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Catching up on the News

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It’s been a long time since I’ve blogged here.  My apologies!  I’ve been away from my desk for a couple of months, including two fascinating weeks in Indonesia. Here are some tidbits that came across the transom during that time: Edmond OK, from edmondsun.com: Classical Radio KCSC 90.1 FM has adopted new call letters, KUCO, to better reflect the partnership between the radio station and the University of Central Oklahoma, its licensee. KCSC was named for Central State College, the university’s official name when the station was created. “We have always felt … Continue Reading

$10 Million to NY Public Radio

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From the New York Times: Not all Mondays are bad.  For New York Public Radio’s stations WNYC, WQXR, and NJ Public Radio, this Monday is one to celebrate.  Most of a $10 million grant from the Greene Foundation … is earmarked to support the development of digital operations, including a new feature called “Discover” on the WNYC mobile app. Designed originally with offline underground subway riders in mind, the feature will generate custom downloadable playlists for users who punch in the topics that interest them and the amount of time they want … Continue Reading

Job Opening in Austin – Music Director

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From Current: Full-time Music Director position at KMFA in Austin. Come live in one of the fastest growing, most vibrant cities in America. KMFA 89.5, Austin’s listener-supported classical radio station, is seeking a Music Director. Reporting to the Program Director, this position will develop daily playlists, manage the music database, communicate with listeners about musical matters, contribute content for station web site, host a daily on-air shift, participate in fund drives, voice and produce spots as needed, and represent KMFA at select concerts and events. Required Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in music communications … Continue Reading

Staff Reductions at WQED in Pittsburgh

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From the Pittsburgh-Post Gazette: Citing an increased challenge to finance 24/7 classical music on a public radio station, WQED Multimedia announced Wednesday it will be trimming locally hosted FM 89.3 weekday broadcasts and letting go two staff members… Changes beginning March 1 will clip at least two hours off the daily shows hosted by artistic director Jim Cunningham, Anna Singer and Ted Sohier… Programming from Classical 24, a round-the-clock live streaming service with a lineup of national hosts, will fill in those gaps from 9-11 a.m., 2-4 p.m. and 7 p.m.-6 a.m. … Continue Reading

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