Leadership in Public Media

System/Policy

Four station leaders share how they’re setting priorities after taking the reins

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor , Karen Everhart, Managing Editor, Julian Wyllie, Reporter and Tyler Falk, Reporter | August 26, 2022

GMs and CEOs who have stepped into their roles within the past two years told Current about how they’re seeking to build teams, improve workplace culture and strengthen community service.

System/Policy

How succession planning can smooth transitions for new station leaders

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | August 29, 2022

“Ask your team what kind of skills they want to grow and how you can support that,” said KQED CEO Michael Isip. “We have a responsibility to grow leaders for the entire system.”

System/Policy

For leaders of small radio stations, the job is varied and so are the challenges

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | August 30, 2022

Running a small station requires broad knowledge, a knack for learning and a willingness to be a public figure in the community.

System/Policy

With boot camp, Public Media Women in Leadership seeks to prepare participants for rising careers in system

By Leigh Giangreco, Freelance Contributor | August 2, 2022

Open to women, nonbinary professionals and men of color, the seven-month program also aims to reshape leadership ranks in pubmedia.

System/Policy

‘Challenging in all the right ways’: What our readers say about their best bosses

By Karen Everhart, Managing Editor | September 13, 2022

Readers told us that they value bosses who are supportive and focus on developing talents.

Leadership in Public Media

By <img data-lazy-fallback="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/current.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/JulianWyllie.jpg?fit=60%2C60&ssl=1" alt="Julian Wyllie" width="32" height="32" class="avatar avatar-32 photo" /> Julian Wyllie, Reporter | August 29, 2022

By <img data-lazy-fallback="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/current.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Tyler_Falk_crop.jpg?fit=60%2C60&ssl=1" alt="Tyler Falk" width="32" height="32" class="avatar avatar-32 photo" /> Tyler Falk, Reporter | August 30, 2022

By <img data-lazy-fallback="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_8415.jpg?fit=56%2C60&ssl=1" alt="Leigh Giangreco" width="32" height="32" class="avatar avatar-32 photo" /> Leigh Giangreco, Freelance Contributor | August 2, 2022

By <img data-lazy-fallback="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/current.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Karen-Everhart12.13.jpg?fit=60%2C60&ssl=1" alt="Karen Everhart" width="32" height="32" class="avatar avatar-32 photo" /> Karen Everhart, Managing Editor | September 13, 2022

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | August 29, 2022

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | August 30, 2022

By Leigh Giangreco, Freelance Contributor | August 2, 2022

By Karen Everhart, Managing Editor | September 13, 2022