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Creating journalism training that breaks through the noise
Creating journalism training that breaks through the noise
By Massarah Mikati, Election SOS
Bridget Thoreson
Apr 2
KQED: Engaging Through Nature
KQED: Engaging Through Nature
2024 Champion of Curiosity
Bridget Thoreson
Mar 18
WUWM: Persistent Engagement for Democracy
WUWM: Persistent Engagement for Democracy
2024 Champion of Curiosity
Bridget Thoreson
Mar 18
Getting small to go big: lessons in interdependence
Getting small to go big: lessons in interdependence
Some of you may know I bop back into reporting from time to time. Well, in November 2023 I reported two pieces on a newfound organ system…
Jennifer Brandel
Mar 17
Conecta Arizona: Uplifting Community
Conecta Arizona: Uplifting Community
2024 Champion of Curiosity
Bridget Thoreson
Mar 14
Dallas Morning News: Engaging Underrepresented Communities
Dallas Morning News: Engaging Underrepresented Communities
2024 Champion of Curiosity
Bridget Thoreson
Mar 14
CBC: Engaging the Future
CBC: Engaging the Future
2024 Champion of Curiosity
Bridget Thoreson
Mar 14
Colorado Public Radio: Collaborative Engagement
Colorado Public Radio: Collaborative Engagement
2024 Champion of Curiosity
Bridget Thoreson
Mar 12
The Mat-Su Sentinel: Best Newcomer
The Mat-Su Sentinel: Best Newcomer
2024 Champion of Curiosity
Bridget Thoreson
Mar 12
WBEZ: Engaging Through Community and Deepening Engagement
WBEZ: Engaging Through Community and Deepening Engagement
2024 Champion of Curiosity
Bridget Thoreson
Mar 12
Invitation to partner: 100 Days of Dignity
Invitation to partner: 100 Days of Dignity
Community-serving journalists, develop your ideas and find support in new collaboration
Bridget Thoreson
Feb 27
Case Study: Kansas City Defender pursues engagement through activism
Case Study: Kansas City Defender pursues engagement through activism
Since its founding, the Kansas City Defender has redefined community engagement by embedding itself within Black communities.
Bridget Thoreson
Feb 26
‘100 Days of Dignity’ collaboration: community newsrooms, will you answer the call?
‘100 Days of Dignity’ collaboration: community newsrooms, will you answer the call?
Newsrooms: Register here to learn about joining the 100 Days of Dignity collaboration.
Bridget Thoreson
Feb 3
3 super-quick engagement tips for post-election coverage
3 super-quick engagement tips for post-election coverage
Here‘s how you can easily prep your engagement work as you head into the post-election period:
Bridget Thoreson
Oct 30, 2024
Moving the needle: Use engagement to inform your post-election coverage strategy
Moving the needle: Use engagement to inform your post-election coverage strategy
This piece was inspired by the decades-long practice of action research in education. Educators use this cyclical, multi-step approach to…
Bridget Thoreson
Oct 7, 2024
‘Stronger than ever’: Unleashing better elections coverage with Knight Election Hub and Election…
‘Stronger than ever’: Unleashing better elections coverage with Knight Election Hub and Election…
Journalists, we know you’ve got way too much on your plates heading into the 2024 election. That’s why a group of journalism support…
Jennifer Brandel
Aug 12, 2024
Using Hearken’s Tech to Power Elections Coverage
Using Hearken’s Tech to Power Elections Coverage
Public-power elections coverage via tested approaches. And if they don’t work, we’ll pay you $500! And $1,000 if you beat your goals!
Jennifer Brandel
Jul 11, 2024
Announcing Free 2024 Election Resources for Journalists
Announcing Free 2024 Election Resources for Journalists
Get a bevvy of free resources to supercharge your 2024 elections coverage from Hearken and our many partners!
Jennifer Brandel
Jun 20, 2024
Baltimore Banner: Engaging the Future— 2023 Champion of Curiosity
Baltimore Banner: Engaging the Future— 2023 Champion of Curiosity
The Champions of Curiosity Awards is Hearken’s annual celebration of service journalism. The Baltimore Banner deploys imagination and art.
Jennifer Brandel
Feb 8, 2024
Vermont Public: Engaging in Emergency — 2023 Champion of Curiosity
Vermont Public: Engaging in Emergency — 2023 Champion of Curiosity
The Champions of Curiosity Awards is Hearken’s annual celebration of service journalism. Vermont Public responds to catastrophic floods.
Jennifer Brandel
Feb 7, 2024
Vermont Public: Engaging Culture — 2023 Champion of Curiosity
Vermont Public: Engaging Culture — 2023 Champion of Curiosity
The Champions of Curiosity Awards is Hearken’s annual celebration of service journalism. Vermont Public finds the soul of their state!
Jennifer Brandel
Feb 6, 2024
WBEZ: Engaging Beyond The Headlines— 2023 Champion of Curiosity
WBEZ: Engaging Beyond The Headlines— 2023 Champion of Curiosity
The Champions of Curiosity Awards is Hearken’s annual celebration of service journalism. WBEZ digs finds human stories beyond the headlines
Jennifer Brandel
Feb 5, 2024
WBEZ: Engaging History — 2023 Champion of Curiosity
WBEZ: Engaging History — 2023 Champion of Curiosity
The Champions of Curiosity Awards is Hearken’s annual celebration of service journalism. WBEZ looks back to help us understand the now.
Jennifer Brandel
Feb 2, 2024
KQED: Most Creative All-Around Engagement — 2023 Champion of Curiosity
KQED: Most Creative All-Around Engagement — 2023 Champion of Curiosity
The Champions of Curiosity Awards is Hearken’s annual celebration of service journalism. KQED uses a news quiz to help news fatigue!
Jennifer Brandel
Feb 1, 2024
Virginia Public Media: Best Newcomer Award — 2023 Champion of Curiosity
Virginia Public Media: Best Newcomer Award — 2023 Champion of Curiosity
The Champions of Curiosity Awards is Hearken’s annual celebration of service journalism. VPM breaks onto the scene!
Jennifer Brandel
Jan 31, 2024
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