Useful insights for people advancing healthy, responsive and resilient news organizations.
The American Press Institute’s Need to Know newsletter offers media and journalism leaders analysis of the rapid changes in the journalism industry, a curated list of must-read stories and guidance on modernizing journalism editorial and business strategies.
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Know how your journalism fits into the information mix
Identify one local creator your newsroom could learn from.
Stop treating younger people as future audiences
Design coverage for younger audiences, not just about them.
Don’t assume trust; demonstrate it
Trust in local news organizations isn’t a given, especially among younger audiences. You can’t assume that your community will automatically give you more authority than other news sources.
How local newsrooms can adapt to changing news habits
We're making new Media Insight Project research actionable for local news leaders, offering a tactic you can try each week, supported by the study’s findings.
Managing a psychologically safe workplace
Psychological safety within the newsroom can encourage people to ask for help, surface new ideas or challenge assumptions with honesty and clarity.
What it means to be a trauma-informed leader
Think of the last time you struggled to cope after working on a difficult story. Did you speak to a colleague? If so, what made you feel like you could approach them? If not, what kept you from reaching out?
