System/Policy
Dispatches from central Florida: Station GMs report on Hurricane Milton’s impact
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“We are tired, but we are all safe and well,” said Judith Smelser, president and GM of WMFE in Orlando.
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“We are tired, but we are all safe and well,” said Judith Smelser, president and GM of WMFE in Orlando.
With more than 200 public radio stations and NPR itself now using the Grove content management system for their websites, public media’s digital infrastructure overhaul is moving forward.
If we set standards and build connections across the growing web of station-based collaborations, we will amplify our voices and expand the reach of our content.
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.”