Local News & Video Innovation

Reinvent: A Video Innovation Summit
Reimagining storytelling in a digital age

March 21-22, 2025

Northeastern University, Boston Campus

The Reinventing Local TV News Project at Northeastern University is bridging the gap between communities and local newsrooms by analyzing viewer behaviors and introducing innovative video storytelling techniques aimed at younger audiences for increased civic engagement.


Keynote Speakers

Our two-day conference at Northeastern University will delve into the forefront of innovation in video storytelling — from novel advancements in news reporting to the growing influence of social media. Experience keynotes from industry trailblazers and hands-on workshops as you learn, interact and collaborate with fellow storytellers from across the country.

Swati Sharma
Editor-in-Chief & Publisher
Vox
Carmella Boykin, David Jorgenson, and Joseph Ferguson
The Washington Post TikTok Team
Maribel Lopez
Senior Director and Head
PBS Digital Studios

New Frontiers in Digital News

In its current phase of research, the team is exploring the possibilities for streaming and digital platforms at local TV news stations across the country, allowing outlets to report news in novel ways and deliver on-demand stories to their audience.

Meet the Fellows!

Three pioneering OTT streaming content producers, Maggie Cole, Angela Chen and Leanna Scachetti, as well as Visual Content Producer/Animator Gabby Aidam, each bring fresh perspectives to traditional news storytelling. They’re producing experimental digital content for WCBS in New York, WLS in Chicago, and WCVB in Boston.

Featured Publications

Videos

Welcome to our video library. Here, you can find highlights of our research findings, updates on our progress, and details from our A/B testing process. Learn more>>>

Newsroom Tools

Animation Templates

Below you can find animation templates, compatible with Adobe AfterEffects and Premiere, to get started with informational animation right away.

Workshop Highlights

In our virtual workshop series, we equip television stations across the country with insights from our research and actionable storytelling techniques.