In a year of unprecedented news — a global pandemic, climaxes of systemic racism in America, and a tumultuous election cycle — newsrooms across the country scrambled to keep readers informed throughout 2020.
Staff at the Tennessean grappled with other breaking news as well, with deadly tornadoes striking in March and a downtown bombing in December that rattled the community.
Editor & Publisher recently honored the Tennessean for its extraordinary coverage efforts, giving it the coveted distinction of being one of 2020’s “10 News Publishers That Do It Right.” What distinguished the Tennessean from other publishers covering breaking news was its unique editorial structure.
The newsroom is divided into two teams — one is focused on digital optimization, and the other tasked with planning is composed of information seekers and problem solvers. This structure “allows (the Tennessean) to punch above its weight and compete with even the largest newsrooms in the country.”
Read more about the Tennessean and the other publishers that do it right at editorandpublilsher.com.
