WQED Multimedia

WQED Multimedia

http://www.wqed.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wqed-multimedia/

WQED Multimedia, a privately owned American nonprofit corporation headquartered in the US, founded in 1954, employs approximately 210 individuals, and reported $13.2M in revenue as of 2024. Functioning as a tier 2 media tech buyer, the company specializes in broadcast television and radio, specifically owning and operating three public broadcasting stations: television station WQED (TV) (VHF channel 13), radio station WQED-FM (89.3 FM), and radio station WQEJ-FM (89.7 FM).

2024 Revenue

Founded

1954

Headcount

202

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On February 27, 2026, WQED announced four regional events for its Design Lives Here competition, which, in its 17th year, aims to inspire students in grades 5-8 across southwestern Pennsylvania through hands-on engineering, engaging learners from 52 local schools and over 50 professional mentors. Previously, on February 26, WQED detailed plans to celebrate Women’s History Month in March by highlighting stories of women who shaped the region and the world. Earlier, on December 28, 2025, WQED refreshed its television schedule for the new year, incorporating viewer feedback to offer more PBS shows at optimized times. This followed an October 23, 2025, upgrade that strengthened its broadcast signal, restoring clear and reliable reception for viewers using antennas across southwestern Pennsylvania. In September 2025, WQED Multimedia, Fred Rogers Productions, and PNC Grow Up Great® partnered to host "Be My Neighbor Day" on September 20, 2025, in Etna, a free event inspired by Fred Rogers to promote kindness and community connection.

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WQED Multimedia offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services industry. WQED Multimedia's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services and broadcast television and radio.

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WQED Multimedia's revenues were less than $25M in 2024. Caretta Research has split WQED Multimedia's revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is linear (local broadcaster). For full access to WQED Multimedia's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Feb

27th

2026

13:38

Events, B2B Tag

WQED’s Design Lives Here Competition Announces Four Regional Events, Inspiring Future Engineers

PITTSBURGH (February 27, 2026) — For 17 years, WQED’s Design Lives Here has been inspiring curiosity, creativity, and confidence in students across southwestern Pennsylvania. Design Lives Here is a hands-on engineering competition for students in grades 5–8, engaging learners from 52 local schools and more than 50 professional mentors working in engineering- and design-related fields.

Feb

26th

2026

10:34

Events, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

WQED Celebrates Women’s History Month by Honoring Women Who Shaped Our Region and Our World

PITTSBURGH, PA (February 26, 2026) — This March, WQED invites our neighbors across Western Pennsylvania to explore stories of women who have challenged norms, shaped our history, and whose contributions continue to impact our world today.

Dec

28th

2025

13:49

WQED-TV Schedule, Refreshed for the New Year

As the new year begins, we’re making a few updates to WQED’s television schedule — guided by your feedback. Our goal is simple: more of your favorite PBS shows, at times that work better for you.

Oct

23rd

2025

20:31

CT_Monitor Company

WQED Strengthens Its TV Signal

A major upgrade restores clear, reliable reception for our viewers. October 23, 2025 — Good news for viewers tuning in with antennas: WQED’s broadcast signal just got stronger — bringing trusted, educational programming to even more households across southwestern Pennsylvania.

Sep

11th

2025

15:16

Events, CT_Monitor Company

Be My Neighbor Day Comes to Etna

WQED, Fred Rogers Productions and PNC Grow Up Great® Join Community Partners to Celebrate Kindness, Learning and a Neighborhood on the Rise PITTSBURGH — WQED Multimedia is proud to announce that the Borough of Etna will host Be My Neighbor Day on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1:00–5:00 p.m. Inspired by the legacy of Fred Rogers, the free event helps children learn what it means to be a caring neighbor and encourages families to connect with each other, while promoting a welcoming environment for all.

Jul

31st

2025

08:54

Cost Cutting, Layoffs, CT_Monitor Company

WQED to lay off 35% of staff due to federal funding cuts

WQED Multimedia in Pittsburgh will lay off 19 staffers, the station announced Wednesday. The layoffs represent 35% of the station’s full- and part-time staff, CEO Jason Jedlinski told Current in an email. The organization runs a TV station and a classical radio station.

Jul

30th

2025

10:58

Funding Activities, Cost Cutting, CT_Monitor Company

WQED Announces Staff Reductions in Response to Elimination of Federal Funding

PITTSBURGH — In response to the recent elimination of federal funding for public broadcasting, WQED Multimedia has taken steps to ensure its long-term financial stability, including laying off 19 employees—primarily in its Marketing, Membership, and Production departments.

Jul

27th

2025

18:30

CT_Monitor Company

Personalities of Pittsburgh: Jason Jedlinski, WQED Multimedia

Personalities of Pittsburgh: Jason Jedlinski, WQED Multimedia

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Jul

22nd

2025

00:30

Funding Activities, Cost Cutting, Regulatory and Legal, CT_Monitor Company

TV Talk: WQED boss talks impact of $1.8 million fed funds loss

TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. After Congress voted last week to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, PBS and NPR, Pittsburgh’s WQED Multimedia announced an open-to-the-public “State of the Station” webinar to address the resulting $1.8 million federal funding cut, about 11% of WQED’s annual funding for each fiscal year that begins Oct.

Jul

5th

2025

16:41

WQED Local Productions 2023-2025

WQED Passport WQED Passport is a member benefit that provides you with access to tens of thousands of hours of the best national and local shows! Get Passport

Feb

27th

2025

18:18

WQED’s Design Lives Here Competition Expands to Four Regional Events, Inspiring Future Engineers

PITTSBURGH – WQED is celebrating 16 years of inspiring young innovators through Design Lives Here, a hands-on engineering competition for students in grades 5-8 across 40 local schools. This engaging program is part of a broader initiative to encourage teachers and students to engage in STEM education throughout the entire semester, both in school and after-school programs.

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