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We’re excited to announce that PBS News’ Instagram Channel has been nominated (once again) this year for a Webby Award and Webby People’s Voice Award!    The Webby Award is chosen by the Webby Academy and will be announced later this month. But in the meantime, YOU can vote for the winner of the People’s Voice Award! To cast your vote, click on the official listing link below, scroll down to our submissions, and create an account or sign in using your past account for Webby voting.   PBS News Instagram Channel in the Social - News & Politics category: Official listing @ https://shorturl.at/CvbLk Voting is open now through Thursday, April 17th, at 11:59 pm PDT. Every vote counts and we’d love to have yours! #WebbyAwards #PBSNewsHour #WETA

Join us in giving a warm WETA welcome to the newest members of our team! We’re excited to have them on board and look forward to all the great things they will accomplish. Are YOU ready to be a part of the WETA family? Check out our available opportunities and apply today at: https://lnkd.in/eBWb284

🌟 At WETA we recognize the importance of generational diversity. 🌟 There are currently five generations in the workplace, each of which brings a unique perspective and valuable experience. From seasoned professionals sharing their wisdom to emerging talent bringing new ideas…every generation plays a role in our success. By working together, we can learn, grow, and create extraordinary things. Let’s continue to embrace collaboration, welcome different viewpoints, and build a future where every voice is valued and heard!👏 #InclusiveCulture #GenerationsAtWork #StrongerTogether #WorkplaceDiversity

Big Congratulations to Stuart Cohen and Charlie McDonald! Stuart Cohen was recognized once again by the White House News Photographers Association! This year, he received multiple awards across several categories—a testament to his incredible talent and dedication. Charlie McDonald, a freelancer who worked on NewsHour’s pregnancy in war piece, earned an award in the long form editing category.   Stuart’s awards: 🏆 1st Place – Audio Editing (Arturo Sandoval feature) 🥉 3rd Place – Magazine Feature (Arturo Sandoval feature) 🥉 3rd Place – Long Form Editing (Russian Metal Artist piece) 🥉 3rd Place – General News (Gaza’s humanitarian crisis piece) 🏅 Award of Excellence – Breaking News (Baltimore bridge collapse piece) 🏅 Award of Excellence – Sports (Brittney Griner interview)   Charlie’s award: 🏅 Award of Excellence – Long Form Editing (Pregnancy in war piece)   🎉 Check out all of the WHNPA awards here: https://lnkd.in/eVUXPGF8 #WHNPA2025 #AudioEditing #NewsHour #ExcellenceInEditing #AwardWinning #JournalismExcellence

WETA is proud of the dedication, passion, and hard work of our incredible employees. We recognize their invaluable contributions, as they make a real difference and are the heart of our success! Happy National Employee Appreciation Day! #EmployeeAppreciationDay2025 #EmployeeRecognition #Teamwork #Grateful #ThankYou

✨ March is Women’s History Month, and WETA is proud to celebrate the significant contributions and achievements of women in the workplace and beyond! 💪 Together let’s do our part to create inclusive environments that empower and inspire the next generations. 💫 📺 We invite you to tune in to our Women’s History Month programs, including Minnie Pearl: Facing the Laughter, Geraldine Ferraro: Paving the Way, American Experience: Twyla Moves, and more. #WomensHistoryMonth #CelebrateWomen #Empowerment #FutureIsFemale #BalanceForBetter

🎉 Huge congratulations to WETA’s Corporate Controller, Dorian Davis for being named a winner of the 2024 Controller of the Year Award by the Controller Council! 🏆 This prestigious award celebrates exceptional leaders in finance who excel in corporate accounting, financial management, and leadership. 🙌 Check out the full list of honorees here: https://lnkd.in/eDWMPKHe #FinanceExcellence #Leadership #ControllerOfTheYear #Recognition #FinanceLeadership

It’s February and WETA is honoring the resilience, strength, and incredible achievements of African Americans throughout history! Join us in highlighting their journeys and sharing their stories of trials, tribulations, and triumphs. Tune in to our special Black History Month programming to learn more about the Black experience and how Black culture has shaped American history. Go to: weta.org/blackhistory #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #AA #Equity #BlackExcellence #CelebrateHistory #RiseAndThrive

WETA’s Chief People & Culture Officer, @Dawnita Wilson, has been nominated as a finalist for the 2025 ONCON “Top 100 DEI Professional” Award! 🎉   This is a peer voted award that is determined by peer observation of work. Winners represent some of the top DEI professionals in the entire world.  And if you know Dawnita, you already know - she’s that…and so much more! 🔥 Please take a moment to click the link below and select Dawnita’s name to submit your vote. ✅   Together, we can continue to empower and elevate this important work, both internally and externally!💥   DEI VOTE | onconferences (https://lnkd.in/gGXVRGHz)  

PGCMLS This Week! Learn about "Advocating for Black Maternal Health" with the Prince George's County, Maryland Office of Human Rights. Free health screenings with Luminis Health. Kids learn with WETA and PBS Kids. Go on a "Safari Walk" with Echoes Of Nature. The New Deal Cafe hosts our #PGCMLSBookCrawl for a game of "Name That Tune." Plus, so much more! pgcmls.info/events