Ten Take-Away Ideas for Civic Coverage
Jan Schaffer, executive director of the Pew Center, suggests some time-tested civic journalism strategies to keep in mind as the Center sunsets at year's end.
Civic Catalyst: Defining Civic Journalism
Combating Subversive Inactivity
Civic journalism is an arrow in our quiver in fighting subversive inactivity. By Rebecca Rimel.
Interaction = Connections = Relationships
The future of journalism hinges on fostering connections to the community, according to a national survey of newspaper editors. By Jan Schaffer.
Civic Journalism: The Public “Gets” It
Jan Schaffer, executive director of the Pew Center, describes the changing face of civic journalism -- new tools and techniques that remain true to old values.
Weaving Your Community’s Master Narrative
Focusing on internal rather than external conflict -- the silences rather than the noise -- can provide the most relevant community coverage. By Jan Schaffer.
Roadmap 2005: National vs. Regional Strategies for the Future
Bill Keller, managing editor of The New York Times, Ann Marie Lipinski, vice president and executive editor of the Chicago Tribune, and Gary Pruitt, president and chief executive officer of The McClatchy Co., discuss the emerging roles of news organizations and their visions of the future.
What’s Coming? Will We Be Ready for It? Equipping Journalists for the New Communications Era
Highlights of keynote remarks by Anders Gyllenhaal, Executive Editor of The News & Observer, Raleigh, NC at the AEJMC Convention in Phoenix.
This is Not Your Father’s Newsmobile
Pew Center Director Jan Schaffer discusses how civic journalism differs from traditional journalism, including a checklist to help identify civic journalism - and practice it.