Traditional media the world over is facing mounting financial pressures, and science journalists are often the first to face layoffs. Meanwhile, audiences are fleeing print, TV, and radio for short-form videos, podcasts and subscription newsletters. This is especially true for topics typically under-served by science journalism.

This session brings together four Global South journalists who have carved out a living in non-traditional media—from blogs and Instagram reels funded by philanthropy and grants—to bring scientifically accurate sponsored content to their audiences. Content ranges from a global cosmetics brand, to combining podcast and live Discord interviews into a paid weekly climate change newsletter.

One panelist will share how she transformed a small science journalism conference into a pan-LATAM network, with 10 satellites, through creative partnerships with governments, companies, media and civil organisations. This was while also upholding journalistic integrity and reaching younger, more diverse and aspiring journalists.