SPJ: Phoenix, Arizona Chapter

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Arizona journalists have access to searchable data from statewide agencies and organizations, public opinion research on major issues, background information on topics Arizonans find important, a detailed list of expert sources and a variety of resources both veteran and novice newspeople will find helpful — all at a new website.

The Center for the Future of Arizona recently unveiled arizonamediainstitute.org, reflecting a commitment to “equip journalists covering Arizona with the tools they need to report accurately, efficiently and with local context. This nonpartisan resource brings together verified data, expert insights, and Arizona-based information on the issues shaping our state, all in one place,” according to the website.

AMI is working in partnership with the Arizona Media Association and the Arizona Local News Initiative to build and maintain the site, whose services and resources are offered free.

According to an AMI press release, “The launch of the Institute represents a bold and strategic first step, and it is intentionally just the beginning. Its tools and offerings are designed to grow over time through ongoing engagement, feedback, and collaboration with the journalists it serves.”

Visit the Arizona Media Institute website here.