Diversity in Local Journalism | Nevada Week

Nevada Week | Diversity in Local Journalism

SEASON 3: EPISODE 01| Airdate: 7/17/2020

Local newsrooms are built to bring their community's stories to light. Yet, some newsrooms don't reflect their cities when it comes to diversity in hiring. In this discussion with local journalists and community activists, we explore the importance of having newsrooms reflect the places they serve. Plus, what Southern Nevadan newsrooms can do to improve hiring practices.

Resources

• Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies
• Nevada Independent
• Plan Action
• Nevada Current
• ASNE Diversity Study
• Wesley Lowery

Episode Guests

• Kevin Stoker, PhD, Director, Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies
• Jon Ralston, Editor, The Nevada Independent
• Laura Martin, Executive Director, PLAN Action
• M.J. Lyle, Reporter, Nevada Current