Eight independent news outlets that completed the UNC-Knight Table Stakes program received grants from the first round of the national Press Forward grants, according to the list of grantees announced by Press Forward.
Author: Sarah Vassello
Sarah Vassello is the Program Coordinator for the Center for Innovation and Sustainability in Local Media.
How new FLSA standards could reshape local newsrooms
The second round of Fair Labor Standards Act regulations take effect on January 1 bringing potential changes to newsroom staffing and employee classifications.
How WCHL is bringing listeners into conversations with Orange County mayors
“It’s really cool that the 3 mayors are all here at the same time. We don’t usually get that opportunity. I wonder if they might be interested in doing a spot on the air with us on the regular?”
11 news organizations join Elections Funnel training series
CISLM will welcome 11 news organizations to UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media this week for a training series that will help them meet the moment of the 2024 elections.
Burnout Remains a Problem. Journalists Are Helping Each Other Cope.
“The Center for Innovation and Sustainability in Local Media recently found that 70% of local journalists experienced work-related burnout. Over the years, I’ve realized what helps best is consulting resources created by reporters who have been through it.”
‘Tar Heel Bus Tour’ stop spotlights rural news solutions
The Whiteville News Reporter and High’s Border Belt Independent co-hosted the stop about rural local news on the 2023 Tar Heel Bus Tour East.
A guide to better hiring (and getting hired) practices
Our hope is that this can shed some light and create more transparency for all in the hiring process, especially for candidates who may not have easy access to journalism professionals.
Breaking with Brett Jensen: The dangers facing print media
Erica Perel, CISLM Director, spoke about how concerned people should be about the future of (especially local) journalism + why it is important for young journalists to be flexible and creative as they enter the industry.
Local journalism’s burnout crisis is unsustainable
“It’s probably not surprising to a lot of people in the field, but it definitely should be something that’s dealt with and not thought of as OK,” said Elizabeth Thompson, CISLM local news researcher and the survey’s lead.
Navigating burnout as a journalist
Following more than a decade of layoffs and consolidation in the local news industry, 70% of journalists have experienced work-related burnout, according to a new survey from the Center for Innovation and Sustainability in Local Media.