16th edition of the conference focuses on solutions for local news, diversity initiatives and political polarization For the 16th edition of the Knight Media Forum in Miami (and online), there was a sense of optimism not seen for some time. This felt like a moment of potential transformation in local news. There are all sorts […]
Article · February 24, 2023 by Jim Brady and Knight Foundation
The $5 million investment, along with support from American Journalism Project and Akron’s philanthropic community, will improve local news in this Knight city MIAMI — February 21, 2023 — At the opening of the 16th Knight Media Forum, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation President Alberto Ibargüen announced a $5 million investment in Signal […]
Article · February 22, 2023 by Knight Foundation
Welcome to the 16th annual Knight Media Forum, our first in-person gathering in three years! It’s my great privilege to lead Knight Foundation, dedicated to strengthening democracy by supporting informed, engaged, and inclusive communities. In the beginning, this conference sought to engage community and regional foundations in meeting the information needs of their communities. Today, […]
Article · February 22, 2023 by Knight Foundation
Miami, FL — As part of Knight Foundation’s belief that a strong Fourth Estate is paramount to a thriving democracy, the organization has worked with Gallup to study Americans’ trust in the news media, consistently finding that their level of confidence is driven by perceptions of news organizations’ accuracy, bias and transparency. However, a new […]
Article · February 15, 2023 by Knight Foundation
Technology plays an invaluable role in enhancing the way art is produced, experienced and shared, especially in today’s connected world. To support the long-term sustainability of Charlotte’s thriving arts community, we created the Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund. Grants from the 2022 Fund were awarded to 29 Charlotte-based artists in four main categories: hardware/software, […]
Article · February 13, 2023 by Knight Foundation and Knight Foundation
Job Overview: The Knight Foundation is seeking a talented and data-driven graduate student to join our team in Miami and contribute to our arts initiatives. The primary focus of this role is to research and develop a set of guidelines and a rubric to evaluate the metrics and outputs from our grantees towards achieving intended […]
Article · February 10, 2023 by Knight Foundation
Job Overview: The Knight Foundation is seeking a driven and detail-oriented graduating senior (undergraduate) or first-year graduate student to join our team in Miami and contribute to the strengthening of the Fluxx grants management software. The primary focus of this role is to research, assess and evaluate Knight’s Donor Advised Fund (DAFs), geographical, and Diversity, […]
Article · February 10, 2023 by Knight Foundation
Job Overview: The Knight Foundation is seeking a Junior/Senior Undergraduate or Graduate student with a passion for making financial information relevant to everyday users to join our team in Miami. The goal of this project is to increase awareness of the strategic value of the Foundation’s Donor Advised Fund (DAF) endowments among multiple stakeholders in […]
Article · February 10, 2023 by Knight Foundation
Job Overview: The Knight Foundation is seeking a motivated and analytical Junior/Senior Undergraduate or Graduate student to join our team in Miami to help us improve the way we manage and leverage data to inform our decision making. The scope of this project is to gain a clear understanding of our data, where it resides, […]
Article · February 10, 2023 by Knight Foundation
Job Overview:We are seeking a highly motivated graduate journalism student to join our team and help connect the Knight Chairs with each other, the Knight Foundation, and other parts of the journalism ecosystem we support. The successful candidate will play a critical role in enhancing the willingness of the Knight Chairs to apply their expertise […]
Article · February 10, 2023 by Knight Foundation
AGENDA *Subject to change Note: The Knight Media Forum program will be streamed online, except for the Breakout Sessions. Download a list of attendees here. Download a PDF of the agenda here. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 1:00 p.m. EST – 5:00 p.m. EST || Registration – Atrium, Third Floor 5:30 p.m. EST || Welcome Reception […]
Article · February 7, 2023 by Knight Foundation