Argentine and Chilean media outlets are strengthening their video strategies and storytelling through a new program from Facebook and the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ).
Each of the 25 participating newsrooms will receive expert mentorship and a $25,000 grant to build the capacity of their digital video teams. The program will allow newsrooms to invest in equipment to produce high quality video journalism and explore engagement strategies for digital video both on and off the Facebook platform.
“A key aspect of ICFJ’s mission is to help journalists find innovative ways to engage audiences with quality news, and video is a huge part of that,” said Sharon Moshavi, senior vice president of new initiatives at ICFJ. “We’re delighted to partner with Facebook to provide support and top-notch mentorship that will help news outlets excel in video journalism.”
The newsrooms are part of the Digital Video Acceleration program run by the Facebook Journalism Project, an initiative that provides digital tools and training to news outlets and journalists worldwide.
“We are proud to support local media outlets explore new video strategies and projects,” said Julieta Shama, the strategic media partnership manager for Facebook in the Southern Cone. “Our mission is to work with media outlets, newsrooms and journalists to foster an informed community, and we will continue to develop projects to support the journalism industry.”
The ICFJ mentors providing support are Alba Mora Roca, executive producer of AJ+, Claritza Jimenez, senior producer of POLITICO, Julián Gallo, strategy director of Presidency Networks, and Nacho Corbella, creative director of Ripple Effect Images. The program is expected to continue until March 2019.
About the Facebook Journalism Project:
The Facebook Journalism Project supports quality journalism by developing products, tools and training for journalists and newsrooms around the world.
About ICFJ:
ICFJ empowers journalists to deliver trustworthy news essential for vibrant societies. Working at the nexus of journalism and technology, we build the expertise and storytelling skills of reporters worldwide. We promote high-impact journalism that leads to better lives.