VTDigger
VTDigger is the largest newsroom in Vermont, publishing daily stories on state government, politics, consumer affairs, business and public policy as well as in-depth and investigative journalism.
The newsroom is deeply rooted in the community of Vermont, and its commitment to building two-way relationships with community members directly contributes to the excellence of the newsroom. During the COVID-19 pandemic, VTDigger was regularly praised for the role it played in keeping Vermonters informed and safe.
With support from the American Journalism Project, VTDigger is undertaking a number of long-term sustainability and growth initiatives, including a growth plan to build the infrastructure and capacity to meet local information needs across the state and region.
Leaders
Brendan Kinney
A lifelong Vermonter, Kinney grew up in Randolph and has spent his career in service to Vermont’s media and civic life…
Highlighted work & press
Experienced Vermont media leader Brendan Kinney named CEO of Vermont Journalism Trust and VTDigger
Brendan Kinney, a veteran media executive and current COO of Vermont Public, has been appointed as the new CEO of...
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VTDigger hires Neal Goswami as managing editor
Goswami has reported for the Bennington Banner, the Vermont Press Bureau and WCAX-TV. He will run the nonprofit newsroom on...
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Sky Barsch named CEO of VTDigger
The Board of Trustees of the Vermont Journalism Trust has named Schuyler “Sky” Barsch as Chief Executive Officer of VTDigger,...
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VTDigger names Paul Heintz editor-in-chief, Maggie Cassidy managing editor
VTDigger has promoted Paul Heintz and Maggie Cassidy to its top newsroom positions. Heintz will serve as editor-in-chief and Cassidy...
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Four patterns we see in growing nonprofit newsrooms
As we measure our impact in nonprofit news, we’ve learned some key lessons about the growth of nonprofit local news...
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American Journalism Project Grantees Cover Siege at the United States Capitol
While the world watched in shock as domestic extremists attacked the U.S. Capitol, and continues to watch in the days...
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American Journalism Project Announces First Grants with $8.5 Million to Support Civic News Organizations Across the Country
Funding will support social entrepreneurs in building sustainable nonprofit news organizations as more communities call for a new approach to...
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7 lessons from revenue teams at exemplar civic news organizations
During the American Journalism Project’s first few months, one focus of ours has been to understand what’s known and what’s...
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