Community media unburdened by mainstream legacy makes all the difference

May 2, 2023

How I Introduce myself as a disabled generalist

Alternatively: Hire me pleeeease.

May 1, 2023

Introducing the 2023-2024 RJI Fellows

The newest class of RJI Fellows is working to help newsrooms engage with and accurately represent their communities. Their innovative and practical projects range from teaching journalists how to work with amateur radio operators during natural disasters to improving the quality of reporting on Latino and Hispanic communities.

Screenshot from The 19th website showing republishing screen

April 26, 2023

Republication tracking requires both technical solutions and strong partnerships

A conversation with product engineer Abby Blachman.

Screenshot of Allen's $5,000 cup of coffee story on Denver7 website.

April 25, 2023

Four ways consumer investigative journalism is changing local TV news

Solutions oriented, community-focused reporting is making an impact and bringing in viewers.

Brandon Silvers talks with Charleston area boxer Rachel Dunn about the positive effects boxing has had on her mental health and the hurdles she’s had to overcome as a woman in a male-centric sport.

April 24, 2023

Stepping out of my founder comfort zone: Launching a podcast

As a co-founder of a startup news org in South Charleston, I am experimenting to figure out what works for our communities.

A photo of the front page of the San Fernando Valley Sun. The front page has a large photo of people running on the right center, with white box letter text reading "Pacoima Students are Among LA Marathon's Youngest Runners." Above the photo is a black box with the date, issue number and website. At the top are the Sun's two logos: one in English and one in Spanish. There is also a teaser in the right upper corner and down the left side of the page. The bottom of the page contains a link to the Sun's website in blue.

April 20, 2023

How we cultivated interest in and collaboration for a community engagement program for a local newspaper

It takes more than an email to generate excitement and retention.

Panelists Dawn Wilkinson (left) and Anthony Farrell (right) discuss their experiences in the industry as black filmmakers. Photo: Aloysius Wong | The Green Line

April 18, 2023

What to expect in our community-driven journalism and civic engagement guide

The Green Line and RJI are working together to develop a eight-step guidebook to help news publications increase loyalty and engagement among their audience members, as well as motivate them to take action on issues that matter to their communities.

April 17, 2023

How can newsrooms track where their stories are getting republished?

Republication tracking tools and pixels are easy to install, but far from perfect in delivering results.

April 6, 2023

Reynolds Journalism Institute awards more than $13,000 to top three collegiate teams in nationwide Student Innovation Competition

COLUMBIA, Mo. (April 6, 2023) — The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute today announced the winners of the RJI Student Innovation Competition, awarding prizes of $10,000, $2,500 and $1,000 to three collegiate teams who came up with the best practical, actionable plans to address a local need in their community through service journalism. “Eight teams … Continued

March 28, 2023