Tag: 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.
Take our survey on Hostility, Silence and the Fight for Trust
We need your valuable perspective for a new public national survey about Hostility, Silence and the Fight for Trust.
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.
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 Luz, a trilingual solutions journalism chatbot
She will help you develop solutions pitches, find trainings, and more.
RJI in 2025: The year in review
2025 at RJI has been a year of bringing people together to address the many challenges and changes facing the industry.
A new resource for taking the guesswork out of ecosystem research
These assessments reveal who is informing communities, where gaps persist, and how resources can be deployed more strategically.
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
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RJI Innovation in Focus students begin nationwide media experiments
Two Missouri School of Journalism students are starting their semesters with the Reynold Journalism Institute’s Innovation in Focus program, working with organizations across the U.S. to implement new strategies and techniques in journalism.
How the 2024–25 RJI Fellows are moving journalism forward
Six months of impact, implementation and growth.