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Trust Busters: Building Newsroom Credibility with Trusting News

Tip Sheet: New Year, New Lawmakers

Workshop Recording



Join Sunlight Research Center and Trusting News Network for a hands-on workshop on building stronger relationships between newsrooms and communities. In an era of mistrust, this session will equip journalists with actionable strategies to demonstrate credibility and actively earn audience trust.


  • Understanding Trust: Explore how trust is gained (and lost), address common misperceptions about journalism, and identify key areas for improvement.


  • Transparency in Action: Discuss how to conduct investigations and other reporting in a way that builds trust with the audience by explaining your process and ethical considerations.


  • Open Dialogue: Engage in a discussion on fostering a newsroom culture of community listening and transparency.


Make sure to check out this accompanying slide deck!


Questions or comments about Sunlight's workshops and resources? Contact Elizabeth at elizabeth@sunlightsearch.net

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