Report for America brought journalists from every corner of the country to Minneapolis last week for the service program’s 2024 National Gathering. It was an opportunity for corps members to connect and learn from one another in a way that can only be done in person. “We can do orientation on Zoom. We can do
Report for America unveiled its 2024 Impact Report last night to a room filled with journalists, media industry leaders, philanthropists, and other supporters of local journalism at the Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis. While the focus of the evening was panel discussions on growing statewide support for local news in Minnesota, sharing the report
National service program recruits talented, diverse reporters—helps newsrooms fund salaries Report for America is looking to add more than 50 newsroom positions next summer and applications are now open for local newsrooms interested in partnering to host early-career and experienced journalists for up to three years. Report for America is a national service program that
Report for America presented awards to journalists in nearly a dozen categories, named a Mentor of the Year, and recognized newsrooms for their sustainability efforts at its fourth annual “Local News Awards” ceremony, held virtually, on May 22. More than 200 entries, from nearly 120 journalists, were submitted this year. They showcased a wide swath
See the new corps member assignments here. Report for America is pleased to announce that it will place nearly 60 reporters and photojournalists in new positions at local newsrooms across the country this summer. These new corps members join dozens more who will continue reporting on undercovered communities and topics for their second or third
See the full list of new newsrooms and beats here. Report for America has announced the selection of dozens of new host newsroom partners while opening applications for just over 50 new reporting corps positions across the United States. “We have placed a bet on these newsrooms, that with our help they will become beacons of
Religion plays a significant role in communities across the country, from shaping lawmakers’ approach to legislation to how people view themselves and their neighbors. Understanding these nuances as a journalist can be difficult, especially when many local newsrooms struggle to maintain dedicated coverage of any beat, let alone religion. Report for America is building a
Report for America announced today that applications are now open for news organizations interested in partnering to host emerging and experienced journalists in their newsrooms for up to three years, beginning next summer. Report for America is a national service program that places talented journalists—corps members—into local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities.
Report for America corps members, family, friends and staff came together virtually last night to celebrate the graduation of nearly 100 journalists from the national service program, ahead of this year’s Local News Awards. The new graduates have all completed at least one year of service with Report America with several having two
Report for America presented awards to journalists in nearly a dozen categories and named a Mentor of the Year at its third annual “Local News Awards,” held virtually, May 17, following a ceremony honoring the program’s recent graduates. More than 300 entries were submitted this year, showcasing compelling and impactful local reporting from across