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.

The 2025 New Jersey Ethnic and Community Media Celebration & Awards honored exceptional journalists and news outlets ser...
02/07/2025

The 2025 New Jersey Ethnic and Community Media Celebration & Awards honored exceptional journalists and news outlets serving diverse communities. The event highlighted reporting in more than 20 languages and the critical role of ethnic media in democracy.

Keynote speaker Dr. Patricia Campos-Medina championed fearless journalism, while U.S. Senators Andy Kim and Cory Booker recognized the resilience of New Jersey’s ethnic press.

This year’s winners included Luso Americano, Kleibeel Marcano of Reporte Hispano, and Atlantic City Focus.

Congrats to our nominees and winners, and thanks to everyone who braved the winter weather to attend the ceremony!

By Anthony Advincula and Joe Amditis

🗣️ Announcing our CJS2025 keynotes: Impactful journalism that changes livesPLUS: 100 Days of Dignity, calls for partners...
02/07/2025

🗣️ Announcing our CJS2025 keynotes: Impactful journalism that changes lives

PLUS: 100 Days of Dignity, calls for partners, job opportunities and more in the latest collaborative journalism newsletter

PLUS: 100 Days of Dignity, calls for partners, job opportunities and more in the latest collaborative journalism newsletter

Cheryl Phillips is the founder of Big Local News, a collaborative initiative based at Stanford University that helps jou...
02/06/2025

Cheryl Phillips is the founder of Big Local News, a collaborative initiative based at Stanford University that helps journalists share data and work together on data investigations.

Phillips has worked in journalism for years at both local and national publications like The Seattle Times and USA Today. We caught up with Phillips to hear about how Big Local News fosters collaborative data reporting across the country.

Read the latest Collaborator Q&A from Will Fischer to learn more.

Cheryl Phillips is the founder of Big Local News, a collaborative initiative based at Stanford University that helps journalists share data…

The "100 Days of Dignity" collaboration is challenging community newsrooms to explore how journalism can help people fee...
02/05/2025

The "100 Days of Dignity" collaboration is challenging community newsrooms to explore how journalism can help people feel valued and respected.

Led by the Center for Cooperative Media, OpenNews, Hearken, Trusting News, and the Solutions Journalism Network, this initiative encourages journalists to listen to their communities and report on barriers to dignity in daily life.

Newsrooms can join the Feb. 26 call to take part, with findings shared at the Collaborative Journalism Summit in May.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ylQa9MmETIqFz6zuu3Fq6Q

Newsrooms: Register here to learn about joining the 100 Days of Dignity collaboration.

Introducing the 2025 cohort of reporting fellows for the South Jersey Information Equity Project (SJIEP)! Over the next ...
02/04/2025

Introducing the 2025 cohort of reporting fellows for the South Jersey Information Equity Project (SJIEP)!

Over the next six months, these six fellows, including journalists, poets, and multimedia creators will produce impactful stories that highlight historically overlooked communities in South Jersey.

The program kicked off with a dynamic workshop at Rowan University, featuring industry leaders sharing insights on ethical reporting and community storytelling.

In partnership with the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists, SJIEP continues its mission to foster equity in local news.

The Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State University launched the 2025 South Jersey Information Equity Project (SJIEP) reporting…

Tennyson Donyéa has re-launched Black in Jersey as a dynamic digital publication amplifying the voices and stories of Bl...
01/31/2025

Tennyson Donyéa has re-launched Black in Jersey as a dynamic digital publication amplifying the voices and stories of Black communities across New Jersey.

The relaunch, marked by a networking brunch for creatives and journalists, underscores a mission to uplift diverse voices.

Alongside this milestone, Donyéa premiered his documentary "A Deeper Bond," highlighting resilience in Camden.

It’s a full circle moment for Tennyson Donyéa with the re-launch of his digital storytelling outlet Black in Jersey last fall. Donyéa, a…

🎫 Last chance to get early bird tickets for CJS2025 in Denver!PLUS: Collaboration updates, job opportunities and more in...
01/24/2025

🎫 Last chance to get early bird tickets for CJS2025 in Denver!

PLUS: Collaboration updates, job opportunities and more in the latest collaborative journalism newsletter

PLUS: Collaboration updates, job opportunities and more in the latest collaborative journalism newsletter

👀 Newsroom Digest: Pay equity, disaster preparedness, executive orders, oh myPLUS: We take a look back at a few NJ local...
01/24/2025

👀 Newsroom Digest: Pay equity, disaster preparedness, executive orders, oh my

PLUS: We take a look back at a few NJ local news highlights from 2024

PLUS: We take a look back at a few NJ local news highlights from 2024

🎯 Last chance for early bird tickets to  ! Join us May 15-16 in Denver for the Collaborative Journalism Summit — where w...
01/24/2025

🎯 Last chance for early bird tickets to ! Join us May 15-16 in Denver for the Collaborative Journalism Summit — where we'll explore partnerships that create real community impact.

This year's theme spotlights collaborations that go beyond pageviews to deliver tangible results. Like MLK50's investigation that helped wipe $12M in medical debt for 5,300 patients.

🎟️ Early bird rate: $199 (ends Feb. 1)
📍 Location: Delta Hotels Denver Thornton
🤝 Focus: Partnerships with purpose

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-collaborative-journalism-summit-tickets-1063325438009?aff=oddtdtcreator

The 2025 Collaborative Journalism Summit is set for May 15–16 in Denver

🌟 Last chance to join us for the 2025 NJ Ethnic & Community Media Awards!On Feb. 6, we're celebrating 145+ news outlets ...
01/24/2025

🌟 Last chance to join us for the 2025 NJ Ethnic & Community Media Awards!

On Feb. 6, we're celebrating 145+ news outlets serving NJ's diverse communities at The College of New Jersey. Don't miss featured speaker Mazin Sidahmed of Documented NY and the chance to network with industry leaders.

TICKETS ARE ALMOST SOLD OUT — register today at the link below!

Join us for a meaningful celebration of local and community journalism in New Jersey.

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1 Normal Avenue, Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(973) 655-3879

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