System/Policy
Alaska Public Media to expand broadcast reach through acquisition of TV station
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The station, previously a CBS affiliate, reaches more than 85,000 viewers in southern Anchorage.
StoryCorps’ union rallies for reversal of layoffs
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The CWA unit representing StoryCorps workers is challenging how management handled recent layoffs, alleging retaliation.
People
Koester joins PRX as COO, O’Leary exits ‘Marketplace’ and other comings and goings
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Shona Koester spent the past six years at American Public Media, departing as VP of distribution and content partnerships.
Programs/Content
Journalism initiative aims to re-energize local coverage around the country
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Three public broadcasters and the nonprofit newsroom Mississippi Today will host reporters from the program’s inaugural class.
Programs/Content
All-female panel at Non-Comm convention calls for gender equality in music radio
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The all-female panel suggested ways station leaders and others can change their work and mindsets to be more inclusive and supportive of women.
System/Policy
PBS ‘planting flag firmly’ on kindergarten readiness for all children
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PBS is rolling out several initiatives and deepening collaborations with stations to help kids prepare for school.
Programs/Content
NonComm panelists describe risks and rewards of putting hip-hop artists into rotation
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Programmers said they have a mission to introduce listeners to music that challenges them.
System/Policy
Pubcasters may benefit from potential FCC changes to use of educational spectrum
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The commission is considering rule changes that could give educational institutions and some public broadcasters more flexibility to make money from frequencies in the EBS band.
System/Policy
New NPR mentorship program aims to address ‘a very particular diversity issue’
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The pilot program pairs 10 mentors with 10 mentees throughout the company.
System/Policy
NPR begins lobbying push to improve legal climate for music stations
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The initiative will be announced Tuesday at the annual Non-COMMvention in Philadelphia.
System/Policy
NPR employees ask board for transparency in response to harassment scandals
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A meeting at NPR’s headquarters this month was the third consecutive board session where employees spoke about harassment fallout.
People
Pagliarini sets retirement, San Francisco’s KALW hires GM and other comings and goings
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Jim Pagliarini began his public broadcasting career in 1983 by helping to launch KNPB in Reno, Nev.