News Product Alliance

Happy Holidays from all of us at News Product Alliance! 🌟 Thank you for an amazing year. Together in 2024, we supported news product leaders in developing their skills, advancing purposeful AI integration, connecting with members from all over the world, and sharing insights on how to establish healthy product operations— driving real impact in newsrooms at every level of their product journey. Your support is the best gift to us! See you in 2025 to continue working on rebuilding journalism to be what communities need it to be 🎉

A huge congratulations to the second cohort of the #NPMC! They wrapped up the course with impressive capstone presentations, showcasing skills, insights, and innovative ideas. Let’s celebrate their hard work and dedication — we’re excited to see the amazing things this group will achieve next! 🎉

“We can’t predict the future - but it’s essential to plan for it.” 🌟 NPA Board Member AX Mina contributed an insightful piece to Nieman Journalism Lab’s Predictions for Journalism 2025, emphasizing the value of strategic foresight in navigating uncertainty and news product development.

The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation’s partnership fuels NPA’s work on bridging the gap between local community needs and journalism products. Together, we're building a future where AI helps strengthen local journalism and fosters a well-informed public. Learn more about their commitment at https://lnkd.in/eJZhHV5S. 

NPA is seeking a Programs Director to oversee and enhance our portfolio of impactful programs, including the NPMC, the annual NPA Summit, and other strategic initiatives. You will be at the forefront of NPA’s mission to foster resilience in newsrooms through strategic product thinking. 🌟 This is a remote, part-time position. Learn more and apply by Jan 15: https://lnkd.in/e7HgpSkD

From the NPA community! 🌟 Our long-time partner Ariel Zirulnick shares her expertise on the latest episode of Be The Media. She explores how product thinking can help local newsrooms connect with audiences and build sustainable revenue. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/ddTCGGd5 

At NPA, we’re bridging the gap between strategy and execution for news organizations. The 2025 NC News Product Bootcamp, in partnership with North Carolina Local News Workshop, offers newsrooms the chance to meet evolving audience needs while strengthening resilience and sustainability. This bootcamp will: ✔️ Equip your team with product tools, frameworks, and networks. ✔️ Provide interactive workshops on audience research, product strategy, and business alignment. ✔️ Offer personalized coaching sessions to help you put ideas into action. We prioritize newsrooms serving underserved communities, led by BIPOC leaders, nonprofit or independent, or those committed to audience-centered journalism. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dUr8MGgE 

📘 Descubre la guía para tomar decisiones estratégicas en tecnología para organizaciones periodísticas. Un recurso clave para enfrentar desafíos tecnológicos en el mundo del periodismo 👉 https://bit.ly/4dO72RC 🤝 Una alianza con News Product Alliance.

Time is running out! Today is your last chance to double your impact at NPA’s End of Year Sustainers Campaign — which ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. ET! We would love your support to sustain and grow our work. Every dollar donated will be matched by the Lenfest Institute for Journalism, up to $10,000—doubling your contribution to fund scholarships, financial support, and free resources that empower diverse voices in the news product field. Let’s make this final push a success together! 💛 Set up your donation now: https://lnkd.in/dva9iVtD 

We could take some time to explain the impact of NPA’s work, but what better way to celebrate wins than hearing directly from our incredible community members? 💛 These testimonials show how your support helps create opportunities, share knowledge, and inspire amazing work. If these stories resonate with you, consider donating to our End of Year Sustainers Campaign: https://lnkd.in/dva9iVtD