В американских медиа произошли кадровые перестановки: новые руководители, ведущие и редакторы присоединились к KALW, Wisconsin Public Radio и другим организациям

Theresa Navarro joined KALW in San Francisco as deputy director of advancement and strategy. “I’m proud to be among many listeners like you with a deep appreciation for local, fiercely independent storytelling,” she said in a KALW LinkedIn post. “More than just a radio station, KALW taught me that listening was a profound act rooted in curiosity and care — introducing me to eclectic mixes by resident DJs to natural soundscapes all around us.” Navarro most recently worked as COO and co-director of the Catapult Film Fund. From 2014–22 she worked for American Documentary as associate producer of America ReFramed, program and development director and later VP of external affairs. Scott Cameron was appointed EP of Wisconsin Today, a daily public affairs program produced by Wisconsin Public Radio. Cameron succeeds Dean Knetter, who left the station to become communications manager and public information officer for the Village of McFarland in Wisconsin. Cameron most recently worked as bureau chief for Signal Ohio. His previous positions in public media include director and managing editor of Indiana Public Broadcasting News, director of news and public affairs for Illinois Public Media, and editor and producer for NPR. In 2019 he was an editorial integrity and leadership initiative fellow at CPB. “I’ve spent most of my time in this business around daily programs, and every so often you hear a moment so genuine you forget you’re listening to a show. There aren’t many places left doing that every day, for a whole state. Wisconsin Today is one of them,” he said on LinkedIn. “This move is also personal. My family is now a short drive away. After a lot of years in a lot of states, we’re moving toward home.” Subscribe to our twice-weekly newsletter to stay up to date with the latest news and hirings. Communications Sophie Chap was hired as senior manager of communications for PBS SoCal in Los Angeles, according to a spokesperson. Chap most recently worked as director of marketing and communications for LAist. Before that, she held marketing roles at the Los Angeles Times and worked in sales for Tribune Publishing and commercial television stations in Los Angeles and Anaheim, Calif. Content Bill Kelly, a senior producer and reporter for Nebraska Public Media, is retiring. Kelly joined the state network in 1990. During his tenure, he hosted the history podcast host Once Again, reported for the weekly public affairs program Statewide and covered a topics including floods and law enforcement. He was inducted into the Omaha Press Club’s Hall of Fame in 2022 and the Nebraska Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame in 2023 and has won multiple Regional Emmys and Associated Press awards, according to a news release. Owen Henderson became a Morning Edition producer and announcer for KUOW Public Radio in Seattle. Henderson left his role as Morning Edition host and managing editor for Spokane Public Radio in Washington, a station he joined in 2024. He has also held several roles at Illinois Public Media. “I’m really grateful for all the folks whom I spent the last few years learning from as a host, editor and reporter at Spokane Public Radio, and I’m so excited to continue my public media career on the other side of the Cascades!” he said on LinkedIn. Lauren Caggiano was hired as All Things Considered host and operations coordinator for WBOI in Fort Wayne, Ind. Caggiano has been a freelance copywriter and was a news editor for Input Fort Wayne. In an interview with WBOI, she said she’s hoping “to be a calm, cool, and collected voice when you need it the most, and then also bright and upbeat when that’s necessary as well.” Sami Mirza joined Nebraska Public Media as host, producer and reporter. He previously worked as a producer for a commercial TV station in Lynchburg, Va. “It’s long been a dream of mine to work in public media, and I’m so excited to have this opportunity to cover the Cornhusker State,” he said on LinkedIn. Sena Christian was hired as an enterprise editor for Abridged, the nonprofit news website overseen by PBS KVIE in Sacramento, Calif. Christian most recently worked as editorial director for the Solving Sacramento journalism collaborative. She has also been an editor for Comstock’s magazine, a Ted Scripps fellow in environmental journalism for the University of Colorado and a journalist for several local newspapers in California. “I’ve been closely watching Abridged since its launch last September, hoping for the opportunity to one day get involved,” Christian said in a news release. “I’m excited that day has come. Abridged has established itself as a trusted news source and I’m looking forward to supporting the work of our journalists whose stories really impact our community.” Fellowships Sonel Cutler became a digital engagement fellow for Mother Jones and Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting. Cutler most recently worked as a producer for the Chronicle of Higher Education and has also been a reporting fellow for the publication. “I couldn’t be more excited to be part of such a powerhouse publication,” she said on LinkedIn. Send news of “comings and goings” to [email protected]