WGTE Public Media is the PBS and NPR member station for northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan, licensed to the Public Broadcasting Foundation of Northwest Ohio in Toledo: WGTE TV, FM 91 and educational services for teachers, families and early learning providers since 1952.
WGTE Public Media is the community-licensed PBS and NPR member station for northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan, owned by the Public Broadcasting Foundation of Northwest Ohio and based in Toledo. Founded in 1952 as the Greater Toledo Educational Television Foundation, it began with French lessons for Toledo Public Schools classrooms; WGTE-TV (channel 30) began regular operations in 1959 and received its license in 1960, and WGTE-FM 91.3 (FM 91) carries NPR news and classical music. The television signal covers northwest Ohio and reaches into Detroit's southern suburbs.
WGTE describes itself as a center of learning and education rather than only a broadcaster. Its services include WGTE TV with PBS Kids, Create and Ohio Channel subchannels, FM 91, WGTE Passport, local productions such as Toledo Stories, interactive classroom programs, professional development for K-12 teachers and preschool providers, and community educational events. It is governed by a volunteer board of directors and supported by members, underwriters and grants.
WGTE hires in fundraising and institutional advancement, member services, business development, marketing, production and engineering, and posts openings on its Employment page with applications by email to its human resources office. It also offers unpaid production internships for students.
