Tag: WETA
‘PBS NewsHour’ staffers announce intent to form union
Union organizers say they aim to improve staff morale and reduce turnover.WETA secures its first-ever NEH grant for infrastructure
The funds support the consolidation and upgrade of the station’s headquarters and production studios in Northern Virginia.WETA to take control of ‘NewsHour Weekend’ with Geoff Bennett as host
The weekday "NewsHour" and its weekend offshoot, which launched in 2013, will be consolidated under WETA in Washington, D.C., by next year.How WETA focuses on improving retention to boost value of Passport donations
The station has created a new “annual sustainer” option for Passport donors to automatically renew their memberships.To truly reflect diversity, PBS must end its overreliance on Ken Burns as ‘America’s Storyteller’
It’s time to rethink PBS’ commitments to one man’s lens on American history and culture, writes filmmaker Grace Lee.WETA promotes John Wilson to SVP
Wilson began supervising the station’s national productions on an interim basis in September.WETA CEO Sharon Rockefeller receives National Medal of Arts
In presenting the medal, President Trump joked that he now hopes to get "good publicity" from "PBS NewsHour" and "Washington Week."Dalton Delan leaves WETA after 21 years with station
Delan is the second veteran WETA executive to move into a consulting role this year.‘This Old House’ moves from presenter WGBH to WETA
Public TV's iconic home remodeling show premiered in 1979 on WGBH in Boston.Kevin Harris to exit WETA’s executive staff
Harris, who has been VP and TV station manager, is returning to a consulting role.John Wilson joins WETA to oversee national projects
Wilson, a former PBS SVP and chief program executive, will manage relationships with independent producers, including Ken Burns and Dr. Henry ...WETA seeks county incentives to stay close to current home
The public broadcaster has been looking for a new location for its studio and headquarters.PBS removes Keillor segment from upcoming ‘Finding Your Roots’
A segment with actress Maya Rudolph will replace Keillor.Schneider to leave WETA executive post, Bruns returning as interim
As WETA COO for four years, Schneider managed the station's ownership takeover of "PBS NewsHour."Spectrum repack expenses top $1.75 billion fund
The $2.1 billion total includes $336.6 million requested by 148 public broadcasters.
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