Local That Works
How to win the Local that Works $20,000 grand prize
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Current is calling on all authentically, awesomely local media to participate in the 2021 Local that Works contest.
System/Policy
The ‘Local that Works’ — and what’s still needed
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“The presence of frontline reporters throughout the country provides a different sort of opportunity for public media journalism: to surprise, to uncover, to find not just the local angle but the issues that are most engaging local citizens and might be of broader interest as well.”
Local That Works
Sahan Journal wins 2020 Local that Works contest
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The nonprofit news organization won $20,000 in Current’s annual competition.
Local That Works
KMUW’s ‘Democracy on Tap’ assembles new town square with happy-hour vibe
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Wichita is a ”big little city with real issues and ambitions,” says Sarah Jane Crespo. She created events where listeners learn about and discuss issues affecting the city.
Programs/Content
Get inspired with our huge list of local content and engagement projects
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Stations and nonprofit news organizations have submitted more than 350 projects to our Local That Works competitions. See what they’ve been up to and steal their ideas.
Programs/Content
WDET audio and photography storytelling project wins this year’s Local That Works award
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The Detroit station’s “Framed” series aims to “reflect the lives of the people we’re here to serve.”
Programs/Content
Watch the ‘Local That Works’ keynote from PMDMC
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Learn about creative local projects from three stations, then enter our contest.
Programs/Content
For smaller stations, WYSO training program offers model for content on a budget
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The station’s Community Voices project has made its programming more diverse while also helping to grow revenue.
Programs/Content
Alaska station’s forums ‘break down walls’ between community members
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The winner of Current’s Local That Works contest, Alaska Public Media’s “Community in Unity” events tackled topics including racism, immigration and incarceration.