Diversity Statement

Our Commitment to Diversity

Nashville Public Television (NPT) connects Nashville and beyond with trusted content that reflects, strengthens, and celebrates our community. We are committed to fostering and cultivating meaningful connections through experiential engagement and intentional programing that inspires a vibrant, inclusive community.

Diversity is an essential part of the fabric of our society and is central to our mission. We believe that diversity encompasses a range of dimensions, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability, socioeconomic status, and cultural background.

As an organization, NPT provides a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to creating a welcoming and accessible environment that values every individual. We aim to eliminate systemic barriers with our unwavering commitment to prioritize equity, creating a fair and just world for all.

We recognize that systemic biases and structural inequalities exist in society, and we are committed to challenging and dismantling them wherever we encounter them. We believe that our differences make us stronger and that we can learn from each other and grow as individuals and as a community.

We thrive on innovation and work collaboratively to push the boundaries of what is possible. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences are essential for creativity, and we strive to create opportunities for all members of our community to be heard and to contribute.

We are dedicated to ensuring that all members of our community have equal access to opportunities, resources, and support. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of our operations, from recruitment and hiring, holding ourselves to the highest ethical standards, consistently striving for accuracy and fairness in our programming to events. We are committed to continuously improving our work and services, driven by our passion for growth and development.

At NPT, we embrace diversity as an essential element of our community and staff and are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. 

Diversity Goal

NPT is committed to creating a workplace of choice, where all staff feel seen, heard, and valued as the primary drivers of our mission. Through the lens of staff empowerment, NPT will attract and retain a talented, diverse staff who are committed to working collaboratively to meet our organizational goals and our long-term vision for Middle Tennessee.

Nashville Public Television (NPT) is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit a diverse work force and explicitly forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, and marital status.