CISLM will grow a more equitable and sustainable future for local news, the journalists who make it and the communities that need it. Through the intersection of research, education and practice, we will redefine sustainability to mean more than revenue. We will cultivate, feed and support the human resources who will reinvent journalism.
Reinventing Local News
Featured Project
NC Diversity Audit
A partnership between CISLM and Elon University’s NC Local News Workshop, the 2022 Diversity Audit for NC Newsrooms is likely the first of its kind in the state.
We're surveying all news outlets regardless of size, location or media platform. The research will be used to guide programming to help newsrooms make progress on diversity, equity and inclusion, and provide benchmarking newsrooms can use.
How high school journalists can be part of a news ecosystem
The Nighthawk News produces many hard-hitting stories by student journalists — not just for other students, but for their Outer Banks community.
How local news outlets are using sports wins as revenue wins
For UNC Table Stakes participants and alumni, recent rivalry games and national championships have brought in much-needed revenue to their newsrooms through innovative fundraising and commemorative merchandise sales.
Which states are taking legislative action to support local news?
While Congress is considering several bills aimed at helping local news, several state legislators have introduced 11 bills that would support local journalism in their states.
CISLM, NC Local News Workshop collaborating on education series focused on ‘Building Better Newsrooms’
CISLM has teamed with the NC Local News Workshop to create a series of workshops, conversations and events, titled “Workplace Resilience: Building Better Newsrooms.”
Nonprofit newsrooms turn rivalry into revenue streams
A recent Better News episode of the It’s all Journalism…
LISTEN: Growing audience during a pandemic
Growing a diverse audience during a pandemic is not easy,…
Want to build audience? Start with newcomers
Want to build audience? Take an idea from The Pilot,…
Whiteville’s The News Reporter adopts UNC Table Stakes’ digital-first mindset for successful transition
This Editor & Publisher piece profiles the digital success of…