Spaceship Media

Reduces polarization through dialogue-driven journalism and community engagement across political divides

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Media & Dialogue
Topic
Civic Engagement
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About Organization

Spaceship Media creates structured conversations that bring together people with different viewpoints to discuss contentious issues through journalism. Based in Oakland, CA, the organization partners with newsrooms to facilitate dialogue and rebuild trust between communities and media institutions.

What They Focus On

Bridging Divides

Creates dialogue opportunities for people with opposing political views to engage in civil conversation

Journalism Innovation

Develops participatory reporting models that involve communities directly in the news creation process

Trust Restoration

Rebuilds confidence in media by demonstrating transparent, inclusive approaches to covering contentious issues

How They Work

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  • 01

    Identify Issue

    Select divisive topic and partner with newsroom to design engagement approach

  • 02

    Recruit Participants

    Bring together diverse individuals from across political spectrum for structured dialogue

  • 03

    Facilitate Conversation

    Guide moderated discussions where participants share experiences and challenge assumptions respectfully

  • 04

    Report Outcomes

    Document insights and publish journalism that reflects nuanced perspectives from participants

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Spaceship Media

Dialogue Journalism

Facilitates moderated conversations between politically diverse groups on divisive topics through collaborative reporting partnerships

Community Engagement

Builds spaces for civil discourse where participants share perspectives and find common ground across differences

Trust Building

Works with newsrooms to restore public confidence in journalism through transparent, participatory reporting processes

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Spaceship Media.

Team information not available.

Milestones

2016

Organization Founded

2016

Spaceship Media launched with mission to reduce polarization through journalism

Contact

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Email

[email protected]
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Oakland, CA