Tag: Randy Picht
Introducing the 2026-2027 RJI Fellows
The Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism has selected the 2026 class of RJI Professional Innovation Fellows, who will work to build free, open-source resources for journalists.
Journalism must retire ‘no comment’ phrase, new survey from Reynolds Journalism Institute reveals
Addressing the rising tide of “no comment” could help the industry solve its dual crises of declining trust and rising hostility.
![Randy Picht [right] and Kat Duncan announce the winners of the 2026 RJI Student Innovation Competittion](https://rjionline.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/competition26050101.jpg)
Spread, a new method for connecting newsrooms and social media creators, wins grand prize in Student Innovation Competition
The Reynolds Journalism Institute awarded $13,500 in prizes Thursday to the top three teams in its annual Student Innovation Competition.
Announcing Powering News: Free resources for worker-friendly newsrooms
Support for journalists who want a voice and a vote in their newsroom, plus the first newsroom database launches.
RJI Student Innovation Fellows to spark innovation at four newsrooms around the country
Four international master’s students at the Missouri School of Journalism have been chosen for the 2026 class of Student Innovation Fellows at the School’s Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI).
Launching today: How to commission an effective local news ecosystem assessment
The Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) and the Local News Impact Consortium (LNIC) have launched Commissioning a Local News Ecosystem Assessment: An Operational Toolkit, a resource to streamline research into the forces and players that shape local news.
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.
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. Supported by a grant from The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the initiative aims to help news … Continued
Introducing ‘Public Policy and Journalism’
State-by-state resources to see how state legislatures are working to keep community journalism alive.
Introducing AskRJI, an experimental chatbot
AskRJI places a wealth of knowledge and resources about community journalism at your fingertips.