Ernesto Aguilar

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Last call to join Team KQED!

The radio programming team is seeking a talent interested in our fast paced space. WideOrbit experience needed as is a desire to do more! Get the details and apply here: https://t.co/OvbCciPg4p

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Burnout is not a personal failure. It is a signal that workloads, systems or expectations are broken and need leadership attention.

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CNN exclusive notes: “WIRED is launching a new weekly, hour-long show on KQED. Titled 'Uncanny Valley,' the show will be hosted by global editorial director Katie Drummond.”

Starts Saturday at 7 pm.

https://t.co/WBxPYJ0fGd

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I'm offering ways for public media people like you can level up with select AI tools. First stop? Your LinkedIn profile. Read my latest newsletter for the details: https://t.co/sJ6D1Qq5fQ

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Mentors outside your organization can give bolder advice. Encourage staff to build external networks and normalize asking for guidance.

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Not this week, NEXT WEEK, at https://t.co/XRtuaPdeHM

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Listeners notice when your station is running on fumes. Protect your team’s rest so the work stays sharp, humane and remains worth supporting.

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This was SUCH hard work to do, but seeing it today is a joy.

KQED has publicly shared out its strategic plan to the public. I'm proud of how radio is represented as foundational. Would love your thoughts on our vision. I think we did ok. https://t.co/P9rgDahWdD

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Ambitious staff will look elsewhere if you never discuss their growth. Make development a standing item in one-on-ones, not a once-a-year surprise.

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Whether we love them or not, public media has to watch the ratings. Those numbers shape revenue and many other projections. But how do you do it well? I've got a resource for you, starting June 11. Details at https://t.co/sezRazglwN

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It's the last week to apply for ONA's Women's Leadership Accelerator. The intensive 4-month program aims to empower women and nonbinary leaders in journalism and journalism-adjacent organizations with applicable skills to boost their careers. https://t.co/PvX30bAC6Z

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If you want more creative pitches, stop packing every day with back-to-back meetings. Creativity needs space, quiet and permission to try odd ideas.

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In my latest OIGO, I returned to a past subject, AI, and appraised its current Spanish fluency for public media. Read more at https://t.co/XRtuaPdeHM.

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New managers need explicit training in giving feedback, running meetings and coaching. Do not assume great producers automatically become great bosses.

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My Substack newsletter is now sharing a range of insights and best-ofs on off weeks. Catch it via Substack Notes. And subscribe here: https://t.co/XRtuaPdeHM.

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You cannot “feedback” your way out of a broken structure. Fix roles and workflows so critiques are about craft, not chaos.

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It's time for OIGO's summer schedule to kick in, but I'm not done! I have much more for you this summer. Check out all my newsletter writings here: https://t.co/LLfRTvwhxS

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Do not wait for a crisis to test your remote workflows. Run drills so your team can pivot fast when news breaks or disaster hits.

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@EscherSays Very long ago! I hadn't been in touch in many years, so can't say if he's still around. I am guessing his last publisher, PM Press, might know of other audio recordings beyond mine. Best of luck.

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Wondering how to get started in next-level AI use for your public media organization and career? I have a few simple, low-lift tactics for you in my latest newsletter: https://t.co/sJ6D1Qq5fQ

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@isalara I appreciate you!

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See you at the end of the week, Seattle public media friends. I have a VERY special pair of events for a select group happening. If you're in town, reach out and let's talk about our work ahead. Catch you soon.