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.
KQED lays off 20 staffers as federal aid dries up
The station faces a $7.1 million budget gap and has seen a "sharp decline" in corporate sponsorship.With smart speakers, Aspen Public Radio aims to help older adults feel more connected
The project's initial phase will provide about 40 smart speakers to people in assisted-living facilities.Participants find pros and cons to online networking at virtual NABJ/NAHJ conference
Organizations in the Public Media Village at this month's event ran into new challenges in networking with job-seekers. But attendees said they ...How to find a pubmedia job in a pandemic
Hiring has dropped off, but there are signs of hope for public media job-seekers.State budget cuts prompt layoffs at WyomingPBS
"This shortfall represents a very real threat to the continued existence of WyomingPBS," said GM Terry Dugas.
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