KANSAS CITY, MO. — As the election season kicks off, the “America Amplified: Election 2020” initiative, led by KCUR 89.3 in Kansas City, is pleased to announce the eight public media networks that will produce innovative journalism from community engagement efforts. Each of these collaborations will receive funding from the initiative, which is supported by … Continued
Scott Woelfel Named Chief Content Officer and Emily Pelton Named Vice President of Development (Atlanta GA – Jan. 22, 2020) – Veteran journalist and entrepreneur Scott Woelfel has been named to the newly-created position of Chief Content Officer for Public Broadcasting Atlanta. In this role, he will lead the development of multi-platform news and entertainment … Continued
WABE is launching Gold Dome Scramble, a new pop-up podcast from “Political Breakfast” that brings the state legislature to the people. “Many people want clarity about how the legislative process works,” says “Morning Edition” host Lisa Rayam, who will also host “Gold Dome Scramble.” “We’re making this podcast so our metro Atlanta community can understand … Continued
(Atlanta GA – Sept. 20, 2019) – Radio veteran Alex Helmick has been named Managing Editor of WABE News. In this position, he will lead the day-to-day operations of WABE’s award-winning newsroom and oversee a growing team of editors, reporters and producers. He will also oversee feature and enterprise reporting. Helmick joins WABE from KQED, … Continued
WABE, Atlanta’s NPR station, has been awarded numerous industry-leading awards in 2019, honoring its reporting, storytelling and journalistic excellence. 2018 Georgia Associated Press Media Editors Awards and Pacemaker Award (Awarded in June 2019) WABE was the top radio winner in the Georgia Associated Press Media Editors Awards and received the Pacemaker Award for this distinction. … Continued
(Atlanta GA – Nov. 29, 2018) – Emmy® award-winning television and radio journalist Lisa Rayam has been named the host and senior producer of WABE’s flagship program, Morning Edition. Rayam replaces long-time host Denis O’Hayer, who retired in June. Rayam will join the WABE staff on Dec. 10 and will be heard on the air … Continued
Two-Year Collaborative Includes 10 Multimedia Journalists Across Country WABE announced today it has hired Lisa Hagen as a member of the inaugural cohort of Audion Fellows, who will spend two years reporting on the role of guns in American life as part of a new national “Guns & America” reporting collaborative. All 10 fellows have … Continued
Andy Chang and Edwin Marcial Bring Significant Marketing and Technology Experience Public Broadcasting Atlanta announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors: Executive Director of Marketing and Physician Outreach at Piedmont Healthcare Andy Chang, and former founding Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President for the Intercontinental Exchange Edwin Marcial. “We … Continued
O’Hayer Has Been A Fixture on WABE Since 2009 And Worked With The PBA Family Since 1978 Atlanta GA – Denis O’Hayer, one of the most respected journalists in Georgia and host of WABE’s flagship program, Morning Edition, will retire from his post on June 29, after a 42 year, award-winning career in broadcasting. … Continued
Public Broadcasting Atlanta Appoints New Board and Advisory Committee Members The Four New Members Bring Significant Experience in Non-Profit, Media/Technology, Education and the Arts (Atlanta, GA – January 29, 2018) – Public Broadcasting Atlanta today announced the addition of one new member to its Board of Directors and three new members to its Advisory Board. “Public … Continued