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Journalism 360 is a global network of storytellers accelerating the understanding and production of immersive journalism. Our mission is to help news organizations, journalists, technologists, content creators and journalism educators experiment with all forms of immersive storytelling, including but not limited to 360 video, augmented reality, virtual reality and mixed reality.

2020 Journalism 360 Challenge

The winners of the 2020 Journalism 360 Challenge have been announced! Winners plan to experiment with immersive storytelling techniques to advance the field of journalism and will receive a share of $100,000 for early-stage projects that help expand best practices for technologies, including but not limited to: 360° video, spatial audio, augmented reality, virtual reality and mixed reality.

See the 2020 Winners  About the Challenge

See past winners

Learning

XR Producer Beginner Course: A 9-part Video Training Series

The XR Editorial Beginner Training Series by Yahoo is a nine-part video class intended to help complete beginners get started in the world of 3D content creation. The project is … Learn about this subject.

Immersive Case Study: Sacramento Bee 3D Explainer

This case study is part of the broader Guide to Immersive Ethics. Learn more in the overview, including what ethical criteria to consider when starting a new immersive project. The team … Learn about this subject.

Immersive Case Study: Euronews 360 Video

This case study is part of the broader Guide to Immersive Ethics. Learn more in the overview, including what ethical criteria to consider when starting a new immersive project. Euronews has … Learn about this subject.

Immersive Case Study: American Food Post-Production

This case study is part of the broader Guide to Immersive Ethics. Learn more in the overview, including what ethical criteria to consider when starting a new immersive project. American Food, … Learn about this subject.

News and Updates

Journalism 360 Challenge awards $100,000 to 12 projects that advance immersive storytelling

Twelve projects led by creators from around the world that seek to help develop and expand best practices in immersive journalism, including virtual, augmented and mixed reality, will receive a … Read more.

Q&A with the OJA20 Excellence in Immersive Storytelling Finalists

The Online Journalism Awards’ Excellence in Immersive Storytelling category has a wide collection of innovative stories competing for the “Nerd Knife,” a.k.a. the shiny glass trophy. The diverse finalists projects … Read more.

Call for submissions to the 2020 Journalism 360 Challenge for experiments in immersive journalism

Applications are now open for the 2020 Journalism 360 Challenge, seeking ideas to experiment with immersive storytelling techniques to advance the field of journalism.  Winners will receive a share of … Read more.

Three practical guides to immersive storytelling for journalism

We’re excited to feature a series of guides to producing immersive journalism, created by Journalism 360 ambassadors and thought leaders from the community with support from the John S. and … Read more.

Journalism 360 Unconference

The Journalism 360 Unconference is a unique opportunity to connect creators, producers, newsroom leaders, and technologists in the immersive storytelling space. It’s the only conference of its kind to focus on newsroom practices and innovations within virtual, augmented and mixed reality, as well as 360 video.

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Read more about the inaugural unconference

Ambassadors

Journalism Technologist
Independent
Chair of Journalism Innovation
Syracuse University, S.I. Newhouse School
Executive Editor, Virtual Reality
The Guardian
Senior Director, Immersive Experiences
National Geographic
Global Head of RYOT Studio
Oath / RYOT
Journalist & Educator
Tiny World Productions
CEO and Co-Founder
Vragments GmbH
Chief Executive
Immersivly Ltd
Co-Director, Immersive Journalism
The New York Times
Founder and CEO
Chicas Poderosas
President & CEO
Dome3D LLC
Director, Strategic Initiatives
McClatchy
Editorial Director, Enterprise + Immersive Experiences
TIME
Co-Founder
Teleport Media
Founder/CEO
Emblematic Group
Executive Producer
FRONTLINE
Professor/Founder
USC / JOVRNALISAM
CEO
StoryUP XR (Healium)
Founder/CEO
SeeBoundless
VR editor
Euronews

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