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Torey Malatia | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 8, 1951 Oak Park, Illinois, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Radio producer and manager |
| Known for | WBEZ general manager This American Life |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Carson Manley |
Torey Malatia (born August 1951) is an American journalist, radio producer, and public media manager. In 2016 he was named president, CEO, and general manager of Rhode Island Public Radio.[1] Until resigning on July 26, 2013,[2] he served as chief executive officer and president of the board of directors of Chicago Public Media and general manager of radio station WBEZ.[3] He is also a member of the board of the Public Radio Exchange, a program distributor,[4] and the Station Resource Group, a public radio program development and fundraising group.[5]
Malatia began work as program director of WBEZ radio in Chicago, Illinois, in 1993[6] and in 1996 was promoted to station manager.[7]
In 1995 journalist Ira Glass and Malatia created the radio program This American Life (originally titled Your Radio Playhouse).[7]
Prior to work in radio, Malatia was a columnist for Phoenix New Times, an alternative weekly newspaper in Phoenix, Arizona.[7]
- ^ Ripr.org
- ^ Chicagobusiness.com
- ^ Feder, Robert (March 19, 2003). "War coverage derails pledge drive at WBEZ". Chicago Sun-Times. p. 75.
- ^ "PRX Organization and Staff". 2013. Retrieved April 4, 2013.
- ^ "Station Resource Group Board of Directors". Retrieved April 4, 2013.
- ^ "WBEZ finds program director". Chicago Tribune. June 25, 1993. p. 28.
- ^ a b c "Torey Malatia". Chicago Public Media. 2010. Retrieved April 4, 2013.