citizen journalism
Writers Workshop
by Paris Lara (luislara2011)
Submitted 01-31-2012 under
The Environmental Conservation Coalition is hosting a writers workshop for journalist or aspiring journalist for our latest project. We need involved community members to post environmental news on our website to keep the people we serve connected...
New internships posted with opportunities to be part of The Rapidian
by Chelsea LaForge (Chelsea)
Submitted 12-13-2011 under OPINION
Here at The Rapidian, we are moving forward in full force to continue developing the growth of community journalism, an important part of the community. There are so many exciting things we hope to introduce to our readers and reporters in the...
In studio: The Rapidian's ABCs of ArtPrize
by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)
Submitted 09-09-2011 under NONPROFIT
Don't have time to listen right now? Download the MP3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW (8:07) This week, The Rapidian's content editor is in the hot seat as she chats with Catalyst Radio about upcoming features on the Community Media...
LINC invites community members to set their news agenda on The Rapidian
by The Rapidian (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-25-2011 under NONPROFIT
Although LINC just moved to its new building in Madison Square (1167 Madison SE), its spacious community training room has been put to task, hosting dozens of trainings in the last two months. On a sunny Monday evening, LINC staffers Kari Galbreath...
In studio: Chelsea Laforge, citizen first and reporter second
by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)
Submitted 07-22-2011 under NONPROFIT
Don't have time to listen right now? Download the episode and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW Rapidian reporter Chelsea Laforge wants to help Grand Rapidians experience things in our city, and she identifies first as a citizen and then as a...
Spreading the News
by Laurie Cirivello (LCirivello)
Submitted 05-24-2011 under OPINION
It's no surprise to you that we make a big deal about the importance of our community of volunteer Rapidian reporters. The entire model of The Rapidian depends on local people stepping up to report the news, not merely consume it. We continue to...
Rapidian reporter orientation
by Denise Cheng (dennetmint)
Submitted 04-04-2011 under
Spring. Not chilly enough to slumber but too wet to swarm the patios. Here's a suggestion: Come to our seasonal orientation! Once a quarter, we invite the curious to learn about this community platform. Tour our office, learn about what...
Get Real, Citizen Journalists
by Ruth Terry (Ruth)
Submitted 10-17-2010 under OPINION
It’s hard to be a citizen journalist. You don’t get paid. You have no idea what you’re doing. You have to keep your iPhone charged so you can tweet breaking news… And, after all that, people don’t even take you seriously.“Without the training and...
Hyperlocal: Trendy tag or fundamental value?
by Laurie Cirivello (LCirivello)
Submitted 09-08-2010 under OPINION
Dictionary.com has no definition for the word “hyperlocal”. Microsoft Word consistently provides a red underline alert, unapologetically pointing out that I have either mistyped, or that I’m just making stuff up. Over two years ago, when we were...
The Rapidian celebrates volunteers with SUPER-latives!
by Denise Cheng (dennetmint)
Submitted 08-02-2010 under OPINION
From The Rapidian staff: On July 22, we threw our first volunteer bash. Named SUPER-latives!, we wanted to celebrate everyone who had contributed to The Rapidian, from readers to Flickr groupies to contributors to staff. The event took...- 1 of 2
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