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.
Quick Takes
PBS MediaShift getting into journalism training with DigitalEd
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PBS MediaShift is launching a series of journalism training sessions this month.
About Current
Thanks to INN and Project Largo, a new look for Current
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Our new design is easier to read and navigate, with a much improved look on your mobile device.
Awards
Downton Abbey creator will receive special Emmy, and more awards in public media
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The Founders Award recognizes the creator of an outstanding and popular program.
Documentaries
For doc funders, broadcast on public TV remains key
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Foundation funders have plenty at stake in PBS’s pending decisions about scheduling and promoting independent films.
People
Sesame Workshop hires three and promotes one in executive restructuring
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Although there will be no rank-and-file layoffs, several executive positions will be eliminated.
Podcasting
PodScanning: A longtime indie producer starts a podcast
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Scott Carrier has a new podcast, plus podcasting news in public media.
Quick Takes
Weekly roundup: Serial, Sound Medicine and community radio
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Plus a marriage proposal delivered by pledge drive.
People
Proffitt to lead Pacifica, Public Media Women’s leadership program begins, and other comings and goings in public media
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Johnny Simmons has retired after working for 35 years at KUSP Santa Cruz, Calif.
State funding
Pennsylvania pubTV could see funding restored six years after being zeroed out
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For the first time since state funding was cut in 2009, Pennsylvania’s eight public television stations could see funding restored as Gov. Tom Wolf included $4 million in his proposed budget.
System/Policy
What’s new for stations under the latest webcasting royalties agreement
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The new deal means increased reporting for some stations.