The document discusses the evolution of participatory journalism through new media makers, detailing various organizations and initiatives that foster community news projects. J-lab has funded numerous hyperlocal and investigative news sites since 2005, highlighting a shift towards citizen-driven journalism and creative technology. Key players include universities, advocacy groups, and philanthropic foundations, which support innovation and transparency in journalism.

1. Participatory Journalism The Role of New Media Makers in Informing the Public

2. McLean, VA: Library Closing

3. McLean Ear: New VenueFound

4. J-Learning.org: Site in a Box

5. News Ecosystem > New Players Fact entrepreneurs Creative technologists Citizen media makers Philanthropic foundations Universities Advocacy Groups Government

6. Venues for Participation: Journalism vs. “News Work” Journalism: Collecting, validating, producing, publishing news

7. “ News Work” – not just for journos Sharing information Facilitating conversations Crowdsourcing stories Smart curation & aggregation Data mining & visualizations News games Lists & resources Social shout outs

8. Community News Start-ups Since 2005, J-Lab has: Funded more than 56 “New Voices” community news projects $25K grants: $17K + $8K, if matched 1,534 applications

9. Success through the years … we’ve seen some great projects.

10. Findings Over 5 Years

11. Newest trend: Pro-jo’s launching news sites Hyperlocal Startups State-based Investigative News Sites Niche Sites

12. West Seattle Blog

13. Davidson News

14. Metropolis

15. CaliforniaWatch

16. WisconsinWatch

17. Investigate West

18. Metro News Sites

19. Politico.com

20. Global Post

21. Fact Entrepreneurs

22. Advocacy Journalism: Sunlight Foundation - transparency

23. Council on Foreign Relations – global hot spots

24. Public School News

25. Creative Technologists: NYTimes | Document Reader

26. SeeClickFix.com

27. University – Community News

28. Knight-Batten Awards for Innovations in Journalism -9/14

29. Philly Reporting Fund

30. Women Media Entrepreneurs

31. KCNN.org Learning Modules

32. Networked Journalism

33. Research: New Media Makers

34. Citizen Media Resources KCNN.org - Knight Citizen News Network J-Learning.org - How-to publish J-NewVoices.org - Folo startups J-Lab.org - Cool ideas NewMediaWomen.org – Grants