The local news organizations owned by the National Trust for Local News drive earned revenue to fund their essential journalism. While individual donations and philanthropic partners provide crucial capital, the majority of NTLN’s revenue comes from subscriptions, advertising and other emerging sources.  That’s why the National Trust invests in teams and technology that experiment with new ways to grow consumer revenue while ensuring the widest possible access to news in the

Laura Corley has been reporting in her hometown of Macon, Ga., for more than a dozen years. A veteran of multiple local news organizations who has worked nearly all the beats, from breaking news to business and education, she joined The Macon Melody shortly after its 2024 launch. Her work, focused on accountability journalism, is funded by a grant from the Peyton Anderson Foundation.  In the course of her reporting, Corley started attending board meetings for local authoritie

Claire Tighe has watched talented reporters reach for more. They have the instincts, the sources, the stories worth telling — and they’re driven to tell them in new ways.  Claire Tighe, Deputy Managing Editor In her role as deputy managing editor at the Maine Trust for Local News, she works with reporters eager to engage more readers through multimedia formats. The 120 talented journalists she works with are deeply skilled in reporting and writing. But as Tighe puts it: "Havi

We’re hiring: Executive Director / Publisher, Georgia Trust for Local News Position Summary The National Trust for Local News has an opening for one of the most exciting jobs in community journalism. We want a leader who’s eager to join us in building a new model for providing high-impact news to rural America. This work will have an immediate impact on more than a million Georgians while creating a national playbook for news organizations serving millions more. If you want

The Georgia Trust for Local News was created to prevent news deserts and stimulate creative solutions to build sustainable journalism in Middle Georgia. Those aims have been met, with the Georgia Trust now boasting a portfolio of 20 community titles, ranging from some of the state’s oldest newspapers to the startup The Macon Melody. The National Trust for Local News’s successful launch of the Georgia Trust wouldn’t have been possible without DuBose Porter, a 40-year veteran o

When classrooms shut down during the pandemic, Suzie Glassman worked as a freelancer while at home with her children. She suddenly had a front-row seat to her children’s schooling – and she noticed her daughter struggling. Her third grader was ultimately diagnosed with dyslexia – a late diagnosis Glassman said should have been caught sooner.  Suzie Glassman, Education Reporter “I got a firsthand look at the flaws in the education system,” said Glassman. “I felt like the only

Becca Blais, head of development, National Trust for Local News The National Trust for Local News has hired Becca Blais, an entrepreneur and co-founder of Bluebonnet Data, as its first Head of Development.  With Bluebonnet Data, Blais focused on closing gaps in talent acquisition and data capacity in the civic sector. She also worked on local economic development in the City of Daytona Beach and in impact investing in small and medium-sized enterprises with the Stanford GSB I

As the Macon Melody broadens its reach through expanded digital offerings, the startup newsroom recently launched The Riff , a weekday newsletter that reimagines how readers stay connected to their community. Melody Executive Editor Joshua Wilson and Sports Editor Micah Johnston designed the newsletter around a simple insight: People want to understand what's happening locally, but most weekday mornings don't allow time for deep reading. The Riff lands in readers’ inboxes wi

Preserving and strengthening local news requires a bold vision propelled by journalists in the field. To ignite fresh ideas and scale effective approaches at this pivotal time for local media, the National Trust for Local News (NTLN) launched its inaugural News Innovation Sprint, sponsored by the   Google News Initiative . Tom Wiley, CEO of the National Trust for Local News, said initiatives like the sprint  represent an important component of the nonprofit’s growth strategy,

Non-Profit Sells 21 Newspapers to Times Media Group, Launches Colorado Trust for Local News The National Trust for Local News today...

Appointment of proven industry leader marks next chapter for non-profit redefining future of local news The National Trust for Local News has named Tom Wiley, a visionary local news executive who is currently president and publisher of The Buffalo News , as its CEO. Wiley has decades of hands-on experience in local news, where he is renowned for leading digital transformation in news organizations ranging from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch to the Middletown Press . Those he’s l

When I stepped out of academia four years ago to co-found the National Trust for Local News, I was answering a call that felt bigger than...

Nationwide Search Underway for next CEO of Non-Profit Dedicated to Protecting Local News (January 29)—After four years at the helm,...

The Trust Press, a commercial printing facility launched by the National Trust for Local News to address the skyrocketing costs of producing local news in Colorado, is now operational. The new press is printing the publications of Colorado Community Media, also owned by the National Trust, and will begin printing dozens of other local and ethnic newspapers in the new year. “We’re excited that this path-breaking idea is finally a reality in Colorado,” said Elizabeth Hansen Sha

Over three years, from Colorado to Maine to Georgia, we have laid a new foundation for sustainable local news nationwide. As Nieman Lab...

It’s not often now that the number of newspapers in America actually increases. But this week, one of the most vibrant cities in the South has a brand new community newspaper. Today our Georgia Trust for Local News is launching The Macon Melody   in Macon, Georgia.    The Melody  is the vibrant newspaper that a place like Macon deserves – delivering relevant, engaging, and informative community news from a bustling newsroom in Macon. The launch of The Macon Melody is also an

The National Trust for Local News is proud to announce the launch of a mission-driven commercial printing facility dedicated to...

Today, the National Trust for Local News owns and operates 64 community newspapers across Maine, Colorado, and Georgia – 64 vibrant and...

National Trust for Local News subsidiary will sustain community newspapers in Georgia with support from Knight, Woodruff, and Casey...

The National Trust for Local News preserves and transforms legacy community news outlets facing succession and other transitions of...