Jim Boren's Newsroom Notebook
Jim BorenA behind-the-scenes journey into journalism and its future.
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The price we pay for taking journalism for granted
California just held a primary election. As I watched the returns come in, I found myself thinking less about who won and lost than about a deeper question: What makes an informed vote possible?
Not campaigns, advertising, or political mes...
Fresno’s Journalists of Color program is elevating student voices and creating career pathways
When I served as executive editor of The Fresno Bee, I believed journalism could never fully serve its communities unless newsrooms reflected the diversity, experiences, and voices of the people they covered. This belief is widely shared ac...
Paywalls are contributing to the slow death of daily journalism
I’m using this week’s Substack column to rant about something that drives me bonkers as a journalist who subscribes to roughly 10 news sites: Those pesky paywalls.
To be clear, I absolutely believe readers should pay for the content they c...
Inside journalism classrooms, a familiar question has a positive answer: “Can I get a job?” Yes.
As we move toward the end of the academic year at Fresno State and look ahead to the commencement ceremonies on May 15 and 16, I’ve been taking stock of my work this year as a college journalism instructor.
That reflection naturally return...
Amid industry strain, San Joaquin Valley journalists are recognized for their accountability reporting at Gruner Awards
On a warm spring evening last week, journalists, students, and educators gathered at Fresno State to celebrate both the craft and the purpose of journalism. Veterans of the field met with the next generation, creating space for conversation...
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Veteran reporter and editor committed to shaping the next generation of journalists as a journalism instructor and director of the Institute for Media & Public Trust at Fresno State. Also trains newsroom leaders to strengthen journalism skills.
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