Re-engaging: Exploring new ways of doing journalism Castos https://re-engaging.castos.com It’s no secret that journalism in Canada continues to face enormous challenges. Low audience engagement and a lack of traditional funding models are crippling local and national news outlets. Fewer people in Canada trust the news media, in no small part because it is increasingly difficult to know which sources of information are reliable. Only 37 per cent have confidence in the news according to Statistics Canada. Amid an ever-evolving news environment, journalists are seeking new ways to address these challenges. In June 2024, Concordia University hosted professors, practitioners and community members from across North America at the Engaged Journalism conference. The event aimed to explore how approaches to journalism that prioritize connecting audiences with journalistic work and building relationships between communities and journalists can pave a new path forward for the journalism landscape. The practice of engaged journalism is on the rise. It provides a framework for journalists to build and maintain relationships with their audiences, while fostering meaningful connections with communities traditionally underserved by legacy media. This series was recorded during that conference in the heart of downtown Montreal. Throughout four episodes, we’ll hear the insights that media scholars, professionals and even funders shared about the challenges and rewards of this approach. We’ll hear from pioneers of an engaged journalism approach, while considering both the ethical implications and practical applications for newsrooms and universities. This series is a collaboration between the Community Podcast Initiative at Mount Royal University and J-Source. Tue, 20 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 en © 2025 https://episodes.castos.com/6329b6d480cf48-65771666/images/podcast/covers/c1a-04k2v-kpwmvkjncjg9-f0sf9c.jpg Re-engaging: Exploring new ways of doing journalism https://re-engaging.castos.com It’s no secret that journalism in Canada continues to face enormous challenges. Low audience engagement and a lack of traditional funding models are crippling local and national news outlets. Fewer people in Canada trust the news media, in no small part because it is increasingly difficult to know which sources of information are reliable. Only 37 per cent have confidence in the news according to Statistics Canada. Amid an ever-evolving news environment, journalists are seeking new ways to address these challenges. In June 2024, Concordia University hosted professors, practitioners and community members from across North America at the Engaged Journalism conference. The event aimed to explore how approaches to journalism that prioritize connecting audiences with journalistic work and building relationships between communities and journalists can pave a new path forward for the journalism landscape. The practice of engaged journalism is on the rise. It provides a framework for journalists to build and maintain relationships with their audiences, while fostering meaningful connections with communities traditionally underserved by legacy media. This series was recorded during that conference in the heart of downtown Montreal. Throughout four episodes, we’ll hear the insights that media scholars, professionals and even funders shared about the challenges and rewards of this approach. We’ll hear from pioneers of an engaged journalism approach, while considering both the ethical implications and practical applications for newsrooms and universities. This series is a collaboration between the Community Podcast Initiative at Mount Royal University and J-Source. CPI episodic It’s no secret that journalism in Canada continues to face enormous challenges. Low audience engagement and a lack of traditional funding models are crippling local and national news outlets. Fewer people in Canada trust the news media, in no small part because it is increasingly difficult to know which sources of information are reliable. Only 37 per cent have confidence in the news according to Statistics Canada. Amid an ever-evolving news environment, journalists are seeking new ways to address these challenges. In June 2024, Concordia University hosted professors, practitioners and community members from across North America at the Engaged Journalism conference. The event aimed to explore how approaches to journalism that prioritize connecting audiences with journalistic work and building relationships between communities and journalists can pave a new path forward for the journalism landscape. The practice of engaged journalism is on the rise. It provides a framework for journalists to build and maintain relationships with their audiences, while fostering meaningful connections with communities traditionally underserved by legacy media. This series was recorded during that conference in the heart of downtown Montreal. Throughout four episodes, we’ll hear the insights that media scholars, professionals and even funders shared about the challenges and rewards of this approach. We’ll hear from pioneers of an engaged journalism approach, while considering both the ethical implications and practical applications for newsrooms and universities. This series is a collaboration between the Community Podcast Initiative at Mount Royal University and J-Source. CPI communitypodcastyyc@gmail.com false https://feeds.castos.com/v4o00 yes <![CDATA[Funding engaged journalism]]> Tue, 20 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 CPI https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64136/episode/2005251 https://re-engaging.castos.com/episodes/funding-engaged-journalism As you've heard throughout this podcast, journalism is facing a lot of challenges. But sometimes, the biggest one comes down to dollars and cents. 

In this episode, journalism professor Meg Wilcox sits down with a panel of media makers and discusses the financial roadblocks they face and how they continue to tackle and overcome them. From giving up their own salaries to going on the hunt for grants, Ana Sofía Hibon, André Goulet, Gaëlle Engelberts discuss how they fight to fund their community engaged journalism.

This series is a collaboration between the Community Podcast Initiative at Mount Royal University and J-Source.

]]> 4 1 false As you've heard throughout this podcast, journalism is facing a lot of challenges. But sometimes, the biggest one comes down to dollars and cents. 

In this episode, journalism professor Meg Wilcox sits down with a panel of media makers and discusses the financial roadblocks they face and how they continue to tackle and overcome them. From giving up their own salaries to going on the hunt for grants, Ana Sofía Hibon, André Goulet, Gaëlle Engelberts discuss how they fight to fund their community engaged journalism.

This series is a collaboration between the Community Podcast Initiative at Mount Royal University and J-Source.

]]> 00:17:14 <![CDATA[Teaching community-engaged journalism]]> Tue, 06 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 CPI https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64136/episode/2005249 https://re-engaging.castos.com/episodes/teaching-community-engaged-journalism The journalistic landscape has a tendency to silo professors and reporters, making securing funding and teaching community-centred journalism difficult. Despite this, universities and colleges across the country are finding ways to develop and implement community-based projects.  

In this episode, J-Source editor-in-chief and journalism professor at Mount Royal University, Gabriela Perdomo, leads a thoughtful discussion with journalism professors Teresa Goff and ​​Christine Crowther about what they feel are some best practices for navigating obstacles when teaching engaged journalism.

This series is a collaboration between the Community Podcast Initiative at Mount Royal University and J-Source.

]]> full 3 1 false The journalistic landscape has a tendency to silo professors and reporters, making securing funding and teaching community-centred journalism difficult. Despite this, universities and colleges across the country are finding ways to develop and implement community-based projects.  

In this episode, J-Source editor-in-chief and journalism professor at Mount Royal University, Gabriela Perdomo, leads a thoughtful discussion with journalism professors Teresa Goff and ​​Christine Crowther about what they feel are some best practices for navigating obstacles when teaching engaged journalism.

This series is a collaboration between the Community Podcast Initiative at Mount Royal University and J-Source.

]]> 00:14:18 <![CDATA[Building trust with community engaged journalism]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 CPI https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64136/episode/2005248 https://re-engaging.castos.com/episodes/building-trust-with-community-engaged-journalism Choices, consent and consequences. Around the world, journalists are feeling the pressure of reduced trust between them and the communities they aim to serve. 

Journalist Jessica Botelho-Urbanski helps guide a thoughtful conversation between community leaders Lela Savić, Matthew DiMera, and Max Resnik where they discuss ways to build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with communities. 

This series is a collaboration between the Community Podcast Initiative at Mount Royal University and J-Source.

]]> full 2 1 false Choices, consent and consequences. Around the world, journalists are feeling the pressure of reduced trust between them and the communities they aim to serve. 

Journalist Jessica Botelho-Urbanski helps guide a thoughtful conversation between community leaders Lela Savić, Matthew DiMera, and Max Resnik where they discuss ways to build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with communities. 

This series is a collaboration between the Community Podcast Initiative at Mount Royal University and J-Source.

]]> 00:13:01 <![CDATA[Ethical considerations for community engaged journalism]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 CPI https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64136/episode/2005247 https://re-engaging.castos.com/episodes/ethical-considerations-for-community-engaged-journalism Community-centred journalism can sometimes seem at odds with traditional media practices. Sources rarely see an article before publication and even then newsrooms have complete control over a story. Engaged journalism flips this on its head, but there are a number of ethical factors newsrooms must first consider. 

In this episode, host Jessica Botelho-Urbanski, sits down with Toronto Metropolitan University professors April Lindgren and Nicole Blanchett to explore how news outlets can maintain editorial independence while fostering relationships with communities.

This series is a collaboration between the Community Podcast Initiative at Mount Royal University and J-Source.

]]> full 1 1 false Community-centred journalism can sometimes seem at odds with traditional media practices. Sources rarely see an article before publication and even then newsrooms have complete control over a story. Engaged journalism flips this on its head, but there are a number of ethical factors newsrooms must first consider. 

In this episode, host Jessica Botelho-Urbanski, sits down with Toronto Metropolitan University professors April Lindgren and Nicole Blanchett to explore how news outlets can maintain editorial independence while fostering relationships with communities.

This series is a collaboration between the Community Podcast Initiative at Mount Royal University and J-Source.

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