Joyce Mac to CPB

Continuing the changes at NPR, Joyce MacDonald has accepted the position of VP of Journalism at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.  According to a note to the NPR Areps from Jarl Mohn:

"In this role, Joyce will be able to amplify what she has done so exceptionally for so many years, advocate for the critically important work of local journalism throughout the system and across all platforms."

MacDonald is also quoted:

“I am very grateful for the unique opportunity NPR has given me to be on the front lines of delivering on our mission to provide high quality national and local public service journalism. I look forward to continuing this important work on behalf of the American public at CPB.”

Joyce worked for many years in NPR station relations and recently spent 2 years as Chief of Staff under Gary Knell.  In the past year has been Interim President and CEO for NPM.

According to a CPB release, MacDonald will start at CPB next Monday, Novembber 10.