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.
People
New book memorializes work of NPR photographer David Gilkey
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The photojournalist’s “unique talent” was capturing images of humanity amid deadly conflicts.
System/Policy
Relief bill would give university licensees access to PPP loans
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Hundreds of previously ineligible stations would have access to the financial assistance if the bill is signed into law.
System/Policy
After union win, staffers at MPR’s The Current seek to address ‘identity crisis’
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Current and former employees of the Triple A station say they’re troubled by a lack of staff diversity and a clear mission statement, as well as “tension between who we are and who we’re allowed to be.”
System/Policy
CPB receives FY23 raise, denied emergency relief
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The corporation, which had sought $50 million in increased appropriations, got a $10 million bump.
People
Comings and goings: Robert Costa leaving ‘Washington Week’, Gunjan Kedia joins PBS board …
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Costa will co-write a book with Bob Woodward about President Trump and President-elect Joe Biden.
Featured in People
Shari Lamke hired to lead Pioneer PBS
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Lamke previously held production management and director roles at TPT in St. Paul, Minn.
Tech
Public TV advocates hail FCC ruling on ATSC 3.0
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The commission is giving noncommercial TV stations a break on several rules and fees, a move that public broadcasters hope will lead to increased datacasting opportunities.
System/Policy
WNET’s plan to address diversity and inclusion leaves some employees feeling shut out
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As management resets its approach for improving workplace culture, an employee-led group that pressed for change moves to the sidelines.
Programs/Content
Amid the pandemic, ‘Ear Hustle’ pivots to covering COVID within prison’s walls
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“Ear Hustle has done several tough interviews before, but this is my toughest.”
People
Public Broadcasting Atlanta names Jennifer Dorian CEO
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Dorian previously worked as GM of Turner Classic Movies.