American Documentary
Freelance filmmakers, media groups lobby for federal aid reserved for small businesses
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The effort is supported by more than 20 organizations, including American Documentary and the Association of Independents in Radio.
People
New AIR CEO Ikeda envisions ‘a strong community of co-conspirators’
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The hire ends a period of transition for AIR, which started when former CEO Sue Schardt abruptly left in August 2018.
System/Policy
Departure of AIR CEO followed two complaint letters from staffers to board
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A 16-page letter sent in July detailed a “toxic work environment” in AIR’s office.
People
Josiah Luis Alderete: Telling our stories, in our voices, is a form of resistance
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“I hope to diversify the voices that we hear on the air. I don’t just mean somebody telling my cultura stories, but also my other brothers and sisters from other cultures.”
Elena Rivera: ‘I’m hoping to be a bridge between communities’
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Public media means “bringing the community closer together through all of the amazing stories that we have on a daily basis.”
People
Sue Schardt: Public media is a work in progress
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The CEO of the Association of Independents in Radio followed her father into broadcasting.
Programs/Content
Producers find Localore events help bridge divides
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An AIR report argues that live events are important to public media to raise awareness and support and find crucial voices that may be missing from reporting.
Programs/Content
WGBH to open news desk at AIR headquarters
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Beginning Tuesday, a reporter will rotate into a three-week assignment at the Association of Independents in Radio headquarters in Fields Corner, part of the Boston neighborhood of Dorchester.
Programs/Content
Localore report sees public media’s future in live events
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Among the report’s findings is that social platforms — such as church services, hot-dog wagons and food pantries — are as important as social media for the future of public media.