For the first time, Grist will launch a community reporting fellowship to train people on journalism principles and news reporting skills so they can help meet their communities’ information needs. The first cohort of four Georgia residents will focus on creating journalism that informs people about the Georgia Public Service Commission, the small but powerful elected board that makes critical decisions about energy and electricity — and has been mired in a lawsuit over voting rights. This fellowship is part of a larger project by Grist and Atlanta’s NPR affiliate WABE to demystify energy policy and affordability issues in the state.
Senior manager of community engagement Lyndsey Gilpin will spearhead the launch of the program, and Grist reporters, editors, and other staff will lead workshops for fellows on journalism ethics, writing, multimedia, fact-checking, and more. The outreach and assignments will be informed by the community listening sessions Grist hosted in Georgia last month, in partnership with local organizations and residents.
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