Each group will be led by a LION community ambassador and will meet monthly to discuss challenges, solutions, and resources. We\u2019ve answered some key questions below, including how to indicate interest in a group and when they plan to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are the six groups?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThey are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Solopreneurs (news founders who started and run their news business independently, without full-time employees) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Newsrooms serving diaspora communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Newsrooms serving Spanish-speaking audiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Black news leaders<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Florida newsrooms <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Membership managers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How and when will each group meet?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nGroups will meet via Zoom for one hour monthly between May and October. Group participants will also be asked to join a private Slack group or WhatsApp channel to communicate between meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How can I indicate interest in a group?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou can indicate interest in a group here<\/a>. We ask that you only add your name to one group in order to focus your attention on that group and provide the best possible experience for all participants. The deadline to indicate interest is Friday, April 26, by 11 p.m. PT<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAre there any eligibility requirements?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou must be affiliated with a LION member organization to participate in a peer group. Additionally, please do not add your name to a group that you are not affiliated with (i.e., don\u2019t sign up for the Solopreneurs group if you are not a solopreneur or for the Black-led journalism in the Midwest group if you are not a Black journalist in the Midwest).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How will you select group participants?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nGroups have a maximum capacity of 30 members, and acceptance will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Group members will be notified if they are accepted by Friday, May 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How were group leaders selected?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe six ambassadors in the 2024 cohort were selected from a highly competitive pool of applications from LION members. Ambassadors were assessed based on the strength of their proposal and facilitation experience. We hope these groups will serve as a foundation for more peer support groups in the future, and we hope to expand this program to more groups in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nSolopreneurs<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\nLeader:<\/strong> Nicci Kadilak, Founder\/Editor-in-chief,
Burlington Buzz<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\nDescription:<\/strong> Solopreneurs face a high danger of burnout because every aspect of running their news business is their responsibility. In this group, solopreneurs will work together to share lessons on how to prioritize and make their news businesses more efficient, while also discussing where to go for ready-made resources so they are not constantly reinventing the wheel. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\nIn her own words:<\/strong> “My roots are in education, and the last several years have taught me how important it is to share experiences with people who truly understand and can help one another. Being a community ambassador gives me the perfect opportunity to use my experience in creating curriculum and community in the context of news leadership. I\u2019m so excited to begin learning alongside the members of this group!”<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![](\"https:\/\/www.lionpublishers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2.png\")
<\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNewsrooms serving diaspora communities<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\nLeader:<\/strong> Camille Padilla Dalmau, Founder, 9 Millones<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\nDescription:<\/strong> The members of this group serve audiences in different locations but are connected through a shared identity. In 9 Millones\u2019 case, the newsroom reports from Puerto Rico, but a large part of its audience is in the mainland U.S. Similarly, other diaspora-focused media may serve their local migrant community and have an audience in their home countries. The challenge these newsrooms face is that their audiences have different contexts and sometimes feel separated. But the opportunity is that these news publishers can become a “puente,” or a bridge, for those different experiences. This group includes, but is not limited to, Spanish-language publications. Our Spanish-language group will specifically focus on Spanish-language publications.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\nIn her own words:<\/strong> “I jumped at the opportunity of being a community ambassador because there are not too many places where news leaders can share their experience with diaspora audiences. I hope to create a collaborative learning environment where we experiment and test out strategies to connect with the communities we serve.”<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![](\"https:\/\/www.lionpublishers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Claudia-Amaro.jpeg\")
<\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNewsrooms serving Spanish-speaking audiences<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\nLeader: <\/strong>Claudia Yaujar-Amaro, Editor-in-chief, Planeta Venus<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\nDescription: <\/strong>This group will bring together publishers in newsrooms that serve Spanish-speaking audiences. Participants will address challenges, including the availability of technology and tools to serve Spanish-speaking audiences, outreach and engagement strategies, and working across language barriers.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\nIn her own words: <\/strong>“As a facilitator for this transformative initiative, I aspire to foster a dynamic forum where publishers serving Spanish-speaking audiences can collaboratively navigate challenges, leveraging technology, outreach strategies, and cross-lingual communication to amplify their impact and empower their communities.”<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n![](\"https:\/\/www.lionpublishers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5.png\")
<\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nBlack news leaders<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\nLeader:<\/strong> Ja Keen Fox, Executive Director, The Dreamland Report<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\nDescription:<\/strong> This group will explore fundraising tactics that highlight the meaningful work by Black-led newsrooms, and how to build innovative collaborations that inspire donors. They will also discuss how Change the Narrative<\/a> journalism tactics can build community and audience loyalty. Note: This group was previously Black-led newsrooms in the Midwest, but the scope has been expanded.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![](\"https:\/\/www.lionpublishers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3.png\")
<\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFlorida newsrooms<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\nLeader:<\/strong> Megan Stokes, Editor-in-chief, Oviedo Community News<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\nDescription:<\/strong> This is a group for Florida publishers to talk about the unique challenges, solutions, and resources for working in the state, including audience and government attitudes toward news, trust work, funding, and staffing. Florida can be a challenging place to strengthen a news ecosystem because of its size and politics. Many new laws have been enacted that threaten transparency and make it more difficult for journalists to do their work, but finding ways to band together could give these newsrooms a stronger voice.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\nIn her own words:<\/strong> “I want to be a community ambassador for LION because I’m passionate about strengthening the news ecosystem, and I think the best way to do that is by developing relationships with other publishers, especially those with which you share important attributes. I think Florida has a unique set of challenges and opportunities, and I hope that we, as a group, will explore those in a constructive, impactful way.”<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![](\"https:\/\/www.lionpublishers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4.png\")
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How and when will each group meet?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nGroups will meet via Zoom for one hour monthly between May and October. Group participants will also be asked to join a private Slack group or WhatsApp channel to communicate between meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How can I indicate interest in a group?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou can indicate interest in a group here<\/a>. We ask that you only add your name to one group in order to focus your attention on that group and provide the best possible experience for all participants. The deadline to indicate interest is Friday, April 26, by 11 p.m. PT<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAre there any eligibility requirements?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou must be affiliated with a LION member organization to participate in a peer group. Additionally, please do not add your name to a group that you are not affiliated with (i.e., don\u2019t sign up for the Solopreneurs group if you are not a solopreneur or for the Black-led journalism in the Midwest group if you are not a Black journalist in the Midwest).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How will you select group participants?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nGroups have a maximum capacity of 30 members, and acceptance will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Group members will be notified if they are accepted by Friday, May 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How were group leaders selected?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe six ambassadors in the 2024 cohort were selected from a highly competitive pool of applications from LION members. Ambassadors were assessed based on the strength of their proposal and facilitation experience. We hope these groups will serve as a foundation for more peer support groups in the future, and we hope to expand this program to more groups in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n<\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nSolopreneurs<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\nLeader:<\/strong> Nicci Kadilak, Founder\/Editor-in-chief,
Burlington Buzz<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\nDescription:<\/strong> Solopreneurs face a high danger of burnout because every aspect of running their news business is their responsibility. In this group, solopreneurs will work together to share lessons on how to prioritize and make their news businesses more efficient, while also discussing where to go for ready-made resources so they are not constantly reinventing the wheel. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\nIn her own words:<\/strong> “My roots are in education, and the last several years have taught me how important it is to share experiences with people who truly understand and can help one another. Being a community ambassador gives me the perfect opportunity to use my experience in creating curriculum and community in the context of news leadership. I\u2019m so excited to begin learning alongside the members of this group!”<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNewsrooms serving diaspora communities<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\nLeader:<\/strong> Camille Padilla Dalmau, Founder, 9 Millones<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\nDescription:<\/strong> The members of this group serve audiences in different locations but are connected through a shared identity. In 9 Millones\u2019 case, the newsroom reports from Puerto Rico, but a large part of its audience is in the mainland U.S. Similarly, other diaspora-focused media may serve their local migrant community and have an audience in their home countries. The challenge these newsrooms face is that their audiences have different contexts and sometimes feel separated. But the opportunity is that these news publishers can become a “puente,” or a bridge, for those different experiences. This group includes, but is not limited to, Spanish-language publications. Our Spanish-language group will specifically focus on Spanish-language publications.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\nIn her own words:<\/strong> “I jumped at the opportunity of being a community ambassador because there are not too many places where news leaders can share their experience with diaspora audiences. I hope to create a collaborative learning environment where we experiment and test out strategies to connect with the communities we serve.”<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNewsrooms serving Spanish-speaking audiences<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\nLeader: <\/strong>Claudia Yaujar-Amaro, Editor-in-chief, Planeta Venus<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\nDescription: <\/strong>This group will bring together publishers in newsrooms that serve Spanish-speaking audiences. Participants will address challenges, including the availability of technology and tools to serve Spanish-speaking audiences, outreach and engagement strategies, and working across language barriers.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\nIn her own words: <\/strong>“As a facilitator for this transformative initiative, I aspire to foster a dynamic forum where publishers serving Spanish-speaking audiences can collaboratively navigate challenges, leveraging technology, outreach strategies, and cross-lingual communication to amplify their impact and empower their communities.”<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nBlack news leaders<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\nLeader:<\/strong> Ja Keen Fox, Executive Director, The Dreamland Report<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\nDescription:<\/strong> This group will explore fundraising tactics that highlight the meaningful work by Black-led newsrooms, and how to build innovative collaborations that inspire donors. They will also discuss how Change the Narrative<\/a> journalism tactics can build community and audience loyalty. Note: This group was previously Black-led newsrooms in the Midwest, but the scope has been expanded.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFlorida newsrooms<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\nLeader:<\/strong> Megan Stokes, Editor-in-chief, Oviedo Community News<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\nDescription:<\/strong> This is a group for Florida publishers to talk about the unique challenges, solutions, and resources for working in the state, including audience and government attitudes toward news, trust work, funding, and staffing. Florida can be a challenging place to strengthen a news ecosystem because of its size and politics. Many new laws have been enacted that threaten transparency and make it more difficult for journalists to do their work, but finding ways to band together could give these newsrooms a stronger voice.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\nIn her own words:<\/strong> “I want to be a community ambassador for LION because I’m passionate about strengthening the news ecosystem, and I think the best way to do that is by developing relationships with other publishers, especially those with which you share important attributes. 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You can indicate interest in a group here<\/a>. We ask that you only add your name to one group in order to focus your attention on that group and provide the best possible experience for all participants. The deadline to indicate interest is Friday, April 26, by 11 p.m. PT<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must be affiliated with a LION member organization to participate in a peer group. Additionally, please do not add your name to a group that you are not affiliated with (i.e., don\u2019t sign up for the Solopreneurs group if you are not a solopreneur or for the Black-led journalism in the Midwest group if you are not a Black journalist in the Midwest).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Groups have a maximum capacity of 30 members, and acceptance will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Group members will be notified if they are accepted by Friday, May 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The six ambassadors in the 2024 cohort were selected from a highly competitive pool of applications from LION members. Ambassadors were assessed based on the strength of their proposal and facilitation experience. We hope these groups will serve as a foundation for more peer support groups in the future, and we hope to expand this program to more groups in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leader:<\/strong> Nicci Kadilak, Founder\/Editor-in-chief, Description:<\/strong> Solopreneurs face a high danger of burnout because every aspect of running their news business is their responsibility. In this group, solopreneurs will work together to share lessons on how to prioritize and make their news businesses more efficient, while also discussing where to go for ready-made resources so they are not constantly reinventing the wheel. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n In her own words:<\/strong> “My roots are in education, and the last several years have taught me how important it is to share experiences with people who truly understand and can help one another. Being a community ambassador gives me the perfect opportunity to use my experience in creating curriculum and community in the context of news leadership. I\u2019m so excited to begin learning alongside the members of this group!”<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Leader:<\/strong> Camille Padilla Dalmau, Founder, 9 Millones<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n Description:<\/strong> The members of this group serve audiences in different locations but are connected through a shared identity. In 9 Millones\u2019 case, the newsroom reports from Puerto Rico, but a large part of its audience is in the mainland U.S. Similarly, other diaspora-focused media may serve their local migrant community and have an audience in their home countries. The challenge these newsrooms face is that their audiences have different contexts and sometimes feel separated. But the opportunity is that these news publishers can become a “puente,” or a bridge, for those different experiences. This group includes, but is not limited to, Spanish-language publications. Our Spanish-language group will specifically focus on Spanish-language publications.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n In her own words:<\/strong> “I jumped at the opportunity of being a community ambassador because there are not too many places where news leaders can share their experience with diaspora audiences. I hope to create a collaborative learning environment where we experiment and test out strategies to connect with the communities we serve.”<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Leader: <\/strong>Claudia Yaujar-Amaro, Editor-in-chief, Planeta Venus<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n Description: <\/strong>This group will bring together publishers in newsrooms that serve Spanish-speaking audiences. Participants will address challenges, including the availability of technology and tools to serve Spanish-speaking audiences, outreach and engagement strategies, and working across language barriers.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n In her own words: <\/strong>“As a facilitator for this transformative initiative, I aspire to foster a dynamic forum where publishers serving Spanish-speaking audiences can collaboratively navigate challenges, leveraging technology, outreach strategies, and cross-lingual communication to amplify their impact and empower their communities.”<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Leader:<\/strong> Ja Keen Fox, Executive Director, The Dreamland Report<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n Description:<\/strong> This group will explore fundraising tactics that highlight the meaningful work by Black-led newsrooms, and how to build innovative collaborations that inspire donors. They will also discuss how Change the Narrative<\/a> journalism tactics can build community and audience loyalty. Note: This group was previously Black-led newsrooms in the Midwest, but the scope has been expanded.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Leader:<\/strong> Megan Stokes, Editor-in-chief, Oviedo Community News<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n Description:<\/strong> This is a group for Florida publishers to talk about the unique challenges, solutions, and resources for working in the state, including audience and government attitudes toward news, trust work, funding, and staffing. Florida can be a challenging place to strengthen a news ecosystem because of its size and politics. Many new laws have been enacted that threaten transparency and make it more difficult for journalists to do their work, but finding ways to band together could give these newsrooms a stronger voice.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n In her own words:<\/strong> “I want to be a community ambassador for LION because I’m passionate about strengthening the news ecosystem, and I think the best way to do that is by developing relationships with other publishers, especially those with which you share important attributes. I think Florida has a unique set of challenges and opportunities, and I hope that we, as a group, will explore those in a constructive, impactful way.”<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Leader: <\/strong>Meghan Rutigliano, Outlier Media<\/a> Contributor, Strategic Consultant, Detroit Documenter<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n Description: <\/strong>This group is for people in membership manager roles at LION member organizations. The group primarily focuses on developing, implementing, and maintaining a membership program that supports the newsroom’s sustainability while fostering a strong community of readers and supporters. Participants will work together to leverage collective experiences to innovate membership models, tackle industry-wide issues, and drive greater member satisfaction and loyalty across the network.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n In her own words: <\/strong>“I was drawn to the LION community ambassador role because it felt like a really exciting way to contribute to collective learning and meet other key leaders across LION\u2019s network. I also hope to sharpen my facilitation skills and foster a supportive and fun group environment for participants in my community group.”<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n We encourage anyone interested to apply to join these groups<\/a><\/strong>, and we look forward to seeing them come together. 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How will you select group participants?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How were group leaders selected?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nSolopreneurs<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Burlington Buzz<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNewsrooms serving diaspora communities<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNewsrooms serving Spanish-speaking audiences<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nBlack news leaders<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFlorida newsrooms<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nMembership managers<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n