Trusted. Valued. Essential.
For more than 55 years, Arkansas PBS has served as a daily and essential resource for Arkansans. We empower learners of all ages and educate, inform, entertain, and inspire our community by creating, sharing, celebrating, and driving conversation around Arkansas stories.
Core Services
Broadcast Television
Enjoy four quality TV channels that serve a variety of audiences: PBS, PBS KIDS, WORLD, and Create.
ArkansasIDEAS
Online, statewide professional development courses and resources for K-12 Arkansas educators.
On Demand Programs
Stream live TV or binge entire seasons of your favorite PBS programs by visiting myarkansaspbs.org or the PBS App.
AR-CAN
Livestream Arkansas state government events and meetings with "Arkansas Citizens Access Network (AR-CAN)."
Outreach & Engagement
From reading events for kids to screening events for adults, Arkansas PBS is ever-present in Arkansas's communities.
Arkansas Live
Get front row, livestreamed access to some of the state's most educational and entertaining events.
55+
Years Serving Arkansans
96%
Statewide Coverage
24,000+
Supporting Members
Arkansas PBS Leadership
Courtney Pledger
Executive Director & CEO
Jason Kunau
Associate Executive Director & CFO
Department Directors
Lindsey Ingram | Sajni Kumpuris | DeWayne Wilbur | |
Michael Hibblen |
Arkansas PBS Commission
Commissioners are appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Arkansas Senate. Learn more about commissioner responsibilities.
West Doss
Chair
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Commission Service: 3/31/16 - 3/23/24
Annette Herrington
Little Rock, Arkansas
Commission Service: 5/1/20 - 3/23/28
Woody Freeman
Vice Chair
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Commission Service: 12/4/18 - 3/23/26
Ann Clemmer
Benton, Arkansas
Commission Service: 5/1/20 - 3/23/28
Anne Cowie
Secretary/Treasurer
Subiaco, Arkansas
Commission Service: 5/1/20 - 3/23/27
Gary Newton
Little Rock, Arkansas
Commission Service: 3/23/24 - 3/23/31
Cynthia Nance
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Commission Service: 3/23/22 - 3/23/29
Maria Sullivan
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Commission Service: 3/23/24 - 3/23/31
Careers at
Arkansas PBS
Arkansas PBS offers a variety of career opportunities in Production, Engineering, Marketing and Audience Engagement, Education, Finance and Administration, Operations, Information Technology, Programming, and Development/Fundraising.