NOISE Launches Omaha Journalism Project with AIM Institute Leading Tech Training
Itzel Lopez of AIM, NOISE advisory board member Sandy Spady and Myles A. Davis, executive director of NOISE at the soft opening of the Omaha Journalism Project. Photo credit: Kaleb Duncan
NOISE will begin offering in-person journalism and technology training at 1911 Harney St., activating this space as a community journalism hub promoting the future of non-biased journalism.
The space will include:
Podcast recording studio
Computer lab (10 computers) for trainings/workshops,
Community space for town hall meetings
Green screen for film projects
*All of the above are available for hourly rentals. We plan to offer accessible pricing on a sliding scale making this a true hub for the whole city regardless of one’s financial means.
Why is NOISE doing this? How will it further NOISE’s mission?
Training BIPOC Omaha residents in media production and journalism has always been part of NOISE's mission. This provides a dedicated space for NOISE to do that as well as space for NOISE's team and partners to produce podcasts and audio and video projects.
This is the most cost-effective way for NOISE to provide such training and have needed technology available to the core team.
NOISE plans to partner with others on workshops including Flatwater Free Press and local universities.
Those who attend training not only will become aware of NOISE, they'll be equipped with new skills - including skills that enable them to contribute to NOISE.
Raising awareness of NOISE and making NOISE more accessible via a physical "storefront" space to complement its growing online presence.
Reaching and directly engaging young BIPOC Omaha creatives and entrepreneurs.
Building relationships between NOISE and African migrants in Omaha as well as potential sponsors via the partnership with the Midlands African Chamber.
Expanding NOISE’s coverage of BIPOC tech and entrepreneurship through distribution of NOISE stories through AIM Institute’s publication Silicon Prairie News.
Organizations and educational institutions that would like to join the Omaha Journalism Project can contact NOISE Executive Director Myles A. Davis at myles@noiseomaha.com.
ABOUT AIM INSTITUTE
The AIM Institute grows a strong and diverse tech community through education, career development and outreach. More information about AIM is available at aiminstitute.org.
ABOUT NOISE
North Omaha Information Support Everyone is a community-led news organization developed to address the information gap within North Omaha. NOISE is a multimedia platform prioritizing web and social media while supporting coverage with radio, print, SMS alerts, and events to make news more accessible. For more information, visit noiseomaha.com.
ABOUT FLATWATER FREE PRESS
The Flatwater Free Press is Nebraska’s first independent, nonprofit newsroom focused on investigations and feature stories that matter. For more information on Flatwater Free Press, visit flatwaterfreepress.org. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
ABOUT FLATWATER FREE PRESS
The Flatwater Free Press is Nebraska’s first independent, nonprofit newsroom focused on investigations and feature stories that matter. For more information on Flatwater Free Press, visit flatwaterfreepress.org.