Overview

• Rachel Smolkin will succeed Steve Bass as CEO of Oregon Public Broadcasting in September.
• Smolkin has been with CNN for a decade, most recently as senior vice president of global news for CNN Digital.
• She aims to build on OPB's strengths and make small adjustments rather than broad strategy changes.
• Smolkin emphasizes the importance of strong local and regional journalism in the nonprofit sector.
• Her appointment follows the recent departure of other high-profile CNN executives.