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We hope you've had a good week! It's been a busy one here at the Center for Cooperative Media, filled with planning around the NJ News Commons relaunch and events, including Wednesday's exclusive press briefing with Gov. Murphy and a Thursday training about inclusive reporting. Let's dive in!
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📰 Will Murphy set aside advertising money for ethnic media in New Jersey?
New York City and California have set aside advertising dollars to specifically spend with ethnic and community media. When will New Jersey do the same?
"I wouldn't necessarily commit, but it's something I would absolutely consider. We do some of this already," said Murphy. "I would be very much open to doing that. It's a smart way to get to people. And frankly, in a more targeted, closer to the ground way than the big, other media players, whether they be print radio, or television or digital."
Murphy's answer came in response to Aleksandra Slabiz of Nowy Dziennik, a Polish-language daily, who asked if New Jersey will follow the example of local and state governments in New York City and California to dedicate substantial advertising and marketing funds to advertising in ethnic and community media. Such advertising funds could be a huge boon to an estimated 150 local and ethnic media outlets that serve immigrants and communities of color throughout the state.
Slabiz's question was one of five pitched to Murphy during a wide-ranging, 20-minute briefing hosted by the Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State University, during which Murphy also discussed plans and budget priorities to address systemic inequalities that impact New Jersey's immigrants and communities of color, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read this Medium post by the Center's Cassandra Etienne and Anthony Advincula for more about this briefing.
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NJ News Commons Spotlight: Phillip Sungyong Han
 Veteran journalist Phillip Sungyong Han of Miju News (Korean Business Journal) has enjoyed a prolific career. But in 2014, amidst shrinking newsrooms in New Jersey and nationwide, Han lost his news director job at a Korean American television station based in Fort Lee, N.J. For a time, he considered leaving journalism for more stable work. That's when the publisher of Miju News reached out with an unexpected opportunity.
In this profile, Anthony Advincula, project coordinator of the Center's ethnic media initiative, interviews Han about his career path and how Miju News thrives while meeting the information needs of New Jersey's growing Korean community.
This article is the first in the series of stories on ethnic media in New Jersey, produced by the Center for Cooperative Media.
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🎫 2021 NJ Local News Summit
At the Center, we're hard at work on the upcoming NJ Local News Summit. If you haven't yet, REGISTER NOW to join us on Thursday, Nov. 18, from noon-5 pm ET for a half day of presentations, panel discussions and lightning talks.
All the sessions will be presented virtually on Zoom webinar. Tickets are free, and the event is open to the public. The Center is also now accepting pitches from anyone interested in hosting or presenting a session at the Summit! Click here to fill out the pitch form and tell us what you'd like to talk about during your session.
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📋 Restructuring the NJ News Commons
As we approach our 10th anniversary (yes, 10 years!), it's time to reassess, realign and restructure the NJ News Commons.
What helps you? What doesn't matter? What do you need to succeed? How can this community enhance your work?
We invite your feedback and participation in strengthening our offerings and support of NJ's news ecosystem in 2022 and beyond. The survey shouldn't take longer than 10 minutes to complete. AND, to show our appreciation, the first 100 NJ News Commons members who finish the survey will get a $10 Amazon gift card!
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🧳 Newsroom moves
In a recent tweet, Rodrigo Torrejon announced his departure from The Star-Ledger and NJ.com: "Some personal news: today was my last day @starledger/@njdotcom and covering New Jersey, the state I was born and raised in. I'm beyond grateful to residents who trusted me with their stories and to my colleagues who work every day to help their communities."
We wish you well, Rodrigo!
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👐 Support for our fellow journalists
S.P. Sullivan, a reporter with NJ Advance Media's Statehouse bureau in Trenton, also took to social media with a personal announcement this week, tweeting: "Hi, this is just to say that I've taken a temporary leave from work to deal with some mental health stuff. I'm getting the care and support I need but many people aren't lucky enough to say that and that's why I decided to share this publicly, because it shouldn't be that way!"
We extend our support and best wishes to Sean.
For those of us reading this post who may be interested in finding or sharing mental health resources for journalists, please visit these links from SPJ's The Journalist's Toolbox and the International Journalists' Network.
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FELLOWSHIPS:
LEDE Fellowship, Solutions Journalism Network
Do you have a vision for spreading solutions journalism to your community (and beyond)? Consider applying for a yearlong LEDE Fellowship from the Solutions Journalism Network. Applicants have the chance to join "a community of entrepreneurs shaping the news of tomorrow." Selected fellows have access to a supportive community of solutions journalism entrepreneurs and professional development services and can receive up to $3,500 towards project development. Apply here by Sunday, Oct. 17, 5 p.m. EST. For questions, contact Julia Holtz at juliah@solutionsjournalism.org.
Community Reporting Fellows, Stories of Atlantic City
Stories of Atlantic City (SOAC) seeks fellows for its first-ever Community Reporter Fellowship starting in October. The paid 7-month civic education and journalism skill-building program will train community members to report critical local information. If you're passionate about AC, want to learn more about the inner workings of city government, and looking to build storytelling skills while helping to meet the information needs of this community, connect with the SOAC team here. Apply by Monday, Oct. 18.
NOW HIRING:
General Assignment Reporter, The Jersey Journal
The Jersey Journal seeks to fill an immediate opening for a general assignment reporter ready to handle a variety of breaking news and update stories about Hudson County. Preferred candidates have previous clips and two years of journalism experience and can produce thoughtful, original content that engages readers. Send a cover letter and at least six strong examples of your work published in the last two years to David Blomquist, Editor and Publisher, at dblomquist@jjournal.com. More info here.
Multimedia Content Producer/Editor, NJ Spotlight News
An immediate opportunity is available for a Multimedia Content Producer/Editor to cover social justice issues in New Jersey, including immigration and criminal justice, and write articles and other content for NJ Spotlight News' online platforms and contribute to broadcast and other programming. Specific responsibilities include providing coverage and analysis of key public policy and politics in New Jersey this election year, with a preferred focus on social justice issues, including immigration and criminal justice. Candidates should have a minimum of five-plus years' experience producing multimedia content. Learn more information and apply here.
Social Media Producer, NJ Advance Media
NJ Advance Media is looking for an innovative storyteller to join its social media team. The work will include creating content for social media audiences and optimized sharing of articles, videos, photos, and products on behalf of the newsroom. This person must be able to marry audience experience with newsroom goals, should be enthusiastic about sharing ideas, and react quickly to changing trends. Other responsibilities include pitching and managing content, monitoring audience response and analytics, and live event coverage as needed. Visit this link for more information and to apply.
Senior Editor, CivicStory
CivicStory is a nonprofit news site with a mission to advance solutions-based news about sustainability, civics, and environmental justice in New Jersey and beyond. The part-time Senior Editor brings excellent writing, editorial, digital, and organizational skills to CivicStory. Responsibilities include creating brief monthly news updates that highlight sustainability action, civics education, creative change, and social justice in NJ and coordinating the NJ Sustainability Hub. For more information and to apply, email Chair, Editor Search, Editors@CivicStory.
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Got an open job or other opportunity? Let us know and we'll feature it! Email info@centerforcooperativemedia.org
DISCLAIMER: The Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State lists open positions as a service to NJ News Commons members throughout the state. Listings are updated periodically and do not constitute any endorsement of publications and workplaces listed.
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📚 What we're reading
Why Black media matters now
CUNY's Center for Community Media recently published this report about the role of the Black Press over the past 18th months as a COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted Black communities across the US.
"On Mar. 16, 1827, in New York City, a group of free Black men founded Freedom's Journal, the first newspaper owned by, led by and for Black Americans in the United States," writes Cheryl Thompson-Morton, project lead, and director of the Black Media Initiative at Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism's Center for Community Media. "Nearly 200 years later, Black media continue to create a space where Black folks can speak for ourselves about issues of importance and combat stereotypes that harm us."
This week, the CCM hosted the virtual event "Pleading Our Cause and Leading the Way." The discussion featured key survey findings about Black media coverage during the pandemic and racial injustice protests. For instance, Black publications were more likely to center community in their reporting. They also covered racism, health disparities, voting access, and other issues important to Black communities, six times as often as mainstream media outlets.
Labor-management hostility erupts in Gannett newsrooms
Axios.com reports that the NewsGuild of New York has filed unfair labor practice charges against Gannett, the nation's largest local media company. According to current employees, Gannett has tried to undermine unionization efforts "via alleged threats to pay increases, 401(k) matches, and diversity initiatives." Since February, about a dozen Gannett newsrooms, including three in New Jersey, have voted to or indicated plans to unionize. NOTE: You can learn about newsroom unionization efforts in our state during the Center for Cooperative Media's NJ Local News Summit.
How to track the impact of solutions journalism
The Solutions Journalism Network has published a guide for tracking the impact of a solutions-focused collaborative journalism project. This resource maps out metric-tracking strategies such as how to identify a collaborative's key priority areas and help members "develop new knowledge, ownership and skills"
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Is your local news site ADA complaint?
Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. EDT
Martin Halo will help you make sure your website meets the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This 60-90 minute webinar, presented by the Center for Cooperative Media, will provide education and training to New Jersey news organizations on how to ensure their work and content is accessible and meets the basic requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act. This presentation will share guidance on how to improve and optimize your website and online presence to ensure it is accessible to all New Jersey residents and community members. Register here.
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📭 Get in touch!
Thanks for checking out "The Newsroom Digest." We look forward to bringing you the next edition in two weeks. In the meantime, please reach out with any news items and developments at your publication, including accomplishments, staffing updates, and examples of community impact.
Let us know: info@centerforcooperativemedia.org
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