Fact-checking & Media Literacy

Poynter helps newsrooms, companies and unions integrate fact-checking and media literacy into their work to engage new audiences, build trust and empower communities with the skills to navigate a complex digital world.

Through coaching, training and editorial support, we work with you to create actionable plans to build fact-checking and misinformation resilience in your workflow and develop an audience engagement strategy centered on transparency and bridge-building.

Our approach goes beyond internal workshops. We equip your team and your audience with tools to find the best information online and strengthen the editorial practices that build trust over time. Whether you’re responding to polarization in your community or proactively positioning your newsroom as a resource for facts, we’re here to help.

What we offer:

• Custom training on media literacy and fact-checking
• Advanced fact-checking and digital verification workshops using modern tools and techniques
• Support in developing content that teaches the above skills to your audience
• Frameworks to respond effectively to misinformation in your local information ecosystem
• Messaging strategies to explain editorial decisions and build public confidence
• Collaborations with schools, libraries and civic groups to extend newsroom reach
• Ongoing consultation to align newsroom practices with public trust goals

Let’s rebuild trust and drown out misinformation.
Reach out to Aaron Sharockman at partnerships@poynter.org, or complete the form to book a free 30-minute consultation.