Independent local news publishers cite burnout as top challenge in new survey
A new survey from Syracuse University finds that more than half of independent local news publishers in the United States identify burnout as their primary concern.
Survey results highlight staffing struggles
Researchers at the Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship examined issues facing independent publishers filling gaps left by collapsing traditional newsrooms. More than 55% of respondents said burnout is a major concern, while about 52% struggle to balance journalism with business operations. Among organizations with 100 to 500 paying subscribers, 77% cited burnout as a specific challenge.
Study authors explain operational limits
The report describes this stage of growth as too successful to remain a hobby but not yet successful enough for adequate staffing. Veteran news executive Merrill Brown and researcher Jacob Spudich conducted the study titled A Hard Reality. The institute is led jointly by the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.
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