Local Editors’ Resource Launched

A website putting global events into local contexts has recently been launched in the USA.

Editors’ World intends to become a resource tool for editors of mid to small-sized market news providers by offering summaries of international stories and suggesting ways to develop local news angles, reports Editor & Publisher.

Regular features include a daily story idea, which outlines a world news item and then recommends how this could be tailored to serve local readers’ interests and offers a list of potential sources.

In addition, the site aims to provide editors with a place to share best practice ideas and tips for covering global news happenings through its interactive sections.

“The site provides insightful research that allows journalists to show their readers how to connect world issues with the day-to-day priorities of their personal and professional lives,” said Jerelyn Eddings, editor of the resource and former Baltimore Sun correspondent.

“For example, the recent Chinese toy recall can be focused globally, and then re-examined locally for its potential impact on holiday sales in a particular community.”

With the tagline “Bringing the World to Main Street”, Editors’ World focuses on a number of priority subject areas and these include immigration, global terrorism and globalisation.

The independent website is currently available for free but will become pay-for-view one month after launch.