Arizona Public Media (AZPM) broadcasts PBS stations KUAT Channel 6 and KUAS Channel 27; Digital TV Channels 6-1 PBS-HD; 6-2 V-me (en español); 6-3 Create; KUAS Channel 27-1 PBS-HD; 27-2 PBS Kids; 27-3 PBS World, the UA Channel (Cox 116/Comcast 76); classical music station KUAT-FM 90.5/89.7; NPR affiliate KUAZ 1550AM/89.1 FM; and the Ahora channel (en español) on KUAZ-HD2. The AZPM online component features video on demand, community activities, radio streaming, complete programming information for all channels, and live, online coverage of breaking news events. AZPM also produces award-winning original local programming from its digital studios on the campus of the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.

Since his appointment in early 2006 Jack has streamlined the functional and departmental structures of the media organization, improved operational efficiencies and content to benefit audiences and online visitors, as well as placed a high priority on increasing locally produced content. Under his tenure, audiences on both television and radio are at an all-time high with May 2009 Nielsen Media Research data reporting Prime Time Viewing up 3.45% (HH) and Full Week Viewing up 9.09% (HH).

Jack expanded AZPM’s new digital television and radio services in both English and Spanish. A strong advocate for using public stations as a forum to discuss important community issues, Jack is the driving force behind AZPM’s Community Conversations that have brought issues such as Alzheimer’s, literacy, and the H1N1 flu epidemic to the forefront. Through his leadership in 2009, membership increased five percent over FY’08. Arizona Public Media also smoothly transitioned into television’s digital age on June 12, 2009.

Before joining Arizona Public Media, Jack served as senior vice president of programming and production at PBS station WPBT Channel 2 in Miami, Florida. Prior public broadcast experience includes WUFT Channel 5 (The University of Florida - Gainesville), and WLIW Channel 21 in Long Island, New York.

Gibson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in broadcasting from the University of Florida and is a graduate of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Executive Management Institute. Jack is married and has three school-age children.