The Way We Work Now

The coronavirus has forced us all to rethink how we live and the assumptions that shape daily routines and relationships. We’re now one year into the pandemic, and vaccines offer hope that the worst is behind us. How has this experience forever changed the way we work?

Tech

How at-home pandemic recordings are changing pubmedia’s standards for audio quality

By Jon Kalish, Freelance Contributor | March 25, 2021

Reporters and producers have more options for safely recording interviews, but not everyone welcomes the trade-offs in sonic fidelity.

Development

Stations are cautiously optimistic that underwriting will rebound next year

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | March 16, 2021

Downturns were substantial last year, but stations have attracted new clients and are hopeful for the return of top clients.

Programs/Content

With venues closed, event planners create virtual experiences to connect with audiences

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | March 22, 2021

Event organizers in public media see a future for digital events even when groups can gather again.

People

Sleeping late, mountain biking and stupid TV shows: how our readers are getting through the pandemic

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor and Current Readers | March 30, 2021

As part of our series “The Way We Work Now,” we asked for your tips on staying sane and connected.

System/Policy

Watch our webinar about how stations adapted to the pandemic’s challenges

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | May 27, 2021

For our series on “The Way We Work Now,” we spoke with Nine PBS CEO Amy Shaw and KUOW GM Caryn Mathes.