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New NPR SAG-AFTRA contract expands parental leave, includes DEI provisions
Unit members overwhelmingly approved the three-year deal.Kristen Blessman to lead PBS12
Blessman will join the station after leading the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce.Carlos Watson resigns from NPR board
The Ozy Media CEO stepped down as the governance committee prepared to reconsider his role on the board.
New 'NewsHour' initiative deepens reporting on diverse communities
“The misery from a local perspective continues even after some of the national media has left. But the unique thing with The Communities Initiative is we're still here. We're still recording.”Comings and goings: Lulu Garcia-Navarro joins New York Times, NPR names chief culture editor …
Garcia-Navarro recently announced her departure from NPR.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.Four with ties to pubmedia receive MacArthur Fellowships
Daniel Alarcón, host and EP of NPR’s "Radio Ambulante" podcast, was among this year's recipients.How NPR can leverage stations’ reporting to help save local journalism
“Enterprising local reports from newsrooms across the country are simply not reflected enough in the NPR’s signature news magazines,” writes former CPB Board member Howard Husock.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.Comings and goings: Sara DeWitt to lead children’s media at PBS, network elects board members …
“Sara is an extraordinary leader and renowned innovator in children’s media,” said PBS President Paula Kerger.Stations look to increase retention as trends for new donors cause concern
"If new donors continue declining overall, that means retention of those donors is going to be more important than ever.”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.New 'Mountain Stage' host upholds show's traditions for a growing audience
After a long run as a popular guest musician, Kathy Mattea is the second permanent host in the show's history.
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