Annual Content and Service Report to the Community 2018–2019

Annual Content and Service Report to the Community 2018–2019 Positively impacting communities through education, entertainment and engagement. Our Leadership Pensacola State College Dr. C. Edward Meadows, President Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees Patrick Dawson, Chair Edward Moore, Vice Chair Carol Carlan Kevin Lacz Marjorie Moore Wendell Smith Herb Woll WSRE-TV Foundation, Inc. Becca Boles, Chair Hal George, Vice Chair Mallory Studer, Secretary Laura Shaud, Treasurer Bobby Emmons, Past Chair Bob Culkeen, Executive Director Doug Campbell Bobby Fair Bill Hart Keith Hoffert, Jr. Helen Ihns Andrew Martin Kathy Phillips Dona Usry Tiffany Washington Dr. Lusharon Wiley Herbert Woll WSRE is licensed to the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees, 1000 College Blvd., Chip Wood Pensacola, FL 32504. The WSRE-TV Foundation Board of Directors supports WSRE’s mission and Dr. Edwin E. Yee programs by encouraging private gifts and through the financial oversight of the Foundation’s investments and annual budget. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible, non-profit John Adams corporation and is organized as a direct support organization of Pensacola State College Aimee Dumas under Florida Statutes. WSRE is a member of Florida Public Media, the National Educational Troy Tippett Telecommunications Association (NETA) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Dr. Paul Glisson Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, Larry Kuhn national origin, color, gender/sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual Delarian Wiggins orientation, gender identity or genetic information in its educational programs, activities or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the College’s nondiscrimination policies, Ryan Ross contact the Executive Director of Institutional Diversity and Student Conduct at (850) 484-1759, Cameron Towns Gore Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504. Everyone deserves great media As a PBS member station, WSRE serves everyone in our Northwest Florida and South Alabama coverage area with free content and services that educate, inform and inspire. • Our educational media helps prepare children for success in school and opens up the world to them in an age-appropriate way; • Our primetime and on-demand offerings feature bingeworthy dramas, out-of-this-world science and adventure series, acclaimed documentaries and a front row seat to the world’s best performances; • Our own award-winning productions spotlight the region’s talent, Becca Boles local happenings, impactful issues and storied history. Chair, WSRE-TV Foundation, Inc. For many, WSRE is their connection to the world. It may be their only 2018–2019 opportunity to see a Broadway show, visit a National Park or access non-commercial public affairs programming. WSRE’s service extends beyond broadcast, as well. • Our WSRE Public Square events present free and enlightening lectures, town halls and film screenings; • Our PBS KIDS Imagination Station provides a free, fun and safe place for families to access educational resources; • Our family-friendly events engage the community in promoting the importance of early learning and public safety; • Our delivery of Florida PBS LearningMedia provides free digital media content for teachers and students in local schools. In this annual report, you will learn about such programs, productions and activities that enhanced quality of life for people in our area during the 2018-2019 fiscal year. All were made possible by the support of generous individuals and organizations — those who believe in the value of public television providing everyone with access to quality programs and educational resources as a community service. Bob Culkeen We thank you for supporting our mission! General Manager, WSRE Executive Director, WSRE-TV Foundation, Inc. 3 WSRE (23.1) Our primary channel delivers local productions and beloved public television standards like “PBS NewsHour,” “Antiques Roadshow,” “NOVA” and “Masterpiece,” along with trusted PBS KIDS programming. WSRE World (23.2) World Channel shares the best of public media in news, documentaries and fact- based information programming that helps us understand conflicts, movements and cultures distinct from our own. WSRE PBS KIDS (23.4) PBS KIDS is committed to making a positive impact on children through curriculum- based entertainment with positive role models and content designed to nurture a child’s total well-being. WSRE Create (23.3) Create offers shows on cooking, travel, home improvement, gardening, arts and crafts airing weekdays and 5P–5A on weekends. The Florida Channel is carried 4 during the 5A–5P weekend timeslot. We are PBS Trusted. for the Emerald Coast Valued. WSRE is a Public Broadcasting Service member station, serving local communities with programming and services of the highest quality and Essential. using media to educate, inspire and entertain. Licensed to the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees, we are one of 350 nonprofit PBS stations. As such, we are part of the most trusted, valued and essential media provider in America, empowering individuals to achieve their potential while strengthening the country’s social, democratic and cultural health. WSRE is available to all — over-the-air, digitally and through public events. We serve a population of 1.5 million people along the Emerald Coast, from the Alabama/Mississippi state line to Destin, with four over-the-air channels: WSRE (23.1), WSRE World (23.2), WSRE Create (23.3) and WSRE PBS KIDS (23.4). Station information, program schedules and video streaming can be accessed at wsre.org. WSRE is committed to delivering high quality national, regional and local content and educational outreach to the communities we serve. Our content is reflective of our audience, expressing diverse perspectives. We provide trusted programming that is unique and different from commercial broadcasting, our original productions and events provide opportunities for civic engagement, enlightening conversation and exposure to the arts. Providing people Production facilities are located in the Kugelman Center for Telecommuni- of every age cations on the campus of Pensacola State College and are accented by the and interest 10,000 square-foot Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio which serves as with a classroom, a live broadcast, performance and event venue. a passport, In support of public service projects furthering education, public safety and civic leadership, WSRE receives public funding from both federal and and a stage state governments through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. for the arts. We greatly rely on support from corporate funders and individual members for programming, production and the capital required to maintain station operations and meet the constant demands of innovation in broadcast and digital communications technology. Mission WSRE public media positively impacts communities through education, entertainment and engagement. Vision Recognized, utilized and supported by the communities WSRE serves. 5 More than 75 regional bands have appeared on WSRE during the first 11 seasons of “StudioAmped.” WSRE productions of “StudioAmped” and “Aware!” won the 2019 Bronze Telly Award. “Healthcare Connect” “Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival Special 2018” Since 2002, WSRE productions have won: 4 Emmy Award Nominations 2 Silver Telly Awards 19 Bronze Telly Awards 6 WSRE An election cycle tradition in Northwest Florida, “RALLY” Productions candidate forums have been a public service of WSRE since the 1970s. “RALLY 2018” WSRE productions are key to meeting the station’s for the primary and general elections in Escambia, Santa mission to educate, entertain and engage viewers Rosa and Okaloosa counties aired live in August and October. with meaningful content. Races covered included U.S. Congressional District 1; Florida Six local series cover the people, places and Senate District 2; Florida House Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4; County happenings of the station’s viewing area: “Aware!” Commissioner Districts 2 and 4 (Escambia, Santa Rosa and and “inStudio” highlight current affairs and local Okaloosa); School Board Districts 1, 2 and 3 (Escambia); initiatives; “Conversations with Jeff Weeks” School Board Districts 1, 2 and 5 (Santa Rosa and Okaloosa); spotlights notable people of local and national and City of Pensacola Mayor. renown; “Pensacola State Today” provides useful information about college programs and student “RALLY 2018” was produced in cooperation with the League services; “In Your Own Back Yard” takes an in-depth of Women Voters of Okaloosa & Walton Counties and the look at local attractions and points of interest; and League of Women Voters Pensacola Bay Area to give viewers our concert series, “StudioAmped,” showcases the an unbiased look at the candidates running for public office original music of regional artists. and an opportunity to hear their responses to questions on current issues. Mollye Barrows was producer, co-hosting “Rally” returned for another election cycle, and the programs with WUWF’s Sandra Averhart. a new WSRE series offers something completely different! “Nightmare Theatre” was added to WSRE’s Saturday late-night lineup, introduced “Legislative Review” as a Halloween treat in October. connects lawmakers New series brings frightful and constituents fun to Saturday night “Legislative Review: Dialogue with the Delegation” is produced before and after each

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