Hacks/Hackers is a space to talk about the intersection between technology and journalism.
In March, we meet at the brand new newsroom of taz, Germany's original progressive, independent and cooperative-owned newspaper. We'll have several short talks and space to discuss the latest tech and journalism topics, this time with a focus on open source and nonprofit journalism.
Nonprofit journalism is growing in Germany and other European countries. Numerous newsrooms, networks and initiatives have emerged in the realm of investigative reporting and data journalism. They are a laboratory for innovative ideas and alternative financing models for journalism with a public value. Thomas Schnedler, who heads the Nonprofit Journalism Program of Netzwerk Recherche, will give an overview: How does foundation-funded and member-based nonprofit journalism work? What needs do nonprofit media startups have? What kind of resources and fellowships already exist?
