Abramovitz Named Pres., NE Public Media
• The board of directors of New England Public Media (NEPM) announced that Matt Abramovitz has been hired as the new President of NEPM, effective Feb. 1.
“Matt impressed us with his outstanding leadership qualities, his passion for public service media, and his ability to create innovative programs and partnerships that grow audiences and engage communities,” said Robert Feldman, Chair of the NEPM presidential search committee. “He’s committed to the mission and goals of public media and the role that it plays in creating and supporting a strong, vibrant, local community. We are delighted to have him join NEPM as our new President.”
Abramovitz is currently VP of Programming for WQXR/New York, one of the nation’s leading Classical music stations and part of New York Public Radio. He helped launch WQXR as a public station in 2009 and served as its Program Director and interim GM. Abramovitz started his nearly three-decade career at renowned jazz station WBGO/Newark, NJ, and later joined Sirius Satellite Radio at its launch as a member of the original music team, programming jazz, blues, and rock stations.
“I’m thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to lead NEPM,” said Abramovitz. “I love this region, and I believe in the unique power of public media to connect, inform and inspire. NEPM’s next chapter includes building new studios, as well as expanding our programming and community outreach to serve new audiences. It’s an exciting moment for the organization, and I’m energized by the remarkable NEPM team and their shared passion for serving the region.”
Abramovitz succeeds Martin Miller, who announced his decision to retire last year. Miller will continue to support NEPM by serving as an advisor to the organization in its ongoing fundraising and development efforts. [Photo by Matthew Septimus]
