Mark Naymik launched Signal Cleveland in 2022 as a nonprofit newsroom. Join Mark as he discusses what led him to launch Signal and if there is room for a nonprofit newsroom in the media landscape
In 2022 Mark Naymik launched Signal Cleveland, a nonprofit newsroom, which combines community building with local reporting. He is the founding managing editor. Mark has over 20 years experience working for various print, digital, and broadcast media. He has worked for nonprofit publications in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Cleveland. He spent 19 years with the Cleveland Plain Dealer and cleveland.com. Mark also worked for WKYC. Part of Signal Cleveland's goal is to provide news and basic information to Clevelanders. As part of their mission they pay attention to readers who may not be internet savvy and use libraries and other community centers to meet people where they are. Mark will attempt to answer the question if there is room for a nonprofit newsroom in the constantly shifting media and internet landscape. He will also talk about how Signal Cleveland got its start and the role it plays as part of a growing network of nonprofit newsrooms around the country.
Westlake Porter Public Library is an independent public library serving the residents of the city of Westlake, western Cuyahoga County and eastern Lorain County. The library is located at 27333 Center Ridge Road in Westlake, Ohio. Anyone who lives, works, owns property, or goes to school in Ohio can register for a free library card.
