Independent journalism is seemingly on the decline, with the high-profile closures of BuzzFeed News, Gal-dem, and Bitch Media, alongside the financial difficulties at Vice Media, painting a bleak picture. So, how can the sector be preserved, and how can outlets adapt to new market realities?
Andi Zeisler is the co-founder of Bitch Media. She led the editorial and creative scope of the US-based feminist publication from its launch in 1996 to its closure in June 2022.
Jeff Kelly Lowenstein is the founder and executive director of the Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism (CCIJ). CCIJ is a nonprofit media organisation with hubs in the US and South Africa. It convenes and leads global investigations grounded in strategic mentorship, producing work for and about the world’s underrepresented.
Hannah Uguru is a multimedia storyteller with a passion for exploring and platforming Afro-feminist narratives. She has bylines and production credits at HuffPost, the BBC, Channel Five, and Refinery29/Unbothered, among others. Connect with her via Instagram (@hannahtheguru) and follow her blog to see more of her work.