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Introducing Luz, a trilingual solutions journalism chatbot

She will help you develop solutions pitches, find trainings, and more

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Introducing the News Media Help Desk for local newsroom sustainability

RJI, in partnership with the Local Media Consortium (LMC), has announced the launch of the News Media Help Desk, a centralized hub to provide local newsrooms with access to essential resources, expert assistance and fractional services.

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Applications for the 2026 Fellowships now open

The Reynolds Journalism Institute invites proposals from individuals and organizations who wish to build practical and innovative resources for community-centered news, journalists and the communities they serve.

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VERDAD earns $350,000 MacArthur Grant to boost fight against disinformation

VERDAD, a tool that helps journalists monitor Spanish-language radio broadcasts to spot misinformation and disinformation, has received a $350,000 grant from the MacArthur Foundation to further extend its reach and capabilities.
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Mistakes news startups make – and how to avoid them

What you can learn from other newsrooms’ wayward decisions.
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New research effort examines impact of ‘no comment’ by public figures in news articles — and what can be done about it

After a landmark study of burnout in journalism that concluded in 2024, RJI is once again partnering with research firm SmithGeiger for a national survey of news professionals and — this time — members of the public to learn more about the evolving relationship between the industry and public figures.
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Inside the business of obituaries in weekly newspapers

Study shows that paid obits bring in little income but are nearly universal.
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2025–2026 Fellows

The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute invites proposals from individuals and organizations who wish to partner with us on innovative projects that strengthen journalism's future.

Sarah Blesener

Sarah Blesener

Independent

Tara Francis Chan

Tara Francis Chan

The Trace

Jennifer Jacklin-Stratton

Jennifer Jacklin-Stratton

Catchlight

Cara Kuhlman

Cara Kuhlman

Future Tides

Nicole Lewis

Nicole Lewis

The Marshall Project

Rebecca Ritzel

Rebecca Ritzel

RJI Residential Fellow

Susan Stellin

Susan Stellin

Independent

Lam Vo, RJI Fellow class of 2025–2026

Lam Vo

Documented

Monica Williams

Monica Williams

Independent

Claudia Yaujar-Amaro

Claudia Yaujar-Amaro

Planeta Venus

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Innovation in Focus

Innovation in Focus

Innovation in Focus is a series exploring new tech, tools and methods of storytelling for newsrooms worldwide. We interview experts, test ideas and provide our findings on a different topic each month.
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RJI Columns

RJI works with professionals in diverse fields within the journalism industry to provide keen insights and information.
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Introducing the Science Reporting Navigator

Use the navigator to help you integrate science into any story.
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