System/Policy
CEO hire withdraws from Chicago Public Media
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Andi McDaniel was set to take over the job this month.
System/Policy
Chicago Public Media examines WAMU turmoil to ‘inform how we move forward’ with CEO hire
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Staffers are asking for more transparency about the hiring of Andi McDaniel to lead the station.
System/Policy
Chicago Public Media lays off 12 employees, ends production of ‘Sound Opinions’
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The public broadcaster is expecting a 20% drop in income.
People
Chicago Public Media hires Andi McDaniel as CEO
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McDaniel has served as WAMU’s chief content officer since 2015.
Quick Takes
MacArthur grant supports reporting, audience engagement at Chicago Public Media
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The grant is part of a larger initiative to “strengthen inclusive journalism” in the city.
Quick Takes
Chicago Public Media seeks to expand WBEZ news staff
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CEO Goli Sheikholeslami discussed the plans at a City Club of Chicago lunch event, reports Crain’s.
Quick Takes
Chicago Public Media reportedly eyeing purchase of WKCC
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Kankakee Community College announced in June that it would try to sell the station.
Quick Takes
Ira Glass starts own company for ‘This American Life,’ ‘Serial’
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This American Life host and creator Ira Glass has acquired full ownership of the show, breaking away from his longtime home at Chicago Public Media.
System/Policy
While NPR employees negotiate, staffers at two stations approve first union contracts
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NPR staffers are taking to Twitter to call attention to union negotiations.