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Ott sets GPB departure, WFAE hires journalists in Charlotte and other comings and goings
Also, WGBH honors host Eric Jackson’s 40th anniversary as the “Dean of Boston Jazz Radio.”Carl Kasell, former NPR newscaster and ‘Wait Wait’ judge, dies at 84
"He remains in my mind an exemplar of what it means to be both a broadcaster, and a person," said Wait Wait host Peter ...Schneider lands at philanthropy nonprofit, ‘On Second Thought’ gets new host and other comings and ...
Also, Georgia Public Broadcasting hires its first chief content officer and a managing editor.Colorado Public Radio picks Stewart Vanderwilt as new president
Vanderwilt has worked as GM of KUT in Austin, Texas, for 18 years.Liwanag to replace Campbell at PBS, Vega gets host’s chair at ‘Takeaway’ and other comings ...
And the new president of Vermont Public Radio is Scott Finn, executive director of West Virginia Public Broadcasting.Public TV pioneer Chalmers “Chuck” Marquis dies at 91
Longtime friends and colleagues remember Marquis as public television’s man on Capitol Hill.Former PBS president Lawrence Grossman remembered for advancing network, defending journalism
Grossman, who died Friday at the age of 86, backed expansion of "The MacNeil/Lehrer Report" and was involved in launching "Frontline."After 16-month search, Woodruff becomes sole ‘NewsHour’ anchor
The nightly newscast had been searching for a co-anchor since Gwen Ifill’s death in November 2016.Former PBS ombud Michael Getler dies at 82
Michael Getler was “fully committed to the integrity of our work,” said PBS President Paula Kerger.Mark Brush, digital director for Michigan Radio, dies at 49
“He’s one of those bright lights you don’t run into very often,” a colleague said.Campbell to retire from PBS, Harvey joins programming service, and other comings and goings
Joe Campbell created groundbreaking sustained-giving messages in national pledge breaks.Toledo’s Timonere, early champion of children’s television, dies at 83
Her work led to a Fred Rogers Award in 2003 from CPB for excellence in children’s television.NPR brings in planned giving director, Cleveland station adds first CCO and other comings and ...
Also, actor Benicio del Toro signs on as EP of a CPB/Latino Public Broadcasting documentary.Dan Miller, former executive director of Iowa Public Television, dies at 66
Miller is credited for guiding the nine-station network through the digital television transition to increased viewership.Hoppe’s PBS legacy includes ratings jump, innovative production deals
The chief programmer's achievements include a co-production deal with the BBC.