Local that Works
Local that Works spotlights innovative, community-focused media initiatives that expand, engage, diversify, serve local audiences and create civic value. LTW is an annual contest, database, a reporting project, and a webinar series. Sign up for Current’s newsletter to receive updates about the Local that Works competition and webinars.
Local that Works spotlights innovative, community-focused media initiatives that expand, engage, diversify, serve local audiences and create civic value. LTW is an annual contest, database, a reporting project, and a webinar series. Sign up for Current’s newsletter to receive updates about the Local that Works competition and webinars.
Sahan Journal wins 2020 Local that Works contest
The nonprofit news organization won $20,000 in Current's annual competition.Five finalists will vie for the $20,000 Local that Works grand prize
Entries related to COVID-19, at-home learning, police misconduct and stories of immigrants and incarcerated people rose to the top.Frequently Asked Questions about the Local that Works contest
We answer your questions about the 2020 Local that Works contest and the $20,000 grand prize as the Aug. 20 entry deadline ...Local that Works contest opens with bigger cash prize, database of ‘ideas worth stealing’
To put your station in the running for a $20,000 grand prize, tell us what you're doing to become more engaging, relevant ...Voice of San Diego’s guide to public schools gives audiences more of what they want
“We have never produced a product that people were this excited about and wanted this much," says Scott Lewis, VOSD's chief editor. ...Pennsylvania stations collaborate on multimedia response to opioid crisis
Seven public stations wanted to demonstrate the difference public media could make in responding to a statewide epidemic. The content has helped ...KMUW’s ‘Democracy on Tap’ assembles new town square with happy-hour vibe
Wichita is a ”big little city with real issues and ambitions,” says Sarah Jane Crespo. She created events where listeners learn about ...Get inspired with our huge list of local content and engagement projects
Stations and nonprofit news organizations have submitted more than 350 projects to our Local That Works competitions. See what they've been up ...WDET audio and photography storytelling project wins this year’s Local That Works award
The Detroit station's "Framed" series aims to "reflect the lives of the people we're here to serve."We announce the four finalists in our 2019 Local That Works contest
For the first time, a nonprofit news organization and a statewide public TV collaboration advance to the winner's round.
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