System/Policy
In FCC comment, NPR voices concern over costs of multilingual emergency alerts
The FCC has proposed creating a process for prescripted alerts in 13 additional languages to be distributed by TV and radio stations, ...How newsroom leaders can learn to navigate challenges inherent to their jobs
A Poynter/CPB fellowship program is helping reset expectations of what it takes to manage a newsroom.Uri Berliner resigns from NPR
In a resignation letter shared in part on X, Berliner criticized NPR CEO Katherine Maher for “divisive views” that confirmed his critique ...Five dos and don’ts for responding to accusations of bias
If you work in public media, you’re going to hear complaints about political bias in news coverage. Station leaders share tips for ...Sesame Workshop writers’ union votes to authorize strike
The writers, who are represented by the Writers Guild of America, East, seek new benefits and payment standards for residuals from streaming, ...NPR suspends Uri Berliner for five days
The senior editor violated NPR protocols for publishing work with other news organizations.Texas Tech Public Media cuts spark concern among university faculty
The restructuring included layoffs and cuts to local programming.FCC inquiry examines WBAI’s on-air fundraising practices
The commission is evaluating allegations that programs promoting nutritional supplements and other products violate its standards for noncommercial broadcasting.From ‘nice’ to ‘necessary’: How to make a case for your university station
Today’s higher education leaders face unprecedented financial pressures. What is your station doing to help them solve their problems?WNET Group announces layoffs to its New Jersey newsroom, plans to cancel ‘NYC-Arts’
The job cuts affected staff working in children's media, local news and the Interactive Engagement Group, among other units.Citing lagging income, Chicago Public Media cuts staff, ends Vocalo broadcast
In an email to staff, outgoing CEO Matt Moog and board chair Robert Pasin said that revenues “are not growing to support ...WPSU faces cuts with 20% less in Penn State funds
While it’s too soon to project whether the station in central Pennsylvania will have layoffs, GM Isabel Reinert said it is clear ...American Public Media restructures APM Studios, eliminates positions
APM Studios will move away from being a standalone podcast studio.Oregon Public Broadcasting voluntarily recognizes union of content staff
More than 60 employees will be part of the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists union.More than ever, we need to rethink our election coverage
"Surely, we are capable of changing when the stakes are so high and the consequences of failure so dire. And make no ...
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