B31 Voices has been featured in a list of six examples of innovative reporting in response to COVID-19. The list features campaigns from across Europe, including regional and national publications such as the Dublin Inquirer and Spain’s largest newspaper, El País.
The list was assembled by the European Journalism Centre, based in the Netherlands and mentions our use of new Facebook groups to support the community throughout the outbreak.
You can view our full COVID-19 response, including information, support directory, volunteer registration, as well as our new Facebook groups at www.bvoices.uk/covid19
From online community groups to special newsletters – here are some examples of innovative reporting ideas that the #journalism community across Europe has lately set up in response to #COVID19. 👇[1/8]
— European Journalism Centre (@ejcnet) April 3, 2020
[2/8] @bureaulocal launched an Open Newsroom on Slack to communicate with their network, explore the pressures their community is facing and to come up with ideas on how to help them. https://t.co/TDRCMEkjFG
— European Journalism Centre (@ejcnet) April 3, 2020
[4/8] Hyperlocal Birmingham-based outlet @B31Voices have set up a range of Facebook groups focused on supporting the community, including a “community classroom”. https://t.co/FGmMlLQUgC
— European Journalism Centre (@ejcnet) April 3, 2020
[6/8] Spanish @el_pais have created a constantly updated guide that classifies and clarifies the most recurring #COVID19– related questions from their community. https://t.co/HEvq2b6NHh
— European Journalism Centre (@ejcnet) April 3, 2020
[8/8] What did we miss? Please feel free to add your suggestions below!
— European Journalism Centre (@ejcnet) April 3, 2020
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. B31 Voices is to 2020 what the Evening Mail was to the 20th century – compulsive reading for people of SW Birmingham and, as recognised by this European Journalism Centre, your new Facebook groups just add to your achievements. SW Birmingham should be proud to have your service.