We know there are many different ways outside of traditional media sources that people receive news and information. Churches, libraries, community centers, community advocates, influencers, and more all play a role in keeping Delawareans informed.
That’s why Spotlight Delaware has launched a partnership program for these “Community Information Hubs.” The goal: to get high-quality news and information to more people, and to create coverage that responds to what those people need.
Are you or an organization you represent a trusted source of information to a community in Delaware? Join us!
What Core Benefits Spotlight Offers:
- Easy access to timely, local news articles, social media posts and weekly videos
- Twice monthly emails featuring easy-to-share summaries of key articles along with links and QR codes for full articles
- Dedicated form to share community concerns with Spotlight’s editorial team
- Invitation to twice yearly video calls with Spotlight’s editor in chief to discuss coverage and issues
- Opportunities to host reporters for visits with your group
What We Hope Partners Will Contribute:
- Connections to the people you serve, by sharing out Spotlight Delaware coverage that is relevant to your group
- Knowledge of what Spotlight coverage is relevant, by quickly reporting each time you share on an easy-to-complete tracking survey
- Advice, suggestions and responses – if you spot something we got wrong or could do better, we encourage you to tell us
Interested in learning more? Check out our Community Information Hub Framework HERE.
Interested in signing up to be a partner? Sign up HERE.
Still have questions?
Contact David Stradley, Director of Community Engagement
dstradley@spotlightdelaware.org
302.403.2781
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What’s in this for partners?
As a partner, Community Information Hubs become a valued voice to the Spotlight Delaware editorial team and can share about issues that are concerns in their circles. This communication will create better journalism for the community groups served by our partners.
Will this be a lot of work?
Spotlight Delaware aims to make this as easy for you as possible for partners. Twice a month we’ll share emails that give short, easily shareable summaries of key articles – plus custom links and QR codes that can be placed in any number of places. If a graphic treatment is better, we’ll include that as well.
Of course, you can share any of our articles, videos or social media posts as well. It’s up to you.
Do I have to share a certain number of stories?
To stay listed as an active Community Information Hub, we ask that you share at least three stories within every six-month window.
Is there paperwork?
It’s super helpful to the Spotlight team to know what stories are of interest to our partners. We hope partners will complete this short 5-answer tracking report each time they re-share a story (one of those questions is optional!).
It’s not required that partners fill out that form, but we’ll only know if you’ve shared out three stories in those six-month windows if you complete the form!
Is there a cost?
No! Participating in the Community Information Hub Partnership Program is free.
Our goal is to get high-quality local news and information to as many Delawareans as possible.
If I’m a partner, can I get you to write about my organization?
The essence of the Community Information Hub–Spotlight Delaware partnership is creating a two-way relationship that strengthens the news and information landscape for all Delawareans. While Spotlight Delaware always accepts and considers press releases, this partnership should not be seen primarily as an avenue for having Spotlight Delaware reporters write a story on your organization or initiative.