America Amplified

One of our favorite things to see our partners do is show how they are reaching communities and how it informs their coverage. During election season, one way you can do this is by making a landing page that houses allllll that good election content you're working so hard on. One of our favorite examples of who shows 👏 their 👏 work? @vermontpublic 🩵 Check out their landing page here: https://lnkd.in/gEjJn9gN #communityengagement #communityjournalism #howto #election #election2024 #localelection #voterguide #landingpage

📝 How can journalism be both impactful and caring? This week, we explore "Taking Care: A Guide for Participatory and Trauma-Informed Journalism," by jesikah maria ross, published by the Center for Cooperative Media. Discover how bringing a care-centered mindset to journalism can help build stronger relationships, generate trust, and create more meaningful stories. From practical care practices to strategies for engaging communities deeply, this guide offers valuable insights for journalists and newsroom leaders. Let’s rethink how we report and connect with the communities we serve! 🌍 #TraumaInformedJournalism #CommunityEngagement #PublicMedia #AmericaAmplified #EthicOfCare #JournalismMatters

Social media has transformed the way we connect, communicate, and engage with one another. It is a crucial tool for reaching out to communities - like younger audiences. We have some tips on how news orgs can use social media to connect during election season here: https://lnkd.in/gwZtTm5T

🗳️ Understanding the Election Process Matters More Than Ever 🗳️ Elections are no longer straightforward news events—they’ve become complex, both for journalists and the public. Now more than ever, it’s crucial to understand the ins and outs of the electoral process to help maintain its integrity. Recently, our engagement expert, Steph Rivera, joined a ballot processing tour in Colorado to better answer community questions. Journalists learned about the voting process, ballot security, and common misconceptions. Most importantly, they saw firsthand that elections are run by our neighbors, prioritizing trust and transparency. We all need to be informed about this process. Check out your local election office—many are now offering tours for journalists and the public. It’s worth the time! #Election2024 #VoterEducation #Journalism #AmericaAmplified #ElectionIntegrity #KnowTheProcess #LocalNews

🗳️ Elections aren’t the only time to engage with democracy! At the Collaborative Journalism Summit, we learned how journalism organizations are helping communities understand political processes beyond elections. Communities want to know how local and state governments work and how they can be more involved. Newsrooms like BridgeDetroit are making government coverage more accessible by breaking down city budget hearings and providing easy-to-digest summaries. Learn more about innovative ways newsrooms are connecting the dots between policy and people to empower communities to participate more actively in their governance. Let’s rethink how we cover the everyday mechanics of democracy! 💬 #CommunityEngagement #PublicMedia #DemocracyInAction #AmericaAmplified #CollaborativeJournalismSummit

🗳️ Stay Focused on Local Races! 🗳️ Amid all the excitement in national politics, let’s not forget those crucial down-ballot races! From city councilors to state senators, our communities need clear, accessible voter guides tailored to their needs. A great voter guide covers the essentials: -Voting Process: Key deadlines, how to register, and what to bring. -Understanding Offices: Clear explanations of what each office does. -Community-Sourced Priorities: Use local feedback to shape the questions and topics. -Specific Questions: Ask candidates direct questions about their actions and plans. -Clear Options: Help voters compare candidates on the issues that matter most. Make your voter guides meaningful and community-focused—because informed voters strengthen democracy. #LocalElections #CommunityEngagement #VoterGuide #Journalism #Election2024 #CivicDuty #AmericaAmplified #StayInformed

🗣️ Turnover can challenge community engagement, but it doesn't have to derail your efforts! This edition of the America Amplified newsletter dives into strategies for maintaining trust and continuity when team members leave. Learn how to: - Embed engagement into your newsroom culture - Use automation to keep connections strong - Ensure smooth transitions between staff Stay prepared and keep building those meaningful community relationships, no matter what changes come your way! 💪 #CommunityEngagement #PublicMedia #AudienceBuilding #AmericaAmplified

In the wake devasting wildfires, @kunmradio helped connect people to resources and to their loved ones. Their public service journalism also helped their collaborator, @source_nm, who had reporters on the ground in southern New Mexico, to find people and tell their stories. We asked about the project and what they learned in the process. Learn more🔗: https://lnkd.in/eBA7bEUn #communityengagement #journalism #newmexico #wildfires

🌟 Embracing Our Expertise! 🌟 Ever felt imposter syndrome creeping in? I know I have—even while writing this! But our recent station fly-in at America Amplified reminded us all that we have so much more to offer than we realize. We hosted “Table Talks” where everyone shared insights on topics like Hearken best practices, elevating digital engagement, and building trust in overlooked communities. No "experts," just authentic conversations and collective wisdom from everyone in the room. Let’s keep breaking down barriers and building stronger connections. We’re all experts in our own way! #CommunityEngagement #PublicMedia #DigitalStrategy #AmericaAmplified #TableTalks

📣 OnPoynt: The Poynter Institute's report on trends and traction in journalism for Summer 2024 is out and there are some really interesting kernels of info in there! 📣 We picked our top three favorite parts of the report to highlight for you - but we recommend taking a peek when you get a chance! 🔗 Click the link here to get the full report: https://buff.ly/3MxDZ9t #journalism #trends #localjournalism #trust #media