Roshni Neslage

Head of comms at @JournalismProj. Formerly at @knightfdn, @MiamiFoundation. Pressing on toward the goal. Jayhawk for life. Opinions my own. #rockchalk

[American Journalism Project @JournalismProj]

Local journalism is how a community sees itself. How it stays informed, connected and accountable. What we're witnessing isn’t a breaking point for #localnews. It’s the forging of something stronger.

🎥 Watch:

[American Journalism Project @JournalismProj]

Local news is essential, especially during elections. It helps voters understand candidate platforms, ordinances and ballot implications. Check out some of the outstanding election coverage from outlets in our portfolio — a glimpse into the vital work they do every day. 🗳️🧵

[American Journalism Project @JournalismProj]

A new generation of #localnews orgs is making a profound impact in their communities. Our video spotlights @ElPasoMatters, the Nebraska Journalism Trust and @OutlierMedia — outlets illustrating the progress we’re seeing across the country. Watch now: https://t.co/cIc4df5Lvf

[American Journalism Project @JournalismProj]

People keep saying #localnews is dying. But it’s not. It’s changing.

Visit https://t.co/A7ryhq8rhF to learn more about how our grantees are building a future for local news.

[American Journalism Project @JournalismProj]

NEW: In the 5 years since our launch, we’ve helped advance a corner of the #localnews industry that’s growing, thriving + showing promise as a path for sustaining local news.

In our 2024 Impact Report, released today, we take a look at our progress: https://t.co/eowrSpHUZ8 🧵

[Roshni Neslage @roshnio]

We're hiring a communications associate to join my team at @JournalismProj! Come work with me: https://t.co/i5q8ygW5Po

[American Journalism Project @JournalismProj]

🚨 We're #hiring, and so are the local news organizations in our portfolio! Check out AJP's open roles + explore journalism, tech, development and more opportunities in our network. #localnewsmatters https://t.co/i8MH4BMkPr

[American Journalism Project @JournalismProj]

If you love @AbbottElemABC's funny (and powerful) stories about teachers and students, be sure to read @Chalkbeat for even more coverage of schools and education.

[Sarabeth Berman @SarabethBerman]

If you have read a Mediapocolyse story in the past week, take a moment to read this thread. 👇

[Mark Glaser @mediatwit]

The decline is in large national media outlets and at hedge-fund owned papers. There is a renaissance happening around the country in nonprofit news, just ask @JournalismProj, which has helped raise $168M for 44 nonprofit newsrooms and 4 startups. /4

https://t.co/NvpyxRpKN8

[Roshni Neslage @roshnio]

Today, we released @JournalismProj's 2023 Year in Review. I'm so proud of the work that our grantees and my colleagues have accomplished this year; it's great news for local news! https://t.co/YV48G3tOjN

[Sarabeth Berman @SarabethBerman]

When you read about George Santos, be reminded that this is a story of the decline of the local news industry and the accountability function it plays: https://t.co/KGlEMGGqDP

[Sarabeth Berman @SarabethBerman]

Two key takeaways from @nikkiusher and @SKimLeffingwell's research on how local news contributes to a healthy democracy: Nonprofit news organizations help shape local democracy and funding for nonprofit news matters. https://t.co/iw7pGnOlmB

[American Journalism Project @JournalismProj]

We agree with @KirkCousins8! Local news provides high quality, engaging information that communities need. #LocalNewsMatters

[Roshni Neslage @roshnio]

Love to see this new partnership - and more eyes getting on the important work of @JournalismProj grantees!

[American Journalism Project @JournalismProj]

📣NEW: The American Journalism Project is partnering with @Pocket, an app by @Mozilla, to elevate local journalism across the country. Learn more. 🧵🔽https://t.co/4U9X7KM3f1

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NEW: What do people want from local news? Nearly 5,000 people in 8 markets across the country have shared their thoughts with us. AJP’s @LorettaChao shares what we’ve learned so far 🧵⬇️https://t.co/YGTSvZduVv

[Chris Krewson @ckrewson]

Would note that @MSTODAYnews is the largest newsroom in Mississippi - newspaper or otherwise - and is actively seeking a CEO for its parent nonprofit

[American Journalism Project @JournalismProj]

Today, we welcomed over 150 people from the AJP community to our annual gathering: our grantees, staff, board, advisors, supporters and more. This year, we’re convening in Cleveland to share the important local news innovation happening in Cleveland and across the country.

[Roshni Neslage @roshnio]

@ckrewson Found it 😂

[Karen Rundlet @kbmiami]

“We want to prevent harm, not just cover it.” @sarahalvarezMI @media_outlier ❤️ Here’s to local media that sees information as part of the solution for communities. @knightfdn

[Roshni Neslage @roshnio]

"For one man, the decision comes down to a common sense calculation: Why risk everything he’s built after time behind bars just to cast a ballot on election day?"
@JournalismProj grantee @MarshallProj on how recent moves are scaring away voters https://t.co/zGdKxXPKI2