Public Media for All’s 5th Annual Day of Action & Education is a call to action for those committed to building a future where public media stands for fairness, responsible service, and impactful coalition building. As we face new challenges, let’s collectively learn how to stay rooted in the values that set public media apart, ensuring that our work continues to serve and inspire the communities we represent.
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Young professionals and public media staff new to their careers are invited to join a panel discussion among leaders in our industry to explore recent Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts at public media organizations. Our panel will include: Rima Dael, General Manager of WSHU Tina Pamintuan, General Manager of St. Louis Public Radio Tom Godell, General Manager of WUKY Steve Bass, President & CEO of Oregon Public Broadcasting Join us for a conversation about concrete efforts within stations to advance equity in public media, as well as how young professionals throughout our industry can contribute to the work. Stay after the conversation to break into small groups to discuss DEI scenarios and share what’s working at your organization.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) is often cited as a leading concern for professionals under 35 in public media. Watch this video from the Young and Young-at-Heart Professionals (YAYAHPs) for a conversation with DEIA leaders in public media to address how young professionals throughout the industry can contribute to the work. Your hosts Leah Abrams, Diversity Relations Coordinator, GBH; and J.R. Rudolph, Marketing and Development, Promotions Associate, WSKG talk with three new leaders in the space to ask about concrete efforts stations are taking to advance equity in public media. Guests Dr. Byron Green, Senior Director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility at PRX; Shayna Schlosberg, Equity Leader at Oregon Public Broadcasting; and Tashanda Thomas, Chief Human Resources Officer at WXXI Public Broadcasting Council discuss their respective career paths, current DEIA efforts at their organizations, and take questions from the audience.
Looking to get the inside scoop on what it takes to succeed in public media? Check out this video featuring a Young and Young-at-Heart Professionals (YAYAHPS) panel of three career-long public media professionals sharing their experiences and insights about moving around the industry. You’ll learn about the strategies to consider as you make your own moves, hear about ways to make skillful transitions inside and outside of your organization. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to make a career move, our presenters will give you the information and inspiration you need to succeed. Watch this engaging and informative discussion that will leave you feeling inspired and ready to take your public media career to the next level.
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