Covering Science at the Local Level: A Peer-Mentoring Community

The Open Notebook’s Covering Science peer-mentoring program is a diverse community of practice for local and general assignment reporters and editors who may not have a background in science but are interested in adding more scientific perspectives to their stories.

Members of this growing community are invited to participate in a Slack group, where they can seek and offer advice on any topic related to covering science. Conversations in the community center on topics such as how to identify and explore science angles in story ideas, how to find suitable expert sources, how to decipher scientific studies, and more. The community also includes 15 experienced science journalists who serve as peer mentors, helping members gain skills and confidence in reporting on science.

The program also offers guided topical discussions, webinars centered on core challenges of covering science, informal virtual gatherings, a regular newsletter just for community members, and other opportunities to learn how to incorporate scientific evidence and perspectives into local stories.

There is no cost to participate in this program.

Opportunity offered by:

The Open Notebook

The Open Notebook is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is widely regarded as the leading online source of training and educational materials for journalists who cover science. It is dedicated to…
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Opportunity type

Mentorship

Location(s) where available

United States (all)

Areas of focus

Science