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WORKSHOP YOUR STORY IDEA

Hub finishyourstory

Have you attended a solutions journalism in-person training or webinar, but need some help formulating a solutions pitch or carrying-out the reporting? Or are you eager for a space to talk through solutions story ideas? These workshops are open to journalists who have completed an in-person SJN core training or online webinar. We’ll answer any of your lingering questions from the training, discuss the finer points of solutions reporting, and leave ample time for conversation about the story ideas or projects you’re working on. Our goal? You walking away with a story outline.

Hub mentorship

FIND A MENTOR OR MENTEE

The Hub spoke, SJN listened, and now we're ready to make it happen: a mentorship program.

Though the idea of an SJN-Coordinated Mentorship Program has long been in the works, we’ve never quite been sure of how to put our pedal to the metal: Should it be in-person, or over-the-net? Should it be short-term, or long-term? What should the output be (if any), and how can SJN help guide you there?

That’s why we’ve decided to simply ask you! What would your dream mentorship program look like? If you think you even MIGHT be interested in being a mentee or a mentor (or both), then fill out the General Interest form below, and we’ll be in touch!

GENERAL INTEREST FORM
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TRAVEL FUND

We now offer small travel grants to journalists in the Hub looking to report on solutions outside of their community. Funds are available to journalists who attend an in-person training or webinar. Please fill out the application and we'll get back to you with more details if you're eligible.

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I WORK IN, TEACH, OR STUDY JOURNALISM Not a journalist, but I want to learn about solutions.

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AS A MEMBER, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
  • Access our training curriculum or attend a training
  • Share your stories
  • Join a local community of journalists
  • Attend story workshops and events to hone your craft
  • Get funding and additional support
  • Access the full Solutions Story Tracker®
  • Save favorite stories and create collections in your user profile
  • Receive emails containing the above offerings via occasional email throughout your membership
TO JOIN, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION (*=REQUIRED)

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Your information will be used to better support and enable your membership. We care about your privacy and, in accordance with GDPR regulations, request your consent before giving you access to the membership services described above. You will also receive customized communications tailored to your interests as described by your selections. We will never sell your information to 3rd parties. You can cancel your membership and change your communications preferences at any time, though this may prevent you from participating in the opportunities provided by this program. View our full privacy policy here. By clicking submit, you accept these terms.

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Join Solutions U

Here is what you will get:
  • Unlimited access to thousands of stories from around the world
  • First look and access to new features, tools, and resources
  • Curated newsletters with top stories
  • Invitations to SolutionsU® community events
  • Receive emails containing the above offerings via occasional email throughout your membership
  • And much more to come…
It’s easy and will take less than 2 minutes.

Journalist or J-School? Register here instead.

Your information will be used to better support and enable your membership. We care about your privacy and, in accordance with GDPR regulations, request your consent before giving you access to the membership services described above. You will also receive customized communications tailored to your interests as described by your selections. We will never sell your information to 3rd parties. You can cancel your membership and change your communications preferences at any time, though this may prevent you from participating in the opportunities provided by this program. View our full privacy policy here. By clicking submit, you accept these terms.

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Submit a Story

Help us grow our database of solutions stories! Please enter the following information. Our staff will review the story, and if it meets our criteria (see below), it will be added to the Solutions Story Tracker®.

If you want to get notified when your story is added, register or before submitting stories here.

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Thank you for submitting a solutions story!

Great suggestion! So great, that we already have that story listed in the Solutions Story Tracker®. View it here.

Thank you for submitting a solutions story!

It may take a few weeks to see your piece in the Solutions Story Tracker®, as we have a backlog of submissions longer than Ben Hur that we’re diligently working to eliminate. We appreciate your patience.

SJN'S CRITERIA FOR GOOD SOLUTIONS JOURNALISM:
  • Comes from a news outlet; has a date and a byline.
  • Focuses primarily on a response to a problem.
  • Conveys insight, so that its lessons are relevant and teachable to others.
  • Provides evidence of an approach's success or failure.
  • Addresses an approach's shortcomings or limitations.
  • Avoids advocacy, PR, and hero worship—instead focusing on credible, objective reporting.

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Create A New Collection!

Collections are versatile, powerful and simple to create. From a customized course reader to an action-guide for an upcoming service-learning trip, collections illuminate themes, guide inquiry, and provide context for how people around the world are responding to social challenges.

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Add stories to your collection from your list of Favorites below, or add stories directly to a collection from Search or Discover. Anytime you see the collection icon you can add a story. Just click the icon and follow the instructions on your screen.

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This is a powerful feature to provide context and additional information to enhance your collection. Add a link to a relevant website, and a short description about how the resource relates to your collection.

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Add stories directly from your Favorites, or Search for stories in our database.

If you come across a story you want to add to a collection, click the Collection icon and follow the instructions on your screen.

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If you come across a story you want to add to a collection, click the Collection icon and follow the instructions on your screen.

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Request A Training

If you can provide a space, we’re always happy to do in-person trainings for newsroom teams. Our core training explains what solutions journalism is and how to employ it as an additional tool in your reporting.

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Site Acknowledgements

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