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Author: Rachel Lobdell

Rachel Lobdell is the Executive Director of News Creator Corps. She has spent nearly two decades working in local and national news, focusing on editorial strategies that grow audiences by connecting them to content, products, and experiences that help them live their best lives.

10/8/2026

How to correct a mistake when you work in public

Your work is powerful because your community trusts you, and that trust doesn’t disappear when they see a correction. A correction handled well can even earn you more credibility.
9/15/2026

What News Creator Corps’ first year taught us

We made a bet that by investing in creators we could reach communities underserved by mainstream media. Here’s what we learned.
5/11/2026

Why we’re issuing media badges to creators

First Amendment press rights protect the act of news gathering, not the job title of the person doing it.
4/14/2026

What Traitors can teach us about how we talk to each other online

Reality TV competition Traitors is a mirror for how we process information online—except the stake are a lot higher.
3/23/2026

The difference between a topic and a story (and why it matters for creators)

Here are a few questions to ask to hone in on a specific story that will connect with your audience.