By Shannan Bowen Executive Director, NC Local News Workshop We need more journalists and leaders of color in North Carolina newsrooms. This is not an opinion; it’s a fact that also applies beyond our state. I know that many editors…
Even in a sea of political news, local candidate surveys (and other coverage) stand out in races and campaigns that often get little attention or news coverage — if they’re done right, and if people can find them Low tech…
All readers in North Carolina who are looking for high-quality information should feel reflected, respected and represented by coverage in their area. But how do we measure progress towards this goal? There are national diversity surveys that seek to understand…
Check out the full NC Local newsletter from June 29 for more from the Workshop, including industry news, job postings and shout-outs to journalists statewide. Sign up to get NC Local in your inbox every Wednesday. By Eric Frederick, NC Local Newsletter Editor It’s one of…
By Eric Frederick, NC Local Newsletter Editor It’s an understatement to say these are challenging times for opinion writers. Obviously, our society has rarely been this polarized. The internet has blurred the perceived lines between opinion and news content, which…