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Cultivating the Next Generation: How Community Media Can Build Journalism Pipelines

February 25, 2026

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm ET

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How can community media build stronger, more intentional pipelines for young people—especially those from historically marginalized communities—to pursue journalism careers? This webinar will explore emerging models that go beyond traditional summer internships and offer deeper, more sustained training and mentorship.

Together, we’ll discuss how community newsrooms, educators, and funders can collaborate to nurture diverse young talent, rethink the role of student journalism, and ensure the next generation is prepared to lead.

Presenters:

  • Kenzie O’Keefe, Executive Director, ThreeSixty Journalism
  • Aleeia Townes, Junior Designer, Wide Angle Youth Media
  • Matt Vogel, Design Intern, Wide Angle Youth Media
  • Lauren McEwen, Program Director, VOX ATL

Moderator:

DeAnna Sherman, Co-Founder and Executive Director of True Star Media