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Teresa Frontado on her arc from public media to community-focused nonprofit news.
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Teresa Frontado on her arc from public media to community-focused nonprofit news.
In a PMDMC keynote, Maher described building a “common national fabric” for civic dialogue and defining what audiences want.
APMG is recruiting a full-time mental health reporter and will integrate coverage of mental health issues into podcasts and on its music stations.
“The need for skilled people in our workforce is only growing,” said Amy Shaw, SVP of engagement and content at lead station Nine Network.
CPB, WGBH and Public Media Co. presented plans to PBS TechCon and Public Radio Engineering Conference attendees.
Seven positions will be eliminated and replaced with new roles.
Vanderwilt has worked as GM of KUT in Austin, Texas, for 18 years.
The foundation is also in the “final stages” of relocating the transmitter for WBAI in New York City.
Broadcasters expressed optimism about making the transition to the new broadcast standard work for them, even as many raised questions about the logistics and expenses involved.
Kerry Lenahan and Joel Sucherman will fill the new positions.
We hear from leaders at three of the stations involved in the statewide collaboration “Battling Opioids.”
He also expressed interest in reviving tours of “A Prairie Home Companion.”