Joe Bruns joined VOA in 1986. He was named Deputy Director of VOA during the George H. W. Bush administration, and served as acting Director of VOA for the first 14 months of the Clinton Administration. Bruns also worked in USIA’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Bruns served as WETA’s executive vice president and chief operating officer from 2001 to 2013. After Bruns retired from WETA, he was asked to join the WETA Board of Trustees. Bruns combines 40 years of management experience with almost 25 years in the broadcasting and journalism. He has also served as a consultant to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
This page includes his articles and links to his articles about U.S. international media outreach and commentaries on his views.
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The Russians Are Coming!
JOE BRUNS The Voice of America: A Worthy Mission for the 21st Century
BRUNS Commentary: Reform legislation restricts Voice of America too much