Resources for Journalists
We recognize the vital role journalists play, especially in today’s rapidly changing landscape. With immigration being such an important topic, having a solid understanding of the issues can help ensure reporting reflects the complexity and real-life impact on individuals and communities. We're here to support journalists in excelling at their craft while upholding key journalistic principles like accuracy and integrity, so they can effectively serve the public with reliable, impactful reporting.
We provide journalists with resources to help them cover stories about immigrants with accuracy, nuance, and authenticity.
Explore our comprehensive resources designed to enhance your understanding and reporting on immigration issues. From in-depth guides to expert insights, our resources are crafted to support your efforts in delivering informed and balanced stories.
We partner with newsrooms to foster more informed and responsible reporting on immigration.
Collaborating with us means transforming how immigration stories are told. Through tailored workshops, advisory services, and strategic guidance.
Toolkit
Talking to Journalists: What You Need to Know
Talking to Journalists: What You Need to Know was developed in partnership with PublicSource to educate individuals about their rights and what to expect when approached by reporters. It is now available in six languages: English, Spanish, Tagalog, Nepali, Dari, and Pashto.
Guide
Immigration Reporting 101
Immigration Reporting 101 Reference Sheet is a quick and handy guide with key definitions and tips that serve as a reliable source for fact-checking to ensure accurate, fair, and nuanced reporting on immigrants.
Report
Reimagining Immigration News: North Carolina's Case for the Nation
The culmination of a one-year research project where Define American wanted to understand how local news consumers respond to media coverage about immigrants in North Carolina as a case study for the nation.
Toolkit
A Toolkit for Immigration Reporting
A resource for journalists on best practices for working with immigrant sources and how to use anonymity.
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Recent Press
October 27, 2022
Lessons from North Carolina on covering local immigration news
February 18, 2022
Know the Risks: A Guide for Journalists on Quoting Immigrant Sources
