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How journalists are challenging ideas of objectivity while empowering their communities
Working within and outside of public media, proponents of "movement journalism" are spurring the system to embrace journalism with a mission.Lesli Rotenberg, executive who directed digital expansion of children’s media, to leave PBS
Rotenberg plans to "explore new opportunities to improve the lives of children and families," according to a memo from PBS President Paula Kerger.UC Davis alums, local community protest relocation of freeform college station
Supporters of KDVS argue that the smaller studios will diminish the station's operations and its value for teaching students.
Allan Pizzato to retire as CEO of WYES
Pizzato helped create a new headquarters for WYES and launch new cooking programs and history specials.Fans, stations welcome return of hit series 'Sanditon'
Efficient production and a collaborative funding push allowed for two new seasons of the "Masterpiece" Jane Austen adaptation.NYPR fires Bob Garfield after investigation into bullying
Garfield was fired following two investigations into his conduct.
Valley PBS taps filmmaker Jeff Aiello as CEO
Aiello was previously EP of shows that aired on the station.How City Bureau models democratizing journalism
City Bureau’s programs mainly focus on training and equipping people with little or no journalism experience to lead community conversations, provide oversight of public meetings, and conduct investigations into local sociopolitical issues.Democratizing journalism: City Bureau’s public access reporting model
Watch our Local that Works webinar about how City Bureau is engaging diverse audiences, training grassroots journalists and holding government agencies accountable.Martin Miller will step down as president of New England Public Media
Miller has worked for the organization’s radio station since 1995.Latest round of NEA grants includes dozens in pubmedia
The agency announced $88 million in grants this week.Cristy Meiners named interim manager for KUER, Kate Sickora to lead development for WVIA …
KUER Station Manager Joel Meyer left to become CCO for Freakonomics Radio.Stations report higher gifts as door-to-door canvassing resumes
With pandemic restrictions easing, stations that have relaunched canvassing have seen a 10% increase in average new sustainer gifts.PBS appoints Rhonda Holt as CTO
Holt has worked for PBS since 2016 and was promoted to SVP last year.Public media’s one-of-a-kind leadership training needs new funding. Here’s why our industry can’t let it end.
The most transformational leadership program we’ve ever experienced gave public media a boost during one of our industry’s most challenging years. Now, its future is in doubt.
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