Center for Cooperative Media

Center for Cooperative Media The mission of the Center for Cooperative Media is to grow and strengthen local journalism and, in do The Center receives core support from the Geraldine R.

The mission of the Center for Cooperative Media is to grow and strengthen local journalism and support an informed society in New Jersey and beyond. The Center was founded in 2012 in response to the downsizing of New Jersey news organizations and the changes in the ownership of regional public media. These shifts in the news and information landscape hurt the volume of local news available in a st

ate that has historically had limited news coverage, due to its proximity to the major metropolitan areas of New York City and Philadelphia. With 565 municipalities packed into a densely populated state, New Jersey was—and is—ripe for innovation in local journalism. The Center coordinates statewide and regional reporting, connecting more than 280 local news and information providers through its flagship project, the NJ News Commons. The Commons helps partners to share content and encourages them to collaborate and to support one another. The Center also conducts and publishes research on emerging ideas and best practices, focusing on local journalism, business models, and ecosystem mapping. The Center convenes national programs, including an annual national summit for journalism organizations to foster the conditions, ideas, and practices that lead to stronger collaborative journalism across the U.S. The Center’s annual reports offer a detailed history of programs and impact. The Center is a grant-funded program within the School of Communication and Media at Montclair State University. Funding from the University supports the director’s salary and benefits, office space for the Center and its staff, and infrastructure support and shared services such as IT, development, marketing, and administrative assistance. Dodge Foundation, the Democracy Fund and the Abrams Foundation, as well as project support from many other grantmaking sources and sponsors.

US Democracy Day 2025 is only 3 days away. Hear how leading journalists across the country are navigating democracy cove...
09/12/2025

US Democracy Day 2025 is only 3 days away.

Hear how leading journalists across the country are navigating democracy coverage in an era of unprecedented challenges.

Join us live or via livestream this Monday, September 15th at 7:00 PM EDT.

Get last-minute tickets now through "Programs + Initiatives" link in our bio.

Local newsrooms are laying the groundwork to strengthen democracy.In these divisive times, collaboration among outlets i...
09/11/2025

Local newsrooms are laying the groundwork to strengthen democracy.

In these divisive times, collaboration among outlets is more important than ever as we strive to hold government officials accountable, keep citizens informed, and protect democratic freedoms together.

Join and on U.S. Democracy Day for a conversation with some of the leading journalists covering democracy across the country today.

Get tickets through "Programs + initiatives" link in bio.

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When: Monday, September 15, 2025 | 7 PM ET
Where: & livestream

The stakes for democracy reporting have never been higher. Today's journalists face unprecedented challenges. Local news...
09/10/2025

The stakes for democracy reporting have never been higher.

Today's journalists face unprecedented challenges. Local newsrooms are closing at alarming rates, and misinformation campaigns are rampant across the country.

U.S. Democracy Day was founded on celebrating those who do the essential work of holding power accountable. This year's live event, "Front Lines of Defense: Democracy and Journalism in 2025," is dedicated to enhancing the collaborative effort of pro-democracy journalism.

Learn practical strategies for covering democracy, discover how newsrooms are rebuilding reader trust, and explore collaborative approaches that amplify impact.

Get tickets through "Programs + initiatives" link in bio.

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When: Monday, September 15, 2025 | 7 PM ET
Where: & livestream

NJ Majority Leader Louis Greenwald highlights investment in  and importance of supporting nonpartisan factual informatio...
09/09/2025

NJ Majority Leader Louis Greenwald highlights investment in and importance of supporting nonpartisan factual information hubs in latest episode of

Earlier this year, the Consortium fought to secure $2.5M in state funding as part of the FY26 budget. New Jersey remains the only state with a publicly funded civic information consortium serving to ensure communities are connected, informed, and heard.

Keep up with the Consortium's important work on Instagram .

Daily News Roundup: Sep. 8, 2025A controversial ballot eligibility hearing schedule, water and power concerns over new d...
09/08/2025

Daily News Roundup: Sep. 8, 2025

A controversial ballot eligibility hearing schedule, water and power concerns over new data centers, a poll showing voter anxiety about extreme weather, COVID-19 vaccine delays, and a deal on public worker health plan cuts.

Alt text: Decoration only.

https://mailchi.mp/njnewscommons/daily-news-roundup-date-882934

Join the movement. Since 2022, U.S. Democracy Day has collaborated with hundreds of newsrooms across the nation to stren...
09/08/2025

Join the movement.

Since 2022, U.S. Democracy Day has collaborated with hundreds of newsrooms across the nation to strengthen pro-democracy reporting. Together, participants have published more than 700 pieces of pro-democracy journalism, from investigations exposing dark money networks to voter guides empowering underrepresented communities.

Mark the date (September 15th) and join for a vital conversation on the state of pro-democracy coverage at .

Head to our "Programs + Initiatives" link in bio to learn more.

Only 15% of Americans say they have paid or given money to any local news source in the past year.Pro-democracy journali...
09/07/2025

Only 15% of Americans say they have paid or given money to any local news source in the past year.

Pro-democracy journalism is vital to the health of our country, but without consistent investment, we risk losing the voices that stand up for our communities.

On September 15th, we are celebrating Democracy Day by reflecting on the reporting already making a difference across America. Participate in the day by spreading the message on social media and describing what democracy means to your organization in 2025.

📆 Mark your calendars! U.S. Democracy Day is coming to NYC on Sept 15Join us for 'Front Lines of Defense' at WNYC's Gree...
09/05/2025

📆 Mark your calendars! U.S. Democracy Day is coming to NYC on Sept 15

Join us for 'Front Lines of Defense' at WNYC's Greene Space in NYC.

IN-PERSON TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

The event will also be livestreamed.

A live conversation at WNYC’s Greene Space with journalists on the front lines of defending democracy in 2025

Joe Amditis shares a selection of essential digital tools for journalists navigating the AI era in a guest post for the ...
09/05/2025

Joe Amditis shares a selection of essential digital tools for journalists navigating the AI era in a guest post for the Wonder Tools newsletter by Jeremy Caplan.

Joe presents practical tools he's developed and tested, including an AI Disclosure Assistant that helps journalists decide when and how to transparently reveal AI usage, and an LLM Journalism Advisor that matches specific AI models to journalistic tasks like document analysis or social media content creation.

The toolkit extends beyond AI to include powerful web management tools that every journalist needs: SingleFile for preserving complete webpages as archived HTML files, Fabric as a personal data warehouse that connects notes and research across platforms, Text Blaze for automating repetitive typing tasks, PrivNote for secure information sharing, and Padlet for collaborative project organization.

A guest expert shares his practical tools

Daily News Roundup: Sept. 4, 2025NJ Dems support releasing Epstein files, AG Platkin opposes a rollback of abortion care...
09/04/2025

Daily News Roundup: Sept. 4, 2025

NJ Dems support releasing Epstein files, AG Platkin opposes a rollback of abortion care for vets, a privacy law challenge heads to the state's top court, North Jersey cities seek a lawsuit's dismissal, Rep. McIver avoids censure, and a police department's secret recordings.

Alt text: Decoration only.

https://mailchi.mp/njnewscommons/daily-news-roundup-date-882931

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