GroundReport Unveils First Online Citizen Journalism News Channel
GroundReport.com is launching an internet video channel to promote global citizen journalism. GroundReport TV will feature a dynamic mix of live, citizen-reported news and unique videos that speak to a worldwide audience.
New York, NY (PRWEB) June 4, 2007 -- GroundReport.com (http://www.groundreport.com) the leading citizen journalism website today announced GroundReport TV, a live streaming TV channel featuring user-generated news reports from around the world.
"GroundReport TV is an exciting step for GroundReport," commented founder and CEO Rachel Sterne. "The channel will take citizen journalism to the next level by empowering reporters to instantly broadcast their news live to the world."
GroundReport TV will feature a dynamic mix of live, citizen-reported news and unique videos that speak to a worldwide audience. Segments will analyze the neutrality of mainstream media, present local reactions to international issues and capture newsworthy events as they unfold. Selected contributors across the globe will work together online using a collaborative broadcast platform.
GroundReport.com currently enables professional and citizen journalists to instantly publish multimedia reports to a global audience. On GroundReport's user-powered platform, community members rate reports, build a personalized newsfeed, create a press portfolio and earn a share of the website's advertising revenues.
GroundReport also announces that Caitlin Shamberg has joined the company as Producer of GroundReport TV. Most recently, Ms. Shamberg served as Associate Producer for PBS' documentary series P.O.V. "Caitlin is a welcome addition to the growing Ground Report team. She brings extensive experience in both journalism and independent film and has the drive and entrepreneurial spirit to significantly grow our news channel," said CEO Rachel Sterne.
Bloggers, videographers and reporters interested in learning more about GroundReport TV are invited to visit http://groundreport.com/participate.php. Content creators will retain all rights to work aired on the channel, and their content is protected using various Creative Commons licenses.
About GroundReport
GroundReport.com is a citizen journalism destination that enables anyone to publish news reports, rate content, build a personalized front page, create a free portfolio and earn a share of advertising revenues. Ground Report LLC was founded in June 2006 by Rachel Sterne, and has its offices in downtown New York City. GroundReport is an independent alternative to mainstream news outlets. The site features international and local coverage on a wide array of news topics including business, politics and art.
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