Stefanie Murray
stefaniemurray.bsky.social
Stefanie Murray
@stefaniemurray.bsky.social
Director, Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State University. Fan of collaborative journalism, multiracial democracy, Dunkin Donuts tea and cats. Mom.
Journalists in the U.S.: Want $500? Send us your best democracy-related content! Also you can take our survey about democracy coverage and what you're hearing from your audiences. You'll get a $20 gift card, and the results will be used to guide next year's Democracy Day. medium.com/centerforcoo...
Take our survey, sign up for Democracy Day, and send us your best democracy-related content
The best three examples of democracy-focused content will receive $500 each
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August 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Travel budgets are among the first items cut when money is tight, which is why I am proud the Center is able to provide travel stipends to New Jersey journalists this year. More details below on how to apply and request travel money to attend a journalism conference. medium.com/centerforcoo...
Apply for 2025 conference stipends from the Center for Cooperative Media
Submit applications by Friday, June 20, 2025
medium.com
May 30, 2025 at 6:04 PM
What is civic science media, and how it can it be used for positive, real-world impact? Those are two of the questions explored — and answered! — in this fantastic new report by Sarah Armour-Jones, published by Rita Allen Foundation.
New Report: Writing the Story of Civic Science Media  - Rita Allen Foundation
Investing in transformative ideas in their earliest stages to promote breakthrough solutions to significant problems
ritaallen.org
May 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Love to see you at the 2025 Collaborative Journalism Summit, which will take place in just over a month, May 15-16 in Denver. We have a fantastic schedule. I'm happy to provide a comped ticket to help get you there; drop me an email murrayst@montclair.edu. collaborativejournalism.org/cjs2025/sche...
Schedule: 2025 Collaborative Journalism Summit
View the schedule of speakers, sessions, and workshops for the 2025 Collaborative Journalism Summit! The Summit will be hosted in person in Denver on May 15-16 and will feature two days of lightning t...
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April 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
If you're considering whether to take a trip to Denver for the 2025 Collaborative Journalism Summit, here are 7 great reasons why you should!

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7 reasons to attend the 2025 Collaborative Journalism Summit in Denver
The 2025 Collaborative Journalism Summit is coming to Denver on May 15–16, bringing together media professionals from across the country to…
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March 24, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Job alert!! The New Jersey Civic Information Consortium is hiring a full-time executive director. Come work with me! Montclair State is the host institution for the Consortium so you'll be here in the office with me (when you want to be :) More details below.

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Executive Director - New Jersey Civic Information Consortium - Work In Progress Consulting
About the ConsortiumThe New Jersey Civic Information Consortium (NJCIC) is an independent nonprofit organization that sparks innovative media projects and funds community-driven local news in New Jers...
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February 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Reposted by Stefanie Murray
ICYMI: We announced the winners of the 2025 NJ Ethnic + Community Media Awards at a ceremony in Trenton last week!

Congrats to the nominees and winners, and a huge thanks to our featured speakers!

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Announcing the winners of the 2025 NJ Ethnic and Community Media Awards
By Anthony Advincula and Joe Amditis
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February 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Today is the last day to pitch a session for the Collaborative Journalism Summit in Denver! We will begin accepting them next week. Pitch here: airtable.com/appXmTz9Hhrb...
January 31, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Amid all the insanity, I make a plea: Please for the love of God stop using title case in your headlines. PLEASE. I have enough to worry about without deciphering your hard-to-read Why Are These Words Capitalized Headlines.
January 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Good luck to everyone submitting their Press Forward infrastructure proposals today! 🍀
January 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Reposted by Stefanie Murray
Across the nation, the landscape of journalism as we know it has been undergoing a dramatic transformation, and New Jersey is no exception: policylab.rutgers.edu/the-future-o...
#Rutgers #EduSky #AcademicSky #journalism #journalists #news
The Future of New Jersey Journalism: The Role of Governments and Institutions
By Marc Pfeiffer   New Jersey's journalism landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by technological change and evolving economic realities. A contemporary analysis reveals that whi...
policylab.rutgers.edu
January 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
My first post here is to encourage NJ journalists to request a safety go-bag! We have 30 available. Details in the link.

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January 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM