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Trusting News @trustingnews.bsky.social · 2d

We're so deeply sorry that experience happened. In case you missed it: We wrote about what we learned and are changing about our approach to hosting meetings moving forward. trustingnews.org/we-were-zoom...

We were Zoombombed. Here’s what you can learn from our experience. - Trusting News

We're sharing some of our learnings publicly in hopes they help prevent this from occurring in other spaces meant for learning and collaboration

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Trusting News @trustingnews.bsky.social · Aug 13

Apply now: We have *NEW* opportunities for newsrooms interested in helping their community learn about AI.
1. A cohort ($2,000) to experiment with sharing AI education resources
2. $5,000 grants to explore an idea to educate their community about AI

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Newsrooms: Apply to join two new paid Trusting News initiatives focused on educating the public about AI

Trusting News is recruiting newsrooms for two research-backed opportunities to educate the public about AI

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Trusting News @trustingnews.bsky.social · Aug 4

👀 Trusting News is looking to hire a Wordpress developer + graphic designer on retainer ($100/hr).

Is this you?! Apply here by Aug. 8. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Trusting News: Website contractor position

Trusting News seeks WordPress web + graphic designer (Contract/Retainer) Trusting News is hiring a web contractor on retainer to support ongoing website updates, improvements and occasional graphic de...

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Trusting News @trustingnews.bsky.social · Aug 4

So, you're a journalist thinking about using AI. Will that destroy people's trust in your content?

We surveyed news consumers across the globe to better understand how comfortable they were with journalists using AI.

Here's a quick breakdown. ⬇️ For more: trustingnews.org/AI

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Trusting News @trustingnews.bsky.social · Jul 28

👀 We're sharing some *brand new* research around AI in news this Thursday.

Join us to learn about what news consumers told us, and leave with strategies and examples! us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Trusting News @trustingnews.bsky.social · Jul 24

What does new research show about what news consumers want to know about journalists' use of AI? Join us July 31 to learn more. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Trusting News @trustingnews.bsky.social · Jul 16

Nos complace ofrecer algunos de nuestros kits de confianza más populares para periodistas en español, gracias a una colaboración con @globalpress.bsky.social.

Consúltalos en nuestra nueva página de Recursos en Español donde encontrarás otros recursos en español.
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Recursos en Español

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Trusting News @trustingnews.bsky.social · Jul 16

We’re excited to offer some of our most popular Trust Kits for journalists in Spanish, thanks to a partnership with @globalpress.bsky.social.

Check them out on our new resources page, where you’ll find other resources in Spanish. trustingnews.org/recursos-en-...

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Solutions Journalism Network @soljourno.bsky.social · Jun 13

A good mission statement can be your newsroom's secret weapon.

If you don't tell people why (and how) you report what you report, THEY WILL DECIDE FOR YOU. Let's fix that.

Join @trustingnews.bsky.social, Hearken, and SJN next Wednesday and we'll solve this together.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Build Trust with Your Audience: Mission Statements for Democracy and Civic Life Coverage. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joi...

Join Trusting News for a free, one-hour interactive training on how to get on the record about the goals and values that guide your coverage of democracy, civic life, and public institutions. Whether...

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Trusting News @trustingnews.bsky.social · Jun 11

The public wants to know more about AI -- and they want journalists to help teach them. But realistically what could that look like?

Join our upcoming workshop to join the conversation. Register here. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Workshop: How journalists can build trust by educating the public about AI. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeti...

Recent research from Trusting News shows that 80% of the public wants to better understand artificial intelligence, and many of them would welcome that education from journalists. In this interactive...

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Open Campus @opencampus.org · Jun 10

Here's why local higher education coverage matters. Our managing editor Colleen Murphy talked to @trustingnews.bsky.social about why we do the work that we do and how journalists can better explain their coverage to their communities. trustingnews.org/journalists-...

Say clearly why specific coverage is relevant

This weekly Trust Tips newsletter shares quick, actionable tips for how journalists can earn and sustain trust. Subscribe to get it in your inbox at trustingnews.org/newsletter.

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Trusting News @trustingnews.bsky.social · May 27

We know listening helps build trust and makes journalists' work more relevant. That impact could be even greater if you teamed up with others in your area.

In this week's Trust Tips newsletter, we explore practically what that could look like.
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Journalists, collaborate to better understand your community

This weekly Trust Tips newsletter shares quick, actionable tips for how journalists can earn and sustain trust. Subscribe to get it in your inbox at trustingnews.org/newsletter.

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Trusting News @trustingnews.bsky.social · May 23

Check out these examples and more in our Sourcing Trust Kit, which is a step-by-step guide for how journalists can earn trust with sources. trustingnews.org/trustkits/so...

Trust Kit: Earn Trust with Sources | Trusting News

Explain to your sources why they should agree to work with you.

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Trusting News @trustingnews.bsky.social · May 23

@outliermedia.org created a similar guide explaining what people should expect when talking to a reporter. They cover some basic terms, like what on background and off the record mean. It also walks people through what to expect after the interview is done. www.instagram.com/p/DE0SeiVJBm...

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Trusting News @trustingnews.bsky.social · May 23

@mlk50.com created a resource for everyday people on things they should know BEFORE talking to a journalist. It includes information on how they can have agency and set the terms of the interview, as well as preps them for what to expect. mlk50.com/wp-content/u...

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Trusting News @trustingnews.bsky.social · May 23

Many people are wary of talking to journalists, especially right now. So how can reporters establish credibility while also making the process feel less risky for everyday people?

Here are two great examples. ⬇️

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Sunlight Research Center @sunlightresearch.bsky.social · May 13

Join Sunlight and Joy Mayer of @trustingnews.bsky.social for a hands-on workshop on building stronger relationships between newsrooms and communities. What can you learn from this session? 🧵 www.sunlightresearch.net/research-tra...

Training | Sunlight Research

Join Sunlight Research Center for in-depth investigative reporting workshops designed to help journalists build their reporting skillsets.

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Media Impact Funders @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social · May 19

Can't wait for this conversation with @mayerjoy.bsky.social of @trustingnews.bsky.social, @lizkellynelson.com of Project C, Jai Smith of Lehigh Daily, & @christopherwink.bsky.social of Technical.ly on how news orgs can adapt to meet changing audience behaviors 🤳

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Trusting News @trustingnews.bsky.social · May 21

The words we use as journalists matter a lot—even the basic ones.

So, what words and phrases should journalists be mindful of? We wrote about some in this week's Trust Tips newsletter. trustingnews.org/rethink-some...

Rethink some word choices to be more hearable

This weekly Trust Tips newsletter shares quick, actionable tips for how journalists can earn and sustain trust. Subscribe to get it in your inbox at trustingnews.org/newsletter.

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Trusting News @trustingnews.bsky.social · Apr 28

🚨Calling all solo journalists🚨 Are you a journalist who freelances or works on your own?

We're hosting a training Thursday in collaboration with the SPJ Freelance Community covering how freelance journalists can earn trust.

3-4 p.m. ET. Register here. ⬇️ us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: How freelance journalists can earn trust and demonstrate credibility . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

The public’s distrust in news impacts all journalists, whether you're part of a newsroom staff or reporting independently. And freelancers can sometimes face skepticism about their credibility above a...

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Trusting News @trustingnews.bsky.social · Apr 22

Immigration rumors spreading in your community? Rather than ignoring misinformation, address it head-on and establish yourself as a go-to place for credible info.

In this week's Trust Tips, we share how you can (with examples from @documentedny.bsky.social + @kqednews.kqed.org). ⬇️
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Trusting News @trustingnews.bsky.social · Apr 16

Yes ++. That's great, we would love to hear feedback from student journalists if they use it!

Trusting News @trustingnews.bsky.social · Apr 15

Journalists usually ask "What did I miss?" at the end of interviews.

But what if you started interviews with the question: "What are you afraid I might get wrong?"
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · Apr 11

AI is transforming journalism, and audiences are calling for transparency. Join SPJ and @trustingnews.bsky.social for this #SPJEthicsWeek webinar on how to ethically use AI in your newsroom.

Register for “Ethical AI in the Newsroom” at 1 p.m. EDT Tuesday via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Trusting News @trustingnews.bsky.social · Apr 8

Work outside of a traditional newsroom but still deal with the lack of public trust in news? We hear you.

That's why we created a new ✨Freelance Trust Kit✨ — a step-by-step guide to help freelance journalists demonstrate credibility and earn trust. Check it out! trustingnews.org/trustkits/fr...

Trust Kit: Earning trust as a freelancer | Trusting News

Low public trust in news affects all journalists, but freelancers often face extra skepticism. This Trust Kit offers steps to establish credibility and earn trust, whether you're an experienced freela...

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