Welcome to the Listening Post Collective
About Us
The Listening Post Collective, a project of Internews, brings global expertise and strategies to meet community information needs in the U.S. Our Collective comprises former journalists, business leaders, humanitarian activists, grassroots organizers, and public policy analysts, all dedicated to empowering communities through reliable and impactful information.
Our News Information Crisis
- The historic and expanding news deserts diminish civic engagement and challenges information integrity.
- Even in areas with strong traditional news ecosystems, which are not considered ‘news deserts,’ entire communities still lack equitable access to information.
- Legacy journalism often misrepresents or completely ignores the stories of BIPOC and immigrant communities.
- Equity-minded media leaders need stronger support, mentorship, and platforms to amplify their voices and ensure diverse perspectives are valued in the media landscape.
This is why our Collective includes financial backing, training opportunities, and networks that foster collaboration and innovation.
What We Do
We partner with individuals and organizations to create local news solutions that empower communities. Building equity in media requires trust, collaboration, and time. Through listening, networking, and understanding information needs, we develop community-driven solutions that foster impactful, sustainable civic media projects.
Our Vision
At the Listening Post Collective, we envision a world where everyone lives not in a news desert but in an information garden, where everyone has access to high-quality, culturally-relevant, civic information in accessible languages and on issues that impact them.
We see a future where civic power is strengthened by equitable, civic media.
We’re uniquely situated to take on this work.
We draw on 40 years of global experience building healthy media and information environments, especially in vulnerable communities.
Our Impact
Information Ecosystem Assessments
Total $ Microgrants Distributed since 2017
Playbook Collective Members
Testimonials
Thank You to Our Funders and Collaborators
