LION Publishers

1 week ago | lionpublishers.com | Chris Krewson

In August 2024, LION Publishers partnered with the Wichita Foundation to offer Sustainability Audits to four news businesses that had received Press Forward Wichita support. The effort was a pilot for LION to test our signature evaluation program in conjunction with another organization’s funding of local news efforts in that region. So, nearly a year later, what was the result of this work?

2 weeks ago | lionpublishers.com | Natalie Van Hoozer

Voting is now open for LION members to recognize a peer who exemplifies our core values as LION’s 2025 Community Member of the Year. This person routinely goes above and beyond to support, acknowledge, and celebrate their fellow news entrepreneurs. They are dedicated to building a sustainable news business and helping others do the same. For the first time this year, LION members nominated their peers, and the winner will be determined by membership-wide vote.

1 month ago | lionpublishers.com | Natalie Van Hoozer

Are you interested in facilitating discussion among fellow media entrepreneurs working through similar challenges? Do you have resources and experiences you’d like to share to help others avoid “reinventing the wheel” on a certain topic? If you answered “yes,” you’re a great fit to propose a Table Talk at the 2025 Independent News Sustainability Summit, which will be held in St. Louis from September 3-5.

1 month ago | lionpublishers.com | Elaine Díaz Rodríguez |Elaine Rodriguez

If you’re leading a small or mid-size newsroom, you probably understand the feeling of having an endless to-do list. And it can be tough to step back from daily tasks and think critically about where all your efforts are leading you. So to help busy news leaders get a clear picture of what long-term success looks like and how to achieve it, LION Publishers is expanding its Sustainability 360 pilot to serve 40 additional members this year.

2 months ago | lionpublishers.com | Elaine Díaz Rodríguez |Elaine Rodriguez

We are looking for an organized and analytical program manager to join the LION team! April 30, 2025 by Elaine Díaz Rodríguez Status: Full-time exempt (not eligible for overtime) Reports to: Associate Director of Coaching Location: Remote within USA Compensation: $85,000 annually, eligible for benefits (see details below) Job Summary The Manager of Coaching Programs plays a vital role in supporting the sustainability and growth of independent news businesses through LION’s programs. This role...