Santamaria takes the helm this month at SCPR, which operates LAist, and replaces CEO Herb Scannell, whose retirement was announced in September.
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Comings and goings: NETA appoints COO, NPR hires deputy Washington editor …
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NETA named Timothy Eernisse COO and VP of education and growth.
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Vox.com co-founder Melissa Bell will lead Chicago Public Media
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Bell, who co-founded Vox.com in 2014 and became publisher of parent company Vox Media in 2016, will take the helm at CPM Sept. 3.
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Russell Morash, ‘This Old House’ creator and ‘Father of How-To’ programs that inspired millions, dies at 88
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While Morash wasn’t always fond of the “Father of How-To” moniker, his track record of marquee programs like “This Old House” and “The Victory Garden” cemented his place as a media innovator.
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George Boosey, programmer who guided WBUR’s news expansion, dies at 77
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Boosey helped set the Boston station’s path to growth as an NPR news powerhouse.
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Comings and goings: John Sutton named VP at NEPM, Hawaii Public Radio makes host changes for music program ‘Bridging the Gap’ …
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John Sutton, who joined New England Public Media as interim CCO, was hired permanently as VP of content and audience strategy.
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David Freedman, former GM of WWOZ, dies at 80
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During Freedman’s quarter-century with WWOZ, it transformed from a small station with uncertain finances into an internationally known institution representing New Orleans music and culture.
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Comings and goings: NPR hires managing editor, CapRadio host takes leave …
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NPR hired Samantha Melbourneweaver as managing editor of digital, audience growth and engagement.
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Oregon Public Broadcasting taps CNN’s Rachel Smolkin as CEO
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Smolkin will succeed longtime leader Steve Bass, who announced plans to step down last year.
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Jac Venza, founder of public TV’s ‘Great Performances,’ dies at 97
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Venza founded the series in 1972 and retired from public media in 2004.
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Comings and goings: Dan Lothian named editor of GBH newsroom, NPR appoints deputy managing editor of digital …
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Dan Lothian became editor-in-chief of GBH’s newsroom and “The World.”
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Comings and goings: WFIT appoints PD, Nine PBS adds senior directors to development team …
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Steven Keller became PD for WFIT in Melbourne, Fla.
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Marcia Smith, president of Firelight Media, plans to step down
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Smith co-founded Firelight Media with filmmaker Stanley Nelson.
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RRC President Joanne Church dies at 75
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With her late husband Tom, Joanne Church “introduced audience research to public radio” by founding RRC in 1981.
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Larry Bensky, correspondent and anchor for KPFA and Pacifica, dies at 87
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“Larry’s brand of journalism — personality along with in-depth reporting — was a model for countless reporters and hosts coming up in the early days of community radio,” says Youth Radio founder Ellin O’Leary.
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Comings and goings: GBH News GM Pam Johnston to step down, Radio Bilingüe announces staff changes …
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Pam Johnston has worked as GBH’s GM of news since 2020 after years of working for “Frontline.”
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Radio Bilingüe hires José Martínez-Saldaña as co-executive director
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Martínez-Saldaña will serve as co-executive director with Hugo Morales.
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Comings and goings: Brad Turner named EP at KUNC, Aspen Public Radio announces new morning host …
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Turner will lead KUNC’s daily news podcast and contribute to other newsroom projects.
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Jeff Aiello will step down as CEO of Valley PBS
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The production executive who ascended to CEO in 2021 cited a need to “ease back on work load” in announcing his departure.
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George Dooley, founding CEO of South Florida PBS, dies at 91
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It is with profound sadness that South Florida PBS announces the passing of founding CEO George Dooley, who died Thursday at the age of 91.
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Comings and goings: CPB hires director of radio investments, WEDU appoints COO …
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Chad Lampe left PRX to become director of radio investments for CPB.