Tag: Journalism
CPB grants fund expansion of video journalism at regional centers
CPB is bolstering its financial support of five regional Local Journalism Collaborations to add video reporting units.The Pub, Episode 3: Podcasting tests definition of public media, Indiana governor does too
PRX CEO Jake Shapiro says “the definition of public media . . . has to be stretched.”KCRW receives $1 million grant for new reporting series
The new series will cover disadvantaged and marginalized residents in Los Angeles.The Pub, Episode 2: Paycheck journalism, the demise of History Detectives, and what makes good theme music
A tattoo expert argues that media outlets should pay sources for their time and knowledge. This week on our podcast, The Pub.PBS taps ‘serious journalist’ to elevate public affairs as v.p. of news
Marie Nelson arrives at PBS a time of transition and challenges.CPB’s $7.5M in pubmedia news grants honors slain Charlie Hebdo journalists
CPB reacted Jan. 8 to the attack on journalists at the French satirical publication Charlie Hebdo by announcing grants totaling $7.5 million to four ...Marketplace team takes ‘really deep dive’ into neighborhood roiled by gentrification
To report its special series on the economic forces and societal changes of gentrification, Marketplace embedded a team of journalists in one of ...Liberian reporters covering Ebola up close get boost from On the Media
The show's interview with a newspaper editor spurred a listener to take action.Frontline creates cross-platform investigative unit with help from Ford Foundation
Frontline has hired two investigative reporters and promoted a digital specialist to create its first desk producing original investigative journalism across platforms. The ...PRI develops tool to change how readers engage with its journalism
StoryAct will suggest ways that readers can take action.NPR to close Kabul bureau
When the 13-year international combat mission ends in Afghanistan Dec. 31, NPR’s Kabul bureau will also close. NPR decided in 2012 that it ...Study of engaging digital stories helps stations’ newsrooms set priorities
A new vocabulary is emerging in public radio newsrooms to help journalists communicate and make decisions about online coverage that attracts and builds ...Eight best practices for journalists who reply to online comments
Productive exchanges with your readers aren't just possible — they're essential.OPB, Center for Investigative Reporting launch public TV version of Reveal
A new series from the nonprofit Center for Investigative Reporting brings extensive investigative journalism to public television in four hourlong episodes. In ...Tiny news team at Lakeland Public Television fills gap left by commercial TV
Station managers who worry they can’t afford to do news and public affairs have only to look at Lakeland Public Television in ...
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