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On Assignment by The Assignment DeskThe Rise of Citizen News: Understanding and Using User-Generated ContentUser-generated content—or UGC—is reshaping the way news is gathered, reported, and consumed. In this episode of On Assignment, host Gath Townsend sits down with digital media expert Dr. Marisol Treviño to explore how everyday people are becoming part of the journalistic process through photos, tweets, videos, and on-the-ground reporting.They dive into the origins of UGC, its impact on breaking news coverage, and the rise of participatory and citizen journalism. But with great access comes great responsibility: how do newsrooms verify content, preserve editorial standards, and maintain public trust in an era of misin...2025-07-2110 min
On Assignment by The Assignment DeskMapping Central PA's Information EcosystemWhere do people get their news—and what does that say about the health of our civic life? In this episode of On Assignment, host Gath Townsend is joined by media ecosystem expert Marianne Keller to unpack the findings of Central Pennsylvania first-ever Information Ecosystem Map. They explore how traditional and informal sources—from newspapers to Facebook groups—shape community connection, trust, and participation.Together, they discuss the decline of legacy news, the rise of social media, and the urgent need to reimagine local information systems for a more inclusive, connected, and action-ready future.🎧 Topics include:2025-06-0909 min