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Susanne Simpson leans into EP role at ‘Masterpiece’
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“What I hope I’m doing in offering my creative contributions is taking us to a new place in terms of actual original programming,” she says.
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“What I hope I’m doing in offering my creative contributions is taking us to a new place in terms of actual original programming,” she says.
“Building radical listening and field recording into our program offerings announces to the audience that we understand our public service role as custodians of culture and media representation.”
Alvarado will join TPR from LAist, where she is VP of community engagement and strategic initiatives.
Clapp was previously operations and programming president at Townsquare Media.
Rebecca Eaton, who has worked for “Masterpiece” since 1985, is retiring from the series.
The grant follows NPR’s earlier announcement of plans to create a “Backstop” team to review news reporting.
A $100,000 grant from Press Forward will help Radio Catskill in New York hire at least one additional reporter.
Transom Story Lab will become an independent nonprofit.
Reese was a vocal supporter of the Wisconsin Idea — the belief that the University of Wisconsin’s public service in education extends beyond the classroom.
The funding initiative awarded a total of $20 million to 205 news outlets.
“All of us who love WFUV owe Ralph our gratitude,” said GM Chuck Singleton.
Robinson’s highest post in public media was VP of national programming for the WNET Group.