How we can help

We work with publishers of startups and established news organizations. Our clients are hyperlocals and statewide news organizations, for profits and nonprofites ranging in size from operations with less than $100,000 in annual revenue to organizations with budgets of more than $2 million. 

The NewzOps team takes a hands-on practical approach. Our work falls into three major buckets:

1. Bridge services for news organizations faced with COO, CEO and CTO leadership departures. On an as needed basis, NewzOps provides backup logistical support while an organization seeks to fill these key roles. 
2. Set up for Minimum Viable Operations. NewzOps establishes systems, policies and training support for publishers who want to optimize financial, administrative and HR operations. We also offer tech integrations and support for vendor adoption. 
3. Discrete projects. The NewzOps team tackles one-off projects as needed. We have provided expertise to publishers in the following areas: set up  of financial management systems, from budgeting to bookkeeping to internal policies and cash flow projections; HR policies and systems (including editorial workflow); business and strategic planning, complete with a SWOT analysis; tech project management of WordPress features and system migrations. 

Other resources

• LION Tools and Services Directory is a compilation of technologies and tools frequently used by news publishers to streamline tech and business operations.
• LION Journalism Support Organizations details businesses and organizations providing expertise, training, and support to digital news organizations of all size.
• INN’s Resources for members include links to books, webinars and classes, and other support organizations to help with everything from nonprofit incorporation to online comment moderation.
• News Product Alliance also offers a resource library focused on product thinking in your newsroom, with helpful organizational guides on leadership and people management as well as strategy and tech.
• OpenNews is a support organization offering programming around equity and people in your newsroom. In addition to hosting the popular SRCCON conference, they host community calls and maintain the DEI Coalition For Anti-Racist, Equitable, And Just Newsrooms.