Startups @journalismproj. Before that, strategy @VICE, reporter @WSJ, stints in tech. I post some great jobs in #localnews
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A summary of what our amazing team, @fionamorgan and dozens of community listening ambassadors across the country have learned about what people want from local news. People have a lot to say and we are so grateful for all the time they’ve spent giving us input.
NEW: What do people want from local news? Nearly 5,000 people in 8 markets across the country have shared their thoughts with us. AJP’s @LorettaChao shares what we’ve learned so far 🧵⬇️bit.ly/45rKTpa
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Big news in Tulsa! The Tulsa Local News Initiative is launching with $14M, supported by @JournalismProj's funding and incubation of a new nonprofit newsroom. It will expand the historic Oklahoma Eagle, add 20+ jobs, and ensure Tulsans trusted news. localnewsfortulsa.org/posts/…
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The L.A. Local News Initiative, announced today, is a $15M effort to grow & support #localnews in the region. The initiative will operate & support local newsrooms covering neighborhood, regional & state levels in service of LA communities. theajp.org/news-insights/ann…
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NEW: BIG LOCAL PLAY
— Media leaders, philanthropists raise $15M for local news initiative in L.A.
— Big names involved, including @meridak @evanspiegel
— Funders & board working w @JournalismProj to fund new newsrooms and support existing
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🚨 Attention all newsroom leaders who are passionate about Los Angeles and about public service journalism, and who want to have a lasting impact on our industry: the L.A. Local News Initiative is hiring an Executive Editor. Apply here localnewsforla.org/jobs/exec…
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Boyle Heights Beat is now part of the newly launched L.A. Local News Initiative (@localnewsforla), an effort by philanthropy, media and community organizations to fill information gaps across L.A.
So what does that mean? Read on 🧵 boyleheightsbeat.com/boyle-h…
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Dozens of students from Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High School have walked out of school and are now marching to LA City Hall, calling on LAUSD to answer why Principal Mauro Bautista has been absent for a month #Boyleheights boyleheightsbeat.com/mendez-…
.@boyleheightsbt has been fully covering this developing situation at Mendez HS, in a team effort including their full time reporters and HS reporters—showing the importance and irreplaceable value of having a reporters always present in the communities they serve
LAUSD officials are holding a closed, private meeting with Mendez HS parents right now to discuss the sudden removal of Principal Mauro Bautista. Media and staff was not allowed inside. Catch up on this story here and follow us for updates as we get them boyleheightsbeat.com/mendez-…
Hi all! @JournalismProj is looking for a VP of newsroom strategy. This is really fulfilling and fun work for anyone who is passionate about public service journalism, local news, leadership, and building thriving teams and lasting, impactful organizations. theajp.org/about/work-with-u…
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.@city_bureau is a Pulitzer Prize-winning org! 🎉 For the 2nd year in row, a nonprofit news org has won the Pulitzer Prize in Local Reporting. Congrats to City Bureau's @sarahanneconway on this major win in partnership w/ @invinst's @trinattrill.
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It's our second day of Mirror Indy! We are so excited to continue bringing you community-focused news that you can count on. Here is a note from our Deputy Managing Editor, @ryanmartin 🧵:
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Huge congrats to the teams at @mirrorindy and @SignalAkron, which both launched today! These new entrants to local news were formed around what residents of the two cities said was most important to them, and were made possible by the support of their local communities.
Something cool about both newsrooms: they’re home to @city_bureau Documenters sites! Indy & Akron Documenters train and pay residents to cover public meetings, and are already making a difference in local civic engagement. @ebonythewriter shares more here wishtv.com/news/new-journali…
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Thank you for covering what matters in our daily lives, @mirrorindy!
¡Gracias por cubrir noticias que afecta nuestra vida diaria @mirrorindy!
Indianapolis’ alleys are crumbling. Many worry $2M for repairs won’t go far. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis-…
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For @mirrorindy! I want to more deeply understand the impact of student loan repayment locally.
I'm looking to chat with ppl who are repaying student loans from any Indy college/university but didn't finish that degree. DMs open, email in bio! TIA:)
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Signal Akron is building a community newsroom to address community information needs. Be part of it from the beginning:
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NEW: @indy_localnews announces @BroKrift as its founding CEO. Krift, a seasoned leader with a track record of ambitious local journalism, joins the Initiative from the Indianapolis Star. Learn more about Krift’s vision for Indiana local news. localnewsforindiana.org/post…
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🎧AJP’s @LorettaChao talks to @journalismnews about how newsrooms can set up community listening efforts, bring important voices to the table, understand community information needs, and talk about journalism in a way that resonates. Listen here: journalism.co.uk/podcast/lor…