State-coordinator

What a state coordinator should do:

Look for for and post digest links to stories about key journalisA and regional topics Here are some of the things a NENF state blog coordinator might undertake:

• General analysis of the state's media ecosystem, including print, broadcast, speciality and web-based services focused on practices and coverage that affect civic engagement.

• Provide advice and links on the subject of how the public can better understand and contribute to the news.

• Spotlight trends, events or practices which illustrate and teach how the web and new technologies are affecting news coverage, presentation or ethics.

• Take note of evidence and dialogue about the evolving relationship between traditional and "citizen" (part-time) journalists.

• Help track open-meeting, open-records issues in collaboration with whoever is already doing so in the state. Spotlight individuals and organizations which stand up for open, transparent government and First Amendment values.

• Seeking information about the state of media-literacy curriculum in elementary and secondary schools and the extent to which news organizations and citizens are able to assist schools in helping students to become active consumers -- and creators -- of media which fosters participatory democracy.

• Spotlight and promote efforts by news organizations and producers to be open and inclusive of citizens in their decisions and operations, with the goal of helping the public understand and better support the vital role of news organizations in a democracy.

• Connect with citizen groups and non-profit organizations who depend upon the media to advance their civic missions so that they can help the NENF become a better resource.

• Participate in periodic NENF conference calls and physical meetups and forums.