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Broadcast Media Production and DistributionCalifornia, United States501-1000 Employees
KQED is a public media organization serving Northern California with NPR and PBS content across radio, television, and digital platforms, operating as a non-profit, community-supported alternative to commercial media. Based in San Francisco, it provides information, facilitates community dialogue, and expands access to the arts through its public television, public radio, interactive, and education initiatives. It supports students and teachers in modern classrooms and engages audiences in exploration of diverse ideas and experiences. In the broadcast media production and distribution industry, KQED positions itself as a public-service counterpart to profit-driven outlets, prioritizing diversity, innovation, and community partnerships. The organization employs several hundred people and operates from its San Francisco headquarters. A notable recent development occurred in 2023 with the appointment of Scott Morris to join KQED Inc., reflecting ongoing leadership activity.