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Washington DC’s classical music station is bidding farewell to its afternoon on-air host John Chester at the end of this year.  Here’s the press release: John Chester to Retire from Classical WETA 90.9 FM   Washington, D.C. — John Chester, afternoon host at Classical WETA 90.9 FM, will retire at the end of December. He has hosted his signature afternoon drive slot at Classical WETA since February 2007 – a few weeks after Classical WETA became the exclusive classical music station in Greater Washington. “Throughout my career, I’ve been very fortunate to … Continue Reading

Summers are, in theory, quiet times. And, more often than not, busy, busy, busy: WGBH in Boston, top Public TV program producer, acquires Public Radio International (PRI) in Minneapolis, major distributor of Public radio programs. What does it all mean? As Boston’s primary public radio service, WBUR’s General Manager Charlie Kravetz said, (producers of the PRI distributed program, “Here & Now,”) “We will take our time to examine the meaning of this ownership change.” One would wonder what the now retired President & Co-Founder of Minnesota Public Radio and founder 28 years … Continue Reading

From the Association of Music Personnel in Public Radio list: WFIU Public Media currently has an opening for Station Operations Director, Radio & Television Services Job Summary: Manages daily operations and program production for WFIU, including overseeing programming, online, production, marketing, and news areas. Evaluates programs and proposals for broadcast and funding potential; researches grant and other revenue opportunities and assists in preparation; and evaluates program content for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to standards. Prepares and monitors budgets and maintains station compliance with copyright and FCC regulations. Oversees program logs; ensures flow … Continue Reading