Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — May 4, 2022 — WJCT Public Media today announced the appointment of Abel Harding to its Board of Trustees. Harding is the North Florida and Southeast Georgia market president for First Horizon Bank. In this role, he leverages more than 25 years of banking experience …
WJCT Public Media Introduces The Independent 89.9 HD4
Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New format combines new and local music with listener favorites like Electro Lounge and Sunday Jazz Brunch Apr. 28, 2022 — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — WJCT Public Media today announced the launch of The Independent 89.9 HD4 radio station, replacing Electro Lounge Radio. A music discovery station, The Independent …
WJCT Public Media Celebrates 50 Years of Radio That Matters
Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Organization will honor 89.9 FM’s golden anniversary by replacing spring “pledge drive” with a day of on-air celebration and fundraising on April 8, 2022 March 21, 2022 — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — WJCT Public Media today announced the launch of its “50 Years of Radio That Matters” campaign, celebrating …
WJCT Public Media Announces the JME Showcase Series
Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Three-part concert series featuring local artists will take place across Northeast Florida this spring January 31, 2022 — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — WJCT Public Media announces the Jacksonville Music Experience (JME) Showcase Series, a three-part concert series across Northeast Florida featuring local artists. Grassroots Natural Market is a sponsor of …
WJCT Public Media Appoints Martha Baker to its Board of Trustees
Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Experienced community leader joins board immediately in interim role JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jan. 28, 2022 — WJCT Public Media today announced the appointment of Martha Baker to its Board of Trustees. The community-owned and operated public media organization approved her appointment in an interim capacity through the end …
WJCT Public Media Passes 1,000 Subscribers Milestone for Jax PBS Passport+ Program
Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Milestone marks significant increase in sustaining member enrollment, less than one year after launching Jax PBS Passport and BritBox bundle Jacksonville, Fla. – December 1, 2021 — WJCT Public Media today announced that it has passed the 1,000 subscribers milestone for its Passport+ program, which launched in April …
WJCT Public Media Presents Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive
Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Community is invited to donate lightly used sweaters beginning November 1, 2021 November 3, 2021 — Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT Public Media is partnering with VyStar Credit Union, Suddath and the Tom Bush Family of Dealerships to present the 19th annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive to collect …
Local Journalism Initiative At WJCT Public Media Receives $500k Grant From Arthur Vining Davis Foundations
Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org Local Journalism Initiative At WJCT Public Media Receives $500k Grant From Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Jacksonville Today newsletter to launch today as first new online product Randy Roguski, Pulitzer Prize-winning metro editor of South Florida Sun-Sentinel, joins WJCT News team Jacksonville, Fla. – October 18, 2021 – WJCT Public Media announced …
WJCT Public Media Welcomes Three New Additions to its Board of Trustees
Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Debbie Buckland, Bill Hendrich and LaTanya Wynn-Hall elected at annual meeting JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Sept. 27, 2021 — WJCT Public Media today announced three new additions to its Board of Trustees. The community-owned and operated public media organization welcomed Debbie Buckland, Bill Hendrich and LaTanya Wynn-Hall to begin …
WJCT Public Media to Debut “What’s Health Got to Do with It?” on September 18
Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dr. Joe Sirven, host, will address listeners’ health care — and health care system — questions with trustworthy answers JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Sep. 9, 2021 — WJCT Public Media today announced its newest original program and local production, “What’s Health Got to Do with It?” The program will …
WJCT Public Media Expands the Jacksonville Music Experience with New Online Platform
Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New site includes range of features focused on local music and curation June 7, 2021 –– JACKSONVILLE, Fla. –– WJCT Public Media today expands the Jacksonville Music Experience with a new online platform dedicated to local music and curation. The refreshed platform includes new features and weekly updates, …
NPR and WJCT Public Media Celebrate 50th Anniversary of The First All Things Considered Broadcast
Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NPR and WJCT Public Media Celebrate 50th Anniversary of The First All Things Considered Broadcast Jacksonville, Fla. – May 3, 2021 – The first broadcast of NPR’s All Things Considered took place on May 3, 1971. That day more than 20,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C., to protest …
WJCT News 89.9 Achieves Record Audience Share in January 2021
Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT News 89.9 Achieves Record Audience Share in January 2021Improvement follows programming and identity changes introduced in July 2020 Jacksonville, Fla. – March 5, 2021 – WJCT Public Media announced today that its flagship FM station, WJCT News 89.9, achieved a record share of the radio listening audience …
WJCT Public Media to Rebrand WJCT-TV as Jax PBS
Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Public Media to Rebrand WJCT-TV as Jax PBSNew name to appear on-air on February 24, 2021 Jacksonville, Fla. – Feb. 10, 2021 – WJCT Public Media announced today that WJCT-TV will be rebranded as Jax PBS, effective February 24, 2021. As WJCT continues to move toward production …
WJCT Public Media to Host Community Conversation in Connection with PBS’ “The Black Church”
Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Public Media to Host Community Conversation in Connection with PBS’ “The Black Church”Support provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Jacksonville, Fla. — Feb. 2, 2021 — WJCT Public Media today announced it will host a community conversation and launch an interactive initiative in connection with “The …
WJCT Public Media Launches the 2021 PBS Kids Writers Contest
Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Public Media Launches the 2021 PBS Kids Writers ContestEntries will be accepted January 1 through March 15, 2021 January 4, 2020 — Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT Public Media today announced the launch of the 2021 WJCT PBS Kids Writers Contest. The organization will accept entries from January …
WJCT Public Media and BritBox Bring Downton Abbey to Jax Bundle Subscribers
Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Public Media and BritBox Bring Downton Abbey to Jax Bundle SubscribersAcclaimed British drama adds value to newest member benefit Dec. 28, 2020 — Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT Public Media and BritBox announced on December 26, 2020 that Jax Bundle subscribers can now enjoy access to the biggest …
WJCT Launches First-of-its-Kind Streaming Bundle of PBS Passport and BritBox
EMBARGOED UNTIL 10 A.M. ON December 8, 2020 Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Launches First-of-its-Kind Streaming Bundle of PBS Passport and BritBoxNewest member benefit combines streaming services to provide access to the largest and best collection of British content Dec. 7, 2020 — Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT Public Media today launched …
WJCT Presents “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive”
WJCT Presents Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater DriveCommunity members invited to donate gently used sweaters through Nov. 30 Nov. 2, 2020 — Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT, in partnership with VyStar Credit Union Suddath®, and the Tom Bush Family of Dealerships, has launched the 18th annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive. This beloved community tradition, which runs through November 30, collects new and …
WJCT’s Jacksonville Music Experience Presents “Imagine: A John Lennon Tribute,” October 8-11
Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT’s Jacksonville Music Experience Presents “Imagine: A John Lennon Tribute,” October 8-11 Programming inspired by John Lennon’s 80th birthday will air across WJCT’s broadcast and digital platforms Oct. 1, 2020 — Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT today announced plans to commemorate John Lennon’s 80th birthday through “Imagine: A John …
WJCT Explores Resiliency and the St. Johns River Through ADAPT Virtual Events
Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Explores Resiliency and the St. Johns River Through ADAPT Virtual Events Virtual panel discussions will be held on October 7 and October 22 Oct. 1, 2020 — Jacksonville, Fla. — ADAPT, the digital publication from WJCT Public Media at adaptflorida.org, today announced plans to host two virtual …
WJCT Announces New Additions to Board of Trustees
Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Announces New Additions to Board of Trustees Dr. A. Zachary Faison, Jr., Hugh Greene and James L. Liang elected at annual meeting; Matt Rapp becomes Chairperson JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – September 24, 2020 – WJCT today announced three additions to its Board of Trustees, as the community-owned and …
WJCT Expands At-Home Learning Broadcast and Digital Resources, Providing Educational Access for Educators, Parents, and Students Across Northeast Florida
Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Expands At-Home Learning Broadcast and Digital Resources, Providing Educational Access for Educators, Parents, and Students Across Northeast Florida TV programs support at-home learning for PreK-12th grade; digital resources provide educators and families with learning options for new school routines Jacksonville, FL September 14, 2020 – As First …
WJCT Public Media Partners with StoryCorps to Foster Conversations Across American Ideological Divides
CONTACT: WJCT Public Media Neily Braren | 904.318.2633 nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM: WJCT Public Media / StoryCorps Nationwide One Small Step Initiative offers opportunity for people to talk about life experiences that formed their values and to listen with respect Northeast Florida Selected as 2020 Participating Community In 2020, when Americans face challenges unlike any other time in our …
Jake Shimabukuro and Orleans to Perform at the WJCT Soundstage in Fall of 2020
Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jake Shimabukuro and Orleans to Perform at the WJCT Soundstage in Fall of 2020 Performances will be presented in partnership with the Florida Theatre Jacksonville, Fla. — June 8, 2020 — WJCT, in partnership with the Florida Theatre, today announced that Jake Shimabukuro will perform at the WJCT Soundstage on October 2, …
WJCT to Convert 89.9 FM to All News/Talk Format and Change Name on July 13, 2020
Media Contact: Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT to Convert 89.9 FM to All News/Talk Format and Change Name on July 13, 2020 Conversion will expand local journalism and bring 13 new shows to Northeast Florida airwaves; station will be known as WJCT News 89.9 Jacksonville, Fla. – June 4, 2020 – WJCT today …
Announcing Jazz Festival Weekend on the Jacksonville Music Experience from WJCT
Media Contact: Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.358.6304 nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Announcing Jazz Festival Weekend on the Jacksonville Music Experience from WJCT Programming From Local and International Jazz Artists across TV, Radio, Streaming and Social Platforms Over Memorial Day Weekend Jacksonville, Fla. – May 18, 2020 – WJCT today announced Jazz Festival Weekend on the Jacksonville Music Experience …
WJCT-TV Antenna Viewers Need To Rescan To Keep Our Signal
Media Contact: Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.358.6304 nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Launches the WJCT-TV Antenna Viewers Need To Rescan To Keep Our SignalWJCT-TV must move to a new frequency on May 1, 2020 at noon. Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT will be moving frequencies on Friday, May 1, 2020 at noon. The change in transmission frequency is mandated …
WJCT Launches the Jacksonville Music Experience Today
Media Contact: Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.358.6304 nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Launches the Jacksonville Music Experience TodayLaunch coincides with inaugural Public Radio Music Day April 16, 2020 – JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – WJCT today announced the launch of the Jacksonville Music Experience, a new multi-platform collection of services, on April 16, 2020 — the inaugural Public Radio Music Day, designated …
WJCT Public Media Launches AT-HOME LEARNING: Online Resources and a New Television Schedule of Educational Programming
Media Contact: Media Contact: Neily Braren Promotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT 904.358.6304 nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Public Media Launches AT-HOME LEARNING: Online Resources and a New Television Schedule of Educational Programming A Florida Public Media Partnership Delivers Resources for First Coast Teachers and Families Jacksonville, Fla. — March 30, 2020 – As many schools and districts across Florida shift …
WJCT Radio Tower Outage Update
Updated October 14, 2019 4:00 p.m. As of 4PM Monday, 10/14, we continue to restore power to our FM service. As of now, our HD radio stations and radio reading service should be available. We anticipate operating at full power within the next 48 hours. Meanwhile, our service continues to be available via online streaming, at wjct.org, via the WJCT …
WJCT Partners with BritBox The Largest Streaming Collection of British Content, To Launch Newest Member Benefit
Contact: Neily Braren, Promotion & Marketing Associate 904.358.6304 • nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PBS Passport + BritBox offering combines streaming services to provide access to the best collection of British content Unique bundled offering to be available later this year (Jacksonville, FL, September 23, 2019) – Coming later this fall, WJCT will launch its newest member benefit, PBS Passport + …
Board of Trustees Notice
At the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of WJCT on Thursday, September 26, 2019, the Board will approve the election of no more than ten (10) new members of the Board of Trustees. Members of the Community are invited to nominate candidates for membership on the Board. The nomination should be directed to Carlos Semidei, c/o WJCT Public …
David McGowan Named WJCT President & CEO
David McGowan Named WJCT President & CEO (Jacksonville, FL, September 28, 2017); WJCT today announces David McGowan as its new President and CEO effective January 8, 2018. McGowan will be replacing WJCT President and CEO Michael Boylan, who is stepping down. WJCT Board of Trustees Chair and Search Committee Chair Daniel Bean says, “We are very impressed with David McGowan’s …
WJCT and WLRN Partner to Present New Statewide News Program, The Florida Roundup
WJCT and WLRN Partner to Present New Statewide News Program, The Florida Roundup Show Debuts Friday, October 6 and Airs Weekly on Fridays at 1pm on Florida Public Radio Stations (Jacksonville, FL, September 26, 2017); WJCT and WLRN are partnering for a new weekly radio news show, The Florida Roundup, which debuts Friday, October 6 at 1pm on 89.9 WJCT …
WJCT Public Broadcasting Announces Its American Graduate Champions
WJCT Public Broadcasting Announces Its American Graduate Champions Honorees To Be Recognized at TEACH Conference on Sept. 16 (Jacksonville, FL, August 30, 2017); WJCT Public Broadcasting is pleased to announce its five local American Graduate Champions to be honored at the TEACH Conference on September 16 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Downtown. After soliciting nominations from the community, the Champions …