WBFF/FOX 45, WJLA and The Baltimore Sun Announce Expansion of ‘Spotlight on Maryland’ Investigative Journalism Initiative
WBFF/FOX 45, WJLA and The Baltimore Sun have announced an expansion of their 'Spotlight on Maryland' investigative journalism initiative. The collaboration will add up to 20 additional investigative reporters across multiple platforms, significantly enhancing coverage of critical issues affecting Maryland citizens.
The partnership will leverage WJLA's investigative resources in Washington, DC to cover stories from Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. The initiative focuses on accountability journalism, investigating topics such as:
- Government oversight
- Corruption
- Wasteful spending
- Lack of transparency
The expanded coverage will be available across social, digital, broadcast, and print platforms. The initiative combines The Baltimore Sun's investigative expertise with FOX 45's in-depth journalism commitment, creating the largest team of investigative reporters in the region.
WBFF/FOX 45, WJLA e The Baltimore Sun hanno annunciato un'espansione della loro iniziativa di giornalismo investigativo 'Spotlight on Maryland'. Questa collaborazione aggiungerà fino a 20 reporter investigativi su più piattaforme, migliorando significativamente la copertura delle questioni critiche che riguardano i cittadini del Maryland.
Il partenariato sfrutterà le risorse investigative di WJLA a Washington, DC, per coprire storie dai Contee di Montgomery e Prince George's. L'iniziativa si concentra sul giornalismo di responsabilità, indagando su temi come:
- Controllo governativo
- Corruzione
- Spese inutili
- Mancanza di trasparenza
La copertura ampliata sarà disponibile su piattaforme social, digitali, broadcast e cartacee. L'iniziativa combina l'expertise investigativa di The Baltimore Sun con l'impegno per il giornalismo approfondito di FOX 45, creando il più grande team di reporter investigativi della regione.
WBFF/FOX 45, WJLA y The Baltimore Sun han anunciado una expansión de su iniciativa de periodismo de investigación 'Spotlight on Maryland'. La colaboración añadirá hasta 20 reporteros de investigación en múltiples plataformas, mejorando significativamente la cobertura de cuestiones críticas que afectan a los ciudadanos de Maryland.
La asociación aprovechará los recursos de investigación de WJLA en Washington, DC, para cubrir historias de los Condados de Montgomery y Prince George's. La iniciativa se centra en el periodismo de rendición de cuentas, investigando temas como:
- Supervisión gubernamental
- Corrupción
- Gastos innecesarios
- Falta de transparencia
La cobertura ampliada estará disponible en plataformas sociales, digitales, de transmisión y en papel. La iniciativa combina la experiencia investigativa de The Baltimore Sun con el compromiso de FOX 45 con el periodismo en profundidad, creando el equipo más grande de reporteros de investigación en la región.
WBFF/FOX 45, WJLA 및 The Baltimore Sun은 'Spotlight on Maryland' 조사 저널리즘 이니셔티브의 확장을 발표했습니다. 이 협력은 최대 20명의 추가 조사 기자를 여러 플랫폼에 추가하여 메릴랜드 시민들에게 영향을 미치는 중요한 문제에 대한 보도를 크게 강화할 것입니다.
이 파트너십은 WJLA의 조사 자원을 워싱턴 DC에서 활용하여 몽고메리 및 프린스 조지 카운티의 이야기를 보도할 것입니다. 이 이니셔티브는 책임 저널리즘에 중점을 두고, 다음과 같은 주제를 조사합니다:
- 정부 감독
- 부패
- 낭비적인 지출
- 투명성 부족
확대된 보도는 소셜, 디지털, 방송 및 인쇄 플랫폼에서 제공됩니다. 이 이니셔티브는 The Baltimore Sun의 조사 전문성과 FOX 45의 심층 저널리즘에 대한 헌신을 결합하여 이 지역에서 가장 큰 조사 기자 팀을 구성합니다.
WBFF/FOX 45, WJLA et The Baltimore Sun ont annoncé une expansion de leur initiative de journalisme d'investigation 'Spotlight on Maryland'. Cette collaboration ajoutera jusqu'à 20 journalistes d'investigation supplémentaires sur plusieurs plateformes, améliorant ainsi considérablement la couverture des problèmes critiques affectant les citoyens du Maryland.
Le partenariat tirera parti des ressources d'investigation de WJLA à Washington, DC, pour couvrir des histoires des comtés de Montgomery et de Prince George. L'initiative se concentre sur le journalisme de responsabilité, en enquêtant sur des sujets tels que :
- Surveillance gouvernementale
- Corruption
- Dépenses inutiles
- Manque de transparence
La couverture élargie sera disponible sur des plateformes sociales, numériques, de diffusion et imprimées. L'initiative combine l'expertise d'investigation de The Baltimore Sun avec l'engagement de FOX 45 envers le journalisme approfondi, créant ainsi la plus grande équipe de journalistes d'investigation de la région.
WBFF/FOX 45, WJLA und The Baltimore Sun haben eine Erweiterung ihrer investigativen Journalismus-Initiative 'Spotlight on Maryland' angekündigt. Die Zusammenarbeit wird bis zu 20 zusätzliche investigative Reporter auf mehreren Plattformen hinzufügen und die Berichterstattung über kritische Themen, die die Bürger von Maryland betreffen, erheblich verbessern.
Die Partnerschaft wird die investigativen Ressourcen von WJLA in Washington, DC nutzen, um Geschichten aus den Montgomery- und Prince George's Counties zu berichten. Die Initiative konzentriert sich auf verantwortungsbewussten Journalismus und untersucht Themen wie:
- Regierungsaufsicht
- Korruption
- Verschwendung von Geldern
- Mangel an Transparenz
Die erweiterte Berichterstattung wird über soziale, digitale, Rundfunk- und Printplattformen verfügbar sein. Die Initiative kombiniert die investigativen Fachkenntnisse von The Baltimore Sun mit dem Engagement von FOX 45 für tiefgehenden Journalismus und schafft das größte Team von investigativen Reportern in der Region.
- Significant expansion of investigative reporting capabilities with 20 new reporters
- Enhanced market coverage across Maryland through multi-platform distribution
- Strategic partnership strengthening Sinclair's (SBGI) news content offering
- Potential for increased audience engagement and market share through exclusive investigative content
- Additional operational costs from hiring 20 new reporters
- Increased competition for advertising revenue in the Maryland market
This partnership will also utilize the investigative resources of WJLA in
With WBFF’s commitment to hard-hitting award-winning journalism, plus WJLA’s dedication to dig deeper into issues important to communities across
“Through this expansion of investigative reporting, we are reinforcing our commitment to delivering impactful journalism that drives change across the state,” said Scott Livingston, SVP of News for Sinclair “This partnership ensures that vital stories affecting Marylanders receive the attention they deserve from the largest team of investigative reporters in the region.”
“Spotlight on Maryland” investigations will be available across multimedia platforms; social, digital, broadcast and print, ensuring accessibility and widespread reach.
“This expansion strengthens our ability to uncover the truth and hold those in power accountable,” said Trif Alatzas, The Baltimore Sun’s Publisher and Editor-in-Chief. “By combining the investigative expertise of The
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