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Jeannie Ericson named Public Media Infrastructure CEO
Ericson is the “visionary, collaborative leader this moment demands,” said PMI board chair LaFontaine Oliver.
Filmmaker and product developer aim to transform civic journalism with publishing hub
As RJI Innovation Fellows, the duo is developing a collaborative platform for independent journalists, creators and “people who want to hold power to account.”
Regional newsroom expands collaboration in eastern Kentucky
“The Appalachia News Exchange is all about creating a healthy news ecosystem,” said Ryan Van Velzer, managing editor of the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom.
StoryCorps, NPR pair strangers to build time capsule for America’s 250th
The partners describe Connect250 as a “large-scale experiment in human connection.”
Comings and goings: NPR editor leaves for Columbia, NHPR announces promotions …
Pallavi Gogoi, chief business editor for NPR, is leaving to join the Columbia Journalism School.
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Stations look to turn giving boom into lasting support after federal funding loss
“There's no definite playbook on this because we've never been in this place before.”Baltimore Public Media, Delmarva Public Media partner to strengthen local reporting
The organizations hope to use the hiring of a shared agricultural and environmental reporter as a foundation for further collaboration.Edward F. O’Keefe named CEO of WNET Group
O’Keefe has worked for ABC News and CNN.Comings and goings: Chicago Public Media hires sales SVP, Local Public names CTO …
Andres Lombana became SVP of sales and sponsorship for Chicago Public Media.
Alabama Public Television board votes to pay for public survey using emergency fund
The method of funding drew criticism from members of the authority and APT staff.The remarkable nonlinear journey of public TV researcher David LeRoy
The co-founder of TRAC Media Services, who died July 6, didn’t sugar-coat his critiques, but his love for public TV was obvious.‘Hidden Brain’ distribution to move from NPR to PRX
PRX will take over distribution of the program Oct. 1.
Washington State University plans to sell broadcast license for KWSU-TV
The university announced last year that it was cutting jobs at Northwest Public Broadcasting and shutting down one of the dual licensee’s public TV stations due to the rescission of federal funding.Comings and goings: Former CPB exec launches consultancy, NPR reporters leave after workforce reduction …
Former CPB COO Kathy Merritt founded a consulting firm.Sylvia Bugg, PBS chief programming exec, dies at 55
PBS CEO Paula Kerger said Bugg will be remembered “for her commitment to ensuring public media’s programming reflects a broad range of voices and perspectives.”
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