Gather is a project + platform to support community-minded journalists and other engagement professionals. Our mission: make journalism more responsive to the public’s needs and more inclusive of the public’s voices and diversity, by helping journalists, educators, and students who share these values find each other, find resources and best practices, and find support and mentorship. Learn more about Gather.
The guide “Taking Care” by jesikah maria ross emphasizes the importance of practicing care in journalism, offering practical tips and insights for creating impactful and healing storytelling.
The investigative coverage of the closure of the Chuckawalla Valley State Prison was intended not only to help amplify the work being done by the residents of Blythe but also to ensure that there would always be someone watching what was happening and checking in on this ongoing situation.
Master the basics of podcast audience growth and engagement, from utilizing internal media channels to optimizing analytics and conversion tracking. Learn actionable strategies for connecting with listeners, gathering feedback, and fostering community dialogue.
“I’m interested in helping to eliminate barriers that keep journalism and information sharing exclusive. I love that Gather not only shares examples of how to create collaboratively with communities but is a collaborative community itself!”
“I really want to be at least aware of what’s working and what’s not working in social, newsletters, analytics, subscriber retention, etc. in other newsrooms, and I’ve learned so much already from being a member of this workspace.”
“I find myself more and more drawn to the cohorts who are doing this kind of relationship-building work.”
