The Editor’s Perspective – Crafting Strong Solutions Journalism Stories

An episode of the The Upward Spiral: Deconstructing Solutions Journalism podcast, hosted by Transitions, titled "The Editor’s Perspective – Crafting Strong Solutions Journalism Stories" was published on February 4, 2025 and runs 17 minutes.

February 4, 2025 ·17m · The Upward Spiral: Deconstructing Solutions Journalism

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What makes a great solutions journalism story? How do editors ensure rigorous, evidence-based reporting while keeping narratives compelling? In this episode, we turn to the people who shape these stories—editors. Joining us are Ky Krauthamer, senior editor at Transitions, and Jeremy Druker, Executive Director and Editor in Chief at Transitions, who have worked on hundreds of stories from Central and Eastern Europe. Together, we break down the key elements of impactful solutions journalism, common mistakes reporters make, and how to strike the right balance between storytelling and accuracy. From fact-checking strategies to the best narrative structures, this episode is packed with insights for journalists and editors alike. Tune in! Show notes: ‘Humanitarian Warriors’ and ‘Belarusian Diaspora Helps Victims of Repression,’ are the two stories published on Transitions' online solutions journalism magazine mentioned in the episode.

Episode Description

What makes a great solutions journalism story? How do editors ensure rigorous, evidence-based reporting while keeping narratives compelling? In this episode, we turn to the people who shape these stories—editors. Joining us are Ky Krauthamer, senior editor at Transitions, and Jeremy Druker, Executive Director and Editor in Chief at Transitions, who have worked on hundreds of stories from Central and Eastern Europe. Together, we break down the key elements of impactful solutions journalism, common mistakes reporters make, and how to strike the right balance between storytelling and accuracy. From fact-checking strategies to the best narrative structures, this episode is packed with insights for journalists and editors alike. Tune in!

Show notes:

‘Humanitarian Warriors’ and ‘Belarusian Diaspora Helps Victims of Repression,’ are the two stories published on Transitions' online solutions journalism magazine mentioned in the episode.

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