System/Policy
Why the Public Broadcasting Act needs an update to save local public media journalism
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A former CPB board member argues that the funder’s Regional Journalism Collaboratives “are based on priorities set by Washington, not localities.”
People
Music by your colleagues: lovesickness, crucifixion and stoner rock operas
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If you like your rock ‘n’ roll with “witchcraft, a high-speed motorcycle chase and lions taking over the circus,” we’ve got a song for you.
People
Comings and goings: New NPR digital VP comes from Microsoft, SCETV appoints assistant GM …
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Noelle LaCharite also co-founded the AI Leadership Institute and worked on the development of Amazon’s Alexa.
Exit Interviews
Nancy Dobbs: ‘We’re in the business of getting people to care about and engage in their community’
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“There needs to be a change of mindset about how we collectively serve the public,” says the outgoing CEO of Northern California Public Media.
System/Policy
WHYY employees file NLRB petition for union election
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Staffers said they are “still open to voluntary recognition” of their union by management.
System/Policy
New directory of diverse talent aims to boost ‘POC in Audio’
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Frustration with the lack of racial diversity in the audio industry drove the founders of POC in Audio to develop the resource, which features hundreds of profiles.
People
Feel the angst: Moody music from public media people
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A seasonally appropriate song leads off our latest Public Media Rocks roundup.
People
CPB’s new inspector general comes from D.C.’s Metro
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Kimberly Howell has been with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority since March 2018.
People
Hear synth-heavy submissions to our Public Media Rocks playlist
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Float away with a dreamy batch of tunes by your public media colleagues.