Get involved
Together, we can ensure local communities have access to trustworthy news and information.
Whether you’re a researcher, community advocate, or supporter of journalism, the LNIC invites you to join our mission. By contributing to our growth, participating in working groups, or engaging with the tools we’re building, you can help ensure local communities have access to trustworthy news and information.
Work with us
Join our coalition to rebuild sustainable, data-driven local news ecosystems.
The Local News Impact Consortium (LNIC) is tackling these challenges head-on by uniting researchers, journalists, and funders to rebuild sustainable, data-driven local news ecosystems. By developing standardized methods, open-source tools, and collaborative databases, we aim to measure the impact of local information systems and to develop scalable tools that can help others to replicate and expand this research.
Academics & Researchers
Help us create workable standards, actionable plans, and open source tools to support local media in communities big and small. To connect with the LNIC, please fill out this Google form >
Journalists & Journalism Funders
Learn from our research, use our tools, and engage with the experts in the Consortium. Tell us how we can help. Take our survey >
Advocates & Supporters
The LNIC relies on funding from academic institutions, foundations, and community trusts. Learn how our mission to protect journalism and democracy aligns with your organization. Contact our Chair, Damon Kiesow, at chair@localnewsimpact.org >
Help shape the future of local news
The LNIC unites researchers, journalists, and funders to rebuild sustainable, data-driven local news ecosystems. Click the button below to join our Slack group, sign up for our newsletter, and more.