Summary
PBS is cutting 15% of its jobs due to the removal of all federal funding by Congress, which takes effect on October 1. PBS Chief Executive Paula Kerger stated that this funding cut means a 21% reduction in revenue for the organization.
Key Facts
- PBS will cut about 15% of its workforce due to a federal funding cut.
- Thirty-four PBS employees were informed their jobs are being eliminated.
- PBS has lost over 100 jobs in total, including previously unfilled positions, due to funding issues.
- Federal funding for public broadcasting is being cut by $1.1 billion over two years.
- PBS receives about 15% of its yearly funding from federal sources.
- NPR plans to reduce its budget by $8 million to help affected public stations.
- Public TV and radio stations often get a significant part of their funds from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
- The funding changes may seriously affect stations serving rural and Native American communities.
