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COO Will Lee to leave NPR
Lee has been NPR's COO since March 2022.NPR promotes Edith Chapin to lead news division
Chapin has worked for NPR since 2012.Comings and goings: StoryCorps appoints chief program officer, KEXP makes room for new shows …
StoryCorps promoted Lisa Nelson-Haynes to chief program officer.Jody Hamblett named WUOT GM
Hamblett formerly led Blue Ridge Public Radio and the Public Radio Program Directors Association.His international reporting trips made Sean Carberry feel alive. Then came the aftermath.
In his new book, the former public radio reporter recounts his overseas assignments and examines the emotional repercussions.Craig Swagler hired as Your Public Radio GM
A veteran of CBS Radio, Swagler begins in the role Aug. 1.Julius White named WVAS station manager
White most recently worked as a reporter for The Black Information Network.CPB CFO and general counsel plan to retire next year
William Tayman Jr. has been CFO for the corporation since 2006, while Westwood Smithers Jr. joined CPB in 2005.Comings and goings: Nashville Public Radio appoints COO, WMHT hires marketing VP …
Robert Sanchez joined Nashville Public Radio as COO.Rich Bradley, founder of NPR Illinois and PMJA, dies at 83
“Rich was instrumental in launching so many journalism careers — including mine,” a colleague said.Sherry Brownrigg named KVNO GM
"I’m thrilled to take on this new leadership role at KVNO."Comings and goings: NHPR hires CFO, Vermont Public announces host changes …
Travis Boucher joins New Hampshire Public Radio after working for several hospitals.David Rotterman named CEO for PBS Western Reserve
Rotterman previously held several executive positions with Buffalo Toronto Public Media.Comings and goings: WABE CCO leaves station, PBS Hawaii announces hires and promotions …
Scott Woelfel joined WABE in 2020.Tim Isgitt named CEO of Public Media Company
Isgitt succeeds Erin Moran, chief executive since 2019.
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