Transforming Local Journalism: A Guide to Next-Generation Approaches to Rebuild Capacity (RSVP Encouraged)

  • Wednesday, Aug 23 – 1 PM – 2 PM ET (17 – 18 UTC)
  • Salon K - 5th Floor
  • Not available virtually
  • #ONA23

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If a community wants to protect or rebuild its local news ecosystem, what does the journey to that destination look like? Which markers and connections along the way are critical to reversing the steady decline in reporting capacity and reinventing the field? Leveraging existing resources, centering on collaboration, integrating technology, focusing on sustainability and embracing market transformation are all important and interconnected pathways towards that goal.

Speakers

LaSharah Bunting
CEO and Executive Director, Online News Association
@lasharah

Alma Martinez
Executive Director, Central Valley Journalism Collaborative
@almalunitaVisit Website

Kinsey Wilson
Founder & Head, Newspack
@kinseywilsonVisit Website

Manami Kano
Journalism Strategist and Philanthropic Advisor, Kano Advising

Robert Moore
Founder and CEO, El Paso Matters
@bobmoorenewsVisit Website

Moderator

Joaquin Alvarado
Co-Founder, Executive Producer + Strategy, Studiotobe

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