Claire Tighe has watched talented reporters reach for more. They have the instincts, the sources, the stories worth telling — and they’re driven to tell them in new ways.
In her role as deputy managing editor at the Maine Trust for Local News, she works with reporters eager to engage more readers through multimedia formats. The 120 talented journalists she works with are deeply skilled in reporting and writing. But as Tighe puts it: “Having a hammer is one thing, but we also need a screwdriver. We need a ruler. We also need a pack of nails.” ...
As the newsroom pushed into newsletters, social media and app-based storytelling, reporters needed continuous learning opportunities and access to new resources.
Tighe's answer: “Skill Me,” a new model for newsroom learning that puts powerful digital tools directly into reporters' hands.
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