I think as a white man, I know and have experienced that feeling of trepidation on discussions on issues of race, because there's an inherent fear that somebody is going to have a negative point of view about you. John Lansing, NPR's President and CEO, said the unique arrangement comes at an important time for NPR and for journalism. But we made a firm commitment, as you know, to freeze station dues and fees. Instead, Whitney really helped us to buckle down with discipline, understand what's going on, and meet with women of color [in the organization], as we're doing tonight in our executive committee meeting, which we do regularly now. Its something that we certainly support. NPR was seen to align itself with federal workers at VOA who essentially conducted an internal uprising on government time, while NPR made quite clear in its coverage where it stood. Sign up here and we will see you in the morning! And I had a lot of interest in how my former team was being treated, but more importantly, just as an American citizen, how the work of USAGM through VOA [Voice of America] and RFE/RL [Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty] was threatening to undermine the interests of the United States government by politicizing journalism that was meant by law to be free of political interference. John Lansing, CEO, photographed for NPR, 22 January 2020, in Washington DC. With a nationwide network of award-winning journalists and 17 international bureaus, NPR and its Member Stations are never far from where a story is unfolding. NPR has a new CEO. Current (https://current.org/2021/02/ceo-john-lansing-discusses-nprs-diversity-efforts-budget-deficit-and-growing-podcast-competition/). A number of executives will report directly to Lansing, including Nancy Barnes, senior vice president for news and editorial director, who joined NPR last November and oversees the network's newsroom. It takes a good days drive to cover Colorado, but well help you do it in a few minutes. I had been gone for the better part of a year or so. He joined NPR after serving as CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media. Current: With broadcast listening declining during the pandemic, what is NPR doing to address and adjust to those trends? John Lansing, the chief executive officer and director of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, will become NPR's CEO in mid-October. Mohn fired head of news Michael Oreskes on Halloween 2017. You want to know what is really going on these days, especially in Colorado. At the same time, we have to think creatively. Both Lansing and Sheikholeslami say he is adamant about pressing forward with reforms to the workplace culture at NPR that Mayor has already started to put in place. At a young age, my biggest goal at the time was to someday be a news director for a local TV station. Ever since you started, you've been very vocal about it. Now Lansing says he wants to draw on the intellectual and creative impulses of his new staffers as he leads a domestic journalistic powerhouse with an international reputation and reach. "He is a listener and a collaborative leader with a passion for our public service journalistic mission who will help us continue to expand the audience for our storytelling. NPR Press Release. I got this part time job at a TV station to make a little money while I was going to college. From 2015 to 2019, Lansing served as the CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), the independent federal agency whose programming reaches an average weekly audience of 345 million people in 62 languages. NPR I think leaders are accountable for walking the walk, for doing what they say they're going to do. The streaming platform Spotify paid nearly a quarter-billion dollars to buy the podcast producer Gimlet, founded by former staffers of NPR and other public radio outlets. Our third pillar is to optimize content and meet audiences where they are. The challenges he will face at NPR are not dissimilar to challenges across the media landscape as a whole, said Sheikholeslami, who will soon take up the CEO job at New York Public Radio. I think there are interesting trends to follow and try to understand. And be a good listener. "During this period when rigorous, fact-based and context-rich . We couldnt be more proud of the quality and the depth of the journalism thats coming from the member stations, and it really has strengthened the entire system enormously. Trump has notably praised authoritarian figures, including the leaders of North Korea, the Philippines, Russia and Turkey, and has waged his own fight against journalists. Their editorial independence is enshrined in federal law, though it sometimes came under attack. This is simply disingenuous. Under standard procedures for reporting on NPR matters, NPRs corporate and news executives were not allowed to review what they reported until it was posted. I remember we had several all-staff discussions about a variety of issues that branched off of that, including the Code of Conduct, for example, as it relates to NPR employees at public demonstrations. John Lansing testifying before a House Appropriations subcommittee in July. At the center of a graphic is our commitment to DEI, and all of our work in that circle is surrounded by four pillars. Were finishing up in the next two to three weeks the specific lists of actions and activities under these pillars. That said, Mohn set higher annual expectations for the network in fund-raising and agreed to be co-chairman of its 50th anniversary capital campaign. So sad to me. Lansing: SAG-AFTRA came out with their letter around our September board meeting in 2020. (Podcast). We established management commitments to the women of color so that we address specifically their concerns. He is a member of the Quinnipiac University School of Communications Advisory Board and the National Board of Advisors of George Washington University's School of Media & Public Affairs. Unlike some predecessors, Lansing doesnt face a particularly fraught political landscape. He was promoted to news photographer after two years, then moved on to managing editor, news director, and leadership of commercial television affiliates around the country. He spent two decades at Scripps Networks, starting as a station manager in the Detroit, MI affiliate; eventually becoming President of Scripps cable networks company from 2005 to 2013. And it gives the lie to NPRs claim, through disclaimers, that it is simply reporting on its own the implication of the disclaimer being that there is no editorial control or direction from the CEO. Lansing: Everybodys at a different place with DEI depending on where they stand, whether thats a person who is white and doesnt understand how white privilege has improved their standing in their career in a way that persons of color may have not experienced. Learn more at npr.org/about or by following NPR Extra on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Faces Of NPR showcases the people behind NPR--from the voices you hear every day on the radio to the ones who work outside of the recording studio. Mayor is said to be staying on at the network as a top executive and deputy to Lansing, retaining the enhanced portfolio she took on after Mohn's health crises. Lansing: When we look at our strategic plan and our commitment to growing our audience of the future, its clear to us that every corner of NPR has a digital on-demand initiative thats critical to our success and that it makes more sense to have the digital assets closer to the work thats influencing our audiences and growing our audiences. Mr. Lansing will start in October, replacing Jarl Mohn, who has run NPR since 2014. He held off a push by House Republicans to spin off Voice of America into a nongovernmental broadcaster. John Lansing is taking over for outgoing CEO. Everybody at NPR knows exactly what you mean when you say, 'What's our North Star?' He is passionate about NPR's public service mission and the role of a free and independent media in a strong democracy. So if you have leaders talking about DEI as a priority, well, then, show me. But mostly its targeted at marketing investments on social media platforms that are specifically reaching out to younger and more diverse audiences to see if we can drive sampling. He guided the organization in becoming a leading developer of unique content across television, digital, mobile and radio platforms. NPR stands stronger than it did at the outset of Mohn's five-year term in 2014. Your mobility becomes extremely important to be involved and connected to audiences that are mobile and that tend to be, frankly, younger and, as we think of it at USAGM, future leaders, who can influence the rise of free and open societies.. How do you think that the North Star, the strategic initiative, is going? NPR, the public radio and podcasting giant, has a new leader after years of growth and internal turmoil. All of those underlying effects generally lead to whatever effects were going to have in corporate sponsorship. NPR Start Date: Mid October, 2020 And were pleased to work with them. Current: How much were those anonymous gifts? Mohn placed an emphasis on fostering a more collaborative dynamic with the public radio stations that NPR serves and was given credit for making progress on that score. Lansing has won plaudits from journalists for his rousing defense of a free press even while serving in the Trump administration, which has been notably hostile to traditional notions of the role of journalism in civic life. How is it a priority? Current: What challenges have you faced in implementing your DEI plans? Lansing, who is 62, is. So were now into the new fiscal year. Current: NPRs budget also took a hit because of the pandemic. When I think of NPR and I think of the member stations collectively, I think really of journalism as a public service, not tied to a profit motive, Lansing told NPR News. The title of your piece, "Now Is A Time For Truth Telling, For Listening, And For Action," takes a bold stand in defending the urgent work of journalists during this . As we moved through the summer, that deficit remained at about $25 million. Mayor is said to be staying on at the network as a top executive and deputy to Lansing, retaining the enhanced portfolio she took on after Mohns health crises. Live from. John F. Lansing (he/him) oversees one of the country's most iconic news organizations, whose rigorous reporting and unsurpassed storytelling connects with millions of Americans every day on the air, online, and in person. So its an ongoing effort. That survey happened in the fall of 2020. He has previously announced he would be staying on as president emeritus to help the network raise major gifts, and along with his wife, Pamela Mohn, he personally committed $10 million to the network. And weve seen some significant success with that. Applicants to this years fellowship see its cancellation as a setback for journalists of color who want to work in public radio. John Lansing, a veteran government broadcast and cable television executive, has been selected by NPR's corporate board to succeed its current chief, Jarl Mohn. Obviously, this job that you have as a CEO of NPR is a really huge responsibility. Theres no question about it. Under his leadership NPR has been reaching new audiences as the country's top podcast publisher and through platforms like smart-speakers and connected cars. We can share resources and story ideas, and we can help organize and support those efforts. Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnlansing. There's always going to be things here and there that have to be worked out, because that's just the way a company is, but I've never been in a company before where it was so understood that we're here to serve the American people. And probably the most important accountability is that, first of all, I hold myself accountable with my goals that I report to the board. It was hard for everyone. The networks fight for listeners time has become more feverish. Lansing: I dont know how long that may or may not take, but our emphasis right now is on our own internal digital strategy, digital production, digital storytelling. John F. Lansing joined USAGM as CEO and Director in September 2015. Were working with member stations on topic teams for, say, political reporting or criminal justice reporting across the system. She also has led initiatives to reform hiring practices and to sweep far more temporary positions into permanent slots, often working closely with the network's chief unions to do so. We did a climate survey of our employees, and we learned about a particular weak spot for us with women of color at NPR who didn't feel it was a place to grow their career, a place to be their whole selves, a place where they are seen and respected. I think you have to be in front of your teams. I will say in the last three or four weeks weve seen a little bit of an uptick in a positive way on corporate sponsorship. Current: Companies like Spotify and Amazon have been pouring big money into podcasting. NPR CEO Jarl Mohn To Step Down After 5-Year Term Ends In June, Tensions Build In NPR Newsroom Over Handling Of Sexual Harassment Allegations, NPR Announces Newsroom Job Cuts Amid Restructuring. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. It goes on to say that Mr. Lansing, 62, is currently the chief executive of the government agency, The U.S. Agency for Global Media, that oversees Voice of America, Radio and Television Marti, and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, among others. And so in late 2019 we began working on a set of priorities for the calendar year 2020 that included promoting Keith Woods to chief diversity officer; putting more energy behind our effort to have 100% sourcing and notating the diversity of our sources; and hiring, leadership, unconscious bias training, et cetera. Why did you undertake this? They give brief insights into our people and places, our flora and fauna, and our past and present, from every corner of Colorado. And now in our budgeting were shifting some revenue for Michael to use that to promote and support our podcasts as they compete, as you note, with other large commercial businesses. I think there's an awareness, like in the way you asked the question about 'our North Star.' Its new president and chief executive is John Lansing, a former cable executive who for the last five years has run the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the federally funded organization behind broadcasters like Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. First of all, as a white man, my first reaction is that it's important for white people in general to understand the inherent biases that we have, even when we think we don't, unconsciously. Current: You recently made some changes to NPRs digital strategy by moving to integrate digital operations into divisions throughout the organization.This also includes eliminating the role of chief digital officer held by Thomas Hjelm at the end of February. Now with the magazine shows on weekdays were about 20% behind last year, which is a significant improvement over where we were about eight months ago. In 2017, Michael Oreskes, NPRs senior vice president for news, left after two women accused him of unwanted physical advances in the 1990s, when he was the Washington bureau chief of The New York Times. I would enjoy being on a podcast talking about politics. Lansing also spent almost 20 years working at Scripps, including eight years as President of Scripps Networks. I think you have to be willing to take hard questions. But second, we're mission-driven, and I think everybody in the organization lives and breathes that mission. So hes doubling down on lack of diversity, does that mean he wants his audience to reflect the other half of the country, the conservatives in flyover country? And its where our focus needs to be right now. At the US Agency for Global Media, Lansing championed a free press even as leaders of many nations move against it. Not exactly. Mohn had promised to attract major contributions to NPR before the end of his tenure; to date he has not landed the major eight- and nine-figure donations his stated aspirations suggested. "Governments around the world are increasingly cracking down on the free flow of information; silencing dialogue and dissent; and distorting reality," Lansing said in a speech he delivered in May to the Media for Democracy Forum. He is. I have read and agree to the terms & conditions, Senior Vice President for Television in the broadcasting division of the E.W. NPR stands stronger than it did at the outset of Mohns five-year term in 2014. NPR's chief news executive, Nancy Barnes, said Friday she would be leaving the network, prompted by NPR CEO John Lansing's decision to create a new executive role above her. You have shows like All Things Considered and Morning Edition, which will continue to be broadcasting tent poles, Mr. Lansing said. Its not something weve baked and were just going to hand it down. Both Lansing and Sheikholeslami say he is adamant about pressing forward with reforms to the workplace culture at NPR that Mayor has already started to put in place. The message below was sent by NPR's President and CEO John Lansing to all staff: As a . The ratings have tanked because all they talk about is race. Networks like Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty are meant to counter disinformation from foreign governments by broadcasting objective reports, although they have always been dogged by an accusation that they are a form of American propaganda. In an email to the staff on Friday, John Lansing, who joined the nonprofit as chief executive in September, projected that NPR would fall $12 million to $15 million short of the amount it had . Video Snippet Current: How have your priorities for NPR changed since you became CEO? Current: How else might NPR assist stations in the coming year? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Public Media Now was created to be a centralized source of information and resources to help professional within Public Media be more successful. NPR Selects Voice of America Boss as Its New Leader, https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/06/business/media/npr-john-lansing.html. Current: Why are NPR and its partners looking to sell the Pocket Casts podcast app? To be a part of creating the future of such an important institution is humbling, exciting, and a distinct honor.". Its not a sidebar. He made his mark in his current job with stirring defenses of journalism, free from government interference. And were happy to see SAG-AFTRA agree with us and to join up. Leading the organization through it all is CEO John Lansing, a longtime media executive who has been on the job since October 2019. NPRs president of operations, Loren Mayor, was the leading internal candidate for the chief executive position. According to Nielsen data supplied by NPR, its programs and newscasts had an overall audience of 27.4 million in spring 2019. Last year, however, the U.S. Agency for Global Media came under fire when it emerged that it had bought Facebook ads targeting American citizens, in violation of laws meant to protect Americans from domestic propaganda. Required fields are marked *. What we now call the North Star of our strategic plan is our DEI efforts as it filters through everything that we do with all of our work. Lansing: When I came in in 2019, my earliest observation was that our biggest issue was the lack of diversity in our audience, and I felt that we needed to double down our efforts in DEI throughout our organization in order to fulfill the promise to reflect the entire American public in terms of what America looks like. Last summer, we definitely had a racial reckoning. How does the economy react to all of that? He took over a troubled organization beset by infighting and bureaucratic inefficiency. In a large part, the digital teams and the divisions will work together to reach a final model. Its my expectation that that will expand throughout the organization, so that everybody understands its everybodys job, and the accountability is going to be something that we measure and transparently report back out. Being selective, having mentors both white and people of color mentors that you can have confidential conversations with and gain some thoughts to help you develop your strategy, standing up for yourself which essentially is what happened at NPR through the climate survey and holding leaders accountable for everything. Every time I hear it, I think that's a success by itself because we all have that as our guiding light. June 1, 20203:52 PM ET. Their editorial independence is enshrined in federal law, though it sometimes came under attack. A member of the Republican Party, Gibbs was a software engineer and missionary before entering politics. In an interview on Friday, Mr. Lansing, 62, praised NPR as a home of high-quality journalism and audio production, and said that in addition to supporting traditional radio broadcasting he wanted to help NPR further its expansion into areas like podcasts, where the radio network has already been a leader. Lansing, who is 62, is. John Lansing, president and CEO Chair of the NPR Foundation John McGinn Public members of the board Carlos Alvarez, CEO, The Gambrinus Company Fred Dust, designer, speaker, and consultant Paul G. Haaga Jr., retired, Capital Research and Management Company - Chairman of the NPR Board of Directors "Your mobility becomes extremely important to be involved and connected to audiences that are mobile and that tend to be, frankly, younger and, as we think of it at USAGM, future leaders, who can influence the rise of free and open societies.". NPR maintains 17 national bureaus and 17 bureaus abroad. If we don't get this right, then our audience of the next 50 years will lack the diversity that would give it the ability to grow and thrive and prosper and even survive. This documentary-style series follows investigative journalists as they uncover the truth. Lansing said in an interview with Current Thursday that one of his first observations upon joining NPR was that we needed to double down our efforts in diversity, equity and inclusion. Bloomberg Markets European Close. The streaming platform Spotify paid nearly a quarter-billion dollars to buy the podcast producer Gimlet, founded by former staffers of NPR and other public radio outlets. We collected a lot of data and we have a lot of good follow-up opportunities, and Ill continue to offer myself up as a direct resource in that pilot project. For two years, he served as the president and CEO of a cable trade group called the Cable and Telecommunications Association for Marketing. "The challenges he will face at NPR are not dissimilar to challenges across the media landscape as a whole," said Sheikholeslami, who will soon take up the CEO job at New York Public Radio. There were about 20, 25 different meetings in the course of about 45 days. Four years ago, Lansing was named by President Barack Obama to be the first chief executive of the broadcasting outfit that was renamed the U.S. Agency for Global Media. John Lansing will begin his term as President and CEO of NPR in October, 2019. NPR will cut 10% of its workforce, CEO John Lansing said Wednesday. He will now lead the nation's top audio producer and broadcaster. So I would tell my younger self to be confident, calm down, it's all gonna work out. Colorados largest compost processor will no longer accept packaging and paper products, Small liquor stores pivot to more food and delivery as Colorado grocers roll out wine sales, Peloton for horses: Colorado sisters launch equestrian coaching app, The Local 303: Colorado artists were featuring for March 2023. Lansing: We arent in a position to answer that until we know for sure when the pandemic is going to subside. Lansing: About 11 months ago, in February, a pilot group of 15 stations got together and put together an 18-month plan to begin the process. And I was very proud of the progress we were making. As President, he held strategic and operational oversight of Scripps Networks Digital division and Scripps Networks Interactive, which includes six cable networks: Food Network, HGTV, Travel Channel, DIY, Cooking Channel and Great American Country. There was one the year before I was here, then this was the follow-up. Lansing is a veteran executive and journalist who has spent decades leading complex media companies in growing their relevance and reach, while strengthening their business operations. Lansing previously held positions overseeing the Scripps Co.s local television stations and then its national cable channels, which include the Food Network and HGTV, among others. Yet Lansing also takes over an institution riven by a scandal that hit its top reaches, with a chief news executive toppled over #MeToo complaints of inappropriate conduct toward female subordinates and colleagues. NPR's chief executive announced the network would lay off roughly 10% of its current workforce - at least 100 people - and eliminate most vacant positions. You'll find out about what they do and what. We have many miles to go. This is an edited transcript of the conversation among Lansing, Current Reporter Tyler Falk and Digital Editor Mike Janssen. John Lansing, the chief executive officer and director of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, will become NPR's CEO in mid-October. But also, what are the larger things that are happening? Lansing: Thats a great question. NPR's Michel Martin asks NPR's CEO, John Lansing, to respond to an All Things Considered interview with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Lansing will start in his new position in mid-October. He soon made DEI the top priority at NPR. Age: 62, Born on July 31, 1957, in Minneapolis NPR strives to create a more informed publicone challenged and invigorated by a deeper understanding and appreciation of events, ideas, and cultures. Just be tuned into our folks. But it was not from a standing start. I can't speak for other people, CEOs. Mohn had promised to attract major contributions to NPR before the end of his tenure; to date he has not landed the major eight- and nine-figure donations his stated aspirations suggested. 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