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Three full months into the COVID-19 pandemic, listening to NPR News stations remains only 80% of what it was a year ago. Full recovery of the lost listening is nowhere in sight despite a few changes in the margins.
Station staffers and managers are taking another look at the line between advocating for human rights and undermining impartial reporting.
In our latest webinar, two station leaders discussed their experiences as people of color in public radio and how their stations have responded to the killing of George Floyd.
The business consortium of 31 public broadcasters is adding an advocacy voice in Washington.
The station is anticipating a reduction in state funding.
The union and station management have been bargaining for about a year.
Amid the current racial turmoil, news organizations can break down walls between communities by telling truthful stories from many different voices.
In our latest webinar, two public radio leaders discussed their experiences as people of color in public radio and how their stations are addressing diversity and inclusion.
The network reduced its staff headcount by about 6%.
The outpouring on social media came after a Black producer said his job was in jeopardy.
The job cuts allow VPM to “right-size” in response to the financial impacts of the pandemic.
“The overwhelming response showed me that people don’t just want to be entertained and chat with their friends — they want to learn and grow. They want to engage and make a difference.”
A journalism school professor argues that NPR’s emphasis on unaccented English “undermines NPR’s original mission of engaging listeners civically.”
Under the agreement, two stations will change format and drop NPR affiliation.
Current’s executive director calls for accountability on diversity, equity and inclusion. Making public media data accessible is a start.
Some interns haven’t been able to use equipment and software they had at offices, while other early-career journalists are missing out on internship opportunities.
Fifteen part-time staffers will also be affected.
Run-ins with police have prompted newsrooms to review their guidelines for reporting in dangerous situations.
Like others in public media, the station is facing losses in underwriting and membership support.
At last week’s board meeting, board members and network leaders also discussed how to increase racial diversity in public media’s executive ranks.