Jackson Named PD, Baltimore Public Media
• Baltimore Public Media (BPM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Maxie C. Jackson III as its new Program Director, overseeing content strategy and programming across NPR affiliate WYPR 88.1 FM, Triple A WTMD 89.7 FM, and podcast producer Your Public Studios.
Jackson joins BPM with more than 25 years of nationally recognized leadership in public radio programming, audience development, and multimedia innovation, most recently as Executive Director of influential non-comm Triple A WYMS (88Nine)/Milwaukee. Jackson earlier served as the first Chief Content Officer of New England Public Media, and his prior programming leadership includes the launch of local and national programming at WETA/Washington, DC and WNYC/New York, along with key roles at WEAA/Baltimore and WCPN/Cleveland. Jackson has also served as a public media consultant and leader of Pacifica Foundation and National Federation of Community Broadcasters.
“We are thrilled to welcome Maxie Jackson to Baltimore Public Media,” said Craig N. Swagler, Pres. & GM of Baltimore Public Media. “His innovative approach to programming, his dedication to serving diverse audiences, and his proven ability to build meaningful, mission-driven content make him an exceptional fit for this moment in our organization’s growth. Maxie’s leadership will strengthen our local programming, music, and cultural offerings while deepening our connection to communities across Maryland.”
Danyell Irby, Baltimore Public Media’s Chief of Content, said, “I’ve known Maxie professionally for a number of years, and I look forward to his creative ideas, expertise, and bringing our programming in alignment with BPM’s news, music, and cultural content.”
“Public radio is at its best when it reflects the depth, complexity, and creativity of the communities it serves,” said Jackson. “I’m honored to join Baltimore Public Media and to work with the exceptional teams at WYPR, WTMD, and Your Public Studios to help shape what comes next for audiences across our region. Baltimore is a city rich with story, culture, and voice. I look forward to building programming that uplifts all of it.” Jackson succeeds Jonathan Blakely, who left last month.
