Comings and goings: NPR assigns Emily Feng to cover the White House, WXXI names manager for business partnerships... August 11, 2026 NPR named Emily Feng as a White House correspondent. Feng joined NPR in 2019 as a correspondent for the International Desk. Before that she was a Beijing correspondent for the Financial Times. She has also been a stringer/researcher for The New York Times. Feng is the author of Let Only Red Flowers Bloom: Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping's China, published in 2025. "Emily's voice will be a familiar one to the NPR audience, and we're looking forward to having her bring her award-winning experience to covering the Trump administration," said NPR Politics and Policy Desk Chief Editor Dana Farrington and White House Senior Editor Rebekah Metzler in a staff memo. Last year, the Overseas Press Club awarded a citation to Feng for her reporting from Taiwan, according to her NPR profile. Among other accolades, Feng received the Daniel Schorr Journalism Prize, which recognizes public media journalists 35 years of age or younger; the Shorenstein Journalism Award; and two Human Rights Press awards. Jennifer "Jazz" Williams joined WXXI Public Media in Rochester, N.Y., as manager of business development and creator partnerships. In the role she will work to expand WXXI Studios as a production hub for independent producers and launch a Creator-in-Residence program. Williams is director of podcast production for JazzCast Pros, a company she founded. She has also been an afternoon radio host and producer for WDKX, a commercial station in Rochester. She has also worked for WHEC, an NBC affiliate in Rochester. "As we look to optimize our business model without relying on federal funding, hiring Jennifer is essential to our sustainability and future growth," WXXI CEO Chris Hastings said in a news release. "Her business-development expertise, creative production experience, strong community ties, and an entrepreneurial drive make her a great fit for this new position." Development. Erin Chrest has joined WMUK in Kalamazoo, Mich., as associate director of major gifts. Chrest most recently worked for Maryland Public Television as senior managing director of major and planned giving. She joined MPT in 2013 as director of major and planned giving and was promoted to managing director in 2018. "After losing both of my parents many years ago, I started thinking differently about what "home" means," Chrest said on LinkedIn. "Family became even more important, and my husband and I made the decision to move to Michigan to be closer to our two youngest nephews. Since we don't have children of our own, we've happily become a 'professional aunt and uncle' and it's a job title we take seriously. The beautiful surprise is that this move has also allowed me to stay in the public media world." Marketing. Erin Moroney left her position as senior manager of consumer insights and analysis for PBS. She joined the organization in 2018 as a digital and marketing coordinator. She later worked as senior program associate of data literacy and manager of consumer insights and analysis. "Goodbye, PBS ," she wrote on LinkedIn. "I'm so thankful to have spent the past 8 wonderful years working for a mission I'm so passionate about alongside incredible colleagues. My time here has been filled with learning, growth, and community. More on my next chapter soon, but for now I'm just so grateful. See you around the neighborhood P.S. support your local PBS station!!!" Education. Arizona PBS hired Shatavia Elder as senior director of educational outreach. Elder most recently worked as VP of education for the Atlanta History Center. "Shatavia brings more than two decades of proven leadership in education and community engagement," said Arizona PBS GM Scott Woelfel in a news release. "As Arizona PBS continues to grow our reach across the state, we're excited to welcome a leader whose collaborative spirit and dedication to lifelong learning will help shape the next chapter of our Educational Outreach efforts." Content. Twin Cities PBS in St. Paul, Minn., hired Meredith Speight as managing director of programming and traffic. Speight previously worked for KQED in San Francisco over two separate stints between 2006-12 and 2015-25. Her most recent role with the Bay Area station was senior director of TV programming. Speight succeeds Sherry Meek, who recently left Twin Cities PBS, ending nearly 37 years on the staff, according to a spokesperson. Taylor Quimby was named director of podcasts for New Hampshire Public Radio. Quimby succeeds Rebecca Lavoie, who was named CCO last month. Quimby joined NHPR in 2010 as a part-time on air board operator and moved into podcast production roles, working on the podcasts Word of Mouth, Bear Brook and Patient Zero. In his new role, Quimby will continue as EP of Outside/In and become EP of Civics 101 while developing new audio programs. "Podcasting has changed immensely in just the past few years, but the bread and butter of what our teams do best - tell stories, do great journalism, educate and entertain - remains the same," Taylor said in an interview with the station. "I'm excited to help get their work in front of new audiences, and in new ways." Tessa Barrera became co-host of Hello Houston, a public affairs program produced by Houston Public Media. Barrera makes her on-air debut Aug. 17 alongside Ernie Manouse. Barrera most recently worked as co-host of Houston Life for KPRC, the market's NBC affiliate. She has also co-hosted and anchored news and sports programs for iHeart radio stations and commercial stations in Corpus Christi, Texas. "Tessa's warmth, curiosity and ability to connect with people make her an outstanding addition to Hello Houston," said Josh Adams, associate VP and GM of Houston Public Media, in a news release. "Alongside Ernie, she'll continue the thoughtful, community-focused conversations that reach audiences across radio, television, digital, HPM+ streaming and social platforms." Julien Virgin became a host and producer for WABE in Atlanta, where he works on WABE Studios content. Virgin joined the station in 2023 as a contract general assignment reporter and has also worked as a video producer. "It's an opportunity I'm incredibly grateful for, and one that represents the trust and investment WABE has made in me," Virgin said of his job change on LinkedIn. "More than anything, this means stability for my family. That's what makes this moment special." Graham Thomas was hired as full-time digital producer for WUWM in Milwaukee. Thomas joined the station in 2024 as a part-time digital producer while attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which holds the station's license. "His new role reflects WUWM's continued investment in digital growth and accessibility as we work to connect with audiences wherever they are," WUWM said in a LinkedIn post. "Congratulations, Graham! We're so glad you're staying on the team." Alex Koma left his position as a senior reporter covering politics for WAMU in Washington, D.C., to become a senior reporter for The 51st, the nonprofit newsroom founded by journalists who previously reported for WAMU and DCist. Koma joined WAMU last year after working for the Washington City Paper. He previously reported for the Washington Business Journal and ARLnow in Arlington, Va. "The word is out! I'm so excited to be joining one of the most exciting outlets covering DC," he said on X. "I'll be focused on all the drama surrounding DC government and politics in a time of huge change for the city: reach out if you have story ideas for when I start later this month." Fellowships. Camelia Heins will join Colorado Public Radio as a fellow for Denverite, the station's news site, in September. Heins is currently an editorial fellow for Tayo and a reporting fellow for the Los Angeles Reporting Collective. "There were times during my post-grad where I didn't know where my career was heading," she said on LinkedIn. "My past year was filled with passion projects, learning how to freelance, some part-time job stints - all of which taught me their own valuable lessons. I'm excited to see where this next step takes me and to see what the Mile High city has to offer ." The Online News Association selected three public media employees for its 2026 Women's Leadership Accelerator cohort. The Accelerator, which will include 28 women and nonbinary journalists, is a four-month program that provides the cohort mentors, peer learning opportunities and workshops. The public media employees are: * Desirée Yépez, managing producer for national news at Radio Bilingüe * Gal Tziperman Lotan, newsletters producer for GBH News in Boston * Megan Pratz, senior political editor for NPR Featured jobs. SALT LAKE CITY, UT KUER, NPR Utah Phoenix, AZ New York, NY New York Public Radio Phoenix, AZ Portland, OR All Classical Radio Missoula, MT Montana Public Radio Albuquerque, NM KUNM Radio University of New Mexico Rock Island, IL WVIK, Quad Cities NPR Wellington, FL

Channel 4's troubles drama Trespasses comes to PBS from 20 September. News Posted by By Paul M August 11, 2026 The four-part Channel 4 drama Trespasses arrives on PBS from 20 September, airing on Sunday evenings through to 4 October. PBS Distribution acquired US rights to the series from All3Media International in March, following the show's original broadcast in Britain in November 2025. It stars Lola Petticrew, Tom Cullen and Gillian Anderson, with Anderson executive producing alongside Amanda Posey and Finnola Dwyer of Wildgaze Films. Adapted by Ailbhe Keogan from Louise Kennedy's 2022 debut novel, the series is set in 1975 Belfast and follows Cushla, a young Catholic schoolteacher who begins an affair with Michael, an older married Protestant barrister who defends IRA suspects. Director Dawn Shadforth, best known for music videos, shot the series entirely on location in Belfast and surrounding areas including Finaghy, Ballymena and Holywood. Kennedy's novel was shortlisted for the 2023 Women's Prize for Fiction and won Novel of the Year at the Irish Book Awards. The series was well received in Britain. Jack Seale in the Guardian wrote that Petticrew made the tension in Cushla's character "at first rousing, then heartbreaking," while a second Guardian critic called the series "a handsome drama, full of painful beauty." At the Irish Film and Television Awards in February, Petticrew won Lead Actress in a Drama and Keogan took Best Script, with the series also collecting the award for Makeup and Hair. The series streams on PBS.org and the PBS app on the day of broadcast.

16 broadcasters confirmed to compete in Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026. 24 July 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026 The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) are excited to confirm the 16 broadcasters taking part in the 24th edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday 24 October in Ta' Qali, Malta. Young performers aged 9 to 14-years-old from 16 different countries will gather in Malta to share their songs, creativity and being United by Music with millions of viewers. The 16 participating broadcasters and their countries are: RTSH (Albania) AMPTV (Armenia) CyBC (Cyprus) France Télévisions (France) GPB (Georgia) TG4 (Ireland) Rai (Italy) PBS (Malta) RTCG (Montenegro) AVROTROS (Netherlands) MKRTV (North Macedonia) TVP (Poland) RTP (Portugal) SMRTV (San Marino) RTVE (Spain) Suspilne (Ukraine). Martin Green CBE, Director of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, said: "We are delighted to welcome 16 talented young artists to Malta, backed by their public service broadcasters. The Junior Eurovision Song Contest showcases creativity and through music, fosters international understanding and underlines our commitment to uncovering the next generation of music talent. We thank PBS for the hard work they're undertaking to create an excellent and memorable show, and we cannot wait to share it with everyone in October." Keith Chetcuti, CEO of PBS, added: "PBS is honoured to host the Junior Eurovision Song Contest for the third time and to welcome 16 talented young performers to Malta. This event celebrates creativity, music and the remarkable talent of young artists from across Europe. We look forward to delivering a world-class production that creates lasting memories for everyone taking part and for viewers at home." The Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place at 21.00 CEST on Saturday 24 October live from the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre (MFCC) in Ta' Qali, Malta. PBS are hosting the Contest for the third time having staged the event in 2014 and 2016. Last year's Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Georgia reached 16 million viewers across 14 measured markets and millions more via the event's digital channels. The event, hosted by GPB in Tbilisi, delivered a 12.9% viewing share among children aged 4 to 14, more than double the channel average for the measured markets (5.2%). The Contest also delivered a 6.1% viewing share among 15-24-year-olds, markedly outperforming the average 4.2% normally achieved by the same group of broadcast channels. 31.6% of those watching the show on the official JESC YouTube channel were under 24-years old with the highest number of viewers for the live show watching in Poland, followed by Armenia, Ukraine, Spain and Georgia. Overall, live viewing figures on YouTube Kids increased by 19.2% compared to Madrid 2024, with a new record set of 101,025 peak concurrent viewers joining the stream for the moment Lou Deleuze was announced the winner. Follow all the latest Junior Eurovision Song Contest news and updates on: Contact. Dave goodman. Head of Communications - Eurovision Song Contest and Junior Eurovision Song Contest