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Why I joined Hearken: Listening shifts power

By Summer Fields

Sep 15, 2020

Why I joined Hearken: Listening shifts power

Sep 15, 2020

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Trusting News

What would happen if every journalist defined their mission?

KPCC / LAist launched new individual reporter and producer mission statements. I talked with Director of Community Engagement Ashley…

Jul 30, 2019

What would happen if every journalist defined their mission?

Jul 30, 2019

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Don’t write off the skeptics! How one newsroom changed the dynamic with a long-time critic

You can probably think of an audience member who always has something to say about how you covered something wrong or didn’t do justice to…

Dec 6, 2018

Don’t write off the skeptics! How one newsroom changed the dynamic with a long-time critic

Dec 6, 2018

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How to copy Hearken’s hiring process, plus reflections on “diversity”

We’re hiring another engagement consultant at Hearken (pass it on!) and I’m grateful to have our own guide to look back to as we recreate…

Apr 13, 2018

How to copy Hearken’s hiring process, plus reflections on “diversity”

Apr 13, 2018

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We Are Hearken

Hearken Case Study: WBEZ turns a poop question (literally) into a live event, animated story

Curious City tackles a 5-year-old’s question about a complex system, answers it in ways that appeal to all ages, online, on air, and IRL

Jan 17, 2017

Hearken Case Study: WBEZ turns a poop question (literally) into a live event, animated story

Jan 17, 2017

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A Hearken Halloween: 6 spooky audience questions answered 🎃

Halloween weekend has officially begun. Grab a hot apple cider or some fun sized candies and get spooked with a Hearken Halloween special…

Oct 28, 2016

A Hearken Halloween: 6 spooky audience questions answered 🎃

Oct 28, 2016

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Listen to me (here’s my audio portfolio!)

For the past few years, I’ve been a podcaster, and I’ve spent a lot of time teaching others how tell stories through audio as well, from…

Aug 24, 2016

Listen to me (here’s my audio portfolio!)

Aug 24, 2016

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We Are Hearken

3 Flavors of Delight: A Hearken Story Roundup

This month at Hearken HQ, we’ve been thinking a lot about the role of delight in journalism. My colleague Ellen Mayer recently argued that…

Aug 22, 2016

3 Flavors of Delight: A Hearken Story Roundup

Aug 22, 2016

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@sumjazfi

I’m excited to announce I’ll be joining the small & mighty @wearehearken team as a community intern this March! pic.twitter.com/Ir6VKJTHjk

Feb 22, 2016

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Feb 22, 2016

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Association of Independents in Radio (AIR) 2015 New Voices Scholars reel: now on Soundcloud!

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Oct 5, 2015

Association of Independents in Radio (AIR) 2015 New Voices Scholars reel: now on Soundcloud!

Oct 5, 2015

Summer Fields

Summer Fields

I help organizations better listen to the communities they serve to drive their growth @wearehearken. Sociology gal. Amateur bandurist.

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