Public media and the coronavirus
Current’s coverage of how public media is reporting on and responding to the global pandemic. Do you have a question, or do you want to share information? Email us at news@current.org.
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With the growth in sustainer giving since the end of the recession, both radio and television may find themselves in a position ...Buffalo Toronto Public Media cuts three staff
The station is anticipating a reduction in state funding.Newsrooms ramp up audience engagement tactics for coronavirus coverage
Public media's largest and smallest newsrooms find that coverage shaped by listeners and readers invites more participation and builds trust.PBS cuts jobs, changes up departments
The network reduced its staff headcount by about 6%.Station town halls on racial justice go virtual amid coronavirus concerns
With social distancing making in-person conversations difficult, stations are turning to online platforms to engage with audiences around issues of race and ...
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