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The PMP is an initiative of the Center for Media Innovation that supports local news in Southwestern Pennsylvania and creates opportunities for journalists entering the profession.
The PMP is an initiative of the Center for Media Innovation that supports local news in Southwestern Pennsylvania and creates opportunities for journalists entering the profession.
The PMP exists to strengthen local journalism. The partnership comprises 34 media outlets in a 10-county region.
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The Partnership began operating in 2020 with 22 member outlets and has grown to 34, which represents the majority of media outlets in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
The Center for Media Innovation launched the PMP out of concern over disruptions to longtime news business models that led to closures and deep staff cuts.
Fewer staff means fewer stories about issues critical to understanding local communities – and ultimately a less empowered, informed citizenry.
The Center for Media Innovation at Point Park University is an incubator and collaborative space designed to prepare students for success in a media industry intertwined with the latest technology, while also supporting professional journalists and educating the public at large. The Center features TV and radio/podcast studios, a photography studio, a multimedia newsroom, and a transformational presentation and gallery space. The Allegheny Foundation provided $4 million in grants for the CMI since 2016.
Point Park University, immersed in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, focuses on student success through innovative experiential learning opportunities. Point Park enrolls approximately 4,000 students in more than 100 undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs offered through its Conservatory of Performing Arts, Rowland School of Business, and schools of Arts and Sciences, Communication, and Education. The University’s alumni and students represent all 50 states and 34 countries around the world.
Your tax-deductible donation will help journalists report stories that otherwise could go untold and support a free and independent press in the Pittsburgh region.
Proceeds benefit a grant fund of the Pittsburgh Media Partnership, a collaborative of nearly 30 newsrooms through Point Park University. The newsrooms serve Allegheny, Butler, Beaver, Fayette, Washington, Westmoreland, and Indiana counties
So far, member news outlets have produced more than a dozen deep-dive reports on local political candidates, the state of book bans, and the local effects of a train derailment on residents.
Help them report more stories With your gift, you will help residents better understand their communities - and support a vibrant local media community.
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A series of interactive events this Sept. 26-27-28 featuring local newsmakers, journalists, and esteemed public figures, Newsapalooza will celebrate the value of local journalism while fostering community connection and engagement.
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