Rachel Dissell, local journalist, is joining the Ohio Local News Initiative and will contribute to reporting and community engagement efforts of both newsrooms
The American Journalism Project (AJP) has partnered with the News Revenue Hub to support the launch of the Ohio Local News Initiative, a nonprofit startup that will grow into a statewide network of independent newsrooms across Ohio, starting in Cleveland.
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City Bureau announces its first cohort of Documenters Network sites, launching this Fall
A roster of award-winning journalists will produce investigative, data and engagement journalism to serve the people of Cuyahoga County, including those affected by its criminal justice system.
The NABJ Salute to Excellence Awards honors journalism and communications that best cover the Black experience or address issues affecting the worldwide Black community. WFAE was honored in the investigative category.
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press celebrates the accomplishments of leaders in the news media and legal fields whose work embodies the values of the First Amendment. At the October 11, 2022 awards, Sahan Journal and founder/CEO Mukhtar M. Ibrahim will be honored.
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press’ 2022 honorees include PBS’ Judy Woodruff; awards to be presented at October event
Debra Turner Bailey, Douglas Handy and Penda Howell have joined WFAE as chief people officer, chief financial officer and chief revenue officer, respectively. The positions focus on employee engagement, finance and new revenue streams. Turner Bailey’s and Howell’s positions are new to WFAE.
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