Event
Impact in Journalism: Assessing the Present, Building the Future
Event Date:
October 8, 2026 | 12:00 PM TO 1:00 PM EDT
Powerful stories spark real-world change, but only when they reach and resonate with the people who need to hear them.
Join us for the virtual, public launch of the Pulitzer Center’s research report, “Impact in Journalism: A Global Report on Current Practices, Challenges, and Emerging Trends.” You’ll hear from coauthors Flora Pereira, Chief Impact Officer at the Pulitzer Center, and Jazmín Acuña, a journalist, impact strategist, and consultant with the Pulitzer Center’s Impact Initiative.
Participants will explore findings from the research report and discuss key questions such as:
- How do journalists conceptualize impact, and how do they put it into practice?
- What barriers do newsrooms and freelancers face when working to engage people?
- Where can we identify opportunities to build systems and resources that make audience-centered journalism sustainable?
This conversation is for journalism professionals and all those who support storytelling for the public good.