“Nobody to our knowledge had looked at the region as a whole and tried looking at doing a deep dive into news and information ecosystem and needs of particular communities within one of our key regions in the state.”
Author: Katelyn Chedraoui
Q&A with local news researcher, Teri Finneman
“I was asking, why is it that after all these decades, academia has not yet helped the news industry solve this business model crisis yet?”
Jordan Davis brings broad skillset into local news research
Raised in a family of educators, CISLM Graduate Student Researcher Jordan Davis was taught to value any opportunity to learn new skills.
Clay Williams brings journalism background to local news research
“I wanted to keep my journalistic roots and see what is happening in the field these days,” Williams said. “Journalism is in a very interesting place now in terms of sustainability, especially at the local level.”
Q&A with Local News Researcher Damian Radcliffe
“We also need an evidence base to support interventions from a media policy perspective, or a funding perspective, be that at a federal or local level, or through philanthropic organizations, or indeed, to encourage individuals to give.”
How student journalists, local news org partner to meet NC environmental news needs
There are very few classes at the UNC Hussman School where one can expect to hold a falcon. But for junior Caleb Sigmon, MEJO 562 has brought a lot of new experiences.
Q&A with Richard T. Griffiths on local news, media ethics
CISLM Intern Katelyn Chedraoui sat down with Griffiths at the end of his visit to UNC to chat about his experience with local news and current ethical dilemmas facing journalists.
Lucas Thomae brings firsthand experience with local news to CISLM
As Lucas Thomae fell in love with local journalism, he started shadowing different sports reporters from his hometown newspapers.
Jessica Mahone takes the helm for CISLM’s next generation of local news research
As research director, Mahone will lead efforts to integrate the Center’s research with its educational programs and outreach, as well as collaborate and connect with the broader local news research community.
How the Knoxville News Sentinel’s investigative reporting is building back trust with Black readers
Bridging the divides between the newsroom and communities cannot be done in only weeks or months. For UNC Table Stakes participant Knoxville News Sentinel, that shift takes many forms.