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Strategic Management ServicesMissouri, United States11-50 Employees
The Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) is a research and program organization focused on strengthening journalism as a service to democracy. Based in Columbia, Missouri, it engages media professionals, scholars, and citizens in initiatives that develop and test new techniques and ideas to improve journalistic practice. Operating within the strategic management services space, RJI addresses the needs of newsrooms and the broader journalism ecosystem by exploring innovative strategies, tools, and training through its fellowships, partnerships, and public-facing initiatives. RJI pursues its mission through research, events, and collaboration with industry partners to support sustainable and ethical journalism. Its activity includes developing open-source resources and tools, such as a trauma-informed praxis toolkit for visual journalism and public-facing training tools, and partnering with organizations to expand access to expertise and services for local newsrooms. The organization maintains a public presence through updates and reporting on its research and program outcomes, reflecting its role at the intersection of journalism, media innovation, and democratic engagement.