Learn how national and local news organizations are covering the U.S. elections on Facebook and Instagram, and hear from NBC News and The Hill on how they use CrowdTangle in … Learn about this subject.
Meet the JSK Community Impact Fellows for 2020-2021
Meet the first class of John S. Knight Journalism’s Community Impact Fellows for 2020-2021 and learn more about their projects. The 11 fellows are working on range of projects to … Learn about this subject.
How Local Publishers Are Using COVID Grants
A dynamic panel of local newsroom leaders share actionable insights on how they are using COVID relief grants to catalyze change by Facebook Journalism Project and the Local Media Association.
Investigating AI and Surveillance Technology in Your Community
The use of algorithmic decision-making tools is on the rise across our institutions, from criminal justice and education to public benefits and health care. Take facial recognition as one example: … Learn about this subject.
Bringing Local News Back: Leveraging Independent Content Creators to Help Irrigate News Deserts
Shifting reading habits, social media, and 24-hour cable news have created “news deserts” throughout the country, where local news no longer exists. News Break will be discussing how it may … Learn about this subject.
Reporting as Journalists of Color: Why We Need to Add “Safety” to Our Conversations about Diversity in Our Newsrooms
It seems everyone in journalism is talking about the importance of diversity in the newsroom. What’s missing in the conversation are the specific safety risks journalists of color face; they … Learn about this subject.
How Crosswords and Other Puzzles Can Create More Loyal Readers (and Higher Revenue)
Crosswords and other puzzles have been valued by print readers for generations. They can be even more valuable for online publications. The New York Times is an obvious example. But … Learn about this subject.
Sources, Sources Everywhere — But Who is Actually Reliable?
Sources are the backbone of any good news story, but finding a quotable expert or spokesperson isn’t always easy. While using Twitter, LinkedIn, public relations firms, and online tools may … Learn about this subject.
Driving Towards Digital Change with Embedded Editors
The Wall Street Journal has created a hub-and-spoke system to help drive towards great journalism. The Journal’s team of strategy editors are embedded with each coverage area but tightly connected … Learn about this subject.
Using Insights From Past Events to Understand Reader Behaviors Leading Up to the 2020 Election
As the U.S. presidential election nears, it’s critical to understand the current traffic landscape and how today’s readers interact with content across various platforms and channels. In this session, we’ll … Learn about this subject.