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Mayor takes on expanded oversight of NPR operations, leadership
Under the restructuring, CEO Jarl Mohn is turning his focus to fundraising and the "visibility" of NPR content.APT hires Halford from PBS, NPR Board elects members and other comings and goings
Shawn Halford spent 21 years as senior director of programming and scheduling of PBS’ National Program Service.Revamped Detroit news show looks to community to set agenda
With "One Detroit," Detroit Public Television is taking longtime hosts out of the studio and into the middle of local conversations.
NPR inquiry into former freelancer's work finds more recycled clips
In reports filed for NPR newscasts from 2011-2018, Danielle Karson reused interviews in at least 157 stories, according to newsroom leaders.Austin's KUT wrestles with 'serious issues' in newsroom culture
Journalists of color have pressed KUT leaders to address multiple concerns about the workplace climate.Departure of AIR CEO followed two complaint letters from staffers to board
A 16-page letter sent in July detailed a “toxic work environment” in AIR's office.
Ohio station gives listeners a way to escape pledge drive
Pledge-free web streams have declined in popularity in recent years, but some stations still offer the option to sustainers.Public broadcasters partner to expand weather warnings in Florida, South Carolina
South Carolina ETV in Columbia and WUFT in Gainesville, Fla., are collaborating.NPR Board approves two experiments with fundraising on digital platforms
An initiative to benefit stations would solicit donations on NPR’s digital platforms during a campaign at the end of this year.Susan Howarth dies at 66; legacy includes landmark Supreme Court case
“Susan Howarth epitomized the very best of public broadcasting,” said PBS President Paula Kerger.Tentative agreement would save North Dakota station from signal interference
A local developer will pay to move Prairie Public's transmitters and will contribute to rent for the new locations.Public media orgs begin effort to ‘raise journalistic ambition’ through newsroom surveys
Public media newsroom leaders are being asked to complete five surveys to help "improve the strength of our journalism system-wide."First journalism hub formed by NPR, member stations nears debut
Attendees at the Public Radio Program Directors conference heard an update on the collaboration involving four stations in Texas.Colleen Wilson leaves KQED after 18 years, NPR fills new news post and other comings and goings
Twin Cities PBS in St. Paul, Minn., has hired Wilson as its first VP of digital publishing.More newsrooms receive funding to use GroundSource, Hearken
The Lenfest Institute announced Tuesday a second round of funding to help newsrooms listen to and build trust with audiences.
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