Tag: Chicago Public Media
Vox.com co-founder Melissa Bell will lead Chicago Public Media
Bell, who co-founded Vox.com in 2014 and became publisher of parent company Vox Media in 2016, will take the helm at CPM ...Unions call for immediate removal of Chicago Public Media CEO
96% of participating union members voted no confidence in the outgoing CEO.SAG-AFTRA files unfair labor practice charge against Chicago Public Media
SAG-AFTRA claims CPM has “failed and refused to provide information demanded" by the union.What happened when the Chicago Sun-Times freed the news
After a $61 million acquisition by public media, Chicago-Sun Times readers get free content, and the newsroom has grown. But no one’s ...Chicago Public Media board approves ‘Sun-Times’ acquisition
“This is an important step to grow and strengthen local journalism in Chicago,” said CPM CEO Matt Moog.40-50 new hires ‘expected’ after WBEZ’s merger with Chicago Sun-Times
Will the deal be a national model? Station executives weigh in.CEO hire withdraws from Chicago Public Media
Andi McDaniel was set to take over the job this month.Chicago Public Media examines WAMU turmoil to ‘inform how we move forward’ with CEO hire
Staffers are asking for more transparency about the hiring of Andi McDaniel to lead the station.Chicago Public Media lays off 12 employees, ends production of ‘Sound Opinions’
The public broadcaster is expecting a 20% drop in income.Chicago Public Media hires Andi McDaniel as CEO
McDaniel has served as WAMU's chief content officer since 2015.MacArthur grant supports reporting, audience engagement at Chicago Public Media
The grant is part of a larger initiative to “strengthen inclusive journalism” in the city.Chicago Public Media seeks to expand WBEZ news staff
CEO Goli Sheikholeslami discussed the plans at a City Club of Chicago lunch event, reports Crain's.Chicago Public Media reportedly eyeing purchase of WKCC
Kankakee Community College announced in June that it would try to sell the station.Ira Glass starts own company for ‘This American Life,’ ‘Serial’
This American Life host and creator Ira Glass has acquired full ownership of the show, breaking away from his longtime home at Chicago Public ...While NPR employees negotiate, staffers at two stations approve first union contracts
NPR staffers are taking to Twitter to call attention to union negotiations.
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