The Center for Community Media

Table Stakes alumni, tomorrow join a Q&A with Gillian White, CRO of Capital B, to learn: ✔️How a small team can develop fundraising appeals that speak to a news organization’s mission and audience ✔️Case studies for tying fundraising asks to key events and news coverage ✔️Focusing your efforts for end-of-year fundraising campaigns Register now:https://hubs.ly/Q02YYlVs0

🔔 BIG NEWS! 🔔 We are excited to introduce the Civic Information Index—a transformative tool by the Listening Post Collective and Brown Information Futures Lab, with support from Press Forward. The Index uses 21 indicators to assess civic health across U.S. counties, providing actionable insights to strengthen local news and information ecosystems. As traditional media declines, many communities—especially underserved ones—are left without reliable news. The Index bridges this gap, offering data-driven tools for local media, funders, and civic organizations to revitalize ecosystems, foster community engagement, and promote equitable access to vital information. 🔎 What’s inside? 🗺 A county-level map visualizing civic health indicators. 📊 A dashboard tracking metrics like local media presence, broadband access, and voter turnout. 📌 Tailored insights for funders, news outlets, and community organizations. Let’s rebuild stronger, more inclusive civic infrastructure together! 💡 🔗 Explore the Index now: https://lnkd.in/ga8Wf68R #CivicHealth #LocalJournalism #CommunityEngagement #MediaInnovation #PressForward #DataIntoAction

The Center for Community Media and Newmark J+ is hosting an info session about our AI Community Engagement Lab 🤖📰 — a program designed to empower news outlets across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territories to use AI for deeper, more impactful engagement. 🗓 Date: Tuesday, November 19 ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET 🔗 Link: https://lu.ma/yoca3kcm. Here's what to expect: 🔎 Program Overview: Learn how the lab seeks to support small, independent community media outlets in meaningfully adopting and experimenting with AI products. 📝 Application Process: Get step-by-step guidance on how to apply for the program by the December 6 deadline. ❓ Q&A Session: Get your questions answered and discover how this lab can benefit you or your organization. Whether you're eager to integrate AI tools into your workflow or simply curious about its potential impact on your journalism 🗞️, this session is for you. 👉🏿 Don't miss out! Sign up for the info session here: https://lu.ma/yoca3kcm More on the program here: https://lnkd.in/eFsmTaQj

⏰ Join us TOMORROW, Nov 19 at 2 p.m. ET to learn more about the brand new AI Community Engagement Lab — a six-month, tuition-free program designed to help community journalists leverage AI to strengthen audience engagement. RSVP HERE → https://lu.ma/yoca3kcm Here’s a brief overview of the Lab: ∙ Duration: Six months, from March 17 to October 21, 2025 (with a summer break). ∙ In-Person Kickoff: The program begins with a mandatory two day in-person workshop in New York City on March 17-18, 2025 (travel stipends are available). ∙ Biweekly Classes and Workshops: Every other Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET, you’ll participate in interactive virtual classes and hands-on workshops. ∙ Online Coaching and Final Project: Participants will receive personalized guidance throughout and complete a final project to implement AI solutions in their own newsrooms. ∙ Time Commitment: 2-4 hours per week. ∙ Participants: The lab will bring together 15-20 community journalists from across the United States, Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territories. ∙ Focus: Using AI tools to strengthen audience engagement and community relationships. ∙ Language: English. Join us to learn more about the Lab and what you can expect with the curriculum, coaching, and projects. We'll be on hand to answer your questions and help you understand how this lab could benefit you and your newsroom!

Are you or do you know an emerging journalist looking to develop your writing and community engagement skills? Our Civic Reporting Fellowship is a paid, 16-week training and reporting opportunity that could be exactly for you! Report on a big-picture issue affecting #Chicago's South and West Sides in a collaborative learning environment, with an emphasis on racial equity and community engagement. Applications are open now thru December 5! https://lnkd.in/efrmvuxD #hiring #nonprofitjobs #nonprofitmedia

Have thoughts about what you want to see Borderless write about in the wake of Trump’s reelection? Come by Nabala Cafe in Uptown this Thursday to share your thoughts, half-baked ideas or fully-fledged story pitches with Borderless reporters Katrina Pham, Aydali Campa and Fatema Hosseini. We want to hear from you, and to give you all the opportunity to be a part of the conversation on what Borderless’ coverage will look like in the upcoming Trump administration.