Nina Joss

About Nina Joss

I\'m an ambitious, curious and self-motivated writer and leader, dedicated to facilitating more connection in our society. I seek to create a healthier, more just and more empathetic world through storytelling and community engagement.In the content creation realm, I have experience in journalism, podcast production, video, photography, newsletter writing, marketing and social media management. That said, I really hit my groove when I get to work face-to-face with people. Whether I am facilitating a bilingual listening session for local newspaper readers or helping a podcaster reach their growth goals, I love it when I get to put my brain with others and dream. Magic happens in community, and I live by that in my work.As a project and people manager, I bring organization, vision and clear communication to my projects. I am comfortable under pressure and I love solving problems.I believe stories have the power to bridge gaps between diverse individuals, build trust and combat polarization. Overall, I aim to create spaces for those things to happen.My work has been published by Colorado Community Media, the Colorado Sun, Rocky Mountain PBS, Summit Daily, CBS4, the Sentinel Colorado and the Better Conflict Bulletin. I currently work at Local Media Association, where I help lead and coach newsrooms towards their philanthropic goals.Cover photo credit: Gil Asakawa. Headshot credit: Deborah Grigsby.

Experience

1. Project Manager, Lab for Journalism Funding

   Local Media Association

   Feb 2025 — Present

   I support the Lab for Journalism Funding, a program that coaches local newsrooms on how to develop and execute strategies to fund journalism through philanthropy. From collaborating on curriculum development to impact tracking, I manage and participate in all aspects of each cohort\'s creation and execution.A a fundraising coach for the Lab for Journalism Funding, I work one-on-one with newsrooms to support them as they develop community listening strategies and work towards fundraising goals that benefit their communities. I also get to use my leadership skills as I manage a small team of talented researchers in developing and improving an online database of funding opportunities.

Education

• Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

  Exchange Semester, Art, Anthropology, and Urban Sustainability

  2019 — 2019

• University of Richmond

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Leadership Studies, Visual and Media Arts Practice minor

  2017 — 2021