December 10, 2025 — Following a national search, Houston Public Media today announced the appointment of longtime media executive Laurie Ramirez to station manager, effective immediately.
In this role, Ramirez will oversee day-to-day operations and provide strategic leadership across the newsroom, programming, technology, and broadcast operations for KUHT TV 8 (PBS), KUHF News 88.7 (NPR) and the organization’s digital platforms.
“A talented and respected journalist and content strategist, Laurie is the leader who helped to develop one of Houston Public Media’s greatest strengths — our hyperlocal content,” said Josh Adams, associate vice president and general manager of Houston Public Media. “Our commitment to high-quality local news and programming is why more Houstonians than ever rely on us to stay informed about the people and events shaping our community. Laurie’s dedicated leadership has been integral to that success.”
A veteran executive with more than 23 years at Houston Public Media, Ramirez most recently served as interim station manager and executive director of content. She joined the organization as a reporter and steadily rose through the ranks, holding roles including executive producer, news director and, ultimately, executive director of content.
Throughout her career, Ramirez has played a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s direction. She helped develop and implement Houston Public Media’s five-year strategic plan, positioning the station for growth through 2030. She led the transition of all talk shows to multi-platform productions, launched the organization’s first daily YouTube unit, and guided major restructuring initiatives to better align operations with goals related to audience growth, community engagement and technological innovation. Most recently, she oversaw the creation of AI-driven, video-focused, multi-platform broadcast studios, modernizing the production infrastructure.
“It’s a privilege to step into this role at such an exciting time for Houston Public Media,” said Ramirez. “Our teams are doing exceptional work across radio, television and digital, and I’m eager to help accelerate our progress. Together, we will continue to grow our services, invest in emerging technologies and deepen our connection with Houstonians as we work to inspire and enrich this community.”
Ramirez succeeds Adams, who vacated the station manager role when he was promoted to associate vice president and general manager.
A graduate of the University of Houston with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Ramirez also completed the PBS Executive Leadership Program at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and the Editorial Integrity & Leadership Initiative at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism.
