A big “get” for New York Public Radio as they bring in media executive Depelsha McGruder as Chief Operating Officer of NYPR, which includes WNYC, WQXR, WNYC Studios, Gothamist, New Jersey Public Radio, and The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space. The announcement was made by President and CEO Laura Walker. McGruder will report to Walker and begins on October 29. Most recently, McGruder spent 17 years at Viacom in senior leadership positions at both MTV and BET Networks.
“With a background in strategy, programming, audience development, and organizational culture and change, Depelsha possesses extraordinary breadth, versatility, and experience,” said Walker. “At a moment when audio is exploding, local news is shrinking, audiences are fracturing, and digital platforms are shifting rapidly, she is the right person to smartly guide our strategic plans and strengthen our internal culture while fulfilling our mission of producing trusted journalism, serving a broad audience, amplifying new voices, and creating a best-in-class workplace. I’m thrilled to welcome Depelsha to New York Public Radio.”
“I began my professional career as a local broadcast journalist, so joining NYPR feels like coming home,” said McGruder. “I am in awe of the stellar content the team produces, and look forward to finding ways to amplify the impact of this great institution and strengthen NYPR as a first-choice workplace for audio, journalism, and mission-oriented professionals.”
