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Comings and goings: Maryland Public Television appoints CEO, Diane Rehm accepts buyout from WAMU …
Steven Schupak was named president and CEO of Maryland Public Television.Comings and goings: Bohdan Zachary joins AZPM, OPB’s Morgan Holm to retire …
Zachary, former GM of Milwaukee PBS, joined Arizona Public Media’s C-suite.Helen Barrington leaves GM role at KAZU
“I left KAZU for an opportunity I couldn’t pass up,” Barrington said.NPR Chief Diversity Officer Keith Woods to retire
Woods joined the network in 2010.Amanda Miller Kelley named GM of PBS Michiana – WNIT
Kelley succeeds Greg Giczi, who is retiring.NPR CDO Leora Hanser leaves for Planned Parenthood
“I am humbled and thrilled to be joining Planned Parenthood at this critical time,” Hanser said in a press release.KYUK GM Shane Iverson leaves station
Iverson took a job with the city of Bethel.Comings and goings: NPR announces board changes, CPB appoints SVP …
Paul Hunton and Stephen George accepted new seats on NPR’s board.Elise Pepple to leave Marfa Public Radio
“With an exceptional staff and Board, the future is bright,” she wrote in announcing her departure as ED.Comings and goings: Kathy Merritt promoted at CPB, NPR appoints SVP …
CPB promoted Kathy Merritt to chief of station and system strategies.Let’s celebrate public media’s outstanding young professionals
Lift up young talents in public media. Nominate your Rising Star!Comings and goings: NPR hires ‘Morning Edition’ EP, WETA appoints classical GM …
Jay Shaylor was named EP of “Morning Edition” and “Up First.”Comings and goings: Renee Montagne leaves NPR, WNET hires distribution VP …
The former “Morning Edition” host is leaving NPR after a 40-year tenure.Jeremy Lansman, trailblazer in community broadcasting, dies at 82
Lansman's “fingerprints and thumbprint were all over” community radio, said community media organizer Nan Rubin.Maxie Jackson leaves top role at Radio Milwaukee
“Our board of directors and staff are grateful for Maxie Jackson's contributions and service to the organization,” the station said in a ...
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