The Future of SF Journalism w/ Chronicle & Examiner Editors

3092 16th Street,San Francisco CA 94103

20 October, 2021

Description

The SF Chronicle and SF Examiner both brought on new Editors in Chief this last year. What are the futures of these local publications? It’s no secret that print journalism is struggling to find its place in the internet age. The new additions to these storied publications provide a unique opportunity to see where these institutions stand, what their goals are as editors, and what they hope to see in the coming years. The consolidation of journalism scares many, as the need for speaking truth to power is essential. What coverage priorities do they have? How are they planning on increasing their presence in San Francisco and beyond? In what ways has the internet subscription model impacted journalistic practices? How do they define success in their roles? How are they supporting ethical journalism and maintaining the standing of their institutions? Join us at Manny’s to discuss the future of our local journalism and what we can look forward to being covered from these prestigious outlets. The structure of this event will be about 45 minutes of discussion with Emilio Garcia-Ruiz and Carly Schwartz followed by small break out groups where YOU can meet some new folks and discuss what you just heard. We hope to help solicit a more collaborative discussion and hear the diverse stories in our city. Manny's never turns away anyone for lack of funds. To receive a complementary ticket just email the word "grapefruit" and the title of this event [email protected]. This event will be in person at Manny's but there will also be a Zoom link ticket for those who'd like to tune in digitally from the comfort of their home. Please note that this event will be recorded. In-person attendees MUST wear face masks and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Go to https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/ to acquire a digital vaccine record. About Emilio Garcia-Ruiz: Emilio Garcia-Ruiz is the editor-in-chief of The San Francisco Chronicle, overseeing all news and content across print and digital platforms for The Chronicle. He has spent more than 20 years during two stints at The Washington Post, most recently serving as managing editor of digital, where he supervised emerging news products, the general assignment reporting team, graphics, newsroom product, operations, audience and engagement, experimental storytelling, design, audio, photo and video. About Carly Schwartz: Carly is a writer, editor, and communications expert with nearly two decades of experience working in newsrooms of all kinds, from newspapers and magazines to big tech and schools. She recently took a job as the editor in chief of the San Francisco Examiner, which is SF's oldest newspaper, and its sister publications, SF Weekly and the Nob Hill Gazette. Prior to her role in local news, she was in charge of Google's companywide news platform, which she founded in 2017 upon my hiring. She also cofounded and edited Trix magazine, a new publication for women (learn more at trix-magazine.com). Earlier in her career, she founded and ran The Huffington Post's San Francisco bureau and served as HuffPost's Deputy National Editor in New York City. She decided to take a "gap year" when she turned 30 and moved to Mexico City for a microfinance fellowship with Kiva.org. She then migrated further south to Panama, where she opened a journalism school at a sustainability research institute in the jungle. In addition to HuffPost, Carly has written for Quartz, VICE News, Good Magazine, San Francisco Magazine, Atlas Obscura, The Hartford Courant, and Burning Man's Black Rock Beacon. In her spare time, she volunteers with a number of mental health organizations, a subject she's intimately connected to based on her own struggles with depression. Carly runs a series of writing events called Wordsy Wednesday, facilitate storytelling workshops at organizations all over the world, and sit on the communications advisory board of the nonprofit 826 National, which brings writing programs to disenfranchised students.