Granite State News Collaborative

Objective: To expand the reach, efficiency, and diversity of local journalism in New Hampshire by facilitating cross-outlet collaboration and content sharing. Activities: GSNC operates a content-sharing platform that enables more than 20 partner organizations to freely republish trusted, original stories, resulting in over 3,000 cross-published stories annually - the equivalent of adding six full-time reporters to the NH journalism ecosystem. In addition to the exchange, GSNC coordinates multi-newsroom coverage of statewide issues such as education, housing, healthcare, and elections. This coordination reduces duplication, aligns editorial calendars, and ensures broader geographic and demographic representation in reporting.

Objective: To build civic awareness, increase representation in media, and provide training and paid opportunities to emerging and nontraditional journalists. Activities: The Civic Documenters Program trains and pays high school students, college students, and community members to cover local government meetings. Two regional cohorts launched in 2024, with more planned. Through NH Informado, GSNC co-produces bilingual civic information content to better serve Spanish-speaking residents. The "Know Your Vote" Youth Voter Guide project engaged 17 early-career and student journalists in civic coverage, produced 50+ stories and 3 public TV episodes, and conducted in-person outreach in schools.