Behind the Bylines: You shape the headlines

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Behind the Bylines: You shape the headlines

There’s an assumption that if something is important, it will be reported. But the reality of local newsrooms — especially today — is that coverage is dictated by more than just importance. It’s shaped by time, staffing, funding, and a newsroom’s ability to navigate the shifting priorities of both readers and revenue. As many local newsrooms have faced significant downsizing over the last decade, a single reporter is now often responsible for co…