REPORTING INCUBATOR

WHAT IS THE LARC REPORTING INCUBATOR?

The LARC Reporting Incubator is a paid training opportunity for first-time reporters to produce hyperlocal story. The stories are distributed by local partners like KCRW, LAist, KCHUNG and LA Public Press.

Each month, a different reporter supported by a team of experienced mentors to make a 5 minute piece over the course of the four week program. Through getting hands-on experience and having their pieces distributed across various outlets, the emerging reporters are able to get their foot in the door: Previous participants have gone on to become ongoing contributors to the partner outlets and have landed full-time jobs because of their participation.

WHAT KINDS OF STORIES DOES THE REPORTING INCUBATOR PRODUCE?

As an member of the Institute For Nonprofit News, our focus is on service journalism. Each of our reporting fellows' pieces focuses on focused on underrepresented voices and/or communities in the region.

Reporting incubator stories and topics have included...

CCNP, a Westlake organization tackling stigma around mental health in the local Latine community

Altadena residents who lost their homes in the Eaton fire and the questons they have in the aftermath

A youth orchestra initiative from the Culver City Orchestra to engage the next generation of musicians

Sansei Baseball, a Japanese-American youth baseball league in South Bay.

To hear all our Reporting Incubator stories, check out our podcast feed.