Julian Wyllie

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Comings and goings: MPT hires VP of technology, NPR announces changes to Business Desk …

6 days ago | current.org | Julian Wyllie

Ling Ling Sun joined Maryland Public Television as VP of technology. Sun most recently worked as CTO for Nebraska Public Media, which she joined in 2014. Before that, she was chief engineer for WOSU Public Media in Columbus, Ohio. Sun was previously chair of the PBS Engineering Technology Advisory Committee from 2013–18. She’s also been chair of the National Association of Broadcasters BEIT Conference Program Committee and was on the board for the Advanced Television Systems Committee.
CPB tells stations to stop Ready To Learn work

1 week ago | current.org | Julian Wyllie

The Department of Education notified CPB Friday night that its 2020–25 Ready To Learn grant was terminated effective immediately, according to a CPB news release. CPB subsequently informed PBS and 44 public media stations that receive Ready To Learn grants to stop their work.
In executive order, Trump demands CPB stop funding PBS, NPR

1 week ago | current.org | Julian Wyllie

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday night that instructs CPB to cease all federal funding to PBS and NPR.
CPB grants Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom nearly $650,000

2 weeks ago | current.org | Julian Wyllie

CPB awarded a $649,703 grant Thursday to the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom. The journalism collaboration, led by Louisville Public Media, was launched last fall and includes six other stations: WKU Public Radio in Bowling Green, Ky.; WEKU in Richmond, Ky.; WKMS in Murray, Ky.; WPLN Nashville Public Radio; WUOT in Knoxville, Tenn.; and West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
Comings and goings: EP to leave ‘1A’, Radio Milwaukee promotes staff …

2 weeks ago | current.org | Julian Wyllie

Rupert Allman, founding EP for 1A produced by WAMU in Washington, D.C., is leaving the program May 30. Before launching the program in 2017, Allman was EP for The Takeaway produced by WNYC in New York. Before that, he worked for the BBC. “Rupert’s influence has been felt not just in his work, but also in his passion and creativity,” said WAMU CCO Michael Tribble in a news release. “His commitment to innovation has significantly impacted WAMU’s editorial work and the entire public media system.
FEMA lifts hold on Next Generation Warning System grants

2 weeks ago | current.org | Julian Wyllie

The Federal Emergency Management Agency released its hold on Next Generation Warning System grants, paving the way for CPB to fund a new batch of projects at five public media organizations. CPB announced the release of NGWS funds Thursday, noting the end of a 65-day pause on its contractual reimbursements to station grantees.
Cascade PBS Union highlights salary disparities in campaign for higher wages

3 weeks ago | current.org | Julian Wyllie

The union representing journalists at Cascade PBS is ramping up its organizing activities in an effort to draw attention to a stalemate in contract negotiations that began in July 2024. The bargaining unit, which represents 23 employees, is represented by the Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild and seeks a Seattle-scale livable wage for its members. Its first contract with management, approved in 2021, expired last September.
Comings and goings: Rhode Island public media group hires chief revenue officer, Baltimore Public Media names chief of content …

4 weeks ago | current.org | Julian Wyllie

Richard Popovic was named chief revenue officer at Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio, which merged last year. Popovic most recently worked as executive director of the Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island. He’s also been associate dean of development at the University of Rhode Island Foundation’s college of pharmacy, where he led a $9.5 million fundraising campaign.
DOGE restructuring of NEH hits documentary and archival projects

1 month ago | current.org | Julian Wyllie

A forthcoming docuseries on the criminal justice system and three American Masters films are among the public media projects targeted by cuts to National Endowment for the Humanities grants programs, according to a database that compiled grants designated for cancellation by the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency.
CPB promotes Kathy Merritt to COO, appoints additional EVPs

1 month ago | current.org | Julian Wyllie

CPB promoted several executives to EVP positions Friday. Kathy Merritt was named EVP and COO and takes over the positions held by Michael Levy, who resigned April 4 because he is recovering from surgery. In addition, Debra Sanchez was named EVP of government and external affairs and acting corporate secretary. She succeeds Teresa Safon, SVP, corporate secretary and chief of staff. Safon has worked for the corporation since 1999.