From America Amplified
Stories and strategies about community engagement journalism and the power of our collaborations.
What journalists can learn from Factchequeado about tackling misinformation
Factchequeado fact-checks items that are re-traceable and have impact on public debate and decision making. They also debunk viral content, which is often user-generated content where authors are not as easily identifiable.
“I’m putting together a crew”: How to hire for engagement
Whether you’re pulling a heist or doing engagement-fueled journalism, there’s nothing more important than getting the right people on your team.
Mental health and open dialogue are the foundations for WITF’s election resilience plan
To prepare for the 2024 election, WITF’s Director of Journalism asked staff to share what went well and what didn’t in 2020. The result: a resource guide for resilience that prioritizes honest conversations and self-care.
Strategies for Securing Management Buy-in for Engagement Journalism
Engagement journalism usually doesn’t start because of a mandate from the top leadership of a news organization — it’s a bit more “grassroots” than that. Rest assured, buy-in from leadership is possible and DOES happen! Here are some tried and true strategies for securing management buy-in.
A conversation with jesikah maria ross on handling journalism with care
If you ask most journalists if they care about how their work impacts the people around them, they’ll probably say they do. But what does caring look like in practice? jesikah maria ross shares a framework in her new guide, Taking Care: A guide for participatory and trauma-informed journalism.
How a memorandum of understanding can be your partnership road map
An MOU is more than just a document. On a practical level, it can help you and your partner get on the same page about your vision, responsibilities, and goals for your partnership.
Steal this idea! Standout examples from our stations
Road trips, office hours, trivia nights — there are lots of great examples of engagement practitioners out there, especially among our amazing America Amplified cohort this year. Check out some of the ideas from our stations across the U.S. and see if any of them could be customized to fit the community your station serves!