Without a community, there would be no newsrooms and without newsrooms, communities would be misinformed. This is why “Engaged Journalism” is vital when trying to bridge the gap between journalists and citizens. One way this could be done is through a method called Co-production. This technique involves asking audiences to help with the production of content, whether that be through pitching ideas for journalists to follow up on or for audiences to actually contribute material.

I feel as though first person reporting from people engaged in their own communities can be one way to attract readers and viewers who aren’t too fond of traditional news that is presented by reporters. This method has the potential for not only growing a more personal audience, but also motivating community members who are interested in topics in their neighborhoods to actually do deep research and learn more about such issues.

For example, if a neighborhood resident is interested as to why there are so many people living and using drugs openly under bridges in Kensington, giving an outlet for this person to openly express his/her ideas makes he/she more involved as a community member. This can lead to he/she learning more about what caused the issue and presenting an opportunity for the person to showcase the information in a way that is more relatable to people in his/her neighborhood, ultimately leading to a more informed community.