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New York Focus Fifth Anniversary

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American Journalism Project @theajp.bsky.social · 5d

From a small team of volunteers to a statewide newsroom with 15 staff and nearly 1M readers, AJP-supported @nysfocus.bsky.social is driving transparency and accountability across NY.

🎥 Watch the org's 5th anniversary video:

YouTube video by New York Focus

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American Journalism Project @theajp.bsky.social · 8d

We’re honored to be named a finalist for the $10M Trust in American Institutions Challenge from Lever for Change and @reidhoffman.bsky.social.
 
Rebuilding #localnews is key to restoring trust and strengthening the connections that hold our communities together. More:

Lever for Change and Reid Hoffman Announce Five Finalists for $10 Million Challenge to Increase Trust in U.S. Institutions - Lever for Change

Chicago, IL, September 30, 2025 – Today, Reid Hoffman and Lever for Change announced five finalists for The Trust in American Institutions Challenge, a $10…

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American Journalism Project @theajp.bsky.social · 14d

Newsrooms in the AJP portfolio are looking for talented professionals who believe in the power of #localnews to strengthen communities.

Explore open roles in editorial, audience, development, operations and more ⬇️

Audience Editor K-12 Education Reporter: Early education, Literacy and STEM

Dirt Road News - VTDigger

American Journalism Project @theajp.bsky.social · 22d

How do young, rural Vermonters get their news, and what do they wish local media did better?

AJP-supported @vtdigger.bsky.social is listening closely through Dirt Road News, a new effort to connect with overlooked communities and shape reporting around what they hear. More ⬇️

A VTDigger community listening project focused on Vermont’s young and rural voices. As news habits shift, we’re listening closely.

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American Journalism Project @theajp.bsky.social · 26d

A new program from AJP-supported @documentedny.bsky.social will help newsrooms create editorial products with and for immigrant communities.

Each of the six newsrooms selected for 2026 will receive a $10K stipend to launch their product.

Documented Launches Media Training Program - Documented

Documented opens the application process for its national Media Training Program to support newsrooms to better serve immigrant communities.

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American Journalism Project @theajp.bsky.social · 28d

Introducing the Tulsa Flyer — the official name of the Tulsa Local News Initiative.

Formed after a year of community listening led by Tulsa civic leaders and AJP, the Flyer aims to strengthen #localnews and serve Tulsans. Visit: tulsaflyer.org

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · Sep 8

There's still time to register for ProJourn's Newsgathering Legal Training on Wednesday!

Held in partnership with @theajp.bsky.social, this free, virtual session will cover journalists' legal rights on topics like recording, trespass, and more.

Sign up: https://www.shorturl.at/yaHxM

A red and off-white graphic for three legal trainings for journalists, organized by ProJourn and the American Journalism Project.

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American Journalism Project @theajp.bsky.social · 29d

AJP-supported @deepsouthtoday.org is expanding, adding The Current to its network that includes @mississippitoday.org and @veritenews.org.

The Current will retain local leadership & editorial independence while gaining support to grow its coverage & sustainability.

The Current Joins Deep South Today - Deep South Today

The Current, a nonprofit news organization serving Lafayette and South Louisiana, is joining Deep South Today, a nonprofit network of local newsrooms that serves communities in Louisiana and Mississip...

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American Journalism Project @theajp.bsky.social · Sep 2

Heading to #ONA25 next week?

On Sept. 13, join AJP’s Liam Andrew and YESEO founder Ryan Restivo for a hands-on session about how journalists can use AI to create tools and applications — no coding required.

Learn more: https://ona25.journalists.org/schedule/

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American Journalism Project @theajp.bsky.social · Aug 28

Looking for your next opportunity in #localnews?

Organizations in the American Journalism Project portfolio are hiring across the country. Join a growing movement to rebuild local journalism as an essential public good.

🔎 Explore open roles:

K-12 Education Reporter: Early education, Literacy and STEM

Q&A: Heather May on how Utah journalists collaborate and the importance of student journalism

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American Journalism Project @theajp.bsky.social · Aug 27

In a recent Q&A, @sltrib.com Director of Collaboratives Heather May discusses how newsrooms across Utah are working together to strengthen reporting and better serve communities statewide.

Read more:

Heather May is the director of the Great Salt Lake Collaborative and Colorado River Collaborative, two journalism collaborations based in Utah and focused on water issues. She also recently became…

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Leonard Downie — The Future of Local News: A Turning Point - with Sarabeth Berman — at Conn Ave

American Journalism Project @theajp.bsky.social · Aug 21

In D.C. this weekend? AJP CEO @sarabethb.bsky.social joins Len Downie on Aug. 23 at Politics and Prose for a conversation on the future of #localnews.

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New report spotlights real-world strategies for rebuilding local news | ASU News

American Journalism Project @theajp.bsky.social · Aug 21

How can nonprofit news, philanthropy and universities work together to rebuild local journalism?

A new report from Len Downie and ASU’s Knight Center explores emerging strategies — and includes perspective from AJP CEO @sarabethb.bsky.social.

Local news is in a transitional phase. Newspapers’ loss of revenue and audience to the internet combined with too many rapacious chain newspaper owners have left many millions of Americans with too li...

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American Journalism Project @theajp.bsky.social · Aug 19

The @fordfoundation.org is investing $400K in the American Journalism Project to advance local news innovation and long-term sustainability.

This continued support helps expand infrastructure for nonprofit newsrooms across the country.

American Journalism Project announces $400K investment from Ford Foundation to advance local news innovation - American Journalism Project

New funding will help AJP deepen its work building a sustainable future for independent local journalism across the country

Finance Lead, Specialized Support Team - American Journalism Project

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American Journalism Project @theajp.bsky.social · Aug 19

Learn more about the role:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: American Journalism Project: info session for Finance Lead, Specialized Support Team. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining...

American Journalism Project @theajp.bsky.social · Aug 19

📣 Tonight at 5:30 p.m. ET: Join our info session to learn about the Finance Lead, Specialized Support Team role.

Help AJP-supported newsrooms build the financial systems they need to grow and serve their communities.

Register:

Attend this live webinar to learn more about the Finance Lead, Specialized Support Team role at the American Journalism Project. The recording of the session will be posted on our jobs page following ...

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American Journalism Project @theajp.bsky.social · Aug 15

Looking for your next opportunity in #localnews? News organizations in our portfolio are hiring across editorial, revenue and operations.

Explore open roles today:

K-12 Education Reporter: Early education, Literacy and STEM

American Journalism Project @theajp.bsky.social · Aug 14

Congrats to AJP-supported @documentedny.bsky.social on winning two @aajaofficial.bsky.social awards:

🏆 Community Impact Award to a Local Newsroom
🏆 AAJA-Medill Innovator Community Award to April Xu

Adams Quietly Uses Free Internet at NYCHA to Expand Police…

American Journalism Project @theajp.bsky.social · Aug 13

This week, AJP-supported @nysfocus.bsky.social revealed that NYC’s free broadband program for NYCHA residents is also being used to stream real-time surveillance footage to the NYPD — without public disclosure. The outlet uncovered the plan in internal tech agency docs.

Read more ⬇️

The Adams administration is using its flagship broadband program to give police real-time access to NYCHA camera feeds — without telling anyone.

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American Journalism Project @theajp.bsky.social · Aug 7

We're hiring! Join us in strengthening #localnews.

Open roles:

🔹 Finance Lead, Specialized Support Team
🔹 Editorial Impact Lead
🔹 Development Lead, Specialized Support Team
🔹 People & Operations Intern
🔹 Advancement Intern

Learn more + apply ⬇️

K-12 Education Reporter: Early education, Literacy and STEM

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