With 70 new local newsrooms opening in the United States in 2020 and 2021, young reporters are finding new opportunities to launch a career in journalism while making an impact in communities that historicallyhave been underserved. Hear from savvy news innovators and leaders about where to look for opportunities, what skills are most in demand, and howthe resurgence in local news is helping to fight the spread of misinformation and mistrust in media.

Jen Chung, Senior Editor, WNYC/Gothamist; Co-Founder, Gothamist

Nicholas Johnston, Publisher, Axios

Cheryl Thompson-Morton, Black Media Initiative Director, Center for CommunityMedia, Newmark J-School

Lori Waldon, President and General Manager,KOAT TV (Albuquerque-Santa Fe, New Mexico)

Moderator: Brian Stelter,Chief Media Correspondent and Anchor, Reliable Sources, CNN



Thursday, March 3, 6:00 to 7:30 PM EST, on Zoom



Presented with the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment



This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.