Local News Researcher Elizabeth Thompson noted that the 2023 local news burnout report was in response to the observations the CISLM team aspired to quantify after hearing about the topic often from local news journalists.
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‘A recipe for burnout’: CISLM’s Elizabeth Thompson on journalism working conditions
The article also emphasizes that changes in the industry, including a landscape of shifting news values and layoffs, could be impacting the experiences of journalists and their burnout.
Q&A with Margot Susca on private investment in journalism
“When profit is put first, one of the first things that happens is layoffs or they don’t fill positions. And you’re left with a community that is then underserved by the journalism.”
Q&A with sociopolitical local news researcher, Pranav Goel
“If you’re reporting as a local journalist, (is) the lens by which you are framing these issues influencing national news reporting? (…) I think that could emphasize the responsibility of local journalism.”
Q&A with local news researcher, Asa Royal
“It’s exciting to see people orienting around that—figuring out what community information needs are and figuring out how to build a product that fulfills them.”
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During the 2024 election year, journalists are looking for solutions to covering elections in a meaningful, useful way. This guide walks through WHQR’s Community Agenda project, including lessons learned and the limitations.
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.”
Apply to The Elections Funnel workshop
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