The search for the next executive director of Wisconsin Public Media is currently underway. Read more about the search and position and view the complete position description. To ensure consideration, applications must be received by Jan. 2, 2026.
Opportunities for public input
Online survey
Members of the UW–Madison community can give input to the search committee through an online survey or at forthcoming public listening sessions.
Listening sessions
The two forums will be held via Zoom on Oct. 30 from 1-2 p.m. and on Oct. 31 from 10-11 a.m.
Search committee members
- Amy Gilman, Senior Director for the Arts and Media; Director, Chazen Museum of Art (search committee chair)
- Marta Bechtol, Executive Director, Educational Communications Board
- Kathy Bissen, Associate Director and Chief Operating Officer, PBS Wisconsin
- Kealey Bultena, Associate Director, Wisconsin Public Radio
- Lee Caraher, Secretary, Friends of PBS Wisconsin
- Roy Christianson, Chair, Wisconsin Public Radio Association Board
- Kathleen Culver, Director, Center for Journalism Ethics, and Director, School of Journalism & Mass Communication, College of Letters & Science
- Samantha Nash, Project Coordinator, PBS Wisconsin
- Derek Johnson, Department Chair, Communication Arts, College of Letters & Science
- Kyle LaFond, President, Friends of PBS Wisconsin
- Zachary Picknell, Finance Director, Wisconsin Public Media
- Steve Plum, Superintendent, Kettle Moraine School District