PRI's Core Values

Pursuit of results

We are determined to lead and achieve ambitious, measurable results in working toward our mission and vision. Consequently, we rigorously prioritize and pursue our end goals, despite constraints and obstacles we encounter along the way, and we work toward those goals with a sense of healthy urgency.

Exceptional thinking and decision making

We push ourselves to think critically, creatively, and imaginatively about all that we do, approaching each issue and decision with the appropriate level of rigor and always searching for the best idea.

Personal responsibility

We do our best in all that we take on and assume ownership for producing the best possible results in our area of work. We each assume responsibility for the success and failure of our team, partners, company, and our broader industry. We assume the best in others and treat them with a generosity of spirit.

Partnership

We value building strong partnerships with our coworkers, funders, producers, stations, and listeners. We seek these partnerships to reach common objectives and strengthen them through communicating, listening, and acknowledging the needs, goals, strengths, and limitations of all parties without pushing our own agenda to the detriment of others.

Embrace change

We embrace change by staying open minded and allowing for flexibility. We view change as a chance for growth, learning, and new opportunity. This view allows us to be responsive to customer needs, to move swiftly in the marketplace, and to act as innovators by continuing to break new ground for public media.

Integrity

We believe that our goals can be reached through ethical action that is transparent, honest, considerate of others, and consistent with serving the public interest.

Diversity

We are an inclusive organization that embraces the value of diversity and empowerment for one another. We seek to support an environment that encourages openness to diverse perspectives.

Respect

We value teamwork and open communications to foster a collegial work environment built on respect for one another.