Program · Media
News Creators
Format-native independent journalism.
01Overview
News Creators supports the next generation of independent journalists working in the formats their audiences actually use.
The people producing serious civic journalism increasingly do so outside traditional newsrooms and in formats built for the platforms where their audiences live. News Creators is Plus's answer to that shift.
We provide production support, editorial standards, legal and safety infrastructure, and a peer network — while creators retain independence and ownership.
02Methodology
How this program works.
01
SIFT
Cohort selection focused on format-native civic beats.
02
SENSE
Editorial and analytical support tailored to creators.
03
MAKE
Production infrastructure and legal / safety cover.
04
ACT
Distribution and cross-promotion across the alliance.
03Projects
Current work.
01
Creator Cohort
Cohort 02
Ten independent journalists, twelve-month partnership.
02
Safety Desk
Ongoing
Legal, digital, and physical safety for independent reporters.
03
Format Studies
Rolling
Research on what civic journalism looks like on each platform.
04Partners
Working with.
North Star Media
Civic Tech Alliance
05Resources