Rebuild Local News

While news deserts have garnered much attention, "ghost papers" pose a similar threat to a well-informed public. In many regions, newspapers persist but are so depleted of original local reporting that they no longer fulfill their critical role in serving their communities. Learn more at Medill Local News Initiative: https://lnkd.in/gAVyTit9 #Newspapers #LocalNews #Journalism #Media #Community

The Civic News Company released a new report revealing gaps between the local news Americans need and what they actually have. Notably, 4 of the 6 most cited sources for information were not journalism organizations, and print newspapers ranked 9th. "The 'Civic Information Needs Census' is an opportunity to formalize coalitions of local civic information practitioners by providing a shared data set they can all work from, so that they can ultimately understand whether each of their efforts is successful." Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gdHz9327 #Journalism #Media #LocalNews #Information #Data #Civic

The Trust Press, a new commercial printing facility launched by the National Trust for Local News to tackle rising local news production costs in Colorado, is now operational. It currently prints publications for Colorado Community Media and will soon print several other local and ethnic newspapers. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gXS2KWQN #Colorado #Newspapers #Journalism #Media #LocalNews #Print

While the local news industry faces significant challenges, promising efforts from policymakers, startups, and legacy media are driving innovation. Effective policy solutions are crucial to addressing the core issues of the crisis and ensuring a sustainable future for local journalism. Alongside philanthropic support, these policy efforts will play a key role in strengthening the sector. View the full list of policy efforts: https://lnkd.in/g2t6ZdU4 Learn more at Medill Local News Initiative: https://lnkd.in/gFNuMaea #Journalism #Media #LocalNews #Policy #Legislation

The latest survey by Pew Research Center finds that about three-quarters of Americans (74%) believe criticism from news organizations keeps political leaders from doing things that shouldn’t be done. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gHMeacvB #Media #News #Journalism #Politics #Research

We’re thrilled to introduce the newest members of our coalition, each contributing valuable expertise and perspectives to our collective effort to strengthen local news and support vibrant communities: Public Media Company, Trusting News, Wrangell Sentinel and Greensboro Latino! #Journalism #LocalNews #Media #Newspapers #Community #Membership

Rural communities face significant barriers to information access as three-quarters of news deserts are located in predominantly rural counties. As digital local news sites and networks emerge, for example, they tend to concentrate in metro and suburban areas, highlighting the challenges rural residents face in accessing robust sources of local news. Learn more at Medill Local News Initiative: https://lnkd.in/gFNuMaea #LocalNews #Media #Journalism #Rural #Digital

We’re excited to announce our new presence on Bluesky! Along with our posts on X and LinkedIn, we’ll be sharing updates on policy developments, shifts in the local news landscape, and valuable resources. Follow us to stay informed no matter where you are: https://t.co/zPw5YzdXOm #Bluesky #SocialMedia #Nonprofit #Media #Journalism #LocalNews

Rebuild Local News is hiring for two key roles: Executive Support & Operations Coordinator and Policy Manager for Technology. Join our team and help shape the future of local journalism! Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/gEqRav3T #Hiring #LocalNews #JournalismJobs #TechPolicy #NonprofitJobs #RebuildLocalNews #MediaImpact

The Rebuild Local News team is growing! We're looking for two new team members that are passionate about advancing public policy to support local news. We're hiring for an Executive Assistant & Operations Coordinator and a Policy Manager for Technology. Head to the Rebuild website to learn more: