The Independent Journalism Atlas (TIJA)

Contribute to The Atlas - Independent Journalism Atlas Submit a creator or independent journalist to the Independent Journalism Atlas directory or suggest updates to existing profiles. Help us map independent journalism.

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Independent Journalism Atlas A comprehensive directory of independent journalists and creators, mapping the new landscape of independent journalism worldwide.

The best way to get to know us: Take a spin through our 1000+ journalism creators we list.

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4. New Products and Marketplaces

We’re developing creator-centered revenue opportunities.

This work unlocks an entirely new class of information providers for communities — and provides funders with visibility and intelligence they've never had before.

3. Platform Intermediation

Today’s partnership systems are optimized for legacy outlets. Creators face steep barriers to scaling.

By combining the best of what exists with innovations in this space, we will create infrastructure that allows creators, institutions, and platforms to work together.

2. Standards and Frameworks

Creator-led journalism has brought an authenticity that thrives outside traditional credentials. But credibility demands rigor.

By curating, aligning, and advancing standards, we ensure that creator journalism is not just visible but also credible and sustainable.

We have four pillars of work:
1. Discovery and Mapping

Journalism creators exist in every corner of the world. Yet there is no reliable way to find them or measure their impact. We won't just identify creators; we will capture detailed data across a range of categories.

Why do we do it?

Around the world, individuals are developing new approaches and models to produce trusted reporting, reach loyal audiences, and shape public discourse. Yet the systems that support journalism – discovery, standards, partnerships – were developed for a different era.

What do we do?

We're building the essential infrastructure for creator journalism. We map independent journalists globally, develop standards and standardization, and create frameworks that help creators partner with platforms, publishers, advertisers and funders on fair terms.

Independent Journalism Atlas A comprehensive directory of independent journalists and creators, mapping the new landscape of independent journalism worldwide.

Hello world! We launched this week at journalismatlas.com!