Marie Nelson moved to PBS as VP-news & public affairs effective Nov. 10, reporting to Beth Hoppe, chief programming executive and general manager of general audience programming.

She'll work with PBS producers and independents to engage audiences in events across programs and platforms.

Most recently, Nelson was executive producer for national programs at PBS member station WGBH, where she oversaw the eight-part "America By the Numbers" documentary that dealt with America's changing demographics.

Prior to WGBH, she was acting VP for news & original programming for BET Networks, founding executive producer for NPR's "Tell Me More," producer of "Nightline with Ted Koppel" and ABC News.

She also held PA and international development positions at the State Dept., Jesse Jackson's Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and Africare.

Hoppe called Nelson "a proven leader with experience in development and production for a diverse range of public affairs programs, documentaries and live specials.”