Today's News for Tomorrow
A 2019 study from the Reynolds Journalism Institute found that “the majority of news outlets had not given any thought to even basic strategies for preserving their digital content.” Loss of these information sources will have major consequences for future journalists, scholars, and citizens.
Today’s News for Tomorrow, a collaboration between the Internet Archive, Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE), and the Poynter Institute with support from Press Forward, offers local newsrooms free training and tools to ensure the long-term preservation and access of their digital assets.
Apply now for a chance to receive:
- Live and asynchronous training
- Free access to Internet Archive’s digital preservation and web archiving services
- Local news resources through a local news access portal
- Opportunities for networking and collaboration with other local newsrooms
Applicants will be sorted into cohorts based on geographic location, media type, or other characteristics. Cohorts will begin in March, May, and September 2026 and January, April, and September 2027.
The various cohorts will gather on the following dates:
- Cohort 1: March 10, March 24, April 7, 2026
- Cohort 2: May 5, May 19, June 2, 2026
- Cohort 3: September 1, September 15, September 29, 2026
- Cohort 4: January 12, January 26, February 9, 2027
- Cohort 5: April 6, April 20, May 4, 2027
- Cohort 6: September 7, September 21, October 5, 2027
Who should apply?
Participants that are part of a media organization (from non-profit and corporate media, to public media, digital startups, college, print and broadcast media) that produces content requiring preservation. If accepted, participating organizations will be expected to have at least one representative engage in both asynchronous and live training activities. Participants will be provided with free access to tools and services to support the preservation of digital news.
Application process
Fill out this application. While it may be completed by the individual intending to participate in the training, approval from an editor, director, or equivalent is required.
Cost
There is no cost associated with participation.
Have Questions? Want Updates?
Contact the project team at tnt@archive.org for more information or to request to be added to our mailing list. Those added to our mailing list will be kept up to date with news about the program and upcoming events.