Current ramps up citizen journalism efforts

Cory Bergman July 27th, 2006

The cable channel has launched the Current Journalism Program to help encourage its audience to submit more stories for air. It includes photography instructions, a code of ethics and a video message from none other than Sean Penn himself. Over the last couple weeks, Current has been receiving quite a few submissions on the conflict in the Middle East. “The range of access to different areas, unique perspectives and storytelling styles has been incredible,” said Current’s Laura Ling.