System/Policy
Oversight board appoints governor’s former communications director as interim leader of West Virginia Public Broadcasting
The board did not disclose why it fired former executive director Chuck Roberts.40-50 new hires ‘expected’ after WBEZ’s merger with Chicago Sun-Times
Will the deal be a national model? Station executives weigh in.Public broadcasters ask FCC to update forms with nonbinary gender options
Law firm Foster Garvey PC has seen “an increasing number of licensees” that have “expressed concerns with the binary options provided to ...New NPR SAG-AFTRA contract expands parental leave, includes DEI provisions
Unit members overwhelmingly approved the three-year deal.Carlos Watson resigns from NPR board
The Ozy Media CEO stepped down as the governance committee prepared to reconsider his role on the board.Chicago Public Media moves closer to acquiring Sun-Times
The outlets agreed to a nonbinding deal Wednesday.Chicago Public Media, Sun-Times are ‘exploring partnerships’
CPM's interim CEO told staff that the entities are looking to "strengthen local journalism in the city and our region."New podcast hosted by Grace Lee examines public TV’s track record on DEI
The podcast follows months of criticism directed at PBS and public media about the system’s DEI initiatives and lack of transparency.NPR budgets for improved financial outlook in new fiscal year
NPR has exceeded financial expectations in the current fiscal year thanks in part to a "great resurgence" in sponsorship.As PBS exceeds profit projections, board approves $30.4M transfer to CEO fund
PBS’ fiscal year 2021 net income was $5.3 million more than previous forecasts, according to CFO and Treasurer Tom Tardivo.Cleveland’s Ideastream will grow radio audience with addition of WKSU to network
Kent State University trustees approved Wednesday a public service operating agreement with Ideastream.WHYY union employees approve first contract
The contract comes after nearly two years of negotiations.Stations step up education efforts around COVID vaccine with help from CPB grants
Funds are enabling stations in current and potential COVID-19 hotspots to design projects that address their communities' specific needs.We answered your questions about salaries and pay equity in our latest webinar
Our "On the Money" webinar featured a look at results of Current's first-ever salary survey and expert advice on how to earn ...Seeking objectivity in journalism is getting in the way of speaking truth
The pursuit of objectivity has been used for decades to silence the voices of women and people of color. But many newsroom ...
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