The Open Journalism Network by InOldNews is working towards gathering editorial footage from every country by collaborating with local journalists. The footage is published in a free-to-use library that journalists and newsrooms can use to increase representation in their video coverage. Video journalists are facing increasing budget constraints and shrinking teams, which can make it hard for them to access original footage. When journalists can’t afford to commission field visits or footage gathering, important video stories get dropped. The Open Journalism Network aims to fill the gaps in available footage and help diversify video news coverage in the process. So far, they’ve published 1500+ clips from over 25 countries. With the help of a Magic Grant, InOldNews will develop a dedicated platform to host the unedited editorial footage and provide resources like advanced search tools. The platform will reduce the frustrations and challenges faced by journalists working on videos. In addition to winning a Magic Grant, the team also participated in the Venture Competition and subsequent summer program, during which they interviewed dozens of journalists to refine their product idea and roadmap.
InOldNews2024-2025
