Journalism & Storytelling
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The Field Foundation seeks to strengthen local news production and storytelling to further reflect Chicago and create a stronger, more connected, and sustainable local media ecosystem—in which the stories of all Chicagoans are told accurately, fairly, and contextually.
We are specifically focused on efforts to build and sustain media equity. This direction aligns with the many efforts in the journalism/media philanthropy sector to rebuild local news, including the groundbreaking Press Forward initiatives that
We are specifically focused on efforts to build and sustain media equity. This direction aligns with the many efforts in the journalism/media philanthropy sector to rebuild local news, including the groundbreaking Press Forward initiatives that
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Amplify the voices and impact of community journalists, media, and storytellers in the local media landscape
Support traditional and alternative journalism platforms to increase reporting and storytelling that reflects Chicago’s diverse communities.
Promote the development of fact-based stories that highlight important issues and accurately represent community perspectives.
Definitions
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Journalism
the activity of gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news and information.
Storytelling
the act of creating fact-based stories that offer
perspectives with the potential to change
hearts, minds, and policy on pressing issues.
Application
Process
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As the Journalism & Storytelling portfolio, we will continue Field’s mission to tell untold stories and ensure diverse viewpoints in the public square. Our focus will be further supporting impactful and promising news outlets and startups reflective of Chicago’s communities, and the filling of information gaps with narratives, news, and investigations accurately reflecting community needs.
