Poynter Institute for Media Studies

**About Poynter** **The Poynter Institute is a global nonprofit that strengthens democracy by improving the relevance, ethical practice and value of journalism** Through teaching, publishing, convening, fact-checking and media literacy, Poynter creates a crossroads where communities come together to use journalism to confront society’s complex problems. **Poynter teaching and consulting** Poynter has long represented the gold standard for the professional development of journalists. For 50 years, Poynter has worked to bolster local news infrastructure and sustainability. We train thousands of local journalists and their newsrooms in craft, digital audience and revenue growth, innovation, diversity, equity and inclusion, and effective management. Our work with local newsrooms has led to millions of dollars in new revenue, millions in new digital audience, and leadership better equipped to recruit and retain staff, lead ethically, and create newsrooms that will thrive and grow for years to come. **Mission & Vision** The Poynter Institute has grown from a storefront in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida, to the world’s most influential school for journalists. Poynter is an instructor, innovator, convener and resource for anyone who aspires to engage and inform citizens. We serve not only 21st-century democracies, but those in corners of the globe where people who honor freedom and self-government struggle against tyrants and autocrats. By supporting the Poynter Institute, you fortify journalism’s role in a free society. Poynter champions freedom of expression, civil dialogue and compelling journalism that helps citizens participate in healthy democracies. We prepare journalists worldwide to hold powerful people accountable and promote honest information in the marketplace of ideas. Founded in 1975, Poynter is an inspirational place but also a practical one, connecting the varied crafts of journalism to its higher mission and purpose. From person-to-person coaching and intensive hands-on seminars to interactive online courses and media reporting, Poynter helps journalists sharpen skills and elevate storytelling throughout their careers. Poynter specializes in: - Ethics and fact-checking - Reporting and storytelling - Developing journalism’s leaders - Advancing newsroom diversity - Strengthening local news companies