2023 Summer Internships

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is seeking applicants for 8 paid internship opportunities throughout the country. Selected interns will spend 10 weeks (typically June to August) in Miami. Note that Knight Foundation cannot pay for housing or relocation costs related to … | Continue reading


@knightfoundation.org | 1 year ago

Knight announces investment in Signal Akron, a new nonprofit news source

The $5 million investment, along with support from American Journalism Project and Akron's philanthropic community, will improve local news in this Knight city MIAMI - February 21, 2023 - At the opening of the 16th Knight Media Forum, John S. and James L.(knightfoundation.org) | Continue reading


@knightfoundation.org | 1 year ago

American Views 2022: Part 2 Trust, Media and Democracy

The past five years of Gallup/Knight studies on this topic have focused mostly on the practices of news organizations linked to trust. The focus of the American Views 2022: Part 2 report is to expand understanding of the emotional factors that drive attitudes about the news.(knig … | Continue reading


@knightfoundation.org | 1 year ago

Most Americans think money comes before mission at U.S. news organizations

Americans are more likely to think about the news media as a for-profit enterprise rather than a democratic institution, according to a new Gallup/Knight Foundation study, released today, yet their behaviors and attitudes about paying directly for news are complicated. The study … | Continue reading


@knightfoundation.org | 1 year ago

Ground-breaking partnership expands ProJourn, an innovative pro bono legal initiative for local journalists

ProJourn announces a $1.3 million grant, signs up new law firm partners, releases landscape report , "Standing up for journalism: Increasing pro bono legal assistance to benefit communities and democracy" Together, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Microsoft Corp. … | Continue reading


@knightfoundation.org | 1 year ago

Knight Foundation announces investment in growing local news support networks, publishers of color

Sept. 19, 2022 - MIAMI - The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is recommitting its investment in local news support networks that are helping hundreds of publishers work toward stronger financial sustainability.(knightfoundation.org) | Continue reading


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Are you passionate about sustaining independent local news and strengthening press freedom? Do you have interest or experience in the… | Continue reading


@knightfoundation.org | 1 year ago

Knight Foundation announces two new vice presidents

Jim Brady will be VP/Journalism Heidi Barker will be VP/Communications and Chief DEI Officer MIAMI — Aug. 3, 2021 — Digital… | Continue reading


@knightfoundation.org | 2 years ago

Building resilient communities in the digital age requires government to work for all

In 2009, Code for America sprung forward with a bold proposition — enlist the nation’s most promising developers to use… | Continue reading


@knightfoundation.org | 3 years ago

Knight Foundation invests $15M in FIU, UM, Baptist Health to expand Miami's tech talent, accelerate innovation

The three grants, part of Knight’s ongoing strategic investments to grow Miami’s tech and entrepreneurship community, will help boost computing… | Continue reading


@knightfoundation.org | 3 years ago

In Election 2020, how did the media, electoral process fare? Republicans, Democrats disagree

The 2020 election was marked by severe political divisions, a public health crisis, unease about the voting process, concerns about… | Continue reading


@knightfoundation.org | 3 years ago

What's next for tech and democracy?

Midway through a year rocked by a pandemic, protests and politics, we asked leading researchers and policy thinkers: What new… | Continue reading


@knightfoundation.org | 3 years ago

Knight New Work 2020 FAQs

*Knight New Work 2020 FAQs are also available in Spanish and in Creole. In 2020, Knight New Work Miami will… | Continue reading


@knightfoundation.org | 3 years ago

Knight Foundation announces new support to strengthen digital platforms in newsrooms across the country

24 newsrooms will receive $20,000 grants to adopt or manage publishing platforms MIAMI — June 22, 2020 — To help news… | Continue reading


@knightfoundation.org | 3 years ago

Polarization in the Twittersphere

The old adage remains true: birds of a feather flock together, even in the digital skies of social media. | Continue reading


@knightfoundation.org | 4 years ago

New Gallup/Knight Study: Local News Should Be Available to All, Yet Americans Divided on How to Pay for It

Americans favor private funding sources over public subsidies for local news WASHINGTON, DC (Nov. 17, 2019) Most Americans – 86… | Continue reading


@knightfoundation.org | 4 years ago

Knight Foundation expands major initiative to rebuild trust in media and democracy, announces $6 million in funding to three organizations that strengthen local news

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@knightfoundation.org | 5 years ago

Help Build the Future of Local News

Knight Foundation is investing in local news. | Continue reading


@knightfoundation.org | 5 years ago

Knight Foundation announces new $20 million investment in the arts in Detroit

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@knightfoundation.org | 5 years ago

Request for Proposals: Research on the future of an informed society - Knight Foundation

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@knightfoundation.org | 5 years ago

Major $5.25 million Knight Foundation initiative puts people at the center of local self-driving vehicle programs

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@knightfoundation.org | 5 years ago

Indicators of news media trust

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@knightfoundation.org | 5 years ago

Building Miami's innovation ecosystem side by side with our community

We’re proud to be a part of what the Miami community has accomplished in such a small window of time. Miami’s innovation economy is growing. Yet much remains to be achieved. In a spirit of continuous... | Continue reading


@knightfoundation.org | 5 years ago

Perceived Accuracy and Bias in the News Media

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@knightfoundation.org | 5 years ago