Connecting journalists with academics

[amberrignell]

Name
Amber

Describe the problem you'd like to solve
I need to do more research into this problem area, but it is my understanding that journalists rarely draw on academia / ask academics for input and advice when they are writing articles. Furthermore, academics feedback is not necessarily taken into account by the journalists, and they are often not given any credit for their input.

As a journalist,
I want access to a network of academics who are willing to engage in a discussion around their field of specialism
So that I can help me write a better article with more accurate and in-depth insights

As an academic
I want to make myself available to journalists who are seeking advice for their articles
So that I can increase the impact of my research

As an academic,
I want to see reviews of journalists, how much they take into account feedback from academics and whether or not they give credit properly
So that I can ensure I don't waste my time and only speak to journalists who will incorporate my feedback

Who are the stakeholders?
Journalists, academics, and anyone that reads the news :)

What is currently being done to solve this problem?
The Conversation:
'The Conversation is an independent source of news and views, sourced from the academic and research community and delivered direct to the public.'