyler FalkJanuary 20, 2016Deborah Davis, longtime WYPR marketer, dies at 61
She "put her heart and soul" into the station.By Tyler FalkJanuary 19, 2016As KPLU seeks survival, KUOW makes plans for acquisition
KUOW shared intentions for KPLU if the Tacoma station can't raise $7 million in six months.By Tyler FalkJanuary 15, 2016NPR CEO buys Powerball tickets for entire staff
The catch: winnings must be split with NPR.By Tyler FalkJanuary 13, 2016A list of public radio talent that’s moved to for-profit media
Expect the list of 37 moves to keep growing.By Tyler FalkJanuary 12, 2016Illinois Public Media launches statewide radio talk show
Former WBEZ host Niala Boodhoo will host the new program.By Tyler FalkJanuary 12, 2016KPLU launches $7 million campaign to survive as independent station
The station has only six months to raise the funds.By Tyler FalkJanuary 12, 2016‘Snap Judgment’ to develop television show
The show will include animation, short stories and live storytelling.By Tyler FalkJanuary 7, 2016NPR appoints new programming VP
Anya Grundmann takes over after filling in on an interim basis since May.By Tyler FalkJanuary 6, 2016
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