WSBE Rhode Island PBS, a privately owned entity headquartered in the US, was founded in 1967 and operates with approximately 60 employees. The organization specializes in broadcast media production and distribution, serving as a public television station for Rhode Island.
Ocean State Media, Rhode Island’s NPR and PBS organization, recently saw its editorial team successfully form a union with SAG-AFTRA, a development reported on June 25, 2026. This unionization followed a vote on June 17, where a majority of employees, specifically over 70%, cast "yes" ballots to join SAG-AFTRA, as confirmed by Jessica Maher, the union’s executive director for New England’s local chapter. News of the successful vote was also reported on June 22 and June 18. Earlier, on June 15, Ocean State Media TV premiered "Tides of Change," the second episode of its four-part documentary series, "Ocean State: Rhode Island’s Wild Coast," which highlights the state’s diverse marine life and conservation efforts. The series also streams on PBS Passport.
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