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Biography

Jim Schachter is New Hampshire Public Radio’s president and chief executive officer, guiding the vision and strategy for the organization and leading a team of more than 60 staff advancing NHPR’s public service mission. Jim came to NHPR in October 2019, after decades as a journalist and newsroom executive with some of the nation’s leading media organizations. He most recently spent seven years as vice president for news at WNYC in New York City, the nation’s largest public radio station. He also spent 17 years at The New York Times, working as a senior editor in the business and culture departments and at The New York Times Magazine before rising to the masthead position of associate managing editor. Earlier in his career, Jim reported and edited for 10 years - primarily on the business beat - at the Los Angeles Times. He also covered labor issues for The Kansas City Star. Jim got his start in journalism at the Jacksonville Journal after graduating from Columbia University in New York. Jim and his wife Pam, a special educator, have four adult children. The Schachters are enjoying their explorations of New Hampshire and meeting listeners, members and community leaders across the Granite State.

Content

Total articles 28

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  Standing up for Public Media

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  Jul. 15, 2024

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  NHPR’s 2023 Report to the Community on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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  Feb. 02, 2024

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  Standing up for Public Media

  By Jim Schachter Verified

  Jul. 15, 2024

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Company Info

New Hampshire Public Radio

New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR) is a nonprofit public radio network that serves the state of New Hampshire. Established in 1981 as Granite State Public Radio, it rebranded to NHPR in 1991. The network operates under the call sign WEVO-FM 89.1 and has expanded to include eight transmitters and four translators, reaching nearly all regions of the state and serving over 190,000 weekly listeners. NHPR features a variety of programming, including an all-news weekday format with popular NPR shows like *Morning Edition* and *All Things Considered*. It also produces flagship programs such as *The Exchange*, which focuses on local and national discussions. In addition to news, NHPR offers classical music programming through its HD2 channel. The organization is primarily funded by listener contributions, local businesses, and grants, ensuring its editorial independence and commitment to providing credible news and information to the community.