A resource for news entrepreneurs

The Local News Field Guide provides practical advice for newsroom leaders seeking to reinvent the local news industry. The guide is written by staff members of Chalkbeat, a nonprofit news organization that provides essential local beat reporting across the country. It is sponsored by the Google News Initiative.

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Create a strategic plan that dazzles

Harness the story of a generation with a master narrative

Earn the trust of a diverse audience by investing in relationships

Stop chasing clicks and instead track impact

Maximize impact with thoughtful partnerships and collaboration

Design a sustaining culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Build an entrepreneurial revenue team

Embrace your inner reporter to unlock philanthropy

Join our virtual workshops this summer

We will be hosting free virtual workshops this summer based on the Local News Field Guide. Sign up for updates, and we will email you when we finalize dates and topics.

What is the Local News Field Guide?

The Local News Field Guide is a resource for journalists and news entrepreneurs tackling the ever-changing landscape of news. The guide is written by staff members of Chalkbeat, a nonprofit news organization that provides essential local education reporting.

The Local News Field Guide is supported by Chalkbeat's partnership with the Google News Initiative (GNI).

Learn More