Every time I hear it, I think that's a success by itself because we all have that as our guiding light. To be a part of creating the future of such an important institution is humbling, exciting, and a distinct honor.". Mr. Lansing will start in October, replacing Jarl Mohn, who has run NPR since 2014. 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. 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. 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. Lansing: Back in May and June, it was an alarming decline in radio ratings. We have many miles to go. All Rights Reserved. I think leaders are accountable for walking the walk, for doing what they say they're going to do. Ever since I've started, I've noticed that you've been very vocal about the need for diversity. There was one the year before I was here, then this was the follow-up. The various challenges everybody's having from working at home, for example, you realize that everybody's situation is different when you're working. Why? They lost their objectivity and are now just pushing leftist ideology. 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. [1] [2] Born and raised in Albany, New York, Lansing was trained as a lawyer, and was long involved in politics and government. Copyright 2023. Lansing, who is 62, is. It has become enshrined in our three-year strategic plan as the centerpiece of all of our work. While they do not broadcast within the U.S., the Voice of America and the other media outfits Lansing has overseen typically adhere to traditional concepts of factual, nonideological journalism, with the frequent exception of Radio Mart historically an anti-Castro and anti-Cuban communist outlet. So were now into the new fiscal year. Lansing was most recently the CEO of USAGM, a $800 million dollar independent federal agency that operates on multiple platforms reaching an average weekly audience of 345 million in 61 languages. 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. Vegas PBS General Manager, Tom Axtell, announces his retirement. I have read and agree to the terms & conditions, Senior Vice President for Television in the broadcasting division of the E.W. I think we're moving forward. We still remain one of the top, if not the top, podcasters in America. He will be the 11th permanent president or chief executive in the radio networks nearly 50-year history. 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. 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. 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. He will be the 11th permanent president or chief executive in the radio network's nearly 50-year history. Today, those individual situations are happening in the background when everybody's working, whether it's kids that are school age, or kids that are toddlers, or elder care, or spouses working in the same room or in the same apartment. It is our work. The result, I believe, is a war on truth., He continued: Citizens in countries from Russia to China, from Iran to North Korea, have been victimized for decades. He was previously head of cable TV company Scripps Networks, where he sold $10 million in stock after the company became the target of an SEC probe that was not known to the public. But we felt like it was an important investment to make in our member stations to support them during the pandemic. "Jarl would be the first to say that it is the area where he feels that his work was not complete," Sheikholeslami said. Its pretty clear to me that the ratings decline in radio is driven by commuting patterns. June 1, 20203:52 PM ET. NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C. Leading the organization through it all is CEO John Lansing, a longtime media executive who has been on the job since October 2019. NPR Facebook Post with Comments. The second pillar is to transform our workplace culture. Their editorial independence is enshrined in federal law, though it sometimes came under attack. Current: NPR has helped stations during the pandemic by delaying planned changes to the dues they pay. Current (https://current.org/2021/02/ceo-john-lansing-discusses-nprs-diversity-efforts-budget-deficit-and-growing-podcast-competition/). John Lansing, CEO, photographed for NPR, 22 January 2020, in Washington DC. Well, I'm fortunate that we have a terrific executive committee and leadership team, so we all share the daily ins and outs of managing a big organization. Lansing: That was conducted back in September. That was due largely to reductions in corporate sponsorship and also additional expenses we were incurring in supporting our employees with paid time off, as we adjusted to the new working arrangements and the stresses that we were all under and also the additional expense of cleaning the headquarters multiple times a day on certain occasions. Copyright 2019 NPR. He held off a push by House Republicans to spin off Voice of America into a non-governmental broadcaster. Listeners consider public radio an enriching and enlightening companion; they trust NPR as a daily source of unbiased independent news, and inspiring insights on life and the arts. So those are the four pillars that rotate around the centerpiece, we call it the North Star, of our commitment to DEI. But an example of that one that weve already created is the Consider This podcast, which is just a terrific example of taking the national-local partnership into the on-demand future. I'm just passionate about how good leadership can lead to good outcomes, and that led me here. 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. Last year brought a host of challenges to NPR: a multimillion-dollar deficit, calls for changes in its workplace culture and a hit to broadcast listening. Let's say, I was walking out of high school into college, I had no idea what I was going to do. "The result, I believe, is a war on truth. It puts a filter on that helps us explain even unpopular decisions, how they link to our mission. So I think that it has caused me to be more tuned in to hearing and understanding our employees. But were going to continue to follow up on that going into this year. Lansing's previous experience includes nine years as President of Scripps Networks, where he is credited with guiding the company to become a leading developer of unique content across various media platforms including television, digital, mobile and publishing. While serving as chief operating officer, she took on a greater role during two of Mohns medical leaves and in the aftermath of the sexual harassment scandal. NPR joins a number of top media companies, including The Washington Post as well as CNN, that have been slashing their workforces amid economic woes and financial uncertainty. 2016 John Lansing leading a moderated a discussion with the members of the International Media Coordinating Council (ICC) about a unified strategy for the future. You can't escape that. NPR is funded by the CPB/PBS which are funded in part by the U.S. government. During 2021, we worked on that with Keith and with Diversity and Inclusion Manager Whitney Maddox. Doing that just requires that were putting more emphasis on the diversity of our decision makers, our leadership, our story selection, our source selection. Family Status: Married with 4 Children (Jean Rausch Lansing) Lansing says the agency referred Haroon Ullahs expenditures to auditors and investigators after travel assistants flagged them; according to the Justice Department statement, Ullah admitted submitting fraudulent receipts for hotel room reimbursements and fake medical claims to get government payments of upgrades in airline seat assignments, among other offenses. We are different from other federal agencies, said Grant K. Turner, the agencys chief financial officer. Or 'How are we doing on the North Star?' NPR has also been the nations leading producer of podcasts, since Podtrac started measuring the audiences. Lansing will start in his new position in mid-October. I think you have to be transparent and be able to explain what you're doing, even if it's unpopular. I, and the management team, all of us, we determined that was going to be a priority for the year 2021. How cool is it to be at NPR? And for those stations that were scheduled to have a reduction, we allowed those reductions to go forward with a floor of 3% so that nobodys dues went up. In terms of mission, understanding of media, the depth of experience, his strategic leadership, his commitment to people and culture, I would say those were really the key things that we were looking for, said Goli Sheikholeslami, vice chairwoman of the NPR board of directors and CEO of Chicago Public Media. NPR's president of operations, Loren Mayor, was the leading internal candidate for the chief executive position. NPR's John Lansing Discusses the Importance of Integrity in Journalism By Nicole Jones - October 30, 2020 0 463 NPR National President and CEO John Lansing joined the Belmont community for a conversation about integrity in journalism, highlighting its importance especially during an election year. At the center of a graphic is our commitment to DEI, and all of our work in that circle is surrounded by four pillars. 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. Scripps Company, Held senior management positions at Scripps-owned affiliates, including WEWS TV in Cleveland, Ohio and WXYZ TV in Detroit, Michigan, Early in his career Award-winning Photojournalist and Field Producer, Assignment Manager, Managing Editor, and News Director at several television stations. In what ways do you think NPR has forced you to grow, and in what areas are you growing that you weren't before NPR? NPR Start Date: Mid October, 2020 Will there be another stimulus? All rights reserved. Prior to that, Lansing was VP and GM of Scripps ABC affiliates. Because when you're all at work, you're all at work, and you go home to your individual situations. Lansing, 62, who is currently chief executive officer of the government agency that oversees Voice of America, Radio and Television Mart and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, among others . Lansing Last year brought a host of challenges to NPR: a multimillion-dollar deficit, calls for changes in its workplace culture and a hit to broadcast listening. Just be tuned into our folks. And were pleased to work with them. 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. Essentially, the success of the company falls in your hands. Learn more at npr.org/about or by following NPR Extra on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. In an interview, Lansing said he wants to build on NPRs successes in broadcast news and entertainment to become even more dominant in podcasting and more prevalent in streaming. Michael was a senior marketing executive at Scripps for Food Network and HGTV and really brings a lot of media marketing expertise. Current: NPRs budget also took a hit because of the pandemic. So I would tell my younger self to be confident, calm down, it's all gonna work out. I think you have to be in front of your teams. Courtesy of Allison Shelley for NPR. And as a CEO, and also as a white man, I want to know, how did you handle it when all eyes were on you? Your email address will not be published. Well, I like NPR Politics a lot. NPRs search for a new CEO is finally over! NPR strives to create a more informed publicone challenged and invigorated by a deeper understanding and appreciation of events, ideas, and cultures. 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. Diversity is the North Star of a newly implemented strategic plan, Lansing said, because it filters through everything that we do with all of our work.. hide caption. Talk about a force of nature. It takes a good days drive to cover Colorado, but well help you do it in a few minutes. He made his mark in his current job with stirring defenses of journalism, free from government interference. Oh wait. Lansing said he took pride in maintaining conventional broadcasts while appealing to new audiences, reaching about 25% more people each week. Disclosure: This story was reported by NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik under guidance from NPR chief business editor Pallavi Gogoi. Lansing says the agency referred Haroon Ullah's expenditures to auditors and investigators after travel assistants flagged them; according to the Justice Department statement, Ullah admitted submitting fraudulent receipts for hotel room reimbursements and fake medical claims to get government payments of upgrades in airline seat assignments, among other offenses. 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. NPR Names Veteran Media Executive John Lansing As Its New CEO, News That Matters, Delivered To Your Inbox. I think the work Keith has been doing long before I got here on diversity in tracking sources and the storytelling that we're doing around the company has really been effective in the area of DEI on radio, podcasting, and digital. Last year, President Trump appointed Michael Pack as USAGMs CEO. NPR, the public radio and podcasting giant, has a new leader after years of growth and internal turmoil. So I wouldn't create a politics podcast because there are too many, and we have the best one of many already. America needs public radio more than ever. When you first got to NPR, what did you think? 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. In a large part, the digital teams and the divisions will work together to reach a final model. Mr. Mohn was pressed about his leadership in a tense NPR interview and later apologized to employees for not taking action sooner. And what a breath of fresh air Whitney brings into the organization. Again, I think it's about getting it intertwined into everything we do. Age: 62, Born on July 31, 1957, in Minneapolis According to Nielsen data supplied by NPR, its programs and newscasts had an overall audience of 27.4 million in spring 2019. Their editorial independence is enshrined in federal law, though it sometimes came under attack. Hes credited with restoring morale, in part by naming a noted journalist as head of the Voice of America: Amanda Bennett is a former top news executive at the Philadelphia Inquirer, who previously held senior newsroom jobs at Bloomberg News and The Wall Street Journal. John Lansing, NPR's President and CEO, said the unique arrangement comes at an important time for NPR and for journalism. He is credited with restoring morale, in part by naming a noted journalist as head of the Voice of America: Amanda Bennett is a former top news executive at the Philadelphia Inquirer who previously held senior newsroom jobs at Bloomberg News and The Wall Street Journal. I joined in October of '19. Lansing: They were for general. Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnlansing. So I brought in Michael Smith as our new chief marketing officer almost a year ago. Mohn fired head of news Michael Oreskes on Halloween 2017. 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. But after the pandemic hit in mid-March, we got together with our cohort and said, Why wait 18 months? They give brief insights into our people and places, our flora and fauna, and our past and present, from every corner of Colorado. Did you know that one day you would become a CEO? 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? NPR draws more than 28 million listeners each week and 40 million unique monthly visitors to its website both represent a rise of several million over those five years. 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. And I still think we have a long way to go. 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. The first pillar is to expand the power of the national-local partnership into the on-demand future. And some stations who had a schedule to go down actually were allowed to go down. It was about a $3 million cost to NPR for the fiscal year. 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. And how's that being measured and accounted for? In recent remarks online, Johnson, who is Black, focused on a more competitive landscape for NPR journalists, including people of color. Were working with them to do joint investigative reporting. 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. So we took that very, very seriously. John Lansing, a media executive with government broadcast and cable television experience, has been named by NPRs board to succeed its current chief, Jarl Mohn who announced the plan to step down after his 5-Year term ended. Ever since you started, you've been very vocal about it. Current: Can you be more specific about what that looks like in terms of how you reach people who may not already know about NPRs podcasts? Bloomberg Markets European Close. Jarl would be the first to say that it is the area where he feels that his work was not complete, Sheikholeslami said. What would you go back and tell your younger self? It's not just what happened this week on the Hill, although that's important. In Mr. Mohns first full year on the job, NPR operated in the black after having run a deficit for five of the six preceding years. I established DEI as our top priority on Jan. 5 of 2020. Current: What are some of the highlights of that strategic plan? John Lansing is taking over for outgoing CEO. He made his mark in his current job with stirring defenses of journalism, free from government interference. 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. The varied broadcasters also offered jazz and other music to appeal to people under Communist regimes using a soft form of diplomacy. Fear drives their path. There are over 1000 NPR Member Station signals broadcasting across the United States 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. I'm from Minneapolis, and my parents are buried about six blocks from where George Floyd was killed. The ratings have tanked because all they talk about is race. How does the economy react to all of that? Were working with them to create regional newsrooms in Texas and California and the Midwest and in the Gulf. We can share resources and story ideas, and we can help organize and support those efforts. I'm sure that's true even today. The Lookout is a free, daily email newsletter with news and happenings from all over Colorado. Selected by the NPR board of directors, Lansing will start in October, succeeding outgoing head Jarl Mohn, At the US Agency for Global Media, Lansing championed a free press even as leaders of many nations move against it. Current: You came to NPR after serving as CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media. And so that was the way I looked at the future for me. While they do not broadcast within the U.S., the Voice of America and the other media outfits Lansing has overseen typically adhere to traditional concepts of factual, non-ideological journalism, with the frequent exception of Radio Marti historically an anti-Castro and anti-Cuban communist outlet. 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