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Michael Epstein
September 18, 2019
RJI Fellows Class of 2019–2020

Epstein: Platform will allow news consumers to dive deeper into audio stories on smart home devices

During an experiment in 2018, the BBC gave audiences the opportunity to dive deeper into topics within an article through a tool called Expander. Now, Michael Epstein of Walking Cinema wants to give news consumers a similar opportunity.

Portrait of Neil Mara
September 16, 2019
RJI Fellows Class of 2019–2020

RJI Fellow wants to make media, tech companies more aware of need to preserve content

Nineteen of 21 news outlets weren’t doing anything to archive web content. A lack of awareness and action in this area has driven Neil Mara to leverage his industry experience and contacts to help find archiving solutions for media companies.

Carolyn Robinson
September 12, 2019
RJI Fellows Class of 2019–2020

RJI Fellowship project helps TV newsrooms go from only reporting on problems to solutions journalism

Training journalists in new reporting concepts is a first step, but many times this alone is not enough to break old habits, says Carolyn Robinson, regional director of newsroom practice at Solutions Journalism Network.

Rural teens seek (but rarely find) themselves in local news coverage
June 6, 2019
RJI Fellows Class of 2019–2020

Rural teens seek (but rarely find) themselves in local news coverage

There is a heightened interest in what goes on in the heads and hearts of modern teenagers — dubbed “Generation Z” (Gen Z) — particularly by legacy media. But teenagers from rural communities, especially in the Midwest, are not often factored into mainstream Gen Z coverage. This can be attributed to a number of factors, … Continued

Why El Tímpano launched a text-message reporting pilot
June 5, 2019
RJI Fellows Class of 2019–2020

Why El Tímpano launched a text-message reporting pilot

Weekly texts with actionable news and information designed to address immigrants’ information needs

Screenshot of MuckRock Assignments
April 22, 2019
RJI Fellows Class of 2019–2020

What crowdsourcing 10,000 pages of government records has taught

Last year, we launched our new crowdsourcing tool. Here’s what’s worked well and where we’re taking it next.

Mobile microlearning works! Sample the first course in digital journalism delivered to your phone
March 8, 2019
RJI Fellows Class of 2019–2020

Mobile microlearning works! Sample the first course in digital journalism delivered to your phone

Almost two years ago, Linda Austin asked for your help in identifying your training needs in digital journalism. Now, the results are back from that first course in digital journalism delivered via mobile microlearning.

Year in Review
December 20, 2018
RJI Fellows Class of 2019–2020

RJI 2018: Strengthening local journalism, testing practical innovations, and trust and transparency

As another year comes to a close, the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute reflects on some of its accomplishments and lessons learned with a mission of helping journalism survive and thrive.

El Tímpano’s first community forum. Participants were asked to indicate where they were most and least likely to get local news and information. Photo: Madeleine Bair
August 9, 2018
RJI Fellows Class of 2019–2020

RJI Fellow will pilot a text message distribution and engagement strategy to serve Latino immigrants

Where do you get news and information that’s relevant to you?

Christopher Guess
May 18, 2018
RJI Fellows Class of 2019–2020

Livestream: Learn how to set up a mobile news app in your newsroom

Publishers and developers can learn how to set up their own mobile news app by watching a free livestream Monday, May 21, hosted by the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute.

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