Jason Jedlinski

Jason Jedlinski is WQED’s President & CEO. He leads the organization’s transformation from a traditional broadcaster into a modern, community-centered resource for local connection, learning, and growth. He is focused on preserving WQED’s historic television and radio services while creating new ways for the organization to bring people together, share meaningful stories, and serve communities throughout southwestern Pennsylvania.

Jason works to make WQED more relevant, accessible, and valuable to more people across the region. He believes the power of local media extends beyond broadcasting to helping neighbors better understand one another, connecting audiences with trusted organizations and resources, and creating shared experiences rooted in the community. His leadership is guided by a clear sense of purpose, measurable community impact, and a commitment to positioning WQED for long-term service and growth.

Jason brings more than 20 years of experience leading digital transformation, audience development, product innovation, and organizational growth at well-known media organizations, including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, WGN-TV, and The Hill. Throughout his career, he has built and led teams that move quickly from ideas to implementation, develop loyal audiences, and produce measurable results.

At The Hill, Jason launched The Hill TV in fewer than 90 days. The service received industry recognition, including an award for Best Streaming News Service. At The Wall Street Journal, he played a key role in generating more than $20 million in new digital subscription revenue by improving the online experience for readers.

A self-described “serial intrapreneur,” Jason has repeatedly developed new businesses and growth strategies within established organizations navigating significant change. At Tribune Company, he created two successful businesses while the company was undergoing bankruptcy. At Gannett, he updated the digital strategy for websites serving more than 150 million people and substantially improved employee retention by aligning team members’ responsibilities with their strengths. He has led teams through turnaround, reinvention, and rapid growth while maintaining a consistent focus on mission, audience needs, and organizational sustainability.

Jason has served on the board of the Local Media Association and is a past president of the nation’s largest chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Jason and his husband, Jay, live in Pittsburgh’s Point Breeze neighborhood.