Do you want to start your own project in local journalism but don’t know how? Do you want to truly listen to people and talk with them, instead of just reporting about them? And do you want to run a project that generates enough revenue to sustain itself and grow steadily?
We need many more courageous founders in local journalism. Every small, independent newsroom that develops its content together with its community is a real asset for local democracy. We hope for many more projects like this and want to support aspiring “democracy champions” like you with a free online course at the Reporterfabrik by CORRECTIV:
Join the free course now
The instructor is Pauline Tillmann, editor-in-chief and managing director of the digital online magazine DEINE KORRESPONDENTIN. You can expect the following content:
- Fundamentals of community journalism and starting a project
- First steps: Mission statement, Business Model Canvas, Community Canvas
- Researching with the community (special session with Jonathan Sachse from CORRECTIV.Lokal)
- Team building & collaboration with staff, freelancers, and volunteers
- Member-centered routines
- Monetization strategies
- Marketing and audience growth
- Measuring success, strategy, and scaling
Wishing you a great learning experience!