Andrew Golis Has "Decided to Leave" New York Public Radio

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

Well, whaddaya know — Chief Content Officer Andrew Golis is leaving New York Public Radio. Staffers learned the news via an internal memo from CEO LaFontaine Oliver this morning, which was followed by another from Golis. A reason for the departure is not stated in either letter and no plans to discuss the news have been announced by leadership. Both letters are included in full below.

And here’s another bit of news: according to NYPR’s just-released tax forms, Golis did indeed make over a half million dollars in salary and bonuses in 2021. (I’ll have more to say about all this soon!)

Note: If you are new around here, I encourage you to read my previous reporting on New York Public Radio and its flagship station WNYC:

WNYC Part I: Why Did New York Public Radio Hire Andrew Golis?

WNYC Part II: What Has Chief Content Officer Andrew Golis Accomplished?

More on WNYC Studios

WNYC Part III: Audrey Cooper’s Digital First Strategy Has Failed

Alright, let’s hit it:

Internal Memo From LaFontaine Oliver

Internal Memo From Andrew Golis