System/Policy
Stanley Nelson, John Oliver among WGA members petitioning stations for fair freelancer contracts
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The petition accuses GBH, WNET Group and PBS SoCal of delaying their response to the union’s demands.
The potential of AI voices: transforming news delivery and engagement
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With advancements from OpenAI and Meta, newsrooms may adapt and build new features to enhance the reader and listener experience.
System/Policy
Being the ‘lone person in the room’ and how public media can help
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Amid the current racial turmoil, news organizations can break down walls between communities by telling truthful stories from many different voices.
People
Jun Reina promoted to EVP and GM at CapRadio, Rick Eytcheson becomes president emeritus
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Reina joined the station in 2007 and has served as COO and CFO.
System/Policy
‘People don’t stay where they don’t feel safe’: Public radio leaders address diversity in the industry
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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.
People
Comings and goings: ‘Invisibilia’ announces new hosts, two staffers leave Chicago Public Media …
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Yowei Shaw and Kia Miakka Natisse have been producers for the podcast.
System/Policy
PBS cuts jobs, changes up departments
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The network reduced its staff headcount by about 6%.
System/Policy
Tweets by WAMU staffers call attention to diversity issues at station
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The outpouring on social media came after a Black producer said his job was in jeopardy.
People
Julia Wallace named interim GM of Arizona PBS, Mary Mazur exits
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Wallace has served as a professor in practice at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication since 2017.
System/Policy
Virginia’s VPM lays off about 15% of workforce
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The job cuts allow VPM to “right-size” in response to the financial impacts of the pandemic.
Programs/Content
Station town halls on racial justice go virtual amid coronavirus concerns
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With social distancing making in-person conversations difficult, stations are turning to online platforms to engage with audiences around issues of race and policing.
Engagement
How PBS Utah is helping local book clubs confront challenging issues
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“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.”