#28: Mark Leger on the future of local journalism and its importance in building communities
UNBeknownst
English - April 13, 2023 15:50 - 45 minutes - 43.1 MBCareers Business Education Self-Improvement careerdevelopment networking selfdevelopment alumni career hottopics innovation unb universityofnewbrunswick Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Mark Leger (MA’11) was editor of Huddle, the popular Maritime online business news publication, from 2017 to early 2023, and was also director of news content for parent company Acadia Broadcasting, which owns and operates 15 radio stations in Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. A journalist for more than 25 years, Mark began his career as a reporter and editor with the Telegraph-Journal and went on to work for CBC Radio as a reporter and producer. An entrepreneur at heart, he has been involved in three start-up media companies in New Brunswick. He is a graduate of the Ryerson University journalism program and has a master’s in political science from UNB Saint John.
In this episode:
Mark’s path to journalism and startups – and his willingness to take risks
The good news approach to Huddle and why people crave positive stories that inspire action
The disappearance of local media and its effect on communities
Ideas on solutions for local journalism in the future
Thoughts on the CBC vs private media and shaky business models
Figuring out how to fund local journalism innovation for communities – and the idea of non-profit models
Podcasts as one part of the solution
Journalism as a core pillar of democracy
Links and resources:Thanks to:
Our alumni host, Katie Davey
Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden
Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife
To listen to UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website
Mark Leger (MA’11) was editor of Huddle, the popular Maritime online business news publication, from 2017 to early 2023, and was also director of news content for parent company Acadia Broadcasting, which owns and operates 15 radio stations in Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. A journalist for more than 25 years, Mark began his career as a reporter and editor with the Telegraph-Journal and went on to work for CBC Radio as a reporter and producer. An entrepreneur at heart, he has been involved in three start-up media companies in New Brunswick. He is a graduate of the Ryerson University journalism program and has a master’s in political science from UNB Saint John.
In this episode:
Mark’s path to journalism and startups – and his willingness to take risks
The good news approach to Huddle and why people crave positive stories that inspire action
The disappearance of local media and its effect on communities
Ideas on solutions for local journalism in the future
Thoughts on the CBC vs private media and shaky business models
Figuring out how to fund local journalism innovation for communities – and the idea of non-profit models
Podcasts as one part of the solution
Journalism as a core pillar of democracy
Links and resources:Thanks to:
Our alumni host, Katie Davey
Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden
Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife
To listen to UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website