RJI Student Innovation Fellows to support community newsrooms nationwide, gain hands-on work experience

Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 10, 2021) — Seven students at the Missouri School of Journalism will work at local news organizations around the country this summer as part of the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute’s (RJI) Student Innovation Fellowships program, gaining hands-on experience helping the outlets connect with their audiences. RJI is housed at the Missouri … Continued

Editorial boards that look nothing like their cities shouldn’t speak for them

Why do editorial boards look nothing like their communities? The views expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Reynolds Journalism Institute or the University of Missouri. For decades, one organization has comprehensively tracked newsroom’s hiring, retention, and diversity efforts. The American Society of News … Continued